Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Southport Grocery and Cafe
3552 N Southport AveGreat option for brunch!
Great brunch, lunch, or dinner option. Lots of wine choices. Patio too
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Southport & Irving SIP
4000 N Southport AveGreat brunch, lunch, or dinner option. Lots of wine choices. Patio too
The Roost Carolina Kitchen
2011 W Irving Park RdGreat spot for cheap and quick fried chicken
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee AveIce cream!
Taco Bell
6460 N Sheridan RdBecause, you know...da bell
Julius Meinl Restaurant and Cafe
3601 N Southport AveGood local coffee spot
Coalfire
1321 W Grand AveGreat pizza option if you want something a little more upscale
More of the "casual" pizza experience. They even have a "pizza by the slice" window!
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D'Agostino's Pizza and Pub Wrigleyville
1351 West Addison StreetMore of the "casual" pizza experience. They even have a "pizza by the slice" window!
A more intimate and upscale Italian restaurant. Supposedly they have great brunch too!
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Zia's Lago Vista
3819 N Ashland AveA more intimate and upscale Italian restaurant. Supposedly they have great brunch too!
Entertainment & Activities
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport AveOld school movie theater playing cult classics
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFantastic free zoo
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrEssentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayCVS
771 N Ogden AveWhole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StSouthport station
Getting Around
Addison Red Line Station
West Addison StreetDrinks & Nightlife
Fun place with old shcool pin setters and pool tables
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Southport Lanes & Billiards
3325 N Southport AveFun place with old shcool pin setters and pool tables
Guthrie's Tavern
1300 W Addison StBoard games and good beer
The Butchers Tap
3553 N Southport AveSports bar - great patio and great food too
Half Acre Beer Company
4257 N Lincoln AveFavorite local brewery if you're willing to travel
Corridor Brewery & Provisions
3446 N Southport AveMuch closer brewery with craft pizzas
Parks & Nature
Montrose Beach
Belmont Harbor
3600 N Recreation DrSightseeing
Home of The Bean, among many other great art sculptures, concert venues, sights and sounds!
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StHome of The Bean, among many other great art sculptures, concert venues, sights and sounds!