Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

fancy!
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Next Restaurant
953 W Fulton Market
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fancy!
Chef Bill Kim is amazing. This place is delicious for take out or sit down.
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bellyQ
1400 W Randolph St
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Chef Bill Kim is amazing. This place is delicious for take out or sit down.
My FAVORITE coffee in the city.
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark St
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My FAVORITE coffee in the city.
Moto-bar/restaurant. The food is pretty heavy, but hit the roof on a nice day.
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Twisted Spoke
501 N Ogden Ave
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Moto-bar/restaurant. The food is pretty heavy, but hit the roof on a nice day.
Lovely wine bar and Spanish tapas. The owners are sweet and informative.
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Vera Chicago
1023 West Lake Street
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Lovely wine bar and Spanish tapas. The owners are sweet and informative.
Cute local coffee hangout with art gallery above. Also serve salads and sandwiches.
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Jupiter Outpost
1139 W Fulton Market
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Cute local coffee hangout with art gallery above. Also serve salads and sandwiches.
BBQ.... hmmm
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Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green St
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BBQ.... hmmm
Another cute coffee place within walking distance.
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Sip Coffee House
1223 W Grand Ave
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Another cute coffee place within walking distance.
Funky place for ceviche & creative Nuevo Latino small & large plates plus margaritas & craft beers.
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Bar Takito
201 N Morgan St
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Funky place for ceviche & creative Nuevo Latino small & large plates plus margaritas & craft beers.
Hot spot where Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard serves up innovative small plates from an open kitchen. Make reservations or show up early.
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Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph St
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Hot spot where Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard serves up innovative small plates from an open kitchen. Make reservations or show up early.
Attached to Belly Q, hearty Asian fusion grub in straightforward digs with communal tables.
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Urbanbelly
1542 N Damen Ave
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Attached to Belly Q, hearty Asian fusion grub in straightforward digs with communal tables.
DONUTS- Chicago is really into creative donuts right now. This is one of many places to try.
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Glazed and Infused
813 W Fulton Market
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DONUTS- Chicago is really into creative donuts right now. This is one of many places to try.
Specialty Poblano sandwiches and Tacos. People go nuts for this place. I still need to try it myself.
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Cemitas Puebla
817 W Fulton Market
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Specialty Poblano sandwiches and Tacos. People go nuts for this place. I still need to try it myself.
Sushi- this place is upscale and a big hot spot in the neighborhood right now. Very delicious.
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Momotaro
820 W Lake St
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Sushi- this place is upscale and a big hot spot in the neighborhood right now. Very delicious.
Delicious Sandwiches (and more). This is one of my favs for a relaxing brunch or lunch. Coffee/beer/bloody marys. There is a small store and great deli if you want to grab and go.
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Publican Quality Meats
825 W Fulton Market
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Delicious Sandwiches (and more). This is one of my favs for a relaxing brunch or lunch. Coffee/beer/bloody marys. There is a small store and great deli if you want to grab and go.
Stephanie Izard's diner serving a huge menu of creative, gourmet takes on comfort food classics. Come hungry.
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Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph St
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Stephanie Izard's diner serving a huge menu of creative, gourmet takes on comfort food classics. Come hungry.
Famous Chicago Food: Al's Italian Beef started selling the first Italian Beef Sandwich in 1938. Classic Chicago Style food items.
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Al's Beef
1079 W Taylor St
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Famous Chicago Food: Al's Italian Beef started selling the first Italian Beef Sandwich in 1938. Classic Chicago Style food items.
Cheeseburger Cheeseburger. The original dive bar from the classic Saturday Night Live sketch. It's below Michigan Avenue. There is a Billy Goat within walking distance of the loft- but not the same.
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Billy Goat Tavern
Michigan Avenue
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Cheeseburger Cheeseburger. The original dive bar from the classic Saturday Night Live sketch. It's below Michigan Avenue. There is a Billy Goat within walking distance of the loft- but not the same.
Delicious Brick Oven Pizza. Eat it there or pick up and eat it fast.
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Coalfire
1321 W Grand Ave
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Delicious Brick Oven Pizza. Eat it there or pick up and eat it fast.
Across from the Sohohouse... my favorite is the "burrata be kidding me" and the nachos are crack too.
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Parlor Pizza Bar West Loop
108 N Green St
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Across from the Sohohouse... my favorite is the "burrata be kidding me" and the nachos are crack too.
Part of Chicago's Chicken craze, this is a fun place to play ping-pong, have a negroni and eat some chicken.
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage Ave
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Part of Chicago's Chicken craze, this is a fun place to play ping-pong, have a negroni and eat some chicken.
Deep Dish Pizza - If you're gonna do it, do it here.
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State St
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Deep Dish Pizza - If you're gonna do it, do it here.
More Tacos- If you're going to do the taco tour, this is a must.
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Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee Ave
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More Tacos- If you're going to do the taco tour, this is a must.

Drinks & Nightlife

tasty tapas and delicious drinks
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La Sirena Clandestina
954 W Fulton Market
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tasty tapas and delicious drinks
Neighborhood watering hole with more upscale bar food. Great outdoor seating.
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G & O
459 N Ogden Ave
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Neighborhood watering hole with more upscale bar food. Great outdoor seating.
A favorite local pub. You can eat/drink outside or hang at the bar and catch up on sports.
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The Aberdeen Tap
440 N Aberdeen St
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A favorite local pub. You can eat/drink outside or hang at the bar and catch up on sports.
Best Burger in World.
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Au Cheval
800 W Randolph St
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Best Burger in World.
The Goose just opened a tasting room this summer. Swing on by Thursday-Saturday for a taste - but go early as it closes at 8pm sharp.
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Goose Island Taproom
1800 W Fulton St
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The Goose just opened a tasting room this summer. Swing on by Thursday-Saturday for a taste - but go early as it closes at 8pm sharp.
This is a totally unique experience and all focused on cocktails. Definitely try this one night if you feel like getting dressed up and being a cool person. Lavender air in a bag... I mean...
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The Aviary
955 W Fulton Market
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This is a totally unique experience and all focused on cocktails. Definitely try this one night if you feel like getting dressed up and being a cool person. Lavender air in a bag... I mean...
Delicious Tacos and a big scene, especially on a nice day/evening. Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks - this cash-only hangout.
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Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
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Delicious Tacos and a big scene, especially on a nice day/evening. Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks - this cash-only hangout.
Hipster hangout- great dive bar. Classic Wicker Park fixture.
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Rainbo Club
1150 N Damen Ave
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Hipster hangout- great dive bar. Classic Wicker Park fixture.
Hipster hangout- classic dive bar for Wicker Park.
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GOLD STAR BAR
1755 West Division Street
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Hipster hangout- classic dive bar for Wicker Park.
Hipster spot with modern farm-to-table fare & nose-to-tail eats plus whiskey & craft cocktails. It's delicious and a great place to start a night out bar hopping Logan Square.
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Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave
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Hipster spot with modern farm-to-table fare & nose-to-tail eats plus whiskey & craft cocktails. It's delicious and a great place to start a night out bar hopping Logan Square.
Awesome chill neighborhood night club. Dive bar in front and dj/dancing in back.
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Dannys
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Awesome chill neighborhood night club. Dive bar in front and dj/dancing in back.

Everything Else

This place is a music venue sometimes, but typically just a bar/brewery and serves food. It's the closest place near the loft.
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Cobra Lounge
235 N Ashland Ave
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This place is a music venue sometimes, but typically just a bar/brewery and serves food. It's the closest place near the loft.
If you're in town to see the Bulls, Hawks or a big show you can walk!
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United Center
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If you're in town to see the Bulls, Hawks or a big show you can walk!
Medical Campus is a quick walk and quicker bus ride. If you're a medical student, resident or visiting somebody, the loft is perfectly close.
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Rush University Medical Center
1620 W Harrison St
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Medical Campus is a quick walk and quicker bus ride. If you're a medical student, resident or visiting somebody, the loft is perfectly close.
Private club with 3 public restaurants on ground level. This street is hopping with activity.
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Soho House Chicago
113-125 N Green St
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Private club with 3 public restaurants on ground level. This street is hopping with activity.
Shop for cool clothes, vintage and army supplies.
Belmont Army Wicker Park
1318 N Milwaukee Ave
Shop for cool clothes, vintage and army supplies.
Blues as well- the one nobody tells you about.
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Rosa's Lounge
3420 W Armitage Ave
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Blues as well- the one nobody tells you about.
Chef Mario Batali's sprawling, modern outpost featuring a range of Italian eateries & food markets.
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Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio St
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Chef Mario Batali's sprawling, modern outpost featuring a range of Italian eateries & food markets.
Great part of the beach. Check it out!
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Kathy Osterman Beach House
5800 N Lake Shore Dr
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Great part of the beach. Check it out!
Great Beach Destination.
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Montrose Beach
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Great Beach Destination.

Essentials

We call it the mini-Whole Foods. It's a 10 minute walk from the loft.
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Green Grocer Chicago
1402 W Grand Ave
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We call it the mini-Whole Foods. It's a 10 minute walk from the loft.
Cool little Italian market. Be sure to head to the back deli and get a sub.
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Bari
1120 W Grand Ave
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Cool little Italian market. Be sure to head to the back deli and get a sub.
Natural Foods Market: This is a great place to pick up ready made food from their deli and salad bars. Great produce, meat/cheese and booze. There is a parking lot.
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Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
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Natural Foods Market: This is a great place to pick up ready made food from their deli and salad bars. Great produce, meat/cheese and booze. There is a parking lot.
Great supermarket as well, just across the street and down the block from Whole Foods. There is a parking lot.
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
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Great supermarket as well, just across the street and down the block from Whole Foods. There is a parking lot.

Entertainment & Activities

It has a great playground and gigantic swimming pool.
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Union Park
1501 W Randolph St
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It has a great playground and gigantic swimming pool.

Shopping

An old classic- this book store has survived the gentrification of Wicker Park.
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Myopic Books
1564 N Milwaukee Ave
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An old classic- this book store has survived the gentrification of Wicker Park.
Indie bookstore offering offbeat titles, graphic novels & magazines, plus readings & special events. Another classic fixture to Wicker Park/Bucktown.
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Quimby's Bookstore
1854 W North Ave
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Indie bookstore offering offbeat titles, graphic novels & magazines, plus readings & special events. Another classic fixture to Wicker Park/Bucktown.
Awesome shoes
John Fluevog Shoes
1551 N Milwaukee Ave
Awesome shoes
Record Store- if you want some vinyl.
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Reckless Records
929 W Belmont Ave
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Record Store- if you want some vinyl.

Arts & Culture

Classic Chicago cocktail bar- Swinging sounds are on tap nightly, from big-name artists to local late-night jam sessions.
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The Green Mill
4802 North Broadway
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Classic Chicago cocktail bar- Swinging sounds are on tap nightly, from big-name artists to local late-night jam sessions.
You guessed it- blues.
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B.L.U.E.S.
2519 N Halsted St
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You guessed it- blues.
More blues!
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Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash Ave
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More blues!
THE BEST art museum in the world, according to people who decide those types of things. It is good.
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The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
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THE BEST art museum in the world, according to people who decide those types of things. It is good.
Amazing Museum. If you have a car, cruise down Lake Shore Drive to Hyde Park and absorb some Chicago history.
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Vísindasafn og iðnaðarmúseym
5700 S Lake Shore Dr
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Amazing Museum. If you have a car, cruise down Lake Shore Drive to Hyde Park and absorb some Chicago history.