Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Frontier
1072 N Milwaukee AveGood food, fun vibe
Fonda Frontera
1471 North Milwaukee AvenueGuacamole! and Tortas
Oiistar
1385 N Milwaukee AveExcellent ramen
Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W Chicago AvePizza and midwest beer
Charlatan
1329 West Chicago AvenueCreative italian. And chicken and waffles on Monday nights.
Authentaco
1141 North Ashland AvenueAuthentic tacos
The best empanadas. So awesome - especially for breakfast.
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5411 Empanadas | Division
1659 W Division StThe best empanadas. So awesome - especially for breakfast.
More ramen. And a fantastic name for a ramen shop to boot.
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Furious Spoon Wicker Park
More ramen. And a fantastic name for a ramen shop to boot.
El Barco Mariscos
1035 N Ashland AveMexican + seafood = yum!
Pork & Mindy's
1623 N Milwaukee AvePig candy (and modern BBQ)
The Winchester
1001 North Winchester AvenueGreat brunch!
Dollop Coffee Co.
4181 N Clarendon AveGood coffee, strong wifi
Good for breakfast or lunch or just having some coffee and getting some work done.
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Lovely Kitchen & Cafe
1130 North Milwaukee AvenueGood for breakfast or lunch or just having some coffee and getting some work done.
Lou Mitchell's
565 W Jackson BlvdChicago classic. Come hungry.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lush Wine & Spirits
1412 W Chicago AveGreat wine selection
Still great local coffee even if they're now owned by Peet's
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Intelligentsia Coffee Wicker Park Coffeebar
1609 W Division StStill great local coffee even if they're now owned by Peet's
Taco Bell
6460 N Sheridan RdTaco Bell. With liquor.
Shopping
The Noble Grape
802 N Bishop StAnother great wine shop
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
1618 W Chicago AvePie!
CVS
771 N Ogden AveClosest drug store
Comrade Cycles
1908 W Chicago AveGreat bike shop.
Cat & Mouse Games - Bucktown
2212 W Armitage AveGames and puzzles for the geek in all of us.
Everything Else
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveBetter groceries, if you're willing to walk a bit
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayClosest grocery
Vittum Theater
1012 N Noble StA little culture in the neighborhood
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StGet it delivered. Yum!
Arts & Culture
El Instituto de Arte de Chicago
111 S Michigan AveBest art museum in North America
Sightseeing
Seeing the city's amazing architecture from the Chicago River is the best way to appreciate it.
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First Lady Architecture Tour
112 E Wacker DrSeeing the city's amazing architecture from the Chicago River is the best way to appreciate it.