Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Industrial-chic spot for unusual house beer made from botanicals, plus creative gastropub platesI
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Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago AveIndustrial-chic spot for unusual house beer made from botanicals, plus creative gastropub platesI
Contemporary sushi spot serving creative rolls & cooked Japanese fare plus sake, beer & wine.
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Arami
1829 W Chicago AveContemporary sushi spot serving creative rolls & cooked Japanese fare plus sake, beer & wine.
Convivial neighborhood coffeehouse featuring a vegan-friendly locavore menu & breakfast all day.
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Atomix Cafe
1957 W Chicago AveConvivial neighborhood coffeehouse featuring a vegan-friendly locavore menu & breakfast all day.
Lively eatery serving French-inspired Mexican fare plus weekend brunch in a clean-lined space.
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Mexique
1529 West Chicago AvenueLively eatery serving French-inspired Mexican fare plus weekend brunch in a clean-lined space.
Italian-American farmhouse fare in small & large plates plus cocktails & beer in candlelit digs.
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Charlatan
1329 West Chicago AvenueItalian-American farmhouse fare in small & large plates plus cocktails & beer in candlelit digs.
Sleek BYOB restaurant with creative, modern tasting menus featuring global influences.
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Ruxbin
851 North Ashland AvenueSleek BYOB restaurant with creative, modern tasting menus featuring global influences.
Upbeat spot for sustainably produced, mostly organic baked goods plus breakfast & lunch.
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West Town Bakery & Diner
1916 W Chicago AveUpbeat spot for sustainably produced, mostly organic baked goods plus breakfast & lunch.
Cash-only parlor for inventive gelato & sorbet in a pink-walled space with a handful of seats.
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Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrCash-only parlor for inventive gelato & sorbet in a pink-walled space with a handful of seats.
Parks & Nature
Longtime community hub featuring a playground & sports fields, plus an indoor pool & fitness center.
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Eckhart Park
1330 W Chicago AveLongtime community hub featuring a playground & sports fields, plus an indoor pool & fitness center.
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveDrinks & Nightlife
Hip corner pub featuring classic cocktails & microbrews plus a pool table, photo booth & DJ tunes.
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Bar Deville
Hip corner pub featuring classic cocktails & microbrews plus a pool table, photo booth & DJ tunes.
Neighborhood bar & grill offering craft beers, classic pub grub served late & soccer on TV.
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Diag Bar & Grill
2856 N Southport AveNeighborhood bar & grill offering craft beers, classic pub grub served late & soccer on TV.