Guidebook for Chicago
Everything Else
Circa Modern
1114 N Ashland AveAmazing midcentury furniture store
Division station
Blue line stop
The Noble Grape
802 N Bishop StWine shop
Fantastic conservatory filled with tons of exotic plants - really great for a mid-winter dose of greenery.
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Lincoln Park Conservatory
2430 N Stockton DrFantastic conservatory filled with tons of exotic plants - really great for a mid-winter dose of greenery.
Shoot some hoops or kick a soccer ball around right across the street
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Eckhart Park
1330 W Chicago AveShoot some hoops or kick a soccer ball around right across the street
Food Scene
Bring a book and settle in for a pastry and bottomless cup of coffee
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Lovely Kitchen & Cafe
1130 North Milwaukee AvenueBring a book and settle in for a pastry and bottomless cup of coffee
Big Shoulders Coffee
1105 W Chicago AveGreat coffee shop and people watching on a busy corner
La Pasadita
1140 N Ashland AveGreat for a quick bite
My favorite restaurant in Chicago (it's a quick cab ride away). I recommend sitting at the bar!
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avec Restaurant
615 W Randolph StMy favorite restaurant in Chicago (it's a quick cab ride away). I recommend sitting at the bar!
Charlatan
1329 West Chicago AvenueGreat brunch spot
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveCash-only taco joint
Pub Royale
2049 W Division StAnglo-Indian restaurant with awesome cocktails and small bites
Drinks & Nightlife
Matchbox
770 N Milwaukee AveTiny spot of a bar. Great cocktails, super cozy
Rainbo Club
1150 N Damen AveClassic Chicago dive bar. Cash only
Great dive bar within walking distance of the apartment, right around the corner from Rainbo Club (below). Pool tables and jukebox, if you're lucky the tamale guy will come through. Cash only
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Innertown Pub
1935 W Thomas StGreat dive bar within walking distance of the apartment, right around the corner from Rainbo Club (below). Pool tables and jukebox, if you're lucky the tamale guy will come through. Cash only
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayClosest large grocery store
Shopping
Robin Richman
2108 N Damen AveBeautiful jewel box of a woman's clothing store
Aesop Bucktown
1653 N Damen AveGreat skincare products in a beautiful space.
Sightseeing
I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveFantastic museum collection