Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

cheap, amazing sushi burritos and bowls.
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En Hakkore Sushi Burrito & Poke Bowl
1467 N Milwaukee Ave
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cheap, amazing sushi burritos and bowls.
famous taco spot. Hottest restaurant in the city on a hot day.
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Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
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famous taco spot. Hottest restaurant in the city on a hot day.
this is where my cousin makes me take him whenver he comes in from the suburbs. Creative sausages and exhaustive craft beer selection.
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Links Taproom
1559 N Milwaukee Ave
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this is where my cousin makes me take him whenver he comes in from the suburbs. Creative sausages and exhaustive craft beer selection.
new hot spot.
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Anker
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new hot spot.
one of our secrets we discovered after we got back from New Orleans. Great cajun food, fun people.
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Fifolet Cajun & Cocktails
1942 W Division St
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one of our secrets we discovered after we got back from New Orleans. Great cajun food, fun people.
overrated and hyped. We don't get it, but thousands of others seem to. We prefer Presido next door for a taste of San Francisco with superlative cocktails.
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Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen Ave
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overrated and hyped. We don't get it, but thousands of others seem to. We prefer Presido next door for a taste of San Francisco with superlative cocktails.
farm to table place that picked up a Michelin Star last year (IIRC)
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Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave
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farm to table place that picked up a Michelin Star last year (IIRC)
our favorite bistro in the area. Excellent charcuterie and wine
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Table, Donkey and Stick
2728 W Armitage Ave
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our favorite bistro in the area. Excellent charcuterie and wine

Drinks & Nightlife

we really like this place for their unique style of brewing and interesting culinary options.
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Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago Ave
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we really like this place for their unique style of brewing and interesting culinary options.
our favorite bar in the city. An exclusive speakeasy experience. Dress to impress. Get put on the list by your waitstaff at Big Star to bypass the sometimes long wait times.
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave
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our favorite bar in the city. An exclusive speakeasy experience. Dress to impress. Get put on the list by your waitstaff at Big Star to bypass the sometimes long wait times.
top of the Robey Hotel. Check it out for the sites. Recently voted one of Chicago's new best bars.
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The Up Room
2018 W North Ave
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top of the Robey Hotel. Check it out for the sites. Recently voted one of Chicago's new best bars.
Tons of live music shows. Young, rowdy crowd.
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Subterranean
2011 W North Ave
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Tons of live music shows. Young, rowdy crowd.
Bar and 80s video game arcade house. Very cool and lots of interesting brews on tap.
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Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee Ave
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Bar and 80s video game arcade house. Very cool and lots of interesting brews on tap.
solid dive bar with lots of cool yuppies. Hipsters not found here.
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Map Room
1949 N Hoyne Ave
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solid dive bar with lots of cool yuppies. Hipsters not found here.
proper dive bar.
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Rainbo Club
1150 N Damen Ave
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proper dive bar.
there are a couple of them in town. Big beer halls with FREE arcade games from the 80s and 90s.
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Headquarters Beercade
213 W Institute Pl
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there are a couple of them in town. Big beer halls with FREE arcade games from the 80s and 90s.

Parks & Nature

a restored railway line cutting through some interesting neighborhoods. Very similar to Highline Trail in NYC. If you're a runner or cyclist it's a must see/do. It also connects to a half dozen other little parks at each major intersection where you get on/off the trail.
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Bloomingdale Trail
Bloomingdale Trail
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a restored railway line cutting through some interesting neighborhoods. Very similar to Highline Trail in NYC. If you're a runner or cyclist it's a must see/do. It also connects to a half dozen other little parks at each major intersection where you get on/off the trail.
good for basketball and people watching. Not entirely safe yet, but you'll find the right territory for yourself without too much effort.
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Wicker Park
1425 N Damen Ave
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good for basketball and people watching. Not entirely safe yet, but you'll find the right territory for yourself without too much effort.
the closest park to the apartment, just one block north and part of the 606 Trail line. Includes a dog park.
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Churchill Field Playlot Park
1825 N Damen Ave
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the closest park to the apartment, just one block north and part of the 606 Trail line. Includes a dog park.

Arts & Culture

Bar, theatre and comedy house. Check their schedule and go if you have the time.
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The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
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Bar, theatre and comedy house. Check their schedule and go if you have the time.
as a half Russian couple, we have to recommend this place for their premium Russian vodkas (try Beluga) and spa experience (best enjoyed on a Wednesday).
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Red Square Spa
1914 W Division St
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as a half Russian couple, we have to recommend this place for their premium Russian vodkas (try Beluga) and spa experience (best enjoyed on a Wednesday).

Essentials

pricey organic neighborhood grocer.
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Olivia's Market
2014 W Wabansia Ave
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pricey organic neighborhood grocer.
you'll see it when you're at the six point intersection near the blue line stop.
Walgreens Photo
1601 N Milwaukee Ave
you'll see it when you're at the six point intersection near the blue line stop.
good for picnics and breakfasts. Sit upstairs outside.
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The Goddess and Grocer
1649 N Damen Ave
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good for picnics and breakfasts. Sit upstairs outside.
best butcher and deli in the NW of Chicago. Try the sausages or pick up a thick NY Strip for the BBQ.
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Chop Shop
2033 W North Ave
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best butcher and deli in the NW of Chicago. Try the sausages or pick up a thick NY Strip for the BBQ.

Getting Around

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Damen station
1558 N Damen Ave
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