A Stroll Down Restaurant Row
Love it or hate, the former warehouse district of Fulton Market has lost all of its industrial grit and is now a hip area known for its food and entertainment. Part of a larger West Loop area, and just 3 “L” stops away from Downtown, Fulton Market is like the cool young cousin of the Loop. Proximity to Downtown is one of the reasons people choose to move here. Another one is an ever-growing industry and tech sector. Both McDonald’s Corporation and Google have moved their headquarters here in recent years, bringing in more workers, more residents, and more business with them. Construction is booming in Fulton Market, with most residential units being new development with modern amenities.
Walking the streets of Fulton Market, you will stumble on indie fashion boutiques, coffee shops, serving house-roasted beans, buzzing breweries, and cocktail bars. Are you looking for an only-in-Chicago adventure? Come through the barbershop doors to find a hidden entrance to a nightclub.
We cannot talk about the neighborhood without mentioning the famous Restaurant Row, a stretch of Randolph Street from Ogden Ave to Halsted St, filled with some of the city’s most popular dining destinations like Au Cheval, Girl & the Goat, Haymarket Tavern, La Josie, and Rooh.
Residents and visitors alike can discover the world flavors without ever leaving the borders of Fulton Market. We made a list of our favorite restaurants with creative global-inspired cuisines.
Save it for the next time you are in the neighborhood. Or allow yourself to just walk around and explore. One thing you won’t find here anymore is– the remains of the neighborhood’s gritty past.