Barbara and Nathan’s guidebook
Food scene
Fantastic brunch but be prepared to wait if you go on the weekend. One of the best in the city - Chilaquiles are a family favorite.
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Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club
3348 W Bryn Mawr AveFantastic brunch but be prepared to wait if you go on the weekend. One of the best in the city - Chilaquiles are a family favorite.
Tre Kronor
3258 W Foster Ave Amazing brunch. BYOB with a nice outdoor area.
Big Hill
3307 W Bryn Mawr AveGreat cocktails and dinner options.
When in Chicago, you need to eat deep dish - make sure to get the buttercrust!
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
3986 N Avondale AveWhen in Chicago, you need to eat deep dish - make sure to get the buttercrust!
Excellent Indian food - delivers to our house but Devon street is a great place to explore.
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Hema's Kitchen
2439 W Devon AveExcellent Indian food - delivers to our house but Devon street is a great place to explore.
Noon O Kabab
4701 N Kedzie AveReally great Middle Eastern food, just a 20 minute walk away.
This is one of our go-to’s if we want a nice dinner out. Awesome patio dining and excellent food in a great neighborhood - Lincoln Square. The 'gathering board' is a meal in itself. Will likely need a reservation so be sure to call ahead!
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Gather
4539 N Lincoln AveThis is one of our go-to’s if we want a nice dinner out. Awesome patio dining and excellent food in a great neighborhood - Lincoln Square. The 'gathering board' is a meal in itself. Will likely need a reservation so be sure to call ahead!
Moody's Pub
5910 N BroadwayDon't miss out on trying the Moody bleu burger!
Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant
5846 N Broadway Best Ethiopian food in the city.
Breweries
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayA great place to try a Chicago craft brew.
Some of our favorite Chicago beer. They have another location that also has great food.
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Revolution Brewing - Brewery & Taproom
3340 N Kedzie AveSome of our favorite Chicago beer. They have another location that also has great food.
Alarmist Brewing & Taproom
4055 West Peterson AvenueThe neighborhood taproom - great craft beers.
Neighborhoods
Logan Square
A hipster favorite. Great farmer's market.
Andersonville
Great restaurants and a fun neighborhood to walk through.
Evanston
A fun suburb just northeast of us. Home to Northwestern University.
Sightseeing
Take a beautiful drive down Sheridan Road past the mansions on the lake to this beautiful space.
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Bahai House of Worship Welcome Center
112 Linden AveTake a beautiful drive down Sheridan Road past the mansions on the lake to this beautiful space.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree and fun!
Take a walk down the river walk and hop on the water taxi to Chinatown.
Chicago Water Taxi - Riverwalk
140 Chicago RiverwalkTake a walk down the river walk and hop on the water taxi to Chinatown.
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StA Chicago must.
Walk through Millenium Park on your way to the Art Institute
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StWalk through Millenium Park on your way to the Art Institute
Foster Beach
Just a bus ride straight down Foster.
Worth every penny. An amazing interactive look at our country's history and it's currently only in Chicago!
Hamilton: The Exhibition
1535 S Linn White DrWorth every penny. An amazing interactive look at our country's history and it's currently only in Chicago!