What We Want Chicago Visitors To Know
Every week in the summer, Chicago is packed with tourists, out-of-town family and friends, and suburbanites. Next week, the Democratic National Convention is expecting over 50,000 visitors from across the country. Host Jacoby Cochran and producer Michelle Navarro talk about where visitors should go, how to get around, what to do, and what not to do.
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Places mentioned:
- Mario’s Italian Lemonade
- Al’s Beef
- Fatso’s Last Stand
- Jim’s Original
- Carniceria Maribel
- Bordel
- Brasero
- The Loyalist
- Bottom Lounge
- Gino and Marty’s
- Asian Cuisine Express
- QXY Dumplings
- Chi Cafe
- Reggies
- Cleo’s
- Medici’s
- MacArthur’s
- Home of the Hoagy
- Honey Bear Cafe
- Red Hot Ranch
Things to do:
- Tours with Mike
- Chicago Mahogany
- Youth Led Tours
- Chicago Strolls
- Black Ensemble Theater
- Buddy Guy’s Legend
- Zanies Comedy Club
- Chibrations
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