Dakota grew up going to the zoo ALL the time. Her family has 3 trees behind the "Bird's Eye Bar & Grill" in memory of family members that have passed away. 1 for her dad Mike Chisholm, 1 for her Great Grandma Agnes, 1 for her Great Aunt Alice. If you visit please share photos with us!
Perfect for biking/roller blading/walking! Nice in the fall, goes all the way from Edgewater Beach to Jackson Park. Spans 18.5 miles from start to finish but has many access points throughout the city!
One of our favorite local music venues! Also a great place to grab a drink/coffee. Outdoor & indoor seating available.
The best place on the Northside for coffeehouse fare (in Dakota's opinion). HIGHLY recommend the pistachio mint latte for all adventurous coffee drinkers. Located in the Asia on Argyle area of Uptown, this vibrant stretch of Argyle is also nice to wander. It's also close to Dakota's office (located at Leland and Sheridan)! :)
A neighborhood favorite of ours! Small local brewery with a great range of brews.
Colin works here! It's very delicious & the staff is amazing :)
Colin used to work here! It's good people and great food! Very cute area to wander as well. We live over by dere!
Smackin' pie, smackin' biscuits, what's not to love!?
Need some fire breakfast food before the big day? This is your spot.
We used to hang out here during high school every winter and summer break and catch up before we started dating. Their chocolate chip pancakes are perfection and make sure to ask them to "demolish the plate in whipped cream."
La Michoacana has many locations but this is Dakota's favorite because of the surrounding Pilsen neighborhood. Craving paletas? Aguas frescas? Mangonadas? Fresh fruit? Flaming hots with cheese (a true Chicago classic)? La Michoacana will hit the spot!
Perfect spot for all your "With love from Chicago" gifting needs <3