Lee's Saved Places

1. Ojo de Agua Taqueria

2235 N Western Ave (at W Lyndale St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Bucktown · 2 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This 30 seater presses fresh handmade tortillas for tacos like al pastor and beef tongue (topped w/ traditional onion/cilantro) and plates tortas like the "pork and wieners" El Compadre. Read more.

Sola is one of Lee's Saved Places.

2. Sola

3868 N Lincoln Ave (at Byron), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · North Center · 49 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: With a pile of arugula, the egg sandwich feels guilt-free. Over-easy eggs are light, crispy bacon offers texture, and fluffy goat cheese brings it all together. Read more.

Tank Noodle is one of Lee's Saved Places.

3. Tank Noodle

8.4
4953 N Broadway St (at Argyle St), Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Uptown · 150 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Uptown's Argyle Street is also known as Little Saigon and Tank Noodle is the crown jewel for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine, especially the various steaming bowls of pho. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Michelle Tan is one of Lee's Saved Places.

4. Michelle Tan

108 N State St (at E Washington St), Chicago, IL
Boutique · The Loop · 1 tip

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Slouchy leather satchels and dark clothes with cool detailing (pleats, ruching, and elbow patches) are why this local designer is a standout. Through Dec. 20, save 30% by mentioning Lucky. Read more.

Big Star is one of Lee's Saved Places.

5. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: Curtis Stone, host of Top Chef Masters Season 3, knew Chicago for its hot dogs, but tacos?! Stone says Big Star’s tacos are, “up there with the best I have ever eaten.”

Boka is one of Lee's Saved Places.

6. Boka

9.0
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 104 tips and reviews
Perennial Virant is one of Lee's Saved Places.

7. Perennial Virant

1800 N Lincoln Ave (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Old Town Triangle · 64 tips and reviews

EaterEater: With Ryan Poli in the kitchen tinkering with seafood and pork, this festive aquatic-themed park-facing spot ups the ante in Lincoln Park. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Veruca Salt is one of Lee's Saved Places.

8. Veruca Salt

1921 Damen Ave. (btw Homer & Cortland), Chicago, IL
Women's Store · Bucktown · 2 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Mention Lucky to save 30% on purchases through Dec. 20. Read more.

Chickpea is one of Lee's Saved Places.

10. Chickpea

2018 W Chicago Ave (at Damen Ave.), Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Ukrainian Village · 24 tips and reviews

EaterEater: When Mama Suqi comes out of the kitchen to deliver your fresh hummus, falafel, fattoosh and lamb kebabs you better eat everything on your plate. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Location of Fictional Championship Vinyl is one of Lee's Saved Places.

11. Location of Fictional Championship Vinyl

6.5
Milwaukee & Honore, Chicago, IL
Structure · Wicker Park · 7 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Interior scenes set at Championship Vinyl in the film "High Fidelity" (2000) were shot in a vacant grocery several blocks away. Read more.

Perennial Virant is one of Lee's Saved Places.

12. Perennial Virant

1800 N Lincoln Ave (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Old Town Triangle · 64 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Thought you’d want to know: Kevin Boehm & Rob Katz have been nominated for Restaurateurs of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.

Bill Speidel's Underground Tour is one of Lee's Saved Places.

13. Bill Speidel's Underground Tour

7.7
614 1st Ave (btwn Cherry St & Yesler Way), Seattle, WA
Tour Provider · Pioneer Square · 137 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Takes visitors around Pioneer Square above ground and also to a hidden Seattle that now lies underground. About 25 square blocks of Pioneer Square have hollow spaces under the sidewalks.

Lu Lu's at the Belle Kay is one of Lee's Saved Places.

14. Lu Lu's at the Belle Kay

7.1
3862 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Boutique · North Center · 3 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: The emphasis here is on costume jewelry, all arranged in the center of the store, but the bordering racks deserve a look too, since they’re lined with vintage party dresses, many from coveted names.

Moto Restaurant is one of Lee's Saved Places.

15. Moto Restaurant

945 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Fulton Market · 43 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Chef Homaro Cantu has become the poster child of the mad-scientist conceptual-cooking fad in America. The result is "postmodern interactive cuisine" that is worth the experiment.

Boka is one of Lee's Saved Places.

16. Boka

9.0
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 104 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Thought you’d want to know: Kevin Boehm & Rob Katz have been nominated for Restaurateurs of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.

Diala's Grocery and Liquor is one of Lee's Saved Places.

17. Diala's Grocery and Liquor

7.2
1935 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL
Liquor Store · Ravenswood · 2 tips and reviews

Francis K.Francis Kayiwa: Really good craft brew selection