Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Inspiration Kitchens
3504 W Lake StThe food is amazing. The cause is a inspiring.
Coalfire
1321 W Grand AveReally good pizza.
Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division StExcellent barbecue, live music.
Sunrise Cafe
2012 W Chicago AveCheap breakfast and lunch spot.
Rotisserie chicken and down home cooking with a funky feel. Great value.
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Feed
2803 W Chicago AveRotisserie chicken and down home cooking with a funky feel. Great value.
Twisted Spoke
501 N Ogden AveWe recommend the weekend brunch! Great Bloody Mary's.
Breakfast House
1800 W Grand AveA great place!
El Cid
2645 N Kedzie AveGood food.
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueSightseeing
I-Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveIt's breath taking.
$10 for an all-day pass, or $7 one-way. It's a great trip to Chinatown!
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Chicago Water Taxi
400 N Michigan Ave$10 for an all-day pass, or $7 one-way. It's a great trip to Chinatown!
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StDon't miss this amazing space!
Shopping
Margie's Candies
1960 N Western AveOld school ice cream
Grand & Western Liquors
515 N Western AveGreat beer, wine and spirits selection.
Adams & Son Gardens
1057 N California AveOur favorite garden center, a pleasant place.
Essentials
Bari
1120 W Grand AveGreat Italian deli with outstanding sandwiches.
Pete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison StAwesome full-service grocer!
One block away. Discount grocer that's clean with a friendly staff.
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Save A Lot
344 E 63rd StOne block away. Discount grocer that's clean with a friendly staff.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lalo's on maxwell
733 West Maxwell StreetFun and delicious
Great pizza at a great value. PBJ special: a giant slice of pizza, a PBR tall-boy, and a shot of Jameson for $8!
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The Boiler Room
2210 North California AvenueGreat pizza at a great value. PBJ special: a giant slice of pizza, a PBR tall-boy, and a shot of Jameson for $8!
The CrossRoads Bar & Grill
1120 West Madison StreetSportsbar, good lunch spot. Bloody Mary special on Sundays.
The Beer Bistro
1061 West Madison StreetMr. Brown's Lounge
2301 W Chicago AveMusic on Thursday night.
Everything Else
If you are driving downtown on the weekend, parking rates are $12 for all day, Saturday and Sunday. Weekdays after 3 p.m., $12 until 5 a.m. This is the cheapest rate we know of.
Self Park
111 W Kinzie StIf you are driving downtown on the weekend, parking rates are $12 for all day, Saturday and Sunday. Weekdays after 3 p.m., $12 until 5 a.m. This is the cheapest rate we know of.
The Blue Line is one block away. Easy access to downtown and goes all the way to O'Hare right into the terminal.
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Pulaski station
The Blue Line is one block away. Easy access to downtown and goes all the way to O'Hare right into the terminal.
Parks & Nature
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway Avenue