Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Pompei
1531 W Taylor StGreat calzones!
Bacci Pizzeria
2343 W Chicago AveMassive pizza slices, wings, and good salads!
Lovely place for dinner with family or a date night. Great wine selection and a relaxing ambiance.
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Davanti Enoteca
1359 W Taylor StLovely place for dinner with family or a date night. Great wine selection and a relaxing ambiance.
A Chicago classic! Al's Beef has been around forever. Definitely try their signature beef sandwich dipped in Au Jus.
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Al's Beef
1079 W Taylor StA Chicago classic! Al's Beef has been around forever. Definitely try their signature beef sandwich dipped in Au Jus.
Curry On Fire indian Cuisine
1030 W Taylor StGreat curry!
Papa John's Pizza
80 E Cermak RdBusy Burger
1120 W Taylor StA fun burger joint.
A lovely french restaurant. Perfect for a date night. Wonderful wine selection and a romantic atmosphere.
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Chez Joel Bistro Francais
1119 W Taylor StA lovely french restaurant. Perfect for a date night. Wonderful wine selection and a romantic atmosphere.
Forever Yogurt
931 W Belmont AveGreat frozen yogurt!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun place for drinks. They have a shuffle board in the back room!
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Drum And Monkey
1435 W Taylor StFun place for drinks. They have a shuffle board in the back room!
This is a classic sports bar. They always have a wide variety of professional sports playing on their TVs.
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Hawkeye's Bar & Grill
1458 W Taylor StThis is a classic sports bar. They always have a wide variety of professional sports playing on their TVs.
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
550 N State StThis is another great grocery store option. It is a little bit farther away than the other two.
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ALDI
4934 S Kedzie AveThis is another great grocery store option. It is a little bit farther away than the other two.
This is a great place to buy alcohol. They have a great selection and good prices.
Taylor Wine & Spirits
1455 W Taylor StThis is a great place to buy alcohol. They have a great selection and good prices.
This 7/11 is a short walk from your flat and is open 24/7!
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7-Eleven
958 W Diversey PkwyThis 7/11 is a short walk from your flat and is open 24/7!
Entertainment & Activities
Great selection of the latest movies! A very short bus or Uber ride away from your flat. They have over 15 theaters.
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I-ShowPlace ICON Theatres kwi-Roosevelt Collection nge-ICON•X
1011 S Delano CtGreat selection of the latest movies! A very short bus or Uber ride away from your flat. They have over 15 theaters.
Great improv comedy and comedic shows at Second City!
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The Second City
230 W North AveGreat improv comedy and comedic shows at Second City!
Getting Around
This bus stop is about an 8 minute walk from the apartment.
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Racine station
430 S Racine AveThis bus stop is about an 8 minute walk from the apartment.
Everything Else
This UPS store is a short walk from your flat and a great place to send and/or receive packages.
The UPS Store
1074 W Taylor StThis UPS store is a short walk from your flat and a great place to send and/or receive packages.
Shopping
H&M
150 W Roosevelt RdA three-level, used book store. My personal favorite in Chicago. Great prices and a fantastic collection of books.
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Myopic Books
1564 N Milwaukee AveA three-level, used book store. My personal favorite in Chicago. Great prices and a fantastic collection of books.