Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
The Empty Bottle is a great place to see a live show or get a drink. It is annexed to Bite Cafe, which serves great food all night, and there's a photo booth and a pool table inside. Monday nights, the shows are free.
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The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveThe Empty Bottle is a great place to see a live show or get a drink. It is annexed to Bite Cafe, which serves great food all night, and there's a photo booth and a pool table inside. Monday nights, the shows are free.
Closest bar to the apt. In the summer from the balcony you can sometimes hear strains of music wafting in from there. Dreamy patio with a fireplace out back & on SUndays they usually have restaurants do a pop up. Award winning bartenders mix drinks inside a taxidermy hunters lodge interior. Check out the Hozac Sadistic sound system last Friday of every month when my friend Todd plays amazing Rock & Roll.
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Sportsman's Club
948 N Western AveClosest bar to the apt. In the summer from the balcony you can sometimes hear strains of music wafting in from there. Dreamy patio with a fireplace out back & on SUndays they usually have restaurants do a pop up. Award winning bartenders mix drinks inside a taxidermy hunters lodge interior. Check out the Hozac Sadistic sound system last Friday of every month when my friend Todd plays amazing Rock & Roll.
Archie's Iowa Rockwell Tavern
2600 W Iowa StContinental Lounge
2801 W Chicago AveThe Beetle Bar and Grill
2532 West Chicago AvenueEZ Inn
921 N Western AveLiterally the CLOSEST bar (although maybe a technical tie with Sportsman's) this one is complete with chatty regulars, career alcoholics and a very tolerant but stern Stella (or whomever is working in her stead). Open all day I think. Complete opposite of the Sportsman's club if you want some variety or a mini Western ave drink adventure.
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Stella's Tap
935 N Western Ave Literally the CLOSEST bar (although maybe a technical tie with Sportsman's) this one is complete with chatty regulars, career alcoholics and a very tolerant but stern Stella (or whomever is working in her stead). Open all day I think. Complete opposite of the Sportsman's club if you want some variety or a mini Western ave drink adventure.
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueBe sure to try the shaved ice cocktails and check for their Burlesque night called, "Clipper Cabaret," they're the breast gals in town!
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The California Clipper
1002 North California Avenue Be sure to try the shaved ice cocktails and check for their Burlesque night called, "Clipper Cabaret," they're the breast gals in town!
Blind Robin
853 N Western AveThis place cracks me up. It's kinduv like a knock off of Kuma's Corner in that it too is a metal burger joint. However it has a prison theme & the decor makes me lovingly refer to it as the 'adult haunted house' Chock full of party city skulls & monitors blasting anything from Queen to Behemoth.
Most importantly it is the closest place to get food that is also open the latest. Kitchen usually closes when the bar does. Also they have a pa-DIO.
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Lockdown Bar & Grill
1024 N Western Ave This place cracks me up. It's kinduv like a knock off of Kuma's Corner in that it too is a metal burger joint. However it has a prison theme & the decor makes me lovingly refer to it as the 'adult haunted house' Chock full of party city skulls & monitors blasting anything from Queen to Behemoth.
Most importantly it is the closest place to get food that is also open the latest. Kitchen usually closes when the bar does. Also they have a pa-DIO.
Tuman's Tap and Grill
2159 W Chicago AveBeer garden with giant & lush 'secret garden' patio. Outdoor seating with no food in Chicago closes at midnite though so be warned. Ping Pong room inside too.
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Happy Village
1059 N Wolcott AveBeer garden with giant & lush 'secret garden' patio. Outdoor seating with no food in Chicago closes at midnite though so be warned. Ping Pong room inside too.
If you're hunting the ghosts of the 1990's rock scene, they can be spoken of & or felt here. Theres a photo booth and frequent art installations as well. Though it's heyday was during Liz Phair & Nash Kato's time it is tolerable now on a weekday eve or a daytime drink.
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Rainbo Club
1150 N Damen AveIf you're hunting the ghosts of the 1990's rock scene, they can be spoken of & or felt here. Theres a photo booth and frequent art installations as well. Though it's heyday was during Liz Phair & Nash Kato's time it is tolerable now on a weekday eve or a daytime drink.
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveSightseeing
Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral is one of only two churches designed by Louis Sullivan, one of the seminal architects of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is listed on the US National Register of Historic Places and is designated a Chicago Landmark.
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Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral
1121 N Leavitt StHoly Trinity Orthodox Cathedral is one of only two churches designed by Louis Sullivan, one of the seminal architects of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is listed on the US National Register of Historic Places and is designated a Chicago Landmark.
Getting Around
Western & Augusta station
Catch the Western bus here. It runs every 10 minutes.
Western Blue Line Station
Divvy
Essentials
Amish Healthy Foods
1025 N Western AveFarmers Pride Produce
756 N Western AveRich's Deli
857 N Western AvePete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison StPuerto Rico Food & Liquors
2559 W Augusta BlvdShopping
Kokorokoko
1323 N Milwaukee AveUS #1 Vintage Clothing
1460 N Milwaukee AveAlcala's Western Wear
1733 W Chicago AveVintage Quest
1105 N California AveSpace Oddities
1007 N California AveKomoda
2559 W Chicago AveKrispyfringe Vintage
Quimby's Bookstore
1854 W North AveArts & Culture
Polish Museum of America
984 N Milwaukee AveNational Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture
3015 W Division StUkrainian Cultural Center
2247 W Chicago AveWest Town Branch, Chicago Public Library
1625 W Chicago AveFood Scene
Café Marie-Jeanne
1001 N California Ave
Bite Cafe
1039 N Western AveC.C. Ferns
2806 W Augusta BlvdStar Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago AveIpsento Coffee
2035 N Western AveDelicious breakfast spot a little further afield but worth the walk or bike up. All sorts of scrambles & fresh juices. Patio seating also.
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Hash Chicago
1357 N Western Ave Delicious breakfast spot a little further afield but worth the walk or bike up. All sorts of scrambles & fresh juices. Patio seating also.
Handlebar
2311 W North AvePub Royale
2049 W Division StSibling to Sticky Rice a few miles north on the same street these are the best Thai restaurants in the city. Specializing in spicy southern Thai dishes. Great larb & pleasant to eat in as well, also VERY close to the 606/Bloomingdale trail.
Sweet Rice
1904 North Western Avenue Sibling to Sticky Rice a few miles north on the same street these are the best Thai restaurants in the city. Specializing in spicy southern Thai dishes. Great larb & pleasant to eat in as well, also VERY close to the 606/Bloomingdale trail.
Dante's Pizzeria
3028 W Armitage AveSpinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
1000 N California AveSultan's Market
2057 W North Avehttp://logansquarefarmersmarket.org/
Very large outdoor market during summer months. Flowers, fruits, what you would expect but laid out on a gorgeous turn of the century boulevard.
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Logan Square Farmers Market
3025-3113 West Logan Boulevard http://logansquarefarmersmarket.org/
Very large outdoor market during summer months. Flowers, fruits, what you would expect but laid out on a gorgeous turn of the century boulevard.
Extremely cute spot for a slice of pie & a coffee or tea. Seats very few but worth the wait to sit inside & enjoy the 1920's farm kitchen scheme. Great savory pies & quiches too.
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Hoosier Mama Pie Company
1618 W Chicago Ave Extremely cute spot for a slice of pie & a coffee or tea. Seats very few but worth the wait to sit inside & enjoy the 1920's farm kitchen scheme. Great savory pies & quiches too.
Closest 24hr taco spot. Great Nachos and full of cops after midnite. (if that makes you feel safe or something).
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Chavas Tacos El Original
2333 W Grand Ave Closest 24hr taco spot. Great Nachos and full of cops after midnite. (if that makes you feel safe or something).
Legendary Mexican spot that my family used to drive from Oak Park to go to (FAR out of the way) it's that good. Get the carne asada tacos. Open VERY late too!
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La Pasadita
1140 N Ashland Ave Legendary Mexican spot that my family used to drive from Oak Park to go to (FAR out of the way) it's that good. Get the carne asada tacos. Open VERY late too!
Closest fried chicken spot if you are in a hurry call in your order. They are open til 8ish. They are a self styled 'opposite of chick-fil-a' I think they still give out condoms too. Cash only.
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Leghorn Chicken
Closest fried chicken spot if you are in a hurry call in your order. They are open til 8ish. They are a self styled 'opposite of chick-fil-a' I think they still give out condoms too. Cash only.
Closest spot for tacos & quick Mexican food. Great horchata & open fairly late. Cute bar with stools & lots of light.
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Salsa Picante
949 N Western AveClosest spot for tacos & quick Mexican food. Great horchata & open fairly late. Cute bar with stools & lots of light.
Delicious Meat & three type spot with fried chicken & cute poultry themed kitsch decor. Extra points for the adorable patio out back & the Hasil Adkins that plays on their website. Right next door to the Continental, also open pretty early on the weekend if you want a beer.
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Feed
2803 W Chicago AveDelicious Meat & three type spot with fried chicken & cute poultry themed kitsch decor. Extra points for the adorable patio out back & the Hasil Adkins that plays on their website. Right next door to the Continental, also open pretty early on the weekend if you want a beer.
My favorite place for sashimi & robata. Really nice place to have lunch or dinner though it can be a bit crowded in the evening. Wonderful iced green tea!
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Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago Ave My favorite place for sashimi & robata. Really nice place to have lunch or dinner though it can be a bit crowded in the evening. Wonderful iced green tea!
Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee Ave My favorite ramen & takoyaki in town. Usually a wait though.
West Town Deli
1021 N Western AveIn the manner of kinfolk & ace hotel, this place serves somewhat upmarket (gainfully employed hipster) fare. Very cute mini patio and a pleasant interior. Creative cocktails, wine & coffee (last I checked with un-pasturized creamer-fancy).
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The Winchester
1001 North Winchester Avenue In the manner of kinfolk & ace hotel, this place serves somewhat upmarket (gainfully employed hipster) fare. Very cute mini patio and a pleasant interior. Creative cocktails, wine & coffee (last I checked with un-pasturized creamer-fancy).
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveBang Bang Pie & Biscuits Ravenswood
4947 N Damen Ave