Vincent’s guidebook
Food scene
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveRated in the Top 3 burgers, steps from home!
Just 3 doors down, hear the buzz from their outdoor patio and indulge in a vegetarian friendly menu.
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Handlebar
2311 W North AveJust 3 doors down, hear the buzz from their outdoor patio and indulge in a vegetarian friendly menu.
Grab a pitcher of margaritas and don't forget the Queso Fundido
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Big Star
1531 N Damen AveGrab a pitcher of margaritas and don't forget the Queso Fundido
Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen AveMezcal bar/ Diner vibes
Foccia bread, sandwiches, cookies and an espresso- Check out my childhood bakery. Mangia!
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D'Amato's Bakery
1124 W Grand AveFoccia bread, sandwiches, cookies and an espresso- Check out my childhood bakery. Mangia!
Talk about Chicken! And a patio to write home about.
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveTalk about Chicken! And a patio to write home about.
Authentic German fair in a no frills old school neighborhood bar/restaurant.
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Laschet's Inn
2119 W Irving Park RdAuthentic German fair in a no frills old school neighborhood bar/restaurant.
Sightseeing
Go for a stroll or rent a bike and take the old elevated train track turned trail to travel between neighborhoods.
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The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueGo for a stroll or rent a bike and take the old elevated train track turned trail to travel between neighborhoods.
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrBeautiful Park walking distance from home
Fantastic Beach just a bus or bike ride straight down North ave.
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North Avenue Beach
Fantastic Beach just a bus or bike ride straight down North ave.
Gotta get to a Cubs game. Grab a hot dog / beer and soak up the sun!
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Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StGotta get to a Cubs game. Grab a hot dog / beer and soak up the sun!
Miles and miles for you to enjoy this beautiful city.
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Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailMiles and miles for you to enjoy this beautiful city.
Talk about stunning. Get lost in the heart of the city on this newly renovated Riverwalk
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Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrTalk about stunning. Get lost in the heart of the city on this newly renovated Riverwalk
4 Blue line El stops and you are in the heart of Chicago. Check out the Bean, Merchandise Mart, Michigan ave, Jewelers Row, etc
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Chicago Loop
4 Blue line El stops and you are in the heart of Chicago. Check out the Bean, Merchandise Mart, Michigan ave, Jewelers Row, etc
Museums, Museums, Museums- Even if you didn't go inside, I highly recommend checking out Museum Campus
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Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrMuseums, Museums, Museums- Even if you didn't go inside, I highly recommend checking out Museum Campus
WOWA. The best bathhouse and have a massage for the full experience.
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AIRE Ancient Baths
800 W Superior StWOWA. The best bathhouse and have a massage for the full experience.
Drinks
Local wine shop owned by a Sommelier, walking distance from home!
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Joe's Wine Cellar
2108 W Division StLocal wine shop owned by a Sommelier, walking distance from home!
Speak Easy comfort, I'd recommend making a reservation!
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveSpeak Easy comfort, I'd recommend making a reservation!
Paradise Park
1913 West North AvenueFun Fun Fun
Local bar with classic Chicago bar food. Grab a pizza pocket during happy hour!
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Estelle's Cafe & Lounge
2013 W North AveLocal bar with classic Chicago bar food. Grab a pizza pocket during happy hour!
Need a nightclub? Debonair can get you there, walking distance from home.
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Debonair Social Club
1575 N Milwaukee AveNeed a nightclub? Debonair can get you there, walking distance from home.
Neighborhoods
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveYou are home in Wicker Park
Bucktown
Wicker Parks other half
Just a Hop, Skip, and an El ride away from 1 of my favorite neighborhoods
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Fulton Market
Just a Hop, Skip, and an El ride away from 1 of my favorite neighborhoods
Boystown offers the best LGBT+ scene in the states. Maybe I'm biased.
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Boystown
Boystown offers the best LGBT+ scene in the states. Maybe I'm biased.
This hot neighborhood is super walkable and full of things to do.
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Andersonville
This hot neighborhood is super walkable and full of things to do.
Buena Park
Often overlooked, this tiny neighborhood is tree lined and full of historic homes.
Ukrainian Village