Matthew’s Ukrainian Village/Wicker Park Guidebook
Drinks & Nightlife
Best dive bar in the Chicago. If you are looking for me while you are in Chicago you have a good chance of finding me here.
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Rainbo Club
1150 N Damen AveBest dive bar in the Chicago. If you are looking for me while you are in Chicago you have a good chance of finding me here.
Whiskey/Tacos/Beer.
Big star has some of the best of each at very reasonable prices and one of the very best patios in city. Heart of Wicker Park.
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Big Star
1531 N Damen AveWhiskey/Tacos/Beer.
Big star has some of the best of each at very reasonable prices and one of the very best patios in city. Heart of Wicker Park.
Alice in Wonderland meets Marie Antoinette...
Dressy, hip, inventive cocktails. Take notice of the every changing mural and expect to wait for a seat and spend a few bucks.
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveAlice in Wonderland meets Marie Antoinette...
Dressy, hip, inventive cocktails. Take notice of the every changing mural and expect to wait for a seat and spend a few bucks.
If you're into arcade games, this is a good spot to stop for a drink and try and get the high score on your favorite game! (My personal fave is Q*bert.)
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Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee AveIf you're into arcade games, this is a good spot to stop for a drink and try and get the high score on your favorite game! (My personal fave is Q*bert.)
"Chicago's most intimate bar" the Matchbox has some of the best gimlets and manhattans in the city.
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Matchbox
770 N Milwaukee Ave"Chicago's most intimate bar" the Matchbox has some of the best gimlets and manhattans in the city.
Food scene
Best sushi in Chicago. Fresh and tasty with inventive rolls and dishes. Beautiful decor. One of the best restaurants in Chicago. Go here for an amazing taste treat!
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KAI ZAN
2557 W Chicago AveBest sushi in Chicago. Fresh and tasty with inventive rolls and dishes. Beautiful decor. One of the best restaurants in Chicago. Go here for an amazing taste treat!
Fantastic wine list and farm to table deliciousness awaits. Hidden gem. Go here you won't be disappointed.
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Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueFantastic wine list and farm to table deliciousness awaits. Hidden gem. Go here you won't be disappointed.
Great brunch/lunch! Quick, affordable, delicious. Then hit the shops all up and down Division.
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Milk & Honey
1920 W Division StGreat brunch/lunch! Quick, affordable, delicious. Then hit the shops all up and down Division.
Great Costa Rican neighborhood staple for a bite. They also have great milkshakes!
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Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee AveGreat Costa Rican neighborhood staple for a bite. They also have great milkshakes!
Handlebar
2311 W North AveVeggie friendly brunch spot!
Best brunch in the Chicago. Locally sourced menu features a consistently delicious and constantly changing seasonal menu. Dinner is also great, but brunch/lunch is just as good for half the price
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Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdBest brunch in the Chicago. Locally sourced menu features a consistently delicious and constantly changing seasonal menu. Dinner is also great, but brunch/lunch is just as good for half the price
Grab a coffee at this eclectic shop before wandering the Wicker Park strip!
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The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee AveGrab a coffee at this eclectic shop before wandering the Wicker Park strip!
Tasty spot for a burger, milkshake and a drink too! Relax on the patio during the warmer months.
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Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveTasty spot for a burger, milkshake and a drink too! Relax on the patio during the warmer months.
Phenomenal restaurant offering extended tasting menu and wine/cocktail pairings. Not cheap but the best meal I've had in years. Highly recommend. Reservations required.
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Oriole
661 W Walnut StPhenomenal restaurant offering extended tasting menu and wine/cocktail pairings. Not cheap but the best meal I've had in years. Highly recommend. Reservations required.
Absolutely delicious and super busy spot in the Fulton Market district. A must try in my opinion! Reservations recommended, so plan ahead if you can or try and sneak in at the bar.
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Rose Mary
932 West Fulton StreetAbsolutely delicious and super busy spot in the Fulton Market district. A must try in my opinion! Reservations recommended, so plan ahead if you can or try and sneak in at the bar.
Essentials
Great grocery store on W. Chicago Avenue in the Ukrainian Village for all your essential needs!
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveGreat grocery store on W. Chicago Avenue in the Ukrainian Village for all your essential needs!
Full grocery store in Wicker Park (on N. Milwaukee & N. Paulina) for any of your basic needs.
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Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayFull grocery store in Wicker Park (on N. Milwaukee & N. Paulina) for any of your basic needs.
Smaller city Target for needed essentials only a short walk or ride away! (On the corner of W. Division & N. Ashland)
Target
Smaller city Target for needed essentials only a short walk or ride away! (On the corner of W. Division & N. Ashland)
Shopping
Penelope's
1913 W Division StOne of our favorite clothing boutiques along Division Street.
Best place to get new and used music! Great selection of vinyl too.
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Reckless Records
929 W Belmont AveBest place to get new and used music! Great selection of vinyl too.
Una Mae's
1528 N Milwaukee AveOur favorite clothing boutique in Wicker Park!
Kokorokoko
1323 N Milwaukee AveGreat vintage shop!
Our favorite used book store for the bibliophiles out there. Huge selection!
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Myopic Books
1564 N Milwaukee AveOur favorite used book store for the bibliophiles out there. Huge selection!
Best little vintage and locally made store in Chicago. Owner Julie couldn't be nicer. Perfect for gifts or things to take back home to remind you of Chicago. Tell Julie you are staying with me!
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Dovetail
1452 W Chicago AveBest little vintage and locally made store in Chicago. Owner Julie couldn't be nicer. Perfect for gifts or things to take back home to remind you of Chicago. Tell Julie you are staying with me!
Sightseeing
I-Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveI-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Avewndr imuziyamu
1130 W Monroe St