Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Flo
1434 W Chicago AveNew-Mexican mexican
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago AveExcellent sushi with good prices, BYOB
Spacious cafe with excellent coffee roasted on site
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Big Shoulders Coffee
1105 W Chicago AveSpacious cafe with excellent coffee roasted on site
Sip Coffee House
1223 W Grand AveCafe with a patio in the back with a tree:)
Ruxbin
851 North Ashland AvenueFine dining
Manee Thai
1546 W Chicago AveGood for delivery
Unite Urban Grill
1450 West Chicago AvenueBrunch and dinner, nice space
Essentials
Local, organic, sustainable foods. A little pricy but close
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Green Grocer Chicago
1402 W Grand AveLocal, organic, sustainable foods. A little pricy but close
Absolutely favorite. Very cheap and organic produce, lots to choose from (no meats)
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Stanley's Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
1558 N Elston AveAbsolutely favorite. Very cheap and organic produce, lots to choose from (no meats)
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveBig chain grocery for all needs
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar and italian restaurant. Contemporary, tasty, good atmosphere with dim lighting, brick walls, and good music
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Charlatan
1329 West Chicago AvenueBar and italian restaurant. Contemporary, tasty, good atmosphere with dim lighting, brick walls, and good music
Bar Deville
Goo dancing spot and dive bar combined. Photo booth!
The Chipp Inn
832 N Greenview AveHistoric neighborhood dive bar walking distance
Smallest bar space reminds me of whole in the wall places in Istanbul. Good cocktails and people
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Matchbox
770 N Milwaukee AveSmallest bar space reminds me of whole in the wall places in Istanbul. Good cocktails and people
Happy Village
1059 N Wolcott AveMy favorite beer garden
The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia AveExcellent bar with good live music
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveGreat cocktails, outside seating, live music
Dannys
Best dancing bar in town, cozy
Beauty Bar
1444 W Chicago AveDancing (disco ball!)
Arts & Culture
The Mission Projects
2100 W Chicago AveArt gallery
Constellation
3111 N Western AveLive jazz concert hall
Chopin Theatre
1543 W Division StSmall theater walking distance
Nightingale Cinema
1084 N Milwaukee AveUnderground cinema space
Chicago Dramatists
1105 W Chicago AveLocal theater
Shopping
T-Mobile
824 W North AveIn case you own tmobile
The UPS Store
3023 N Clark StUPS and USPS
Everything Else
Eckhart Park
1330 W Chicago AvePark, pool, basketball court, gym
West Town Branch, Chicago Public Library
1625 W Chicago Avebooks!
Wine tastings, a big selection of wines and beer to buy. $11 wine bottles are great deals!
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Lush Wine & Spirits
1412 W Chicago AveWine tastings, a big selection of wines and beer to buy. $11 wine bottles are great deals!
Liquor store. Excellent selection of craft beers, wine, small distillery liquors
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The Noble Grape
802 N Bishop StLiquor store. Excellent selection of craft beers, wine, small distillery liquors
United States Postal Service
2339 N California AvePost office
Moksha Yoga Center
2528 W Armitage AveYoga studio