Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Favorite Burger - Fried Egg burger. Food executed perfectly. Casual and delicious
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BIG & little's Restaurant
1034 W Belmont AveFavorite Burger - Fried Egg burger. Food executed perfectly. Casual and delicious
Awesome Hot Dogs! I haven't been to many places like this in my travels.
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Franks ‘N' Dawgs
1863 N Clybourn AveAwesome Hot Dogs! I haven't been to many places like this in my travels.
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueBest Pan pizza in Chicago
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
1769 W Sunnyside AveBest Neapolitan style pizza in Chicago
Opart Thai House
4658 North Western AvenueOne of my favorite Thai places in Chicago
I am not a vegetarian, but this vegetarian restaurant was pretty amazing, definitely a must go for vegetarians.
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Karyn's On Green
130 South Green StreetI am not a vegetarian, but this vegetarian restaurant was pretty amazing, definitely a must go for vegetarians.
New to Asian cuisine, you can't go wrong here, and probably the best bubble tea in Chicago
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Joy Yee
2139 S China PlNew to Asian cuisine, you can't go wrong here, and probably the best bubble tea in Chicago
Great place for breakfast and lunch. The sandwiches are fantastic there and it's a 6 minute walk.
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Blue Door Farm Stand
2010 N Halsted StGreat place for breakfast and lunch. The sandwiches are fantastic there and it's a 6 minute walk.
Hands down, this place has my favorite Chicken Tikka Masala. I have traveled to the UK and all over the US, and this still comes out on top.
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Tandoor Char House
2652 N Halsted StHands down, this place has my favorite Chicken Tikka Masala. I have traveled to the UK and all over the US, and this still comes out on top.
This place is fantastic, they also have all you can eat king crab legs for $40 dollars on Tuesdays!
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Glenn's Diner
1820 W Montrose AveThis place is fantastic, they also have all you can eat king crab legs for $40 dollars on Tuesdays!
Great fusion Asian! If I'm looking to take my friends to a modern swanky place, this is it.
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Sunda
110 W Illinois StGreat fusion Asian! If I'm looking to take my friends to a modern swanky place, this is it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good Tapas, nice bloody mary bar and just a few minutes away by foot.
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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StGood Tapas, nice bloody mary bar and just a few minutes away by foot.
Fantastic Ribs with one of the the best spicy bbq sauces I have ever had. Very low key and but great food.
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Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
1655 North Sedgwick StreetFantastic Ribs with one of the the best spicy bbq sauces I have ever had. Very low key and but great food.
MingHin Cuisine
2168 S Archer AveMy favorite Dim Sum place. Asian approved!
My friend and I think this is one of the better Chinese restaurants around and they have fantastic Peking duck.
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Sun Wah BBQ
5039 N BroadwayMy friend and I think this is one of the better Chinese restaurants around and they have fantastic Peking duck.
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveWant a low key speakeasy. This is my choice!
Another speakeasy with great food and excellent cocktails. Very good attention to detail with every cocktail.
The Drawing Room
937 N Rush StAnother speakeasy with great food and excellent cocktails. Very good attention to detail with every cocktail.
If you're looking to have a beer, chances are, whatever the beer is, they have it here. This has one of the largest beer menus I have ever laid eyes on.
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The Bad Apple
4300 N Lincoln AveIf you're looking to have a beer, chances are, whatever the beer is, they have it here. This has one of the largest beer menus I have ever laid eyes on.
Looking for a whiskey bar with a super casual feel, well look no further. This probably has the largest whiskey collection in ChiTown.
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Delilah's Chicago
2771 North Lincoln AvenueLooking for a whiskey bar with a super casual feel, well look no further. This probably has the largest whiskey collection in ChiTown.
Beer and Video games. This place uses tokens so its pay per play, but its less crowded.
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Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee AveBeer and Video games. This place uses tokens so its pay per play, but its less crowded.
Another arcade bar. This one features free games, but the beer is slightly more expensive. Lots of pinball machines.
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Headquarters Beercade
2833 North Sheffield AvenueAnother arcade bar. This one features free games, but the beer is slightly more expensive. Lots of pinball machines.
Everything Else
Great Farmer's Market. Good place to get some lunch or pickup some fresh local produce/meats.
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Green City Market - Office Location
3057 W Lawrence AveGreat Farmer's Market. Good place to get some lunch or pickup some fresh local produce/meats.
A theater with reserved seating. Great for those rainy days.
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I-ShowPlace ICON Theatres ku-Roosevelt Collection nge-ICON•X
1011 S Delano CtA theater with reserved seating. Great for those rainy days.
One of my favorite attractions in Chicago. This is a fantastic aquarium with rotating attractions.
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrOne of my favorite attractions in Chicago. This is a fantastic aquarium with rotating attractions.
This a free zoo with some pretty fantastic attractions. Also within walking distance. Great place to walk around on a sunny day.
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StThis a free zoo with some pretty fantastic attractions. Also within walking distance. Great place to walk around on a sunny day.
Great breakfast place within walking distance. Everything is homemade there.
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Kingsbury Street Cafe
1523 North Kingsbury StreetGreat breakfast place within walking distance. Everything is homemade there.
If you want a low key beach with nice sand. This is your spot.
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Oak Street Beach
If you want a low key beach with nice sand. This is your spot.
If you are looking for a high activity beach with volleyball and a crowd, this is your beach.
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North Avenue Beach
If you are looking for a high activity beach with volleyball and a crowd, this is your beach.
It's Whole Foods! Tons of food options in here with a sports bar, oyster bar, wine bar, sushi bar, fresh ramen, deli, diner, taco stand, Italian, its pretty much got a bit of everything here.
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Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StIt's Whole Foods! Tons of food options in here with a sports bar, oyster bar, wine bar, sushi bar, fresh ramen, deli, diner, taco stand, Italian, its pretty much got a bit of everything here.
Lake Shore Academy
937 W Chestnut StThis place has a great bouldering gym for a alternative workout.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey Pkwy6 min walk for some groceries!