Food Scene
Great natural wines, a small bites. Perfect for lunch or dinner.
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All Together Now
2119 W Chicago AveGreat natural wines, a small bites. Perfect for lunch or dinner.
For the meat lovers, also their scallops are a favorite.
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BoeufHaus
1012 N Western AveFor the meat lovers, also their scallops are a favorite.
Great low-key wine bar with amazing simple seasonal food menu.
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Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueGreat low-key wine bar with amazing simple seasonal food menu.
Janik's Cafe
2011 W Division StLocal brunch favorite.
Dollop Bakeshop
1000 N Damen Avelocal bakery and coffee
Fatso's Last Stand
2258 W Chicago AveThe name says it all!
Chicago is filled with great local taquerias and this one doesn't disappoint.
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Picante Taqueria
2016 W Division StChicago is filled with great local taquerias and this one doesn't disappoint.
One of Chicago's favorite coffee shops
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Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership
738 N Western AveOne of Chicago's favorite coffee shops
Huge Outdoor Patio and great beer selection.
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Parlor Pizza Bar Wicker Park
1824 W Division StHuge Outdoor Patio and great beer selection.
Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrGelato! Need I say more?! It's really good.
Amazing bakery that perfectly balances the fine line between savory and sweet. Perfect distance for a short morning walk.
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Lost Larson
5318 N Clark StAmazing bakery that perfectly balances the fine line between savory and sweet. Perfect distance for a short morning walk.
Great Filipino inspired bakery that makes traditional bakery items with a unsuspecting Filipino twist. Hard to pick which local bakery I prefer between Kasama and Lost Larson. Both tend to sell out so don't sleep too late. In addition to being a great bakery, they also are an amazing full menu restaurant that has great brunch items and dinner as well.
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Kasama
1001 North Winchester AvenueGreat Filipino inspired bakery that makes traditional bakery items with a unsuspecting Filipino twist. Hard to pick which local bakery I prefer between Kasama and Lost Larson. Both tend to sell out so don't sleep too late. In addition to being a great bakery, they also are an amazing full menu restaurant that has great brunch items and dinner as well.
Bars/Nightlife
Sportsman's Club
948 N Western AveGreat local bar
EZ Inn
921 N Western AveLocal Dive Bar
Rainbo Club
1150 N Damen AveHistoric Chicago dive bar
Queen Mary
2125 W Division StGreat local cocktail bar
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveLocal grocer
Amish Healthy Foods
1025 N Western Aveorganic healthy small grocer
Neighborhoods
Historic Chicago neighborhood filled with great architecture, perfect for walking.
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Ukrainian Village
Historic Chicago neighborhood filled with great architecture, perfect for walking.
Popular Chicago neighborhood filled with great restaurants and shopping.
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Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AvePopular Chicago neighborhood filled with great restaurants and shopping.
Sightseeing
Great daytime park activity. Walk around, pack a picnic or rent a Swan pedal boat.
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Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrGreat daytime park activity. Walk around, pack a picnic or rent a Swan pedal boat.