Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
The BEST grocery store in the city. When you go, you'll see why.
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HarvesTime Foods
2632 W Lawrence AveThe BEST grocery store in the city. When you go, you'll see why.
Have a beer at the bar, or walk around with a glass of wine while you get groceries. (I'm not joking. This place is amazing.)
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Mariano's
3358 W Touhy AveHave a beer at the bar, or walk around with a glass of wine while you get groceries. (I'm not joking. This place is amazing.)
Shopping
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AveThey've got anything and everything.
Food Scene
The Grind Cafe
4613 N Lincoln AveLove this local coffee shop.
They know me by name and my order. Cozy, nice Starbucks with Google Wifi in the heart of Lincoln Square.
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Starbucks
1588 N Milwaukee AveThey know me by name and my order. Cozy, nice Starbucks with Google Wifi in the heart of Lincoln Square.
Garcia's Restaurant
4760 N Lincoln AveBEST MARGARITAS IN THE CITY.
Cafe Selmarie
4729 N Lincoln AveBEST BRUNCH PLACE EVER.
Have a glass of wine or coffee while you read a book, work or study. (Yes, I said wine.)
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The Book Cellar
4736 N Lincoln AveHave a glass of wine or coffee while you read a book, work or study. (Yes, I said wine.)
Himmel's
2251 W Lawrence AveCozy, great German-ish restaurant.
This has been voted one of the top Korean restaurants in the states. Even if the line is out the door.. GO. It's worth it.
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Cho Sun Ok Restaurant
4200 N Lincoln AveThis has been voted one of the top Korean restaurants in the states. Even if the line is out the door.. GO. It's worth it.
This is my favorite Turkish/Mediterranean restaurant in the city.
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Cafe Orchid
1746 W Addison StThis is my favorite Turkish/Mediterranean restaurant in the city.
Everything Else
Welles Park
2333 W Sunnyside AveBeautiful park with tennis courts, baseball fields and more!
Drinks & Nightlife
Time Out Sports Bar
4641 N Rockwell StMy favorite local dive bar.
Ricochet's
4644 N Lincoln AveMy other favorite dive bar.
Fork
4600 N Lincoln AveDelishhhhhh.
Gather
4539 N Lincoln AveGreat restaurant/date place.
Arts & Culture
Big music/concert venue. Just take the bus east to get here!
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Aragon Ballroom
1106 W Lawrence AveBig music/concert venue. Just take the bus east to get here!