Chicago, Illinois – West Loop Posts

Coffee roastery and cafe located just west of the Fulton Market District.

Men’s clothing designed and made in Chicago, reasonably priced.

Subterranean and intimate spot to enjoy an extensive selection of wine. Lots of windows looking up to the street and below the ultra-fabulous Publishing House Bed + Breakfast.

Stylish Chinese dining spot located in the midst of the West Loop dining scene.

Handsome dining room and bar to enjoy fresh sushi. Booze Box for drinking downstairs.

Chicago outpost for Alabama-based shop with refined menswear.

A place just beyond the West Loop for punk and indie rockers; food served.

Somewhat civilized spot for a beer among the bustling West Loop restaurant scene, and no televisions.

Sort of a “diner” known for burgers, but also serving an omlete, bone marrow and a few other items. Expect long waits in dark and sultry space with a “cool” vibe and interesting music.

Enter this subterranean, dark, sultry and intimate space down the alley and within Green Street Smoked Meats. Rich and creamy tonkotsu-style bowls of ramen served four different ways; available full spice, half spice or no space. Wash it down with a mug of coconut painkiller or sake.

Rusic and charming bustling spot with floating orbs serving cuisine from Puglia, southern Italy. Woodburning ovens, all sorts of pastas, grains and pizzas. Be transported.

Exceptional accommodations and service in the rapidly expanding West Loop. Fabulous alternative to a hotel, your notion of a bed + breakfast will be redefined. Housed in a 1909 handsome brick structure, Publishing House is a quiet refuge of civility above the busy city streets. Pick your bedroom, there are eleven, each one unique.

Forty overnight accommodations amidst Fulton Market restaurant and bar scene just west of the Loop and southwest of North Michigan Avenue. Housed in historic loft building, dine and socialize at Chicken Shop, PizzeEast and the lobby Allis. Rooftop swimming pool, gymnasium built around a boxing rink, Cowshed spa and private gathering spaces. Chicago outpost of private members’ club. Open to the public hotel and restaurants.

Yes, you might be lucky enough to capture this event, or better yet, participate in it. It moves all over town so the chances you will see it are slim… and only once a month! Celebrate your bike and explore neighborhoods of Chicago you never knew existed. Grab some Dew&JD and your favorite candy to share with this vibrant community. Plan to attend the last Friday of every month at Daley Plaza for an energy-charged ride. “Happy Friday!”

Sliver of bar at 460 square feet; might be Chicago’s smallest. Be sure to make your way all the way to the rear. Curious and interesting libations.

Unique blends featured in simple, modern cafes. Serious about coffee.

Multi disciplinary design studio focused on design past, present and future. Furniture, accessories and all the details in between.

Gallery featuring contemporary arts in all media. Originally founded as Young Hoffman Gallery in 1976, shows art that is “conceptually, formally, or socio-politically based.” Very active in Chicago arts community.

Popular Fulton Market spot featuring Brazilian and Latin cuisine, interesting drinks and fabulous empanadas.

Charming cottage just west of downtown in a residential neighborhood serving classic breakfast and lunch items.

Wide selection of Italian groceries, cheeses, cookies and much more. Famous for their Italian subs and sausages.

Enjoy traditional cuisine in railroad dining car built in 1947 for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. Be sure to visit the Matchbox next door before and after your meal.

Reliable Greektown tradition since 1971. Large and bustling dining rooms serving full array of Greek specialties. Red snapper, gyros, mousaka, dolmades, pastrichio, roast leg of lamb. Order saganaki and say ooohpah.

Nothing fancy but reasonably priced Mexican food in an area full of fancy restaurants. Opt for one of the shrimp entrees served many different ways.

“Sauna-like” design, long counter for dining and (almost) communal seating and almost always a wait, but well worth it. Inspired by the regions of Southern France, Italy, Portugal and the coast of Spain, Avec is one of the most spectacular dining experiences in Chicago. Everything on the menu is a standout. Extensive selection of wine. Nothing on the menu ever seems to disappoint.