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A Visual Itinerary for Your July 4th Weekend Visit

Weekend at a Glance

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Game NightAt our apartment
Flight Club ✅Darts & Drinks
Fogo de Chão ✅Dinner
Xoco ➡️Late Lunch
G-Cue Billiards ❓(Tentative)
Movie: MI:8 ✅AMC Dine-In
Pequod's ✅Deep Dish Dinner

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Your Day-by-Day Guide

Thursday, July 3rd

Welcome & Game Night

  • ✈️ Afternoon: Arrival! We're so excited to see you.
  • 🧙‍♂️ Evening: Casual night in at our apartment. We'll order food and are looking forward to learning/playing Wizard!

Friday, July 4th

Darts & Dinner

  • 🎯 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Flight Club
    Darts, light snacks, and drinks. [✅ Reserved]
  • 🥩 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Fogo de Chão
    A tasty Brazilian steakhouse experience. [✅ Reserved]

Saturday, July 5th

Tacos & Billiards

  • 🌮 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Xoco
    Late lunch at one of Rick Bayless's famous spots. [➡️ Walk-In]
  • 🎱 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM: G-Cue Billiards
    An option for something fun to do as a group — snacky bar food and drinks available. [❓ Tentative]

Sunday, July 6th

Movie & Deep Dish Farewell

  • 🎬 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Movie at AMC Dine-In
    Watching Mission: Impossible 8. The end time includes a buffer for previews! [✅ Reserved]
  • 🍕 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Pequod's Pizza
    Ending the trip with some iconic Chicago deep-dish! [✅ Reserved]

More Ideas & Options

📦 Thursday Night Delivery‑Friendly Picks

Irazu (Costa Rican)

Snapshot: Family‑run Bucktown landmark serving “pura vida” staples like gallo pinto, plantains and oatmeal shakes since 1990.

Flavors: Home‑style, mildly spiced Latin comfort; sweet plantains & tangy Lizano sauce provide most of the zip.

Hours: Thu 11 AM‑9 PM

Velvet Taco

Snapshot: Late‑night counter spot whose globe‑trotting fillings (tikka chicken, Korean BBQ, paneer) made it a cult favorite.

Flavors: Bold fusion; expect sweet‑heat sauces, queso, fresh slaws.

Hours: Thu 11 AM‑1 AM

Seoul Taco

Snapshot: Food‑truck‑turned‑mini‑chain marrying Korean bulgogi & gochujang with tortillas, burritos and bowls.

Flavors: Sweet‑savory marinades, optional gochujang spice, pickled veggies.

Hours: Thu 11 AM‑10 PM

Jin Ju (Korean)

Snapshot: Contemporary Korean dining room known for bibimbap, japchae and craft soju cocktails.

Flavors: Traditional Korean balance of fermented funk, soy‑garlic sweetness and chile heat.

Hours: Thu 5 PM-9 PM (dine-in)

☕️ Drop‑In Cafés

Oud Coffee & Café

Snapshot: Palestinian‑American café with baklava lattes, cardamom‑pistachio “Oud” latte and manakeesh pastries.

Flavors: Middle‑Eastern spices (cardamom, pistachio, rose), Turkish & Arabic coffee.

Hours: Fri 7AM-7PM / Sat-Sun 8AM-7PM

Tary Coffee House

Snapshot: First U.S. Kazakh café; airy space for baursak fried dough, millet‑based drinks and Central‑Asian brunch.

Flavors: Earthy golden‑millet drinks, honey, walnut & mild spice.

Hours: Fri 7AM-8PM / Sat-Sun 8AM-8PM

Sleep Walk Chocolateria

Snapshot: Dark Matter Coffee outpost pairing single‑origin brews with small‑batch Mexican chocolate bars.

Flavors: Deep‑roast coffees, cacao‑forward mochas, subtle chile or cinnamon notes.

Hours: Fri/Sat/Sun 7AM-5PM

Nomad Chicago

Snapshot: Women‑owned boutique‑café/gallery serving Metric Coffee espresso and ceremonial‑grade matcha.

Flavors: Bright, lightly fruity espresso; seasonal herb‑and‑fruit lattes; high‑grade matcha.

Hours: Fri/Sat 10AM-4PM / Sun 10AM-4PM

Sawada Coffee

Snapshot: West Loop café from Japanese latte-art master Hiroshi Sawada, famed for its graffitied warehouse vibe and signature matcha-espresso “Military Latte.”

Flavors: Grassy matcha meets bold espresso (Military Latte) with vanilla-cocoa sweetness; smoky hojicha-espresso “Black Camo” and other inventive lattes pair with Doughnut Vault pastries.

Hours: Fri/Sat 8 AM-4 PM / Sun 8 AM-4 PM

🍴 Other Walk‑In Restaurants

Monarch & Lion

Snapshot: SoHo‑chic British pub with Anglo‑Indian twists (tikka masala pot pie, Sunday roast).

Flavors: Savory pub fare with gentle curry spice and malt‑vinegar tang.

Hours: Fri/Sat 10AM-12AM / Sun 10AM-10PM

Armitage Alehouse

Snapshot: Candle‑lit 1920s London tavern from Hogsalt; famous for Wagyu burgers and masala chicken pot pie.

Flavors: Rich British comfort plus warm garam masala & fenugreek undertones.

Hours: Fri 11AM-10:30PM / Sat 10AM-10:30PM / Sun 10AM-10PM

The Izakaya at Momotaro

Snapshot: Sub‑street Tokyo “yokocho” lounge serving yakitori, small plates, highball cocktails & karaoke Mondays.

Flavors: Honey‑soy, yuzu, shichimi heat; shareable skewers and ramen.

Hours: Fri/Sat 5PM-1AM / Sun 5PM-11PM

Akahoshi Ramen

Snapshot: Cult 26‑seat shop; house‑made noodles & miso broth draw nightly queues.

Flavors: Complex miso & shoyu broths, balanced umami; monthly experimental bowls.

Hours: Fri/Sat 5PM-9PM (Closed Sun)

Demera Ethiopian

Snapshot: Casual injera‑and‑stew institution ideal for sharing veggie and doro wot platters; honey wine on tap.

Flavors: Berbere warmth, tangy injera sourdough, clarified‑butter richness.

Hours: Fri/Sat 11:30AM-10PM / Sun 4PM-9PM