Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
First place I ate at when I moved here. Awesome middle eastern joint. Amazing hummus. Fantastic rice. Perfectly grilled kebabs.
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Noon O Kabab
4701 N Kedzie AveFirst place I ate at when I moved here. Awesome middle eastern joint. Amazing hummus. Fantastic rice. Perfectly grilled kebabs.
Austrian coffee shop & cafe. Always plays good music. Turkey - avocado sandwich + bacon = awesome. INCREDIBLE selection of homemade deserts.
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Julius Meinl
4363 N Lincoln AveAustrian coffee shop & cafe. Always plays good music. Turkey - avocado sandwich + bacon = awesome. INCREDIBLE selection of homemade deserts.
Arguably the most famous hot dog & sausage place in the US. They only work until 4pm. Go after 2:30 pm & its a lost cause. Fois Gras dog will make it worth your 45 min wait - and the duck fat fries.
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Hot Doug's
Arguably the most famous hot dog & sausage place in the US. They only work until 4pm. Go after 2:30 pm & its a lost cause. Fois Gras dog will make it worth your 45 min wait - and the duck fat fries.
Food network featured bbq place. You can't go wrong with anything here. Pulled pork, non-mayo base slaw, and baked mac'n'cheese highly recommended.
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Smoque BBQ
3800 N Pulaski RdFood network featured bbq place. You can't go wrong with anything here. Pulled pork, non-mayo base slaw, and baked mac'n'cheese highly recommended.
I'm not a vegan. I'm not a raw foodist. But the deserts here were actually good enough to make me try it for ~2 weeks (couldn't take it after that). Seriously though, avocado based cheesecakes = win.
Cousin's Incredible Vitality Restaurant & Catering
I'm not a vegan. I'm not a raw foodist. But the deserts here were actually good enough to make me try it for ~2 weeks (couldn't take it after that). Seriously though, avocado based cheesecakes = win.
Possibly Chicago's most legendary burger joint. The flavors are something special, portions huge, and so is the food coma that follows. If you're into burgers, definitely check out Kuma's.
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Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont AvePossibly Chicago's most legendary burger joint. The flavors are something special, portions huge, and so is the food coma that follows. If you're into burgers, definitely check out Kuma's.
I love fish tacos. I've eaten them all over LA, Chicago, wherever. But, imo, Azteca has the best fish tacos I've ever tried. Across the street from the legendary Smart Bar. Open 'til 5am.
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Azteca Mexican Grill
3731 N Clark StI love fish tacos. I've eaten them all over LA, Chicago, wherever. But, imo, Azteca has the best fish tacos I've ever tried. Across the street from the legendary Smart Bar. Open 'til 5am.
Kind of a kitschy crepe place, but they have the chewiest crepes I know of. Good place if you have kids. Also have a toasty fireplace if you're visiting in the winter.
Crepes A Latte the Cafe
Kind of a kitschy crepe place, but they have the chewiest crepes I know of. Good place if you have kids. Also have a toasty fireplace if you're visiting in the winter.
This is one of my secret weapons. After a night out, this 5am award winning Korean BBQ spot will impress anyone. 20 Appetizers for free (no joke). Ask for the glass noodles, bulgogi & any meat.
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San Soo Gab San
5247 N Western AveThis is one of my secret weapons. After a night out, this 5am award winning Korean BBQ spot will impress anyone. 20 Appetizers for free (no joke). Ask for the glass noodles, bulgogi & any meat.
Everything Else
Train stop, literally steps away. Takes you to Lakeview, Lincoln Park and Downtown.
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Kedzie station
4648 N Kedzie AveTrain stop, literally steps away. Takes you to Lakeview, Lincoln Park and Downtown.
Arts & Culture
World famous music venue. This is where the Smashing Pumpkins got their start. Downstairs is the world famous Smart Bar - one of the most influential electronic music venues in the world.
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Smartbar
3730 N Clark StWorld famous music venue. This is where the Smashing Pumpkins got their start. Downstairs is the world famous Smart Bar - one of the most influential electronic music venues in the world.