Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Taco In A Bag
4603 N Lincoln AveLive music on occasion, good cocktails, good Irish food!
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Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
3905 N Lincoln AveLive music on occasion, good cocktails, good Irish food!
The Bad Apple
4300 N Lincoln AveGreat Burgers!
Little Bad Wolf
1541 W Bryn Mawr AveThe Growling Rabbit
5938 N BroadwayGreat Breakfast food!
Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont AveIconic breakfast stop!
Opart Thai House Restaurant
1546 S State StGreatest Thai in North Chicago
Hot Woks Cool Sushi
3930 N Pulaski RdExcellent Sushi!
Marmalade
1969 W Montrose AveBest brunch!
Rangoli Classic Indian Dining
Very tasty and great service!
Salam Restaurant
4636 N Kedzie AveExcellent food close by!
Kabobi - Persian and Mediterranean Grill
4748 N Kedzie AveDelicious and close by!
West River Cafe
4400 N Kedzie AveBreakfast Brunch Spot! Diner vibes!
Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted StVery hip, LGBTQ friendly dive. Great milkshakes!
Pokiology
4600 N Magnolia AveTasty!
This also has a delicious bakery and a great Santa Monica Beachy ambiance.
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Stella Barra Pizzeria & Wine Bar
1954 N Halsted StThis also has a delicious bakery and a great Santa Monica Beachy ambiance.
Athenian Room
807 W Webster AveTasty greek cooking!
In Wicker Park so a bit of a jaunt from my home, but great BBQ!
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Pork & Mindy's
1623 N Milwaukee AveIn Wicker Park so a bit of a jaunt from my home, but great BBQ!
Wishbone Restaurant
3300 N Lincoln AveGreat brunch! They serve grits!
The best chicken in Chicago, made to order, so call your order ahead! Various locations in Chicago.
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Howard's Chicken Shack
The best chicken in Chicago, made to order, so call your order ahead! Various locations in Chicago.
Rocks Northcenter
4138 N Lincoln AveClassic bar with food.
Arts & Culture
Great selection of Modern Art as well as very thought provoking exhibitions.
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I-Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveGreat selection of Modern Art as well as very thought provoking exhibitions.
The Second City
230 W North AveYou will not be disappointed.
Chicago -where the skyscraper was first built- boasts some of the best architecture in the world. Take a tour to find out some great facts!
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Chicago Architecture River Cruise
RiverwalkChicago -where the skyscraper was first built- boasts some of the best architecture in the world. Take a tour to find out some great facts!
I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveLots of classics inside!
Great exhibits on Chicago's history. Architecture, blues, industry, etc.
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I-Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StGreat exhibits on Chicago's history. Architecture, blues, industry, etc.
I-Laug Factory
3175 N BroadwayGreat comedians roll through all the time!
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted StIconic
Entertainment & Activities
Neo-Futurists
5153 North Ashland AvenueWonderful interactive and comedic show.
Iconic! Lots of fun sports bars and restaurants around too!
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Clark & Waveland station
Iconic! Lots of fun sports bars and restaurants around too!
The Vic Theatre
3145 N Sheffield AveMovies with booze and live performances.
Essentials
Andy's Fruit Ranch
4733 N Kedzie Ave10 minute walk. Good wine selection.
HarvesTime Foods
2632 W Lawrence Ave15 minute walk
Shopping
ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE
4723 N Lincoln AveSo many cute things!
They sell women's clothes but also cute gifts and home items.
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art effect boutique clothes, jewelry & unique gifts store in Lincoln Park, Chicago's best shops
934 W Armitage AveThey sell women's clothes but also cute gifts and home items.
Planet Access Company Store
4727 N Lincoln AveClothing and Home and Gifts!
Michigan Avenue
Michigan AvenueEverything is here. High end to low end.
Really High End Restaurants and Shopping in this area.
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North Rush Street
North Rush StreetReally High End Restaurants and Shopping in this area.
Foursided Card + Gift
2958 N Clark StGetting Around
--Bus stop is steps away on Lawrence and can take you down to Andersonville, Lincoln Square, Aragon Ballroom, Riviera Theater and Lake Michigan.
--Closest Brown Line stop is Francisco, and that can take you to DuPaul University, to North Ave, to the Loop -Sears Tower-Chicago River-Wrigley Building-Goodman Theater, Chicago Theater, Chase Auditorium- Art Institute and Millennium Park.
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Kimball station
--Bus stop is steps away on Lawrence and can take you down to Andersonville, Lincoln Square, Aragon Ballroom, Riviera Theater and Lake Michigan.
--Closest Brown Line stop is Francisco, and that can take you to DuPaul University, to North Ave, to the Loop -Sears Tower-Chicago River-Wrigley Building-Goodman Theater, Chicago Theater, Chase Auditorium- Art Institute and Millennium Park.
Parks & Nature
Chicago River side park. Great for kids, runners, dog walkers. Safe and beautiful in the spring, fall and summer. Lots to do!
River Park Track
5011 N Albany AveChicago River side park. Great for kids, runners, dog walkers. Safe and beautiful in the spring, fall and summer. Lots to do!
Lincoln Park
500-5700 N Lake Shore DrGreat views of the city and Lake Michigan.
Horner Park
2741 W Montrose AveNearby!
Ronan Park
3000 W Argyle StA block from my building
Oz Park
2021 N Burling StDevoted to The Wizard of Oz, statues and all.