Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Milk & Honey
1920 W Division StDelicious cozy brunch spot
My favorite. ALso good for day working. Delicious food, great ambiance, romantic at night. Great brunch.
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The Winchester
1001 North Winchester AvenueMy favorite. ALso good for day working. Delicious food, great ambiance, romantic at night. Great brunch.
Renowned upscale Argentinian restaurant, for the carnivores.
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Folklore | Argentine Restaurant
2100 W Division StRenowned upscale Argentinian restaurant, for the carnivores.
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveVery popular small plates/taco restaurant. Expect a wait.
New American diner fare done right. Good food, right across from the Damen blue line.
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Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen AveNew American diner fare done right. Good food, right across from the Damen blue line.
Beautiful decor, nice bar/restaurant. Could accommodate a larger table/party.
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Trench
2039 West North AvenueBeautiful decor, nice bar/restaurant. Could accommodate a larger table/party.
Mana Food Bar
Vegetarian/vegan fare. Delicious small and shared plates.
El Barco Mariscos
1035 N Ashland AveLocal gem. Great seafood/mexican. Good for families.
Home of the best coffee in. the. world. Hometown pride, and delicious coffee. Limited seating.
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Intelligentsia Coffee Wicker Park Coffeebar
1609 W Division StHome of the best coffee in. the. world. Hometown pride, and delicious coffee. Limited seating.
Shopping
Mulberry & Me
2019 W Division StGreat, reasonably priced boutique. A favorite.
Penelope's
1913 W Division StTrendy boutique, a bit pricey but great clothes.
Sprout San Francisco
1943 W Division StBoutique for the babies/tots in your life.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great ambiance, good crowd, lots of beers and craft cocktails, and good food! Try the Chicago Dog while you're here.
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Bangers and Lace
1670 W Division StGreat ambiance, good crowd, lots of beers and craft cocktails, and good food! Try the Chicago Dog while you're here.
For night owls. Late-night dancing /top 40s music. Open until 4am. Young crowd.
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Innjoy
2051 W Division StFor night owls. Late-night dancing /top 40s music. Open until 4am. Young crowd.
Perfect for a date. Speakeasy with incredible cocktails, tucked away behind a hidden door.
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AvePerfect for a date. Speakeasy with incredible cocktails, tucked away behind a hidden door.
The Boundary Tavern and Grille
1932 W Division StSports bar
Black Bull
1721 W Division StTapas. Go upstairs for the burlesque!
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveWalking distance, excellent variety.