Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Bacchanalia
2413 S Oakley AveVery close to the apartment great place to eat
Ignotz's
2421 S Oakley AveOne of my favorite restaurants to eat in the neighborhood
La Vaca Margarita Bar
1160 W 18th StGood margaritas and music!
Del Toro
2133 S Halsted StGreat food and drinks!
Taqueria Tayahua
2411 S Western AveAuthentic Mexican food walking distance from the apartment.
Neighborhood Italian restaurant serving handmade pastas! Food is very authentic and delicious! Very welcoming and inviting. Great place for a glass of wine!
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La Fontanella Restaurant
2414 S Oakley AveNeighborhood Italian restaurant serving handmade pastas! Food is very authentic and delicious! Very welcoming and inviting. Great place for a glass of wine!
Essentials
Grocery store is walking distance to the apartment. Great selection of fresh produce
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Pete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison StGrocery store is walking distance to the apartment. Great selection of fresh produce
Arts & Culture
Mexican Fine arts
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Iziko Lomuzi Wokubaluleka Womzantsi Afrika Womzantsi Afrika
1852 W 19th StMexican Fine arts
Drinks & Nightlife
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th StGreat food and drinks
Lagunitas is a great spot for a beer and food. The Tap room is located on the top floor with a huge selection of beers. They have live music in the evening and free guided tours. Definitely a place you want to check out!
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Lagunitas Brewing Company
2607 W 17th StLagunitas is a great spot for a beer and food. The Tap room is located on the top floor with a huge selection of beers. They have live music in the evening and free guided tours. Definitely a place you want to check out!
Getting Around
If you walk north on Western you will run into the Western pink line station. It's about a 7 minute walk from the train station. Once on the train it will take you directly to downtown Chicago in ~20 minutes.
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Western Pink Line Station
If you walk north on Western you will run into the Western pink line station. It's about a 7 minute walk from the train station. Once on the train it will take you directly to downtown Chicago in ~20 minutes.
You can rent a bike all day or just for a few hours. Divy bike locations are located through-out the city. App is available to download on your phone. Bike station is located 1/2 block south on Western
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Divvy
You can rent a bike all day or just for a few hours. Divy bike locations are located through-out the city. App is available to download on your phone. Bike station is located 1/2 block south on Western