Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Michelin starred since 2010. One of the best bourbon lists in Chicago or anywhere else. Excellent farm-to-fork cuisene. Brunch is highly recommended (if you don't show up right at 9:00am, expect to wait!). Dinner is equally worthwhile, and again, if you don't show up early (like, before 6:00pm) expect a wait.
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Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveMichelin starred since 2010. One of the best bourbon lists in Chicago or anywhere else. Excellent farm-to-fork cuisene. Brunch is highly recommended (if you don't show up right at 9:00am, expect to wait!). Dinner is equally worthwhile, and again, if you don't show up early (like, before 6:00pm) expect a wait.
Ramen! This was voted by readers of the Chicago Eater blog as the best ramen in 2015. Also offers delicious bao and other asian fare. This is the original location, but they have since opened a south side outpost and one in Las Vegas.
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Yusho
2853 North Kedzie AvenueRamen! This was voted by readers of the Chicago Eater blog as the best ramen in 2015. Also offers delicious bao and other asian fare. This is the original location, but they have since opened a south side outpost and one in Las Vegas.
Tacos, tostadas, burritos. The Asada Fries are dangerously good. A great convenient, inexpensive option.
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La Cocina
2901 North Kedzie AvenueTacos, tostadas, burritos. The Asada Fries are dangerously good. A great convenient, inexpensive option.
Burgers. Their beef burgers and black bean burgers are both excellent. The $9 combo (burger, fries & a beer or a shot) is a great value. Has a nice patio in the back (opens onto a parking lot though, not a green space).
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Parts & Labor
2700 North Milwaukee AvenueBurgers. Their beef burgers and black bean burgers are both excellent. The $9 combo (burger, fries & a beer or a shot) is a great value. Has a nice patio in the back (opens onto a parking lot though, not a green space).
Brunch. This place is quick, focused on breakfast sandwiches and pizzas. Cash only.
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Reno
2607 N Milwaukee AveBrunch. This place is quick, focused on breakfast sandwiches and pizzas. Cash only.
You've probably never had Macanese cuisine (food from Macau) and if you had, you almost certainly haven't had it this good. This received all kinds of awards its first year and every year since, and they're all well-deserved.
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Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey AveYou've probably never had Macanese cuisine (food from Macau) and if you had, you almost certainly haven't had it this good. This received all kinds of awards its first year and every year since, and they're all well-deserved.
This is my personal favorite for chicago style pizza, and the best delivery option.
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StThis is my personal favorite for chicago style pizza, and the best delivery option.
This is the best pizza in Chicago, but you'll have to dine-in or carry out. They won't deliver to this address. Open late, and attached to a pretty solid sports bar.
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Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueThis is the best pizza in Chicago, but you'll have to dine-in or carry out. They won't deliver to this address. Open late, and attached to a pretty solid sports bar.
Grange Hall Burger Bar
844 West Randolph StreetMy favorite burger in Chicago.
Royal Thai Restaurant
2209 W Montrose AveGreat thai food. Inexpensive. BYOB. Rarely busy.
Iced coffee on tap. Great coffee, all roasting done on-site. Free wifi. Decent pastries, quick, high-quality breakfast options.
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Gaslight Coffee Roasters
2385 N Milwaukee AveIced coffee on tap. Great coffee, all roasting done on-site. Free wifi. Decent pastries, quick, high-quality breakfast options.
Best coffee bar within quick walking distance. Free wifi. Hipster paradise.
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Intelligentsia Coffee - Logan Square
2642 N Milwaukee AveBest coffee bar within quick walking distance. Free wifi. Hipster paradise.
Fresh, simple Costa Rican fare. BYOB. Outdoor dining.
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Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee AveFresh, simple Costa Rican fare. BYOB. Outdoor dining.
Drinks & Nightlife
The best (and most expensive!) cocktails in Chicago. Go to tocktix.com for a reservation.
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The Aviary
955 W Fulton MarketThe best (and most expensive!) cocktails in Chicago. Go to tocktix.com for a reservation.
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveGreat cocktails, speakeasy vibe.
Parks & Nature
Bloomingdale Trail
Bloomingdale TrailGood for walking, jogging and biking.
Beautiful, especially great during the summer. Around Christmas they also have a lovely holiday-themed model train exhibit.
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Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook RdBeautiful, especially great during the summer. Around Christmas they also have a lovely holiday-themed model train exhibit.
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveThe best grocery chain in Chicago.
Entertainment & Activities
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveNew and Classic films. Beautifully restored. Full bar.
Getting Around
Cta Blue Line - Logan Square station
This is the closest train stop.
Sightseeing
This is the most worthwhile "touristy" spot in the city. Great free concert series in the summer, in a world-class bandshell. Cloud Gate (the "bean") is super cool in person. Across the street from tone of the best art museums in the world. Great skyline views.
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StThis is the most worthwhile "touristy" spot in the city. Great free concert series in the summer, in a world-class bandshell. Cloud Gate (the "bean") is super cool in person. Across the street from tone of the best art museums in the world. Great skyline views.