Food scene
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveHandlebar
2311 W North AveDove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen AvePiece Brewery
1927 W North AveA great little neighborhood Costa Rican restaurant with a nice patio.
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Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee AveA great little neighborhood Costa Rican restaurant with a nice patio.
etta
1840 W North AveAn upscale neighborhood restaurant with inventive menu.
Good spot for brunch in an old Turkish/Russian bath house.
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Angry Pig Tavern
2039 W North AveGood spot for brunch in an old Turkish/Russian bath house.
Grocery
Fresh Market Place
2134 N Western AveAldi
3363 N Milwaukee AveCoffee Spot
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StGreat coffee shop directly on the 606 Trail. Try their signature "Ipsento Latte"
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Ipsento 606
1813 N Milwaukee AveGreat coffee shop directly on the 606 Trail. Try their signature "Ipsento Latte"
Dark Matter Coffee
1856 North Western AvenueBars/Nightlife
Map Room
1949 N Hoyne AveAn historic beer bar with plenty of taps and character.
Tapster
2027 W North AveA "pour yourself" bar with lots to choose from
Interesting arcade/bar with good selection in a cavernous space.
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Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee AveInteresting arcade/bar with good selection in a cavernous space.
Nice cocktails with one of the best views of the Chicago skyline--check out the "grotto" as well.
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The Up Room
2018 W North AveNice cocktails with one of the best views of the Chicago skyline--check out the "grotto" as well.