Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Taco In A Bag
4603 N Lincoln AveLive music on occasion, good cocktails, good Irish food!
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Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
3905 N Lincoln AveLive music on occasion, good cocktails, good Irish food!
The Bad Apple
4300 N Lincoln AveGreat Burgers!
Little Bad Wolf
1541 W Bryn Mawr AveThe Growling Rabbit
5938 N BroadwayGreat Breakfast food!
Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont AveIconic breakfast stop!
Opart Thai House Restaurant
1546 S State StGreatest Thai in North Chicago
Hot Woks Cool Sushi
3930 N Pulaski RdExcellent Sushi!
Marmalade
1969 W Montrose AveBest brunch!
Rangoli Classic Indian Dining
Very tasty and great service!
Salam Restaurant
4636 N Kedzie AveExcellent food close by!
Kabobi - Persian and Mediterranean Grill
4748 N Kedzie AveDelicious and close by!
West River Cafe
4400 N Kedzie AveBreakfast Brunch Spot! Diner vibes!
Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted StVery hip, LGBTQ friendly dive. Great milkshakes!
Pokiology
4600 N Magnolia AveTasty!
This also has a delicious bakery and a great Santa Monica Beachy ambiance.
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Stella Barra Pizzeria & Wine Bar
1954 N Halsted StThis also has a delicious bakery and a great Santa Monica Beachy ambiance.
Athenian Room
807 W Webster AveTasty greek cooking!
In Wicker Park so a bit of a jaunt from my home, but great BBQ!
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Pork & Mindy's
1623 N Milwaukee AveIn Wicker Park so a bit of a jaunt from my home, but great BBQ!
Wishbone Restaurant
3300 N Lincoln AveGreat brunch! They serve grits!
The best chicken in Chicago, made to order, so call your order ahead! Various locations in Chicago.
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Howard's Chicken Shack
The best chicken in Chicago, made to order, so call your order ahead! Various locations in Chicago.
Rocks Northcenter
4138 N Lincoln AveClassic bar with food.
Arts & Culture
Great selection of Modern Art as well as very thought provoking exhibitions.
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I-Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveGreat selection of Modern Art as well as very thought provoking exhibitions.
The Second City
230 W North AveYou will not be disappointed.
Chicago -where the skyscraper was first built- boasts some of the best architecture in the world. Take a tour to find out some great facts!
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Chicago Architecture River Cruise
RiverwalkChicago -where the skyscraper was first built- boasts some of the best architecture in the world. Take a tour to find out some great facts!
I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveLots of classics inside!
Great exhibits on Chicago's history. Architecture, blues, industry, etc.
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I-Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StGreat exhibits on Chicago's history. Architecture, blues, industry, etc.
I-Laug Factory
3175 N BroadwayGreat comedians roll through all the time!
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted StIconic
Entertainment & Activities
Neo-Futurists
5153 North Ashland AvenueWonderful interactive and comedic show.
Iconic! Lots of fun sports bars and restaurants around too!
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Clark & Waveland station
Iconic! Lots of fun sports bars and restaurants around too!
The Vic Theatre
3145 N Sheffield AveMovies with booze and live performances.
Essentials
Andy's Fruit Ranch
4733 N Kedzie Ave10 minute walk. Good wine selection.
HarvesTime Foods
2632 W Lawrence Ave15 minute walk
Shopping
ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE
4723 N Lincoln AveSo many cute things!
They sell women's clothes but also cute gifts and home items.
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art effect boutique clothes, jewelry & unique gifts store in Lincoln Park, Chicago's best shops
934 W Armitage AveThey sell women's clothes but also cute gifts and home items.
Planet Access Company Store
4727 N Lincoln AveClothing and Home and Gifts!
Michigan Avenue
Michigan AvenueEverything is here. High end to low end.
North Rush Street
North Rush StreetReally High End Restaurants and Shopping in this area.
Foursided Card + Gift
2958 N Clark StGetting Around
--Bus stop is steps away on Lawrence and can take you down to Andersonville, Lincoln Square, Aragon Ballroom, Riviera Theater and Lake Michigan.
--Closest Brown Line stop is Francisco, and that can take you to DuPaul University, to North Ave, to the Loop -Sears Tower-Chicago River-Wrigley Building-Goodman Theater, Chicago Theater, Chase Auditorium- Art Institute and Millennium Park.
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Kimball station
--Bus stop is steps away on Lawrence and can take you down to Andersonville, Lincoln Square, Aragon Ballroom, Riviera Theater and Lake Michigan.
--Closest Brown Line stop is Francisco, and that can take you to DuPaul University, to North Ave, to the Loop -Sears Tower-Chicago River-Wrigley Building-Goodman Theater, Chicago Theater, Chase Auditorium- Art Institute and Millennium Park.
Parks & Nature
Chicago River side park. Great for kids, runners, dog walkers. Safe and beautiful in the spring, fall and summer. Lots to do!
River Park Track
5011 N Albany AveChicago River side park. Great for kids, runners, dog walkers. Safe and beautiful in the spring, fall and summer. Lots to do!
Lincoln Park
500-5700 N Lake Shore DrGreat views of the city and Lake Michigan.
Horner Park
2741 W Montrose AveNearby!
Ronan Park
3000 W Argyle StA block from my building
Oz Park
2021 N Burling StDevoted to The Wizard of Oz, statues and all.