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Best Kept Secret

1. Yelp Around the…

Neighborhood: Lincoln Square

Jessie B.!  PS I heard there was some real live nipple slippage but I won't spill who did that!  That secrets going to the grave with me.  Thanks for putting on a great event!  By far one of the best!...

2. The Tamale Guy

started carrying some bags with an assortment of tamales.  Those are the best.    The Tamale Guy is one of the best reasons to hang out in Wicker Park.  But he goes as far north as Ravenswood......

3. Chili Mac's

Neighborhood: Lakeview

on the sidewalk is covered by large trees and their AWESOME margharitas are probably a very well-kept secret - but now you know - so try them out.  Coronas are only $3.25 as well.  The inside is absolutely nothing...

4. Holstein Park

Neighborhood: Bucktown

sign was that jeans were not allowed in the water. When she asked him where this rule was posted he just kept saying it was against the rules. She also saw him yelling crazily at a female lifeguard...

5. Navy Pier

Neighborhood: Near North Side

we're a different breed of adults. Let's get an overpriced churro and leave." - My friend Zach, a tourist.  Navy Pier is Boresville. I actually got into an argument with my best friend when she came...

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Neighborhood Favorite

1. Yelp Local Art Elite…

Neighborhood: Near West Side

didn't sign up to get a camera :( it was great to see all the neighborhoods from so many different perspectives. there were some seriously awesome photos! my favorite pictures: colleen s. - your...

2. Lush Wine and…

Neighborhood: Roscoe Village

is a short walk from my apartment.    I like coming here to buy a bottle for special occasions as well as just stopping in solo while picking up take out in the neighborhood.  Keep up the good work....

3. Lush Wine and…

Neighborhood: University Village

Hot damn, this is my favorite place in the city.  They will not be surprised to hear this.  If you visit, there's a good chance you might find me there.  Lush is the ONLY place in the city at which I...

4. Ribfest Chicago

Neighborhood: North Center

Ribfest is probably my favorite Chicago neighborhood festival. I might be a little bit biased because it's in my neighborhood, but come on, it's RIBS!   My friends and I stuffed our faces with ribs...

5. Cunneen's

Neighborhood: Edgewater

When I moved to Chicago, I had to be introduced to the bar scene.  In some ways, Cunneen's is not part of any "scene."  It's a neighborhood bar, tucked away on the corner of Devon and Newguard...

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