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***PLEASE NOTE: Proof of vaccination (picture of card or physical card) is required for admission into the member's bar (location of our after party) by Columbia Yacht Club. You will need to show proof for the after party only. ***
***PLEASE NOTE: Proof of vaccination (picture of card or physical card) is required for admission into the member's bar (location of our after party) by Columbia Yacht Club. You will need to show proof for the after party only. ***
September 4, 2021
Chicago, IL

Michelle & Jeff

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Things to Do

If you want to relive some of the dates we've been on through the years, here are some of our favorite places! Keep scrolling through the whole thing if you haven't visited before. I hope I included something on here for everyone.

Maplewood Brewery & Distillery

2717 North Maplewood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
, (773) 270-1061

We're obsessed with this brewery! The indoor space is somewhat small, so may not be the best idea for a nice day, but they offer to-go cans/growlers! Michelle's Favorites: Any milkshake IPA Jeff's Favorites: Morbidly Obese Pug or Son of Juice

Piccolo Sogno

464 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60642
, (312) 421-0077

Best outdoor patio in the city. You literally can't go wrong with any bottle of wine or pasta dish.

Clover Sports and Leisure

722 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654
, (312) 344-1934

Our favorite neighborhood dive bar! Michelle and Bridesmaid Alecia have been known to drink them clean dry out of Vandermill Totally Roasted cans.

Maple & Ash

8 West Maple Street, Chicago, IL 60610
, (312) 944-8888

If you're looking to splurge on a steak with a seriously chic ambiance, look no further.

Proxi

565 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60661
, (312) 466-1950

Michelle & Jeff's FAVORITE place for small plates influenced by cuisine from all over the world. Their cocktails are amazing.

Cabra

200 North Green Street, Chicago, IL 60607
, (312) 761-1717

Peruvian influenced small plates. Best salmon ceviche ever. If you love mezcal- ask for the Matcha Pichu (not on the menu). It's the most delicious mix of matcha flavors and mezcal.

Au Cheval

800 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607
, (312) 929-4580

Known to have one of the best burgers in the city. There is typically a very long wait, however stop by before bar hopping through the west loop or heading to a park or other sight seeing location! They will text you when your table is ready. If you want the same burger at a more casual location, check out any one of their satellite "Small Cheval" locations, or order "to-go" off caviar!

Revolution Brewing - Brewpub

2323 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
, (773) 227-2739

Great brews and great food. What more can I say.

Off Color Brewing Taproom The Mousetrap

1460 North Kingsbury Street, Chicago, IL 60642
, (312) 929-2916

If you love experimental sour beers- this brewery is for you!

On Tour Brewing Company

1725 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60622
, (312) 796-3119

Great brewery. Maid of honor Kim was found here one afternoon after she made best friends with the brew staff.

Craft Pizza

1252 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
, (773) 442-7238

Michelle's favorite pizza place. Order takeout or dine in and BYOB!

Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill

1751 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
, (312) 666-4100

Tied with Seadog- this is one of Michelle and Jeff's favorite sushi places! We order the 3 Amigos roll literally every time. BYOB

Seadog Sushi Bar

1500 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60642
, (773) 235-8100

Tied with Yuzu for our favorite sushi place, but Seadog has a better outdoor patio! BYOB. (there's a liquor store just a few blocks down).

Band of Bohemia

4710 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
, (773) 271-4710

Really cool small plates spot. Go for the chef's tasting menu if you want to splurge. They brew their own beer and have some really imaginative cocktails.

Reggies Chicago

2105 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60616
, (312) 949-0120

Fun, edgy spot with a rooftop patio. Jeff lived diagonal to this spot when he and Michelle first met and they hung out here quite a bit in the beginning!

Three Dots and a Dash

435 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654
, (312) 610-4220

Island themed speakeasy (if you're really trying to party. seriously their cocktails are deadly). Enter from the alley (you can easily find it on google maps now).

The Green Mill

4802 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
, (773) 878-5552

Really well known past Al Capone hangout. You have to be quiet while they're playing music but it is really good.

RAISED | An Urban Rooftop Bar

1 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
, (312) 795-3444

Really cute low rise rooftop that usually has a good wine menu.

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