Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Owner Soon Hee Lee (“Susie”) is a one-woman show who takes orders, serves them and buses tables, in this small, homey, neighborhood restaurant. Somehow, she also finds time to helm the wok and flattop, turning out airy pajun (Korean pancakes) slathered with a fiery jalapeño sauce, soul-satisfying bibimbap and a spicy, sweet japchae—a sautéed mix of vegetables, beef and glass noodles perfumed with ginger and hit with a touch of pancake syrup. Call or check hours online as the hours are a bit unusual and she often closes by 5pm. I personally LOVE the Bibimbap.
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Noon Hour Grill
6930 N Glenwood AveOwner Soon Hee Lee (“Susie”) is a one-woman show who takes orders, serves them and buses tables, in this small, homey, neighborhood restaurant. Somehow, she also finds time to helm the wok and flattop, turning out airy pajun (Korean pancakes) slathered with a fiery jalapeño sauce, soul-satisfying bibimbap and a spicy, sweet japchae—a sautéed mix of vegetables, beef and glass noodles perfumed with ginger and hit with a touch of pancake syrup. Call or check hours online as the hours are a bit unusual and she often closes by 5pm. I personally LOVE the Bibimbap.
Calo Ristorante
5343 N Clark StGood Italian Food, great for groups.
Fine dining with locally sourced food items. Sometimes they have live music. Nice casual but upscale place for dinner and I think they have a good brunch too. And it's about a 3-4 block walk.
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Uncommon Ground
1401 W Devon AveFine dining with locally sourced food items. Sometimes they have live music. Nice casual but upscale place for dinner and I think they have a good brunch too. And it's about a 3-4 block walk.
Best Thai Food in the area in my humble opinion. They also have sushi.
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Indie Cafe
5951 N BroadwayBest Thai Food in the area in my humble opinion. They also have sushi.
Kind of a hole in the wall, and they only have a counter and 3-4 tables, if you're in the mood for some quick tacos or burritos or other traditional favorites, this is my go-to joint. Oh, and they're open LATE.
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Taqueria El Chorrito
6404 N Clark StKind of a hole in the wall, and they only have a counter and 3-4 tables, if you're in the mood for some quick tacos or burritos or other traditional favorites, this is my go-to joint. Oh, and they're open LATE.
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5020 N Sheridan RdReally good for lunch, brunch and breakfast. Creative menu!
Francesca's Bryn Mawr
1039 W Bryn Mawr AveFine Italian Dining.
Good wood-fired custom made pizza with lots of fresh ingredient choices made while you wait, and it's about a 2 block walk.
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Blaze Pizza
953 W Belmont AveGood wood-fired custom made pizza with lots of fresh ingredient choices made while you wait, and it's about a 2 block walk.
Generally a nice, American style restaurant, we mainly go their for their crazy $5 burger nights every Monday. Really a great deal, but you should check it out the rest of the week too, and they have a good brunch.
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Cellars Bar and Grill
5900 N BroadwayGenerally a nice, American style restaurant, we mainly go their for their crazy $5 burger nights every Monday. Really a great deal, but you should check it out the rest of the week too, and they have a good brunch.
I suggest this pizza restaurant only for delivery.. It is not a restaurant but the pizza is amazing. Order Online at jbalbertos.com
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J.B. Alberto's Pizza
1326 W Morse AveI suggest this pizza restaurant only for delivery.. It is not a restaurant but the pizza is amazing. Order Online at jbalbertos.com
Blind Faith Cafe
525 Dempster StVegetarian dining
Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted StVegetarian dining.
Drinks & Nightlife
Big Chicks
5024 N Sheridan RdGreat neighborhood bar, with an incredible art collection.
Sidetrack
3349 N Halsted StChicago's most pouplar gay bar
Kind of a dive, and a bit of a drive, but it's my favorite place for Karaoke
Sidekick's Entertainment Lounge & Restaurant
4424 W Montrose AveKind of a dive, and a bit of a drive, but it's my favorite place for Karaoke
Relaxed local Bar, friendly neighborhood crowd. Different events on different nights of the week.
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The Glenwood
6962 N Glenwood AveRelaxed local Bar, friendly neighborhood crowd. Different events on different nights of the week.
Arts & Culture
One of the top art museums in the country, known especially for it's impressionist collection.
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I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveOne of the top art museums in the country, known especially for it's impressionist collection.
I-Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveEssentials
Devon Market
1440 W Devon AveNearest grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StCVS Pharmacy
4051 N Lincoln AveEntertainment & Activities
This local movie theater is small and somewhat dated, but is a comparatively inexpensive place to go see a movie. Along with the popcorn, soda, and candy, they serve beer and mixed drinks. And it's only a 3 block walk.
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The New 400 Theater
6746 N Sheridan RdThis local movie theater is small and somewhat dated, but is a comparatively inexpensive place to go see a movie. Along with the popcorn, soda, and candy, they serve beer and mixed drinks. And it's only a 3 block walk.
Nicest movie theater in the area, still, it's not within walking distance. Take a rideshare, or drive.
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Century 12 Evanston / CinéArts 6 and XD
1715 Maple AveNicest movie theater in the area, still, it's not within walking distance. Take a rideshare, or drive.
Nearby storefront theater. Intimate space, with award winning shows. This is within walking distance.
Theo Ubique
721 W Howard StNearby storefront theater. Intimate space, with award winning shows. This is within walking distance.
Parks & Nature
Just a quick 3 block walk. There's a beach and a park with a playground.
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Hartigan Beach Park
1050 W Albion AveJust a quick 3 block walk. There's a beach and a park with a playground.
An Illinois botanical museum, offers 23 beautiful gardens on 385 acres
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Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook RdAn Illinois botanical museum, offers 23 beautiful gardens on 385 acres
Shopping
Broadway Antique Market
6130 N BroadwayReally nice Antique Mall, lots of Mid-Century