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Eating and drinking along the Chicago Riverwalk

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Eating and drinking along the Chicago Riverwalk.  The Chicago Riverwalk is a beautiful stroll and a nice way to travel from A to B (weather permitting).  Dining options are limited so you'll have to spend more in order to enjoy the fantastic views.  Given that we only have a few … [Read more...] about Eating and drinking along the Chicago Riverwalk

Gold Coast Chicago Happy Hours

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Gold Coast Chicago Happy Hours Due to Covid all bets are off as far as Happy Hour goes.  Most restaurants are struggling to stay in business so they probably won't be offering any deals for the foreseeable future.  I love Happy Hour Dining out can be expensive.  A great way to … [Read more...] about Gold Coast Chicago Happy Hours

River North Chicago Happy Hours

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River North Chicago Happy Hours. Due to Covid all bets are off as far as Happy Hour goes.  Most restaurants are struggling to stay in business so they probably won't be offering any deals for the foreseeable future.  I love Happy Hour Dining out can be expensive.  A great way to … [Read more...] about River North Chicago Happy Hours

Cheap eats River North Chicago

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Finding a great place to eat, on the cheap, is easy in River North.  This area of the city probably has one of the highest concentrations of restaurants and more keep opening so there are many options.  Here are the best quality, lower cost options. All prices were valid at the time of this post … [Read more...] about Cheap eats River North Chicago

Cheap mall eats North Michigan Avenue

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Cheap mall eats North Michigan Avenue. If you're hitting the malls along north Michigan Avenue there are certainly numerous chain restaurants that are affordable.  Here are the good quality, lower-cost, non-chain places to eat.  All information was verified at the time of this post.  Unless stated … [Read more...] about Cheap mall eats North Michigan Avenue

Chicago Loop Happy Hours

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Chicago Loop Happy Hours Due to Covid all bets are off as far as Happy Hour goes.  Most restaurants are struggling to stay in business so they probably won't be offering any deals for the foreseeable future.  I love Happy Hour Dining out can be expensive.  A great way to get a … [Read more...] about Chicago Loop Happy Hours

Best prix fixe lunch deals Chicago

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Best prix fixe lunch deals Chicago. One of the best ways to save money dining out is to go out for lunch instead of dinner.  Another way is to find a great prix fixe deal.  I've also included places where lunch is much cheaper than dinner. The following deals are Monday-Friday only.  Hours and … [Read more...] about Best prix fixe lunch deals Chicago

Cheap eats West Loop Chicago

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Finding a great place to eat, on the cheap, is easy in the West Loop.  This area has many excellent restaurants and more keep opening.  Here are the best quality, lower cost options. All information was verified at the time of this post and can change without notice.  All prices are estimates and … [Read more...] about Cheap eats West Loop Chicago

Cheap eats Gold Coast Chicago

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There are many fabulous restaurants throughout the Gold Coast but many don't qualify as affordable.  Following are the best quality and best value options. All information was verified at the time of this post and can change without notice.  All prices are estimates and don't include beverage, … [Read more...] about Cheap eats Gold Coast Chicago

Cheap eats Chicago Loop

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There are many fabulous restaurants throughout the Loop but many don't qualify as affordable.  Following are the best quality and best value options.  All information was verified at the time of this post and can change without notice..  Unless stated otherwise all prices are estimates and don't … [Read more...] about Cheap eats Chicago Loop

Cheap eats around Millennium Park Chicago

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Cheap eats around Millennium Park Chicago.If you're not in the mood to cook or are heading straight from the office to a Millennium Park concert here's some reasonably priced options for a great picnic in the park. Brown Bag Seafood, 340 E. Randolph 312-496-3999. Great fresh seafood prepared to … [Read more...] about Cheap eats around Millennium Park Chicago

Streeterville Chicago Happy Hours

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Streeterville Chicago Happy Hours. Due to Covid all bets are off as far as Happy Hour goes.  Most restaurants are struggling to stay in business so they probably won't be offering any deals for the foreseeable future.  I love Happy Hour Dining out can be expensive.  A great way … [Read more...] about Streeterville Chicago Happy Hours

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