Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
New American gastropub cuisine & handcrafted cocktails in a hip, rustic space with communal seating.
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The Bristol
2152 N Damen AveNew American gastropub cuisine & handcrafted cocktails in a hip, rustic space with communal seating.
Hip neighborhood BYOB cafe serving brunch/lunch in a casual setting with toasters & knickknacks.
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toast
2046 N Damen AveHip neighborhood BYOB cafe serving brunch/lunch in a casual setting with toasters & knickknacks.
Small Japanese BYOB restaurant serving creative rolls & hot appetizers in a sleek, minimalist space.
Sublime Sushi
2009 North Damen AvenueSmall Japanese BYOB restaurant serving creative rolls & hot appetizers in a sleek, minimalist space.
Creative American comfort food diner with craft cocktails served in hip, casual surroundings.
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AMK Kitchen Bar
1954 West Armitage AvenueCreative American comfort food diner with craft cocktails served in hip, casual surroundings.
Small, bustling neighborhood French bistro with classic cuisine & quaint decor.
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Le Bouchon
1958 N Damen AveSmall, bustling neighborhood French bistro with classic cuisine & quaint decor.
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlClosest Starbucks
Hip family-friendly American eatery known for its seasonal fare, rich desserts & hot chocolate.
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Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen AveHip family-friendly American eatery known for its seasonal fare, rich desserts & hot chocolate.
Counter-serve Korean classics & tacos, plus sandwiches & sushi in an eclectic space.
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En Hakkore Bibimbap & Taco
1840 N Damen AveCounter-serve Korean classics & tacos, plus sandwiches & sushi in an eclectic space.
Hip counter-serve cafe with funky furnishings & a menu of sandwiches, pastries & light bites.
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Ipsento Coffee
2035 N Western AveHip counter-serve cafe with funky furnishings & a menu of sandwiches, pastries & light bites.
Cash-only cantina serving a vegetarian-friendly menu of traditional Costa Rican food & shakes.
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Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee AveCash-only cantina serving a vegetarian-friendly menu of traditional Costa Rican food & shakes.
Get a true Chicago Hot Dog from the Original Vienna Beef Factory!
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Vienna Beef Factory Store & Cafe
2501 N Damen AveGet a true Chicago Hot Dog from the Original Vienna Beef Factory!
Drinks & Nightlife
Dark, funky multi room bar/club with DJs & dancing in an unassuming space on a residential strip.
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Dannys
Dark, funky multi room bar/club with DJs & dancing in an unassuming space on a residential strip.
Map-lined watering hole touting more than 200 global beers, plus travel books for browsing.
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Map Room
1949 N Hoyne AveMap-lined watering hole touting more than 200 global beers, plus travel books for browsing.
Cozy corner bar offering cocktails & a large craft beer list plus weekend live music & DJs.
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The Charleston Bar Chicago
Cozy corner bar offering cocktails & a large craft beer list plus weekend live music & DJs.
Getting Around
Western station
1900 N Western AveCTA Blue Line 'L' to O'Hare Airport & Downtown
Entertainment & Activities
Mid-size concert venue supporting a variety of genres, including hip-hop, indie rock & dub step.
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I-Concord Music Hall
2047 N Milwaukee AveMid-size concert venue supporting a variety of genres, including hip-hop, indie rock & dub step.
Ornate, 3,500-seat landmark venue erected in the 1920s that now showcases national musical acts.
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Congress Theater
2135 N Milwaukee AveOrnate, 3,500-seat landmark venue erected in the 1920s that now showcases national musical acts.
Arts & Culture
Sketch comedy, improv, burlesque & quirky plays in a small funky space with cabaret seating.
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Gorilla Tango Theatre Bucktown
1919 North Milwaukee AvenueSketch comedy, improv, burlesque & quirky plays in a small funky space with cabaret seating.
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveThe closest grocery store.