Description

Not For Tourists (NFT) in partnership with Tuft and Co. is bringing their
award-winning series of city guide books to the iPhone and iPod Touch to help
you navigate and explore like a local. When you’re on the go, NFT Chicago uses GPS technology to help you accomplish any task instantly, including caffeine recharge at 3 a.m., fixing your flat, or those times when you just need carnitas right... Read More now. With straight-forward and sassy overviews of 77 Chicago neighborhoods--designated and described by 100% genuine article Chicagoans--NFT’s Chicago application for iPhone is incredibly fast, accurate, and informed. And unlike most travel applications, NFT doesn’t need to be online to work its magic. Whether you’re on the Red Line in rush hour, or in the middle of Grant Park during the Chicago Jazz Festival, NFT will be there for you. If you’re planning a trip to the Windy City, this is the perfect app to explore Chicago and begin planning your trip before you arrive.

Features: Unique profiles of 77 Chicago neighborhoods, from Edison Park to Pullman with everything in between; 5,428 editorialized listings in 25 categories from bike shops to art galleries to the nearest L stop, to the landmarks only locals know. NFT Chicago for iPhone works online or offline. GPS technology helps you find the closest choices, no matter where you are in the city.

Some comments from the press about NFT: “…for people who don’t
want to be seen carrying a guidebook.” -The New Yorker “…a series of guides
designed to make you feel like a local.” -CNN “NFT books keep you from looking
like that most loathed of public figures: the guy with the map.” -Men’s Journal
“Block-by-block listings that even grizzled New York Veterans declare
indispensable.” -SF Chronicle “Survival handbooks for natives -- but they can
be lifesavers for visitors as well.” -Boston Globe

Sample listings: Publican: “Much-buzzed Kahan joint is beer and meat lover’s Nirvana.” Chicago Chop House: “Old-school steaks meet old school politicos and similar characters.” Diversey River Bowl: “a.k.a. The Rock & Bowl. Kinda pricey.” Empty Bottle: “Avant-garde jazz and indie rock. Smells like cat.” Garrett Popcorn Shop: “The caramel-cheddar mix is their classic.” Heart O’ Chicago Motel: “Safe, clean, cheap, no frills near Andersonville.” Kuma’s Corner: “Heavy metal bar with famous burgers and lots of ink.” Peter Miller Gallery: “Neat! Sound installations, video, and super contemporary art.” Urban Belly: “Incredibly good dumplings and noodle bowls. Quick turn-around BYOB.”