Guidebook for Pilsen/Heart of Italy

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Guidebook for Pilsen/Heart of Italy

Food Scene

Mostly Mexican & Italian, with coffee shops and some asian and american options thrown in for good measure.
Delicious breakfast, with some Mexican influences. Its also BYOB, so grab some prosecco to pair with their amazing fresh squeezed juice selection.
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Azul 18
1236 W 18th St
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Delicious breakfast, with some Mexican influences. Its also BYOB, so grab some prosecco to pair with their amazing fresh squeezed juice selection.
Its walkable from the house (2 blocks away) - everything on the menu is delicious...but the Pozole Verde steals the show! If you haven't had traditional Mexican soup try it here!
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5 Rabanitos Restaurante & Taqueria
1758 W 18th St
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Its walkable from the house (2 blocks away) - everything on the menu is delicious...but the Pozole Verde steals the show! If you haven't had traditional Mexican soup try it here!
Community run and organized cafe that is a staple in Pilsen.
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La Catrina Cafe
1011 W 18th St
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Community run and organized cafe that is a staple in Pilsen.
Amazing Upscale Vietnamese
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Mandarin Kitchen hot pot
2143 S Archer Ave
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Amazing Upscale Vietnamese
The Duck Fat Dog is to die for (so are the drinks)
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The Duck Inn
2701 S Eleanor St
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The Duck Fat Dog is to die for (so are the drinks)
Traditional Mexican
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Taqueria Los Comales
1544 W 18th St
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Traditional Mexican
Some say the best tacos in Pilsen
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El Taco Azteca - Mexican Restaurant of Chicago
2151 W Cermak Rd
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Some say the best tacos in Pilsen
Dont be fooled by today's "Little Italy" on Taylor Street. Although they also have some amazing restaurants, if you want family owned Italian (and I mean generationally owned) head over to the "Heart of Chicago" on Oakley Ave where the original "Little Italy" took off. Get the Italian Sausage for the table!!
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Ignotz's
2421 S Oakley Ave
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Dont be fooled by today's "Little Italy" on Taylor Street. Although they also have some amazing restaurants, if you want family owned Italian (and I mean generationally owned) head over to the "Heart of Chicago" on Oakley Ave where the original "Little Italy" took off. Get the Italian Sausage for the table!!
Dont be fooled by today's "Little Italy" on Taylor Street. Although they also have some amazing restaurants, if you want family owned Italian (and I mean generationally owned) head over to the "Heart of Chicago" on Oakley Ave where the original "Little Italy" took off. Handmade pasta here is delicious.
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La Fontanella Restaurant
2414 S Oakley Ave
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Dont be fooled by today's "Little Italy" on Taylor Street. Although they also have some amazing restaurants, if you want family owned Italian (and I mean generationally owned) head over to the "Heart of Chicago" on Oakley Ave where the original "Little Italy" took off. Handmade pasta here is delicious.
Dont be fooled by today's "Little Italy" on Taylor Street. Although they also have some amazing restaurants, if you want family owned Italian (and I mean generationally owned) head over to the "Heart of Chicago" on Oakley Ave where the original "Little Italy" took off. Secret menu item: Fresh Cannoli
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Bacchanalia
2413 S Oakley Ave
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Dont be fooled by today's "Little Italy" on Taylor Street. Although they also have some amazing restaurants, if you want family owned Italian (and I mean generationally owned) head over to the "Heart of Chicago" on Oakley Ave where the original "Little Italy" took off. Secret menu item: Fresh Cannoli
Pretty Famous in Chicago - call ahead!
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Il Vicinato Ristorante
2435 South Western Avenue
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Pretty Famous in Chicago - call ahead!
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Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th St
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Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th St
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Cafe Jumping Bean
1439 W 18th St
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The Jibarito Stop
1646 W 18th St
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Arts & Culture

Only two blocks away from the condo, this free museum is the only Latino museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is the largest Latino cultural institution in America! Often not traveled to by most tourists.
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Iziko Lomuzi Wokubaluleka Womzantsi Afrika Womzantsi Afrika
1852 W 19th St
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Only two blocks away from the condo, this free museum is the only Latino museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is the largest Latino cultural institution in America! Often not traveled to by most tourists.
The Chicago Arts District now encompasses a number of contiguous blocks of creative space. Events can be found on their website here: http://www.chicagoartsdistrict.org/events_main.asp
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Chicago Arts District
1945 S Halsted St
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The Chicago Arts District now encompasses a number of contiguous blocks of creative space. Events can be found on their website here: http://www.chicagoartsdistrict.org/events_main.asp
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I-Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
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I-Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago Ave
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Museum of Science & Industry station
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
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I-DuSable Museum of African American History
740 E 56th Pl
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North Garden
South Michigan Avenue
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I-Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St
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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago Ave
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National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture
3015 W Division St
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National Hellenic Museum
333 S Halsted St
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Design Museum of Chicago
72 E Randolph St
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DePaul Art Museum
935 W Fullerton Ave
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Drinks & Nightlife

Get some drinks and hang out!
Underneath Duseks, its a cute bar with a dj and fantastic drinks.
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Punch House
1227 W 18th St
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Underneath Duseks, its a cute bar with a dj and fantastic drinks.
Local!
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Alulu Brewpub
2011 South Laflin Street
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Local!
Great dive bar with solid food options.
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Skylark
2149 S Halsted St
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Great dive bar with solid food options.
Ok margs and food, but the best patio on 18th.
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La Vaca Margarita Bar
1160 W 18th St
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Ok margs and food, but the best patio on 18th.
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The Barrel
2015 S Damen Ave
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Simone's
960 W 18th St
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Parks & Nature

If the weather is nice, you'll find people filling up the large green area of the park as well as kids all over the new playground. Street vendors line the corners, and its a great place to relax and read a book!
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Harrison Park
1824 S Wood St
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If the weather is nice, you'll find people filling up the large green area of the park as well as kids all over the new playground. Street vendors line the corners, and its a great place to relax and read a book!
Beautiful area in Grant Park near Buckingham Foundation and a great view of the Lake. Enjoy a large playground, mini golf, and rock climbing in the summer and ice skating the ribbon in winter!
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Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph St
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Beautiful area in Grant Park near Buckingham Foundation and a great view of the Lake. Enjoy a large playground, mini golf, and rock climbing in the summer and ice skating the ribbon in winter!
Bike and Walking/Running Trail along the lake!
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Lakefront Trail
Lakefront Trail
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Bike and Walking/Running Trail along the lake!
Park with a pool just a short walk away.
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Dvorak (Anton) Park
1119 W Cullerton St
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Park with a pool just a short walk away.

Sightseeing

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Umgangatho wezulu
201 E Randolph St
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Trendy hip area for great food, shopping, and nightlife
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Wicker Park
1425 N Damen Ave
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Trendy hip area for great food, shopping, and nightlife
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Willis Tower Skydeck
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Historical German Neighborhood
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Lincoln Square
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Historical German Neighborhood

Shopping

The cutest and most active bookstore in Pilsen
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Pilsen Community Books
1102 W 18th St
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The cutest and most active bookstore in Pilsen
Pilsen is known for its vintage shops!
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Pilsen Vintage
1430 W 18th St
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Pilsen is known for its vintage shops!
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Knee Deep Vintage
1219 W 18th St
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Entertainment & Activities

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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
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Catch a Hawks Game or a Bulls Game right up the street from us - and if they are out of town you can often catch a concert here as well.
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United Center
1901 W Madison St
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Catch a Hawks Game or a Bulls Game right up the street from us - and if they are out of town you can often catch a concert here as well.
Always good shows
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Thalia Hall
1807 S Allport St
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Always good shows