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Chris Steele: Pinball wizards, look no further! A delightful selection of machines, some really retro. The only way they could improve the setup would be beverage holders.
5020 N Sheridan Rd (btwn W Argyle St & W Carmen Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Uptown · 142 tips and reviews
Chris Steele: They take gluten free brunch very seriously here, right down to the complimentary pastry that precedes your meal. You will not be starved for options.
17 E Monroe St (btwn S State St & S Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Hotel · The Loop · 263 tips and reviews
Chris Steele: If you must shop in the Loop, this is your hidden oasis. Skip the lobby bar and head back to Potter's. They mix the Manhattans strong (but balanced) so plan on calling for a ride afterwards.
5509 N Clark St (btwn W Catalpa Ave & W Gregory St), Chicago, IL
Grocery Store · Andersonville · 17 tips and reviews
Chris Steele: If you're prepared to cook or preserve within a day or two, head back to the almost - due rack (hidden between the freezer and meat counter) for ripe, bulk produce around 50% off.
Chris Steele: A beery, cozy oasis that somehow exists apart from the surrounding madness of the Theater District. The flights on the menu reward the curious.
4750 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Lawrence Ave & Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Butcher · Ravenswood · 71 tips and reviews
Chris Steele: Find the most obscure bottle of eastern European amaro you can find in the liquor section upstairs, then pair it with whatever suits your fancy from the butcher.