Guidebook for Chicago

Tripp & Todd
Tripp & Todd
Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

One of the best Italian restaurants in the city, also with fantastic Ribs...........open late night, and has a fun bar. A staple in our community for over 60 years, and their exceptional food had never disappointed
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Calo Ristorante
5343 N Clark St
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One of the best Italian restaurants in the city, also with fantastic Ribs...........open late night, and has a fun bar. A staple in our community for over 60 years, and their exceptional food had never disappointed
Great Vietnamese & Tai
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Pasteur
5525 N Broadway
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Great Vietnamese & Tai
Live Bands, right on the beach, no cover, just dinner and cocktails. Great Sun Sets
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The Dock
200 W Montrose Harbor Dr
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Live Bands, right on the beach, no cover, just dinner and cocktails. Great Sun Sets
Great Sushi, & Tai food.
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Indie Cafe
5951 N Broadway
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Great Sushi, & Tai food.
LATE NIGHT restaurant & bar, Chicago Staple for 50 yrs
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Fireside Restaurant & Lounge
5739 N Ravenswood Ave
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LATE NIGHT restaurant & bar, Chicago Staple for 50 yrs
Breakfast Diner, open only for Bfast & Lunch. Diner Food, but good!
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Pauline's
1754 W Balmoral Ave
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Breakfast Diner, open only for Bfast & Lunch. Diner Food, but good!
Great Gourmet breakfast & Lunch/Brunch, great coffee, juices, & pastry case. get there early on Sat & Sun to avoid waiting, but very well worth it.
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m.henry
5707 N Clark St
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Great Gourmet breakfast & Lunch/Brunch, great coffee, juices, & pastry case. get there early on Sat & Sun to avoid waiting, but very well worth it.
Best home made cinnamon rolls in the city. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont Ave
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Best home made cinnamon rolls in the city. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Great Cajun southern comfort food, cocktails too
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Pearl's Southern Comfort
5352 N Broadway
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Great Cajun southern comfort food, cocktails too
Great Mediterranean food
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Andies Restaurant
5253 N Clark St
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Great Mediterranean food
GREAT BURGERS, (Blu Burger is our favorite) Home made fries, homemade onion rings, Salads, Sloppy Joes, Fried Shrimp, Steak Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich.....also full bar, great BIG patio in the summer/fall
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Moody's Pub
5910 N Broadway
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GREAT BURGERS, (Blu Burger is our favorite) Home made fries, homemade onion rings, Salads, Sloppy Joes, Fried Shrimp, Steak Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich.....also full bar, great BIG patio in the summer/fall
Breakfast and lunch diner, inexpensive, big helpings
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Little Corner Restaurant
5937 N Broadway
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Breakfast and lunch diner, inexpensive, big helpings
Great, Really Fresh & innovative Renditions of traditional Thai Food, beautifully presented. Chef Patty Neumsons has gotten rave reviews from the press, so make a reservation. Great Food here!!
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Herb
5424 N Broadway
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Great, Really Fresh & innovative Renditions of traditional Thai Food, beautifully presented. Chef Patty Neumsons has gotten rave reviews from the press, so make a reservation. Great Food here!!
Great Authentic & Innovative Mexican Food with Fun Craft cocktails.
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Mas Alla del Sol
5848 N Broadway
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Great Authentic & Innovative Mexican Food with Fun Craft cocktails.
Indian Bistro, Authentic & Great food, served mostly family style....has gotten great reviews.....Also featuring Indian Themed drinks
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Mango Pickle
5842 N Broadway
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Indian Bistro, Authentic & Great food, served mostly family style....has gotten great reviews.....Also featuring Indian Themed drinks
A vegan's delight, with many creative recipes, beautifully presented. BYOB
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Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen
5812 N Broadway
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A vegan's delight, with many creative recipes, beautifully presented. BYOB
Dinner & Late night bar food. Big Portions of freshly prepared food and inexpensive drinks. Has Sports Bar & Neighborhood vibe.
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Burke's Public House
5401 N Broadway
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Dinner & Late night bar food. Big Portions of freshly prepared food and inexpensive drinks. Has Sports Bar & Neighborhood vibe.
Great Food, Wonderful Martinis, and world famous DRAG Shows to watch while you eat.....in the heart of Boys Town
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Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
3700 North Halsted Street
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Great Food, Wonderful Martinis, and world famous DRAG Shows to watch while you eat.....in the heart of Boys Town
Smaller Place with Great Beautifully presented food and signature cocktails.
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Elixir Andersonville
1509 W Balmoral Ave
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Smaller Place with Great Beautifully presented food and signature cocktails.
Says it is an Irish Bar & Restaurant. Really good and fresh food (even though I could not really find many Irish dishes on the menu) a Couple of my favorites is the Lobster Mac & Cheese and the Chicken Pot Pie. Also great drinks.
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Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark St
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Says it is an Irish Bar & Restaurant. Really good and fresh food (even though I could not really find many Irish dishes on the menu) a Couple of my favorites is the Lobster Mac & Cheese and the Chicken Pot Pie. Also great drinks.
Wonderful fresh made sushi, and Asian Entrees, inexpensive Family owned, One of the VERY BEST sushi Restaurants in town. Try the Tiger Prawn Tempura appetizer, FANTASTIC!
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Blowfish Sushi & Ramen
1130 W Bryn Mawr Ave
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Wonderful fresh made sushi, and Asian Entrees, inexpensive Family owned, One of the VERY BEST sushi Restaurants in town. Try the Tiger Prawn Tempura appetizer, FANTASTIC!
Southern Coastal Cuisine w/ creole flair plus a large whiskey & bourbon menu served in a bright, minimalist space.
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Big Jones
5347 N Clark St
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Southern Coastal Cuisine w/ creole flair plus a large whiskey & bourbon menu served in a bright, minimalist space.
Great, Beautifully Presented Family Restaurant. Inexpensive, and BYOB
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Jin Thai
5458 N Broadway
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Great, Beautifully Presented Family Restaurant. Inexpensive, and BYOB
New American Restaurant, 100+ beers, tons of whiskey & specialty cocktails are paired with comfort food at this relaxed bar.
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Little Bad Wolf
1541 W Bryn Mawr Ave
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New American Restaurant, 100+ beers, tons of whiskey & specialty cocktails are paired with comfort food at this relaxed bar.
Seasonal, rustic Italian fare & a companion wine list served in a cozy setting with outdoor patio.
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Anteprima
5316 N Clark St
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Seasonal, rustic Italian fare & a companion wine list served in a cozy setting with outdoor patio.
Oprah's chef: Art Smith, for 12 years and still counting (he still does special parties and events for her) American restaurant serving seasonal food & cocktails in an elegant, intimate setting with a patio.
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Blue Door Kitchen & Garden
52 W Elm St
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Oprah's chef: Art Smith, for 12 years and still counting (he still does special parties and events for her) American restaurant serving seasonal food & cocktails in an elegant, intimate setting with a patio.
Creative Mexican Cuisine, featuring many regions, and with world famous Chef: Rick Bayless (who lives in Chicago) at the helm.
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Frontera Grill
445 N Clark St
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Creative Mexican Cuisine, featuring many regions, and with world famous Chef: Rick Bayless (who lives in Chicago) at the helm.
Famous Drag restaurant spot, great Brunch on Sunday
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar
2229 S Michigan Ave
Famous Drag restaurant spot, great Brunch on Sunday
Great Food, Delivery too. Close By, moderate price
Pizzeria Aroma
5350 N Broadway
Great Food, Delivery too. Close By, moderate price
Great restaurant with full menu, great bar with bar food and a full service menu too. Also a great outdoor patio.
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Replay
5358 N Clark St
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Great restaurant with full menu, great bar with bar food and a full service menu too. Also a great outdoor patio.
Really good restaurant with 2 other Chicago locations.
Land & Lake Andersonville
Really good restaurant with 2 other Chicago locations.
Great Chicken and Fish with fantastic outdoor patio, walking distance in Andersonville
Parson's Chicken & Fish
Great Chicken and Fish with fantastic outdoor patio, walking distance in Andersonville
Great drinks, food and outdoor patio
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Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar
5553 N Clark St
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Great drinks, food and outdoor patio
New Mediterranean restaurant with fantastic drinks too
Oda Mediterranean Andersonville
5657 N Clark St
New Mediterranean restaurant with fantastic drinks too
Unfussy option for American soul food with Caribbean & global influences including brunch.
Bettie Lou’s
Unfussy option for American soul food with Caribbean & global influences including brunch.
Great Hispanic Tapas restaurant, inexpensive with great food
Little Madrid Tapas-Café
Great Hispanic Tapas restaurant, inexpensive with great food
Japanese restaurant with a warm vibe & contemporary decor serving sushi & other classic fare.
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Ora
5701 N Clark St
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Japanese restaurant with a warm vibe & contemporary decor serving sushi & other classic fare.
New restaurant in the neighborhood but getting great reviews for fantastic Greek food
It's Greek 2 U Grill
5449 N Clark St
New restaurant in the neighborhood but getting great reviews for fantastic Greek food
new in the neighborhood, with great appetizers, and dinner menu. Also extensive wine by the glass list.
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Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar
5553 N Clark St
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new in the neighborhood, with great appetizers, and dinner menu. Also extensive wine by the glass list.
Good Mexican food in more upscale setting
Los Arcos
5525 N Clark St
Good Mexican food in more upscale setting
Extensive menu, great food, and large list of tequilas to choose from
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That Little Mexican Cafe
1055 W Bryn Mawr Ave
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Extensive menu, great food, and large list of tequilas to choose from
smaller family owned Vietnamese restaurant with traditional cuisine including great Pho
Little Vietnam Restaurant
1132 W Bryn Mawr Ave
smaller family owned Vietnamese restaurant with traditional cuisine including great Pho
Traditional Andersonville Swedish breakfast Restaurant, Great food and some lunch items too.
Svea Restaurant
Traditional Andersonville Swedish breakfast Restaurant, Great food and some lunch items too.
Well known traditional Ethiopian restaurant, sought out by many. Great food and service
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Ethiopian Diamond
6120 N Broadway
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Well known traditional Ethiopian restaurant, sought out by many. Great food and service
Great no-frills Breakfast/lunch/dinner. Large Portions, old school diner
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Alexander's Restaurant
6158 N Clark St
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Great no-frills Breakfast/lunch/dinner. Large Portions, old school diner
Family Owned, fast Mexican Food for take out. No indoor seating, but has outdoor patio
Edgewater Tacos
5624 N Broadway
Family Owned, fast Mexican Food for take out. No indoor seating, but has outdoor patio
small location, limited seating, with great Sicilian street food for dine in or take out.
Sfera Sicilian Street Food
small location, limited seating, with great Sicilian street food for dine in or take out.
50 yr + staple Mediterranean restaurant in the neighborhood. Very Good Kabobs and other foods!
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Reza's Restaurant
5255 N Clark St
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50 yr + staple Mediterranean restaurant in the neighborhood. Very Good Kabobs and other foods!

Parks & Nature

Dubbed "Hollywood Beach".....The Gay Beach, lots of people, volleyball, sites to see, cruising, etc (3 & 1/2 block walk)
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Kathy Osterman Beach House
5800 N Lake Shore Dr
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Dubbed "Hollywood Beach".....The Gay Beach, lots of people, volleyball, sites to see, cruising, etc (3 & 1/2 block walk)
W. Montrose Harbor Drive takes you to "inspiration point" Great Photos of the lake then all of downtown Chicago
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Montrose Beach
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W. Montrose Harbor Drive takes you to "inspiration point" Great Photos of the lake then all of downtown Chicago
One of the most incredible modern parks in the world.....Lots of things to do here: See the "Bean", Pritzker Pavillion, Pine Forest, restaurants, Video Fountains, ice skating in the winter
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
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One of the most incredible modern parks in the world.....Lots of things to do here: See the "Bean", Pritzker Pavillion, Pine Forest, restaurants, Video Fountains, ice skating in the winter
Walk from Millennium park to her over bridge to kids wonderland: Rock Climbing rock, forts, ice skating ribbon
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Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph St
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Walk from Millennium park to her over bridge to kids wonderland: Rock Climbing rock, forts, ice skating ribbon
Famous for the Wizard of Oz: Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man & Lion statues
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Oz Park
2021 N Burling St
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Famous for the Wizard of Oz: Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man & Lion statues
Great views, restaurants, art, etc. worth the walk.. Catch a River Tour on one of the boats there
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Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker Dr
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Great views, restaurants, art, etc. worth the walk.. Catch a River Tour on one of the boats there
Right at East Lakeshore Drive in the heart of the gold coast. Great Beach Cafe
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Oak Street Beach
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Right at East Lakeshore Drive in the heart of the gold coast. Great Beach Cafe
Great and FREE Zoo, one of the only ones in the country
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
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Great and FREE Zoo, one of the only ones in the country
Great Place to see with 1000s of plants and gardens to explore
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Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd
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Great Place to see with 1000s of plants and gardens to explore
One of the only totally Free Zoos in the country, located in the heart of Lincoln Park neighborhood
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
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One of the only totally Free Zoos in the country, located in the heart of Lincoln Park neighborhood
The largest Zoo in the Chicagoland Area. You need to either drive or take public transportation there but well worth the trip.
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I-Brookfield Zoo
8400 W 31st St
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The largest Zoo in the Chicagoland Area. You need to either drive or take public transportation there but well worth the trip.
located in the great neighborhood of Oak Park. A smaller conservatory but well kept and maintained with lots to see
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Oak Park Conservatory
615 Garfield St
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located in the great neighborhood of Oak Park. A smaller conservatory but well kept and maintained with lots to see

Drinks & Nightlife

Best Martini's in town, crowded bar, lots of fun people. 30-70 yr old mixed crowd.
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Marty's
1511 W Balmoral Ave
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Best Martini's in town, crowded bar, lots of fun people. 30-70 yr old mixed crowd.
Gay nightclub. strippers, drag queens, etc. open till 2am Sun-Friday. 3am Sat
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Atmosphere
5355 North Clark Street
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Gay nightclub. strippers, drag queens, etc. open till 2am Sun-Friday. 3am Sat
Iconic Chicago Gay Leather Bar, in business almost 47 years. open till 4am: Sun-Fri, 5am: Sat
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Touché
6412 N Clark St
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Iconic Chicago Gay Leather Bar, in business almost 47 years. open till 4am: Sun-Fri, 5am: Sat
Gay Men's Dance Club (women allowed too) w/ leather bar (leather required) in the basement. Fun Place Open Sun-Fri: 4am, Sat: 5am
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Jackhammer
6406 N Clark St
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Gay Men's Dance Club (women allowed too) w/ leather bar (leather required) in the basement. Fun Place Open Sun-Fri: 4am, Sat: 5am
Iconic 20's jazz club w/ great drinks and great, sometimes big name jazz/blues/soul/ musicians live, 7 nights a week Sun-Fri: 3am, Sat: 4am
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The Green Mill
4802 North Broadway
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Iconic 20's jazz club w/ great drinks and great, sometimes big name jazz/blues/soul/ musicians live, 7 nights a week Sun-Fri: 3am, Sat: 4am
Gay Bar in Artsy Neighborhood of Rogers Park, Eclectic Crowd....lots of galleries, theaters, and street art in this area.
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The Glenwood
6962 N Glenwood Ave
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Gay Bar in Artsy Neighborhood of Rogers Park, Eclectic Crowd....lots of galleries, theaters, and street art in this area.
Gay Bar, Mixed Crowd. Very Eclectic, great drinks. The artwork alone (female erotic) is worth the trip there. And the owner has a restaurant next door called "TWEET"
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Big Chicks
5024 N Sheridan Rd
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Gay Bar, Mixed Crowd. Very Eclectic, great drinks. The artwork alone (female erotic) is worth the trip there. And the owner has a restaurant next door called "TWEET"
Iconic Long-standing neighborhood bar with a big beer selection, a jukebox & signature glögg (mulled wine). Has Swedish/Norwegian Theme to it
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Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark St
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Iconic Long-standing neighborhood bar with a big beer selection, a jukebox & signature glögg (mulled wine). Has Swedish/Norwegian Theme to it
Most likely has the largest craft beer selection on tap in Chicago. An Iconic neighborhood bar that does serve fresh and exciting bar food too
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Hopleaf
5148 N Clark St
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Most likely has the largest craft beer selection on tap in Chicago. An Iconic neighborhood bar that does serve fresh and exciting bar food too
This bar has been in the neighborhood for over 60 years. Has a "Friends" type feel, with a juke box and cheap drinks.
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Farraguts on Clark
5240 N Clark St
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This bar has been in the neighborhood for over 60 years. Has a "Friends" type feel, with a juke box and cheap drinks.
Great, and large bar with a good selection. the surprise here is the menu which offers, upscale bar food, all fresh ingredients (they even make their own tortilla chips). Always a great experience.
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Replay
5358 N Clark St
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Great, and large bar with a good selection. the surprise here is the menu which offers, upscale bar food, all fresh ingredients (they even make their own tortilla chips). Always a great experience.
"Old School" Gay Dive Bar, with friendly atmosphere, Free Pour (and strong) cheap drinks with patio too!
Granville Anvil
1137 W Granville Ave
"Old School" Gay Dive Bar, with friendly atmosphere, Free Pour (and strong) cheap drinks with patio too!
Neighborhood bar, with cheap drinks and friendly atmosphere
double bubble
6036 N Broadway
Neighborhood bar, with cheap drinks and friendly atmosphere
Classic blues club with up-and-coming & famous acts 7 nights a week plus New-Orleans-inspired grub.
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Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash Ave
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Classic blues club with up-and-coming & famous acts 7 nights a week plus New-Orleans-inspired grub.
Late-night blues club with a casual crowd of adults (21 & over) enjoying music & drinks.
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Blue Chicago
536 N Clark St
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Late-night blues club with a casual crowd of adults (21 & over) enjoying music & drinks.
Live Music Venue, Longtime family-owned neighborhood club where both traditional & modern performers sing the blues.
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Rosa's Lounge
3420 W Armitage Ave
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Live Music Venue, Longtime family-owned neighborhood club where both traditional & modern performers sing the blues.
Great drinks in this neighborhood establishment, catering mainly to older gay men and younger gays who like them.
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The SoFo Tap
4923 N Clark St
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Great drinks in this neighborhood establishment, catering mainly to older gay men and younger gays who like them.
NEW Bar brought to you by owners of Jackhammer, SoFo and The Meetinghouse
2Bears Tavern Uptown
1140 West Wilson Avenue
NEW Bar brought to you by owners of Jackhammer, SoFo and The Meetinghouse
Fun Gay/mixed bar good drinks
Meeting House Tavern
5025 North Clark Street
Fun Gay/mixed bar good drinks
Black-women owned LGBTQ bar in Chicago for queer women, even though it welcomes everyone, of every nationality, race and sexual preference
Nobody's Darling
Black-women owned LGBTQ bar in Chicago for queer women, even though it welcomes everyone, of every nationality, race and sexual preference
Great Craft local cocktails and a wonderful French inspired bar menu
La Pharmacie
Great Craft local cocktails and a wonderful French inspired bar menu
Voted the best Gay Video Bar in the world for many years. Numerous levels with a VJ showing video to music on over 50 screens throughout. A must go to destination!
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Sidetrack
3349 N Halsted St
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Voted the best Gay Video Bar in the world for many years. Numerous levels with a VJ showing video to music on over 50 screens throughout. A must go to destination!
World Famous Drag bar with proscenium stage, in business for 54 years w/ cabaret style seating. Originally in Downtown Chicago, and relocated to Uptown several years ago. Also, has an appetizer and full service menu.
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The Baton Show Lounge
4713 N Broadway
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World Famous Drag bar with proscenium stage, in business for 54 years w/ cabaret style seating. Originally in Downtown Chicago, and relocated to Uptown several years ago. Also, has an appetizer and full service menu.
Fun place to get a drink in the uptown neighborhood. Caterers to anyone, but a lot of gay men go there.
2Bears Tavern Uptown
Fun place to get a drink in the uptown neighborhood. Caterers to anyone, but a lot of gay men go there.
Gay Bar, just south of Foster in Andersonville, Has great patio. All are welcome, but caters mainly to mid-aged men and younger men who like older guys. Pets allowed.
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The SoFo Tap
4923 N Clark St
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Gay Bar, just south of Foster in Andersonville, Has great patio. All are welcome, but caters mainly to mid-aged men and younger men who like older guys. Pets allowed.
Great Space, Gay bar with pool tables, and games, great drinks
Meeting House Tavern
Great Space, Gay bar with pool tables, and games, great drinks
Restaurant and music venue with many acts rotating there on a daily basis in their showroom
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City Winery
1200 W Randolph St
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Restaurant and music venue with many acts rotating there on a daily basis in their showroom
Restaurant with wood burning pizza oven and other items too. Has a great music hall with lots of national acts that come through there. intimate seating in this 200 seat cabaret style venue.
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Evanston SPACE
1245 Chicago Ave
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Restaurant with wood burning pizza oven and other items too. Has a great music hall with lots of national acts that come through there. intimate seating in this 200 seat cabaret style venue.
Good Food and Drinks. And with local Drag performers who go up and down the restaurant while you eat.
Kit Kat Lounge
Good Food and Drinks. And with local Drag performers who go up and down the restaurant while you eat.
Fun place to to to eat, especially for their Drag Brunch. Large space with local Drag Performers daily
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar
2229 S Michigan Ave
Fun place to to to eat, especially for their Drag Brunch. Large space with local Drag Performers daily

Theater District, downtown Chicago

An easy train ride on the red line L train to State Street (about 20 minutes) there are numerous theaters there including the Cadillac Palace, James Nederlander Theater, The Chicago Theater, The Goodman Theater, Auditorium Theater, Joffrey Ballet, Broadway Playhouse, Broadway in Chicago. Many Broadway Road shows and local productions come to Chicago. Also, Chicago is known for work-shopping many major productions prior to going to NYC/Broadway
World Renouned Collections, well worth the trip. Van Gough thru August
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I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
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World Renouned Collections, well worth the trip. Van Gough thru August
One of the Great History Museums in the world. Well worth going to see
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I-Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
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One of the Great History Museums in the world. Well worth going to see
Great modern art museum w/ rotating shows from around the world. worth the trip
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I-Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago Ave
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Great modern art museum w/ rotating shows from around the world. worth the trip
One of the world's greatest planetariums, Great Views of the city
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Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore Dr
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One of the world's greatest planetariums, Great Views of the city
One of the worlds greatest museums for Science & Industry. You can spend 2 days there and not see everything. Well work the visit. On the South Side on the lake in the location of the 1893 World's Fair
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Iziko Lomhlaba Wamaphupha Nokusebenza
5700 S Lake Shore Dr
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One of the worlds greatest museums for Science & Industry. You can spend 2 days there and not see everything. Well work the visit. On the South Side on the lake in the location of the 1893 World's Fair
Lots of concerts, acts and theater shows come thru this theater. opened on October 26, 1921, beautifully restored, The grandeur of The Chicago Theatre often leaves its visitors breathless.
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The Chicago Theatre
175 N State St
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Lots of concerts, acts and theater shows come thru this theater. opened on October 26, 1921, beautifully restored, The grandeur of The Chicago Theatre often leaves its visitors breathless.
Broadway in Chicago shows here
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Itheater ye-James M. Nederlander
24 W Randolph St
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Broadway in Chicago shows here
First Run, many pre broadway shows here in the Chicago Iconic Establishment
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I-Goodman Theatre
170 N Dearborn St
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First Run, many pre broadway shows here in the Chicago Iconic Establishment
Broadway in Chicago Plays here
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Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
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Broadway in Chicago Plays here
Voted the best theater complex in the midwest. Hosts main stage and smaller theater in the round for 1st run plays and classics
Northlight Theatre
9501 Skokie Blvd
Voted the best theater complex in the midwest. Hosts main stage and smaller theater in the round for 1st run plays and classics
Explore the city of Chicago famous architects & their iconic buildings. Great start to understand the influence Chicago had on the world for architecture.
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I-Center ye-Architecture ye-Chicago
111 E Wacker Dr
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Explore the city of Chicago famous architects & their iconic buildings. Great start to understand the influence Chicago had on the world for architecture.

Northshore Theater for the Performing Arts, Skokie, IL

The Northshore Theater has a Large Proscenium Stage and a smaller Theater in the round. The main stage hosts national preforming acts, and stage productions. The smaller theater hosts the "Northlight Theater" Group who produces original plays. Just an all around great theater, and close by in Skokie, IL
World famous aquarium fun to visit, beautiful structure
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
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World famous aquarium fun to visit, beautiful structure
a quick 6 stop ride to Addison off the red line to the ballpark to watch the world famous Cubs in this world renowned park
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Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St
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a quick 6 stop ride to Addison off the red line to the ballpark to watch the world famous Cubs in this world renowned park
Chicago Bulls and Black Hawks play here. Also, many concerts and shows here too!
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United Center
1901 W Madison St
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Chicago Bulls and Black Hawks play here. Also, many concerts and shows here too!
Shakespeare Theater, Great "very big" ferris wheel (for views of the entire downtown while riding), shopping, tour the collection of 100's of stained glass windows from torn down Chgo historic buildings (free), Main rotunda (at end of pier), Chicago Children's Museum, Get on one of several boats: Sea Dog, Odyessy, Spirit of Chicago, Mystic Blue; shopping and dining......largest tourist attraction in the state.
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
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Shakespeare Theater, Great "very big" ferris wheel (for views of the entire downtown while riding), shopping, tour the collection of 100's of stained glass windows from torn down Chgo historic buildings (free), Main rotunda (at end of pier), Chicago Children's Museum, Get on one of several boats: Sea Dog, Odyessy, Spirit of Chicago, Mystic Blue; shopping and dining......largest tourist attraction in the state.
Great fun entertainment with rotating musicians, a main stage act, food and drinks and a surprise entrance through a laundry mat
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Chicago Magic Lounge
5050 N Clark St
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Great fun entertainment with rotating musicians, a main stage act, food and drinks and a surprise entrance through a laundry mat

Shopping

Great Area with lots of shopping: Gifts, specialty stores, thrift stores, antique stores, clothing, shoes, etc, etc......walking distance 6 blocks
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Andersonville
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Great Area with lots of shopping: Gifts, specialty stores, thrift stores, antique stores, clothing, shoes, etc, etc......walking distance 6 blocks
many many stores on Michigan Avenue from the Chicago River North to Walton
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Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
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many many stores on Michigan Avenue from the Chicago River North to Walton
lots of great specialty stores in the predominantly Gay neighborhood. Chicago is the only city in the world where public funds were used for the "Gayborhood" streetscape, which includes large planters, Pride Towers & a walking museum of famous gay people & their contribution to society on the bese of these towers. Also, lots of bars, Center on Halsted (GLBTQ Center), nightclubs & Restaurants (6 stops on the red line)
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Boystown
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lots of great specialty stores in the predominantly Gay neighborhood. Chicago is the only city in the world where public funds were used for the "Gayborhood" streetscape, which includes large planters, Pride Towers & a walking museum of famous gay people & their contribution to society on the bese of these towers. Also, lots of bars, Center on Halsted (GLBTQ Center), nightclubs & Restaurants (6 stops on the red line)
Lots and Lots of shopping on State Street, that great street (% 20 minutes on the red line)
State & Madison station
Lots and Lots of shopping on State Street, that great street (% 20 minutes on the red line)
High End Shopping in this beautiful, many storied inside mall, right in the heart of the Magnificent Mile
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Water Tower Place
835 Michigan Ave
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High End Shopping in this beautiful, many storied inside mall, right in the heart of the Magnificent Mile

Essentials

Chicago Staple Grocery, also sell beer, wine and alcohol open 24 hrs
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Jewel-Osco
3531 N Broadway
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Chicago Staple Grocery, also sell beer, wine and alcohol open 24 hrs
Large Whole Foods Market
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Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
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Large Whole Foods Market
LITTLE SMALLER, but same quality foods and alcohol
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
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LITTLE SMALLER, but same quality foods and alcohol
GREAT OLD LIQUOR STORE, Good Prices, GREAT WINE Selection
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Foremost Liquor Stores
4616 N Kedzie Ave
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GREAT OLD LIQUOR STORE, Good Prices, GREAT WINE Selection
Open 24 hours
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Walgreens
3646 North Broadway
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Open 24 hours
One of the best hospitals in the nation, in the Chicago Gold Coast Area
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E Huron St
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One of the best hospitals in the nation, in the Chicago Gold Coast Area
Great local grocery with lots and lots of hard to find ethnic foods.
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Devon Market
1440 W Devon Ave
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Great local grocery with lots and lots of hard to find ethnic foods.