Guidebook for Chicago

Erin
Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Yummy spicy udon noodles and sushi. Also, byob beer + wine
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Polygon Cafe
5204 N Clark St
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Yummy spicy udon noodles and sushi. Also, byob beer + wine
Lots of authentic vietnamese in our neighborhood. This is one of our favorites and it's byob
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Pho 777
1104 W Argyle St
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Lots of authentic vietnamese in our neighborhood. This is one of our favorites and it's byob
We love Southern food and recently took a trip to New Orleans. We can't wait to go back; until then, we treat ourselves to dinner at Pearl's.
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Pearl's Southern Comfort
5352 N Broadway
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We love Southern food and recently took a trip to New Orleans. We can't wait to go back; until then, we treat ourselves to dinner at Pearl's.
$$$ For a fancy Southern meal, treat yourself to Big Jones
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Big Jones
5347 N Clark St
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$$$ For a fancy Southern meal, treat yourself to Big Jones
Fantastic brunch on the weekends (get there early to get a table) and dollar burgers on Monday nights
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Big Chicks
5024 N Sheridan Rd
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Fantastic brunch on the weekends (get there early to get a table) and dollar burgers on Monday nights
A brunch favorite
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Kanela Breakfast Club
3231 N Clark St
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A brunch favorite
Amazing brunch. Get there early to get a table. For you early risers, they open at 7am even on weekdays and there is usually parking in a lot next door
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The Bongo Room
5022 N Clark St
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Amazing brunch. Get there early to get a table. For you early risers, they open at 7am even on weekdays and there is usually parking in a lot next door
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark St
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Starbucks
1 E Delaware Pl
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Sushi that won't break the bank. It's yummy and BYOB
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Fizz Bar & Grill
3220 N Lincoln Ave
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Sushi that won't break the bank. It's yummy and BYOB
Fans of Anthony Bourdain may remember this spot from his Chicago episode
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Tank Noodle
4953-55 N Broadway
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Fans of Anthony Bourdain may remember this spot from his Chicago episode
Amazing burgers and drink menu
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The Bad Apple
4300 N Lincoln Ave
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Amazing burgers and drink menu
Great date spot and wine list
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Appellation
5212 North Clark Street
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Great date spot and wine list
Appellation is for dinner, but Pastoral is for a great lunch. It's not cheap but the sammies are worth every penny
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Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine
2945 N Broadway
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Appellation is for dinner, but Pastoral is for a great lunch. It's not cheap but the sammies are worth every penny
Good margs in an adorable neighborhood, Lincoln Square
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Garcia's Restaurant
4760 N Lincoln Ave
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Good margs in an adorable neighborhood, Lincoln Square
All of the candy for your sweet tooth. Folks also love to take their picture with the Willy Wonka wall mural outside
Candyality
5225 N Clark St
All of the candy for your sweet tooth. Folks also love to take their picture with the Willy Wonka wall mural outside
Highly recommend dinner at Glenn's Seafood, followed by dessert at Margie's across the street
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Margie's Candies
1960 N Western Ave
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Highly recommend dinner at Glenn's Seafood, followed by dessert at Margie's across the street
Glenn's seafood is also famous for their weekend brunches; they have a big wall of cereals on display
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Glenn's Diner
1820 W Montrose Ave
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Glenn's seafood is also famous for their weekend brunches; they have a big wall of cereals on display
For a fresh Chicago beer, hit up Half Acre's tasting room. Downside: no reservations and they are no longer BYOF (in the old days you could bring your own food to enjoy with your flight of beer)
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Half Acre Beer Company
4257 N Lincoln Ave
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For a fresh Chicago beer, hit up Half Acre's tasting room. Downside: no reservations and they are no longer BYOF (in the old days you could bring your own food to enjoy with your flight of beer)
Amazing cupcakes and coffee. One of the owners ("Wolfie" short for Wolfgang) will tell you all about the origin of the business, named after a favorite elementary school teacher/baker
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Molly's Cupcakes
2536 N Clark St
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Amazing cupcakes and coffee. One of the owners ("Wolfie" short for Wolfgang) will tell you all about the origin of the business, named after a favorite elementary school teacher/baker
Coffee shop within walking distance of home
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Heritage Outpost
1325 W Wilson Ave
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Coffee shop within walking distance of home

Drinks & Nightlife

Very popular bar due to a great beer menu
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Hopleaf
5148 N Clark St
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Very popular bar due to a great beer menu
This venue is legendary for its live jazz. It's been around since the Capone days. One of the secret underground tunnels for Capone is underneath the bar. But don't talk too loud, the jazz lovers and musicians will give you the stink eye
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The Green Mill
4802 North Broadway
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This venue is legendary for its live jazz. It's been around since the Capone days. One of the secret underground tunnels for Capone is underneath the bar. But don't talk too loud, the jazz lovers and musicians will give you the stink eye
Great neighborhood bar that often hosts stand up comics. If Tony the bartender is working, tell him we say Hi!
Finley Dunne's Tavern
3458 N Lincoln Ave
Great neighborhood bar that often hosts stand up comics. If Tony the bartender is working, tell him we say Hi!
BAR-CADE: Drinks, pub food and old-school arcade games
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Replay
5358 N Clark St
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BAR-CADE: Drinks, pub food and old-school arcade games
Small watering hole in the Lawrence House building, a very dog-friendly apartment complex. During summer, you can sit out on the back patio to enjoy your cocktail or coffee drink in the sun.
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Larry's
1020 W Lawrence Ave
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Small watering hole in the Lawrence House building, a very dog-friendly apartment complex. During summer, you can sit out on the back patio to enjoy your cocktail or coffee drink in the sun.

Essentials

We love this grocery store. It's a short walk from home. Coffee and pasties in their Vero cafe; Gelato; Hot meals; $7 to-go meals; Sushi; And on weekends, they even have a piano player on the ivories
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
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We love this grocery store. It's a short walk from home. Coffee and pasties in their Vero cafe; Gelato; Hot meals; $7 to-go meals; Sushi; And on weekends, they even have a piano player on the ivories
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CVS
5205 N Broadway
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If you forgot to pack some toiletries, Sam's likely has what you need! There's also CVS at Broadway/Foster
New Sam's Food Mart
5038 N Sheridan Rd
If you forgot to pack some toiletries, Sam's likely has what you need! There's also CVS at Broadway/Foster
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Target
4466 N Broadway
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For those who prefer to support small business, you can also get groceries here
Old World Market
5129 N Broadway
For those who prefer to support small business, you can also get groceries here

Shopping

For funky souvenirs, check out the antiques and "found objects" at Mercantile
Mercantile M
5409 1/2 N Clark St
For funky souvenirs, check out the antiques and "found objects" at Mercantile

Entertainment & Activities

Catch a play at Windy City Playhouse (the most comfy theater seats ever) and enjoy a drink at their swanky bar
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Windy City Playhouse
3014 W Irving Park Rd
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Catch a play at Windy City Playhouse (the most comfy theater seats ever) and enjoy a drink at their swanky bar
Tony-award-winning regional theater. Talk to you hosts, they may have a discount code for tickets!
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Театр Гудмана
170 N Dearborn St
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Tony-award-winning regional theater. Talk to you hosts, they may have a discount code for tickets!
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Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St
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Concert venue
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Бальный зал Арагон
1106 W Lawrence Ave
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Concert venue
Concert venue
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Театр Ривьера
4746 North Racine Avenue
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Concert venue

Parks & Nature

Less than a 10 minute walk away
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Foster Beach
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Less than a 10 minute walk away

Everything Else

Indoor Rock Climbing Gym
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First Ascent Uptown
4718 N Broadway
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Indoor Rock Climbing Gym