re: Chicago Eats

There are too many neighborhood/restaurants to name, but here are a few options in some neighborhoods around the north side...

West Loop - Girl and The Goat, Rose Mary, Swift & Sons, High Five Ramen, The Loyalist, Timeout Market

River North - Tzuco, Bavette's, Ema

River West / West Town - La Scarola, Piccolo Sogno, Vajra

Logan Square / Avondale - Union, Gretel, Giant, Mi Tocaya Antojeria, Andros Taverna, Longman & Eagle, Parachute

Bucktown / Wicker - etta, Amaru, Club Lucky, The Bristol

Lincoln Park - Galit, Armitage Alehouse, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba, GEMINI

Lincoln Square - The Warbler / Gather, Bistro Campagne

For beer, you could go to Haymarket or Cruz Blanca in West Loop. If you'd prefer to stay in/near The Loop, maybe walk or take Lyft/Uber to Franklin Tap. They have a good IPA can selection (i.e. Hop Butcher and Phase Three). Usually my go-to when I'm at the office on Thursday. Centennial in River North has a fantastic selection. There are also plenty of breweries and craft beer bars further north, if you're open to moving around.