Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Anker
New restaurant - American
Voted best ramen in Chicago. 5 minutes' walking from my place. $10-20 pp
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
1482 N Milwaukee AveVoted best ramen in Chicago. 5 minutes' walking from my place. $10-20 pp
Buzz Killer Espresso
Great coffee
The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee AvePopular cafe
Filter Cafe
1373 North Milwaukee AvenueAlways crowded. Good for study/ working
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveBest view of Millennium Park
Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe
130 E Randolph StPopular brunch spot
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StThe most popular restaurant in Chicago
Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea
1620 N Milwaukee AveNew coffee shop
Umami Burger Wicker Park
1480 N Milwaukee AveGreat burger
Better than your average neighborhood sushi spot. Offering authentic sushi
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Komorebi Sushi
1324 N Milwaukee AveBetter than your average neighborhood sushi spot. Offering authentic sushi
Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph StUnique offerings
Best dim sum in Chicago, now also offered in downtown
11 abantu bendawo batusa
MingHin Cuisine - Lakeshore East
333 East Benton PlaceBest dim sum in Chicago, now also offered in downtown
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee AveLong lines...
Ipsento 606
1813 N Milwaukee AveSpecialty coffee drinks
Kanela Breakfast Club
3231 N Clark StPub Royale
2049 W Division StIndian fusion
Arts & Culture
Voted No. 1 thing to do on TripAdvisor. Love their Impressionism collection.
1159 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveVoted No. 1 thing to do on TripAdvisor. Love their Impressionism collection.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
220 S Michigan AveThe best symphony orchestra in U.S.
Getting Around
Damen station
1558 N Damen AveBlue Line Damen station going to O'Hare airport and downtown
Parks & Nature
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveNamesake park of Wicker Park neighborhood
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueElevated trail where locals walk and run
Shopping
lululemon
3556 N Southport AveArc'teryx Chicago
1630 N Damen AveQuality outdoor clothing
Entertainment & Activities
Regal Webster Place
1471 W Webster AveShred415 Wicker Park
1444 N Milwaukee AveBoutique workout studio - treadmill + strength exercise
Training Revolution
1452 N Milwaukee AveBoutique workout studio - personal training style strength training
Drinks & Nightlife
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveMy favorite cocktail bar