Chicago Lifestyle S1, E2: Gold Coast
/The second episode of the Chicago Lifestyle is out, and this week, we are exploring the Gold Coast neighborhood! Come take a stroll down the tree-lined streets, cruise along the lake shore, people watch on the triangle. In today's episode, we interview an iconic Gold Coast steakhouse staple and a Southern BBQ place with an impressive collection of whiskeys. This is the neighborhood where you come to get inspired.
One of the main draws to the city of Chicago is the bustling area called Gold Coast, which represents one of the wealthiest zipcodes in the United States. An urban playground for those on the hunt for fine dining, cotoure shopping and spectactular people watching, this neighborhood gives locals and visitors everything you could imagine.
Grounded to the east by the lake, indoor/outdoor life sometimes hard to discover in Chicago is right outside your door. Even though the neighborhood is large, plotted between Chicago Ave and North Ave, west to Lasalle Blvd, the Gold Coast can have two different feels based on the north section or the south section. The northern section, known for its famous streets such as Astor, Banks, State and Dearborn, is the quintessential residential side streets one comes to expect in Chicago. Along these streets, you will find vintage mansions, unique walk ups and towering condo buildings along tree-lined streets. In the southern part, sometimes known as the "Viagra Triangle", the commercial space is the main attraction. Oak St, Rush St and Michigan Ave are the pillars of the shopping and cuisine world. Brands such as Prada, Jimmy Choo, Tom Ford and Bloomindales have made home on the Rodeo Dr of Chicago.
Shop Local
Gibsons Steakhouse
1028 N Rush St
Hours: Monday through Sunday 11am to 2am
In the land of steakhouses, there has been one that is at the tip of the tongue for most Chicagoans since 1989. Gibsons Steakhouse has been a major contender in the restaurant sector, priding itself on the quality of the meats it selects for restauranteurs. A pioneer of the Rush St dining experience, it has established itself as the go to for everyone. Serving lunch and dinner this two story restaurant is able to cater towards all of your needs. This celebrity meeting hotspot is evident in the decorated walls clad with photos of past celebrity visits. In the summer, guests people watch with the best of them by dining outside on the wrap around terrace.
Gibsons Group has opened other restaurants, too. Check out Gibsons Italia and Hugos Frog Bar.
For more information and the menu at Gibsons Steakhouse, visit their website here.
Chicago Q
1160 N Dearborn Ave
Hours: Weekdays: 11am to 10:30pm, Weekends 10am to 12am
The Gold Coast welcomes you to the South. A bit of Savannah styled southern charm is nestled on the quaint street of Dearborn near Division. With Art Smith at the helm, Chicago Q has to be one of the best BBQ places in the city. The process starts with their meat selection, which is extremely high quality. Unlike most BBQ restaurants where they have a singular style of BBQ for connoisseurs to pick from, Chicago Q makes several different styles from Texas, Missouri, the Carolinas and Tennessee. Outside of BBQ, the Q is known for its vast selection of rare and unique bourbons. No matter what the season, guests can come cozy up near the bar in the winter or enjoy the warm summer nights on the terrace. Either way, residents should definitely make Chicago Q their ritual hotspot.
For the menu and further details on Chicago Q, check out their website here.
