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Here's your plan for warming up with ramen and cozy cocktails in Chicago's North Center. Watch the video 👇

Warm up at an intimate ramen shop then grab drinks at a cozy cocktail bar.

Cozy Dinner + Drinks 🍜

Enjoy a cozy meal at Menya Goku, an intimate ramen shop in Chicago, perfect for engaging conversations and delicious dining experiences with tasty mantou buns to start.

Ramen Dining

✅ Before you go
• This spot is super small and they don’t take reservations, so plan some extra time in case you have to put your name on the wait list! 

💪 Pro tips
• Split an order of the mantou buns to start!
• If you have to put your name on the wait list, take a stroll around Welles Park or pop into L&M Fine Foods.

Get ramen at Menya Goku 🍜

At Victor Bar, sip on inventive cocktails in a cozy, dimly lit setting perfect for intimate conversations. No reservations accepted.

Cocktail Sipping

✅ Before you go
• Just a heads up they don’t take reservations!

💪 Pro tips
• Their cocktail menu changes from time to time but here are a few of my favs: 
✨ Strong Whisper
✨ Behave Yourself
✨ Used Book
✨ If you like espresso martinis try the Breakfast in Bed!

Sip cocktails at Victor Bar 🍸

there's no sign out front, which makes it feel a little secretive.

Plus their intimate counter seating and two person booths

it’ll definitely keep you warm as the weather gets colder.

which is just a 15 minute walk down Lincoln.

I can almost guarantee the dimly lit atmosphere and teeny tables

will make you want to snuggle up with someone.

but just know their take on an Espresso Martini is a must try.

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Relax and recharge at this lakeside sauna. 

Lakeside Sauna and Cold Plunge 

Unwind at Oak St. Sauna in Chicago with a relaxing lakeside sauna and refreshing cold plunge, featuring city skyline views.

Sauna & Cold Plunge

✅ Before you go
• book here: https://oakstsauna.as.me/schedule/6bd3f96a


Relax at Oak St Sauna 

head to this wood-fired sauna right on the lake.

The sauna faces the water so you can watch the waves roll in and it is just so relaxing.

You have the city skyline in the back and it's just so pretty.

I came here on a clear day and it was so nice,

but I cannot wait to come back here when it's snowing.

I got to imagine that is such a cool vibe.

Afterwards I walked over to Joe and the Juice just to keep the healthy vibes going.

Here's your plan for a hilarious Japanese-inspired comedy showdown with food and drinks in Chicago. Watch the video 👇

Head to Batsu for an insanely funny night!

Chicago’s Most Entertaining Show

Catch BATSU! in Old Town—an unpredictable, hilarious Japanese-inspired comedy show where losers face silly punishments. Grab food, drinks, and join in the fun with friends!

Comedy game show

✅ Before you go
- get tickets here: https://batsulive.com/chicago/

💪 Pro tips
- get the headband so you can 3 rounds of sake throughout the show! 
- there’s a restaurant in the same building below the show that looked delicious!! 

See a Batsu show 

This is your nudge to go to one of Chicago's most entertaining shows.

It's a Japanese inspired comedy show where comedians compete in

different rounds and then the losers get punished in just

At no point during the show did I know what was about to happen next.

It was just so funny and so entertaining.

Here's your plan for spray paint graffiti class in Uptown, then enjoy tasty Thai next door. Watch the video 👇

Head to uptown to make your own graffiti art then grab Thai after. 

Graffiti Girls Afternoon 

Get creative at Studio WIP in Uptown with a 90-minute BYOB spray paint graffiti class, including stencils and instructor guidance for all skill levels.

Spray Paint Class

✅ Before you go
- book a class here: https://www.native312.events

💪 Pro tips
- it’s BYOB! 

Take a spray paint class 

Enjoy a delicious Thai lunch at Dib Sushi Bar and Thai Cuisine in Truman Square, with walk-ins welcome for a laid-back, flavorful meal.

Thai Lunch

✅ Before you go
- nothing! Walk ins welcome 


Grab a late lunch 

Here's your plan to take a spray paint graffiti

class and then cozy up with delicious Thai afterwards.

The instructor will walk you through everything.

They'll give you stencils and they'll tell you what to do,

Here's your plan for exploring a huge thrift store with clothes, salt & pepper sets, and hidden treasures. Watch the video 👇

Thrifting at a “living museum for the community, rooted in the very soul of Hermosa” 

Chicago’s Vintage Vault 🛍️

Thrift for treasures in a massive vintage wonderland at Beyond Grandma’s House in Hermosa—explore rooms packed with clothes, decor, books, and unique collectibles.

Thrift Shopping

✅ Before you go

Treasure Hunting Hours:
Thursday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM 
Friday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

💪 Pro tips

Where to Park

You can usually find spots along:
> Keystone Ave (right in front of the shop)
> Belden Ave or Fullerton Ave (just around the corner)

Shopping at Beyond Grandma’s House 

I was in this thrift store for hours and I still didn't see everything.

Come with me to check out Beyond Grandma's Thrift,

where they have literally anything you can think of.

you'll be amazed at just how much stuff they can fit in here.

and found the pair of these snakeskin boots that I absolutely fell in love with,

they have a salt and pepper collection that is their pride and joy,

Check out beyond Grandma's house for an incredible day of thrifting.