Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Lovely neighborhood coffee shop, good place for baked goods, sandwiches, gelato.
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Letizia's Natural Bakery
2144 W Division StLovely neighborhood coffee shop, good place for baked goods, sandwiches, gelato.
Takito Kitchen
2013 W Division StExcellent foodie tacos and margaritas!
Arami
1829 W Chicago AveFabulous sushi and cocktails.
Excellent northern Italian food and gorgeous garden for outdoor dining.
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Piccolo Sogno
464 N Halsted StExcellent northern Italian food and gorgeous garden for outdoor dining.
Taxim
1558 N Milwaukee AveGreat Greek food and gorgeous rooftop deck.
Enoteca Roma
2146 W Division StBeautiful garden and excellent, authentic Italian food.
Mirai Sushi
990 W Division StBest sushi in the neighborhood!
Margie's Candies
1960 N Western Aveold-school candy and ice cream shoppe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rainbo Club
1150 N Damen AveNeighborhood institution for cheap drinks.
Queen Mary
2125 W Division StFun pub with craft cocktails.
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveExclusive, elegant bar.
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted Stworld-famous Chicago Blues club.
Sound Bar
226 W Ontario StHouse/Electronica.
Essentials
Olivia's Market
2014 W Wabansia AveSmall neighborhood market for essentials, wine, beer.
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StClosest Whole Foods.
Aldi
3363 N Milwaukee AveCheap grocery store - bring your own bags!
Everything Else
Awesome nail salon, very friendly, waxing services also available.
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Juko Nail and Skin Rescue
2130 W Division StAwesome nail salon, very friendly, waxing services also available.
Closest train ('el') station, line runs downtown and to O'Hare airport.
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Damen Blue Line Station
South Damen AvenueClosest train ('el') station, line runs downtown and to O'Hare airport.
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveA nice park to enjoy a picnic.
City Soles
1710 N Milwaukee AveWell-known, high end shoe store.
Myopic Books
1564 N Milwaukee AveFabulous independent bookstore.
Sightseeing
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StLots of free concerts in the summer.
I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveWorld-renowned art museum.
Iziko Lomhlaba Wamaphupha Nokusebenza
5700 S Lake Shore DrGreat for kids!
Great for older kids and space junkies - close to Shedd Aquarium and Field Museum.
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Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrGreat for older kids and space junkies - close to Shedd Aquarium and Field Museum.
Closest beach, take the 72 North Avenue bus to avoid parking issues.
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North Avenue Beach
Closest beach, take the 72 North Avenue bus to avoid parking issues.
World-class ballet company based in Chicago - google to see if they're performing during your visit.
Joffrey Ballet
1151 West 40th StreetWorld-class ballet company based in Chicago - google to see if they're performing during your visit.
The theatre company that put Chicago theatre on the world stage.
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Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted StThe theatre company that put Chicago theatre on the world stage.
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveVery cool movie theatre with cocktail bar.