Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Great drinks, far above average bar food, good music and a fun atmosphere. There's a fireplace if you're cold...SUPER CLOSE!
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Simone's
960 W 18th StGreat drinks, far above average bar food, good music and a fun atmosphere. There's a fireplace if you're cold...SUPER CLOSE!
Skylark
2149 S Halsted StTater Tots and Good Beer...Jazz on Monday nights!
Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar
960 W 31st StLibation.
Food Scene
A bit pricey, but Yum. If you want to save some cash, get a drink and some appetizers...I have a mouthwatering memory of some fried meyer lemons and smelt.
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Nightwood
2119 S Halsted StA bit pricey, but Yum. If you want to save some cash, get a drink and some appetizers...I have a mouthwatering memory of some fried meyer lemons and smelt.
Nuevo Leon Restaurant
1515 West 18th StreetIt's good.
The name does not do it justice. This place is no joke...delightful roasted chicken with all kinds of amazing Mexican sides and salsas to make it even better. Wallet Friendly :-)
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Pollo Express
1315 W 18th StThe name does not do it justice. This place is no joke...delightful roasted chicken with all kinds of amazing Mexican sides and salsas to make it even better. Wallet Friendly :-)
nana
3267 S Halsted StLocally sourced and delicious.
Pleasant House Pub
2119 S Halsted StBritish pot pies, etc.
Kristoffer's Cafe & Bakery
1733 S Halsted StTry the Tres Leches.
1322 W 18th St
1322 West 18th StreetSo much goat.
DeColores
1626 S Halsted StBYOT (tequila) w/house-made margarita mix.
Cafe Jumping Bean
1439 W 18th StCoffee, etc.
Delicious Italian, house-made pasta, byob (liquor store across the street), jazz on Fridays.
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Ciao Amore
1134 W 18th StDelicious Italian, house-made pasta, byob (liquor store across the street), jazz on Fridays.
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th StDecent BBQ, Free trivia night
1519 W 18th St
1519 West 18th StreetGastropub...lotsa beer, lotsa meat, people seem to leave happy.
Carnitas Don Pedro
1113 W 18th StGreat people, great meat.
Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen
1141 S Jefferson StPiles of meat on bread.
May St. Café and Catering
1146 W Cermak RdGreat food.
Arts & Culture
Your art, is the prettiest art, of all art.
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Iziko Lomuzi Wokubaluleka Womzantsi Afrika Womzantsi Afrika
1852 W 19th StYour art, is the prettiest art, of all art.
Everything Else
Powell's Books Chicago - University Village
1218 South Halsted StreetIn case you need a book, now.
Go Time
1601 S Morgan StA nice little gym with everything one needs to get in shape.
I-ShowPlace ICON Theatres ku-Roosevelt Collection nge-ICON•X
1011 S Delano CtMovies.
Ping Tom Memorial Park
1700 S Wentworth AveGrass, River, Softball Field, Views of the Skyline
Free swimming in the summer (kiddie pool for the kiddies too), basketball courts, a little track for the more senior members of the community to walk around, theater in the park.
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Dvorak (Anton) Park
1119 W Cullerton StFree swimming in the summer (kiddie pool for the kiddies too), basketball courts, a little track for the more senior members of the community to walk around, theater in the park.
Guadalupe Reyes Park
821 W 19th StBasketball Courts.
Chocolate For Your Body Chicago INC
1743 S Halsted StSpa.
Knee Deep Vintage
1219 W 18th StVintage Clothing.
Shopping
F & R Liquors Inc.
2129-31 S Halsted StTo cover your more basic alcoholic needs.
For all your copying, printing, and sending needs.
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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
1315 E 57th StFor all your copying, printing, and sending needs.
Modern Cooperative
1215 W 18th StVintage home furnishings and other thingys.
Pilsen Vintage
1430 W 18th StVintage clothing.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StExpensive, but decent quality.
Dominick's
255 E Grand AveCloseish and cheapish.