Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveMagaritas + Tacos. One of the best spots in Chicago.
Best Drinks in Chicago. Hands down. Strong, delicious, and the menu rotates daily.
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Sportsman's Club
948 N Western AveBest Drinks in Chicago. Hands down. Strong, delicious, and the menu rotates daily.
Top 5: Must have's - Chorizo Stuffed Dates + Focaccia Bread with Taleggio Cheese.
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avec Restaurant
615 W Randolph StTop 5: Must have's - Chorizo Stuffed Dates + Focaccia Bread with Taleggio Cheese.
My favorite neighborhood bar. Dark, great vibe, and great drinks.
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The Charleston Bar Chicago
My favorite neighborhood bar. Dark, great vibe, and great drinks.
Wicker Park's best (and only) speak easy. Serving craft cocktails & small bites.
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveWicker Park's best (and only) speak easy. Serving craft cocktails & small bites.
One of my favorite vegetarian / vegan spot's in the city. Try the sliders & mushrooms with polenta.
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Mana Food Bar
One of my favorite vegetarian / vegan spot's in the city. Try the sliders & mushrooms with polenta.
Essentials
By far the best grocery shop in Chicago, Olivia's Market specializes in unique quality products. Offering: Charcuterie, Cheeses, Produce, Wine, Beer, Flowers & more.
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Olivia's Market
2014 W Wabansia AveBy far the best grocery shop in Chicago, Olivia's Market specializes in unique quality products. Offering: Charcuterie, Cheeses, Produce, Wine, Beer, Flowers & more.
Food Scene
Grab a quick donut on the go with some Intelligentsia coffee.
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Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveGrab a quick donut on the go with some Intelligentsia coffee.
The TACO: Elevated! One of my favorite spots in town. Be sure to end your meal with a horchata milk shake.
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Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee AveThe TACO: Elevated! One of my favorite spots in town. Be sure to end your meal with a horchata milk shake.
By far my favorite cafe in Wicker Park. Excellent cold brew & delicious house-made pastries.
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Caffè Streets
1750 W Division StBy far my favorite cafe in Wicker Park. Excellent cold brew & delicious house-made pastries.
Brunch! The avocado toast is a must, amongst many other things.
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The Winchester
1001 North Winchester AvenueBrunch! The avocado toast is a must, amongst many other things.
Another Brunch Favorite: You really can't go wrong with anything here.
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Bite Cafe
1039 N Western AveAnother Brunch Favorite: You really can't go wrong with anything here.
Chicken Biscuits, Hushpuppies, Sweet Tea ... I'm getting hungry just typing this.
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Leghorn Chicken
Chicken Biscuits, Hushpuppies, Sweet Tea ... I'm getting hungry just typing this.
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveTop 5: Exceptional Food & Drinks.
Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey AveTop 5: Experience your taste buds on overdrive.
The Publican
837 W Fulton MarketAn homage to beer, pork and oysters.
Top 5: A butcher shop, neighborhood café, bakery and gourmet market. By far the best sandwiches in town.
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Publican Quality Meats
825 W Fulton MarketTop 5: A butcher shop, neighborhood café, bakery and gourmet market. By far the best sandwiches in town.
Best Burger in Chicago. Get the fries topped with an egg. Feeling adventurous? Try the Bone Marrow. It's surprisingly delicious.
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Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StBest Burger in Chicago. Get the fries topped with an egg. Feeling adventurous? Try the Bone Marrow. It's surprisingly delicious.
Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen AveGreat dinner, but even better desserts.
Shopping
Steven Alan
1659 N Damen AveClothing Boutique for Men & Women.
One of my favorite clothing boutiques in the city. Exceptional selection for both men & women.
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Penelope's
1913 W Division StOne of my favorite clothing boutiques in the city. Exceptional selection for both men & women.
Unison
1911 West Division StreetUnique Home Goods Store.