Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
GEMINI
2075 N Lincoln AveGreat outdoor patio, yummy food, friendly.
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted StGreat food and atmosphere
Boka
1729 N Halsted StHeavenly for a special evening out
The best restaurant in Chicago with 3 Michelin stars - just around the corner!
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Alinea
1723 N Halsted StThe best restaurant in Chicago with 3 Michelin stars - just around the corner!
Kamehachi
1531 N Wells StBest Japanese and sushi restaurant - and the first one in Chicago.
North Pond
2610 N Cannon DrGreat restaurant for a summer lunch. Right in the park!
Balena - Temporarily Closed
3600 North Clark StreetGreat Italian - great atmosphere and food.
Great coffee bar with outdoor sofas and firepit - super for lounging and reading the paper on the weekend
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CityGrounds coffee bar
507 W Dickens AveGreat coffee bar with outdoor sofas and firepit - super for lounging and reading the paper on the weekend
toast
2046 N Damen AveExcellent brunch at Toast with good food and a great Bloody Mary.
French bakery that also serves food. Semolina bread is amazing!
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Floriole Cafe & Bakery
1220 W Webster AveFrench bakery that also serves food. Semolina bread is amazing!
Essentials
Organic Whole Foods type supermarket just across the park
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Mrs. Green’s Neighborhood Market - Webster
555 West Webster AvenueOrganic Whole Foods type supermarket just across the park
Carnival Foods
458 W Dickens AveConvenient supermarket for everything you need.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dickens Street Public House
2060 N Cleveland AveGreat for lunch
An absolute classic. Frank Sinatra's old hangout. Super famous!
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Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
1655 North Sedgwick StreetAn absolute classic. Frank Sinatra's old hangout. Super famous!
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StAwesome Blues bar - a must do experience in Chicago!
Everything Else
Apple Lincoln Park
801 W North AveThe Apple Store
Armitage & Sheffield (Brown & Purple Lines) station
Closest L stop.
Fullerton & Sheffield station
Another close L stop
B.L.U.E.S.
2519 N Halsted StAnother great blues bar.
Lori's Shoes
824 W Armitage AveThe best shoe store I know - you will love it!
Arts & Culture
The Second City - start of so many careers - Bill Murray, John Candy, Dan Akroyd. A totally fun outing.
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The Second City
230 W North AveThe Second City - start of so many careers - Bill Murray, John Candy, Dan Akroyd. A totally fun outing.
Entertainment & Activities
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StThe awesome free zoo in Lincoln Park.
Yes - Chicago actually has a real beach! Volleyball, ice-cream, sand castles, jet skis, kayaks.
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North Avenue Beach
Yes - Chicago actually has a real beach! Volleyball, ice-cream, sand castles, jet skis, kayaks.
Oz Park
2021 N Burling StTennis courts, basketball courts, great playground.