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Andrew's Saved Places

1. Bi Bim Bowl

3925 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Lakeview · 1 tip
Paciugo Gelato is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

2. Paciugo Gelato

3241 N Broadway St (at W Melrose St.), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lake View East · 62 tips and reviews
The Montrose Room is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

3. The Montrose Room

InterContinental Chicago O’Hare (btwn Lawrence Ave & Eastwood Ave), Rosemont, IL
Music Venue · 3 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Concoctions like the Warhol ($12)—a mixture of Mount Gay rum, pureed blackberries and raspberries, lime and simple syrup served in a glass made of ice—make it too easy to run up a steep tab Read more.

One-Eyed Betty's is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

4. One-Eyed Betty's

8.8
175 W Troy St (off Woodward), Ferndale, MI
Beer Garden · Downtown Ferndale · 155 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Order up the applewood-smoked bacon & braised belly duo served with a deep-fried poached egg while taking advantage of their 47 taps and 100+ bottles. Read more.

Jeweler's Building is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

5. Jeweler's Building

35 E Wacker Dr (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Structure · The Loop · 9 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Built from 1925 to 1927, this building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (as part of the Michigan-Wacker Historic District) and is a Chicago Landmark.

Terzo Piano is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

6. Terzo Piano

8.4
159 E Monroe St (at S Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Grant Park · 51 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Eschew lackluster mains for flatbreads (topped with creamy burrata and seasonal ingredients like scapes) and heaping salads (like pea shoots and crisped prosciutto). Read more.

DCA Storefront Theater is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

7. DCA Storefront Theater

6.6
66 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 6 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The DCA Storefront Theater fosters the growth of Chicago's emerging off-Loop theater companies by providing its space, giving patrons an insider's glimpse into Chicago’s world-renowned theater scene.

Hot Taco is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

8. Hot Taco

7.0
2233 Park Ave (at Montcalm St.), Detroit, MI
Taco Restaurant · Downtown Detroit · 82 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Hot Taco will open in a small space in the Iodent Building, with a super casual atmosphere, limited seating and a menu bursting with creativity and options. Read more.

Ciao Napoli Pizzeria is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

9. Ciao Napoli Pizzeria

2607 N Milwaukee Ave (at Kedzie), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Logan Square · 21 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Serving up authentic Neapolitan cuisine, including homemade gnocchi and perfectly prepared pizzas. Ciao Napoli will also import a sizeable portion of its patrons from outside the Logan area.

Liar's Club is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

10. Liar's Club

7.3
1665 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · North Side · 31 tips and reviews

Examiner.comExaminer.com: One of the best dive bars in Chicago for 2 reasons. Cannced beer and awesome drink specials. Read more.

Rustic House is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

11. Rustic House

1967 N Halsted St (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 25 tips and reviews
Athenian Room is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

12. Athenian Room

8.2
807 W Webster Ave (at N Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · North Side · 58 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: You may try the gyro salad, slices of meat sitting atop simple greens, and think: “Not bad.” But according to the cultish customer base, try the juicy chicken kebabs or the the vinegary Greek fries. Read more.

The Norse Bar is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

13. The Norse Bar

6334 N Clark St (at W Devon Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Edgewater · 33 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: TNB boasts a nearly 70-strong list of suds, with craft selections like New Holland Dragon's Milk. They've even got Wii-equipped flatscreens with old school games. Read more.

The Norse Bar is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

14. The Norse Bar

6334 N Clark St (at W Devon Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Edgewater · 33 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: More than 12 beers on draft and an additional 50-plus craft brews in bottles and cans await patrons here, along with an impressive selection of old school Nintendo games. Read more.

Western Exhibitions is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

15. Western Exhibitions

119 W. Peoria Suite 2A (Randolph), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · Near West Side · 3 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This West Loop gallery sells prints by respected, mostly Chicago artists (as well as drawings, artist-made books and a few small sculptures) through its WesternXeditions division. Read more.

Porkchop is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

16. Porkchop

941 W Randolph St (btwn N Morgan St & N Sangamon St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · West Town · 56 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Opened last week, Porkchop is Dion Antic’s (Bagel on Damen, Rockstar Dogs) latest foray into simple, tasty eats. Stop in late (it’s open until 2 a.m. from Tuesdays through Saturdays).

iNG Restaurant is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

17. iNG Restaurant

951 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Fulton Market · 23 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The nanobrewer leads collaborative beer-making experiments that results ina beer made with espresso and doughnuts, an IPA with curry spices and a brown ale made to resemble an Old Fashioned. Read more.

Next is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

18. Next

8.5
953 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Fulton Market · 55 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the Autumn Scene at Next: Childhood from our 100 Best list: This stunning, intriguing, arresting, intricate, beguiling array of shoots and leaves is like a salad we want to live in.

Baba Pita is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

19. Baba Pita

1032 W Lake St (btwn Aberdeen St & Carpenter St), Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Fulton Market · 12 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: You’ll find fresh Lebanese cuisine at great prices. Sandwiches are about $6, salads are just under $5 and small salad portions are available for $2.45. They offer lunch specials for $5.99. Read more.

Koros is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

20. Koros

1039 W Lake St (btw Aberdeen & Carpenter), Chicago, IL
Women's Store · Fulton Market · 1 tip

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Occupying a former gallery, the concrete-floor-clad space is a fitting backdrop for elegantly cool labels that are hard to find elsewhere. Read more.

Farmer's Restaurant is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

21. Farmer's Restaurant

2542 Market St (Eastern Market), Detroit, MI
Breakfast Spot · Eastern Market · 16 tips and reviews

JamieJamie: Always ask for Kim's table

Biergarten Haus is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

22. Biergarten Haus

1355 H St NE (btwn 13th & 14th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Beer Garden · Capitol Hill · 82 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Schnitzely goodness comes in your standard, lightly breaded Wienerschnitzel, and Jagerschnitzel. This 7000sqft bastion of Bavarian revelry fills up quickly for big events, so be sure to arrive early. Read more.

Fruit Bat is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

23. Fruit Bat

1236 H St NE (btwn 12th & 13th Sts. NE), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Capitol Hill · 18 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Think of the Fruit Bat as a whole new kind of juice bar. Mixologist/owner Erik Holzherr not only creates drinks with freshly squeezed juices, but he also infuses liquors with seasonal fruits.

Hilton Garden Inn is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

24. Hilton Garden Inn

7.7
1225 First St NE (btwn M & N St NE), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · NoMa · 22 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Todd Gray's Watershed - this crowded spot does the classic oysters-&-vodka thing to perfection, but also offers other refreshing staples like beef tartare, sashimi, crudo -- anything raw & fresh. Read more.

Art and Soul is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

25. Art and Soul

7.4
415 New Jersey Ave NW (btwn D & E Sts. NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 106 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This Capitol-side eatery's got crushed-ice "Sno Cone" summer 'tails like the the cachaca/pineapple/spearmint/smoked black salt "Rehoboth" (beaches love it!). Read more.

Blackbyrd Warehouse is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

26. Blackbyrd Warehouse

2005 14th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · U-Street · 20 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: This city needs help with the whole romance thang. All we know is an evening of live jazz & a plate of slippery bivalves is better than our traditional "2 hrs of C-SPAN followed by an argument"

Foundry is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

27. Foundry

1522 U St NW (bt 15th & 16th Sts NW), Washington, D.C.
Antique Store · U-Street · 3 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: At this new addition to the vintage promenade that is U Street, Yvette Freeman sells lovingly refurbished, reasonably priced 20th-century estate-sale furniture and industrial signage.

Danny's Tavern is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

28. Danny's Tavern

7.9
1951 W Dickens Ave (at N. Damen Ave.), Chicago, IL
Bar · Bucktown · 46 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Here in Chicago, you're never too far from an unassuming watering hole w/ cheap beer on tap. This Bucktown institution tweaks that formula while attracting a mix of artists and professionals. Read more.

Racine Plumbing is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

29. Racine Plumbing

7.1
2642 N Lincoln Ave (at N Kenmore Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · North Side · 31 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Show up Monday for $4 burgers and fries. It’s comedy night, and laughs are free. Other specials include $4 Bloodys and Mimosas on Sunday or go Tuesday for the 25-cent wings & $8 Bud Light pitcher. Read more.

The Playground Theater is one of Andrew's Saved Places.

30. The Playground Theater

7.6
3209 N Halsted St (at W. Belmont Ave.), Chicago, IL
Performing Arts Venue · Lake View East · 21 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The Playground Theater is one of the country’s only not-for-profit improv theaters. It's a completely artist-led theater company and features all forms of improv on weeknights. Tickets are $5 & $10.