Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Taqueria Los Comales
1544 W 18th StTACOS! Inexpensive and popular with locals.
Cute cafe with lots of Mexican art. Sometimes local artisans come in to sell their wares.
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La Catrina Cafe
1011 W 18th StCute cafe with lots of Mexican art. Sometimes local artisans come in to sell their wares.
Yvolina's Tamales
814 W 18th StTamales!!!
A vegan/vegetarian paradise! (And omnivores like it, too!) Traditional diner comfort food, including milkshakes.
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The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee AvenueA vegan/vegetarian paradise! (And omnivores like it, too!) Traditional diner comfort food, including milkshakes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Divey place with great beer and friendly bartenders. Right across the street from the CTA Pink Line so sometimes I go there for a "last call" drink on my way home.
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The Barrel
2015 S Damen AveDivey place with great beer and friendly bartenders. Right across the street from the CTA Pink Line so sometimes I go there for a "last call" drink on my way home.
Alhambra Palace Restaurant
1240 W Randolph StSalsa dancing on Tuesday!
Tapster
2027 W North AveSelf-serve alcohol! Could be dangerous...
Sightseeing
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StThe Bean! Ice-skating in the winter! Near Grant Park!
The Chicago Theatre
175 N State StGet a picture in front of the "Chicago" sign!
Parks & Nature
North Avenue Beach
In the summer, enjoy the beaches.
Arts & Culture
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StIt's beautiful and FREE.
One of the largest collections of Mexican art in the US. Walking distance from my house. And it's FREE!
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Iziko Lomuzi Wokubaluleka Womzantsi Afrika Womzantsi Afrika
1852 W 19th StOne of the largest collections of Mexican art in the US. Walking distance from my house. And it's FREE!
Essentials
ALDI
4934 S Kedzie AveGroceries
Pete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison StGroceries.
Great produce (of course), wide selection of vegan/vegetarian foods
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Cermak Produce
2701 W North AveGreat produce (of course), wide selection of vegan/vegetarian foods
Getting Around
Damen Pink Line Station