Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Like maki rolls, well good lord you need this place.
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Tanoshii
5547 N Clark St
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Like maki rolls, well good lord you need this place.
The closest thing to Sugar Fish (LA.) that we have here. You must eat the Oyster Motoyaki and the Tuna Avocado Nigiri.
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Ora
5701 N Clark St
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The closest thing to Sugar Fish (LA.) that we have here. You must eat the Oyster Motoyaki and the Tuna Avocado Nigiri.
Get stupid on the spicy chicken wrap, and tell me that you've spent a better five dollars.
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Taste of Lebanon Restaurant
1509 W Foster Ave
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Get stupid on the spicy chicken wrap, and tell me that you've spent a better five dollars.

Drinks & Nightlife

One of the best beer bars in the US according to several beer snobs.
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Hopleaf
5148 N Clark St
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One of the best beer bars in the US according to several beer snobs.
Anthony Bourdain called this one of the greatest dive bars in America. We wouldn't go that far, but it's pretty damn sweet and has a killer jukebox.
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Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark St
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Anthony Bourdain called this one of the greatest dive bars in America. We wouldn't go that far, but it's pretty damn sweet and has a killer jukebox.
One of the greatest beer gardens on the north side. Limited beer selection, but they have sangria by the pitcher. The inside is cozy with multiple fireplaces. Known for their cheeseburgers.
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Moody's Pub
5910 N Broadway
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One of the greatest beer gardens on the north side. Limited beer selection, but they have sangria by the pitcher. The inside is cozy with multiple fireplaces. Known for their cheeseburgers.
Feel like having some beers with your pooch? Come to this dog friendly bar.
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Farraguts on Clark
5240 N Clark St
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Feel like having some beers with your pooch? Come to this dog friendly bar.
Try the kalbi wings, and grilled cheese with tomato soup. There's burnt cheese on the outside of the sandwich! Great beers and the patio is dog friendly.
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Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark St
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Try the kalbi wings, and grilled cheese with tomato soup. There's burnt cheese on the outside of the sandwich! Great beers and the patio is dog friendly.

Shopping

Arguably the cutest pet boutique possible.
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Jameson Loves Danger
5208 N Clark St
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Arguably the cutest pet boutique possible.
Late night ice cream joint with shakes and other pancreas busting treats.
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George's Ice Cream & Sweets
5306 N Clark St
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Late night ice cream joint with shakes and other pancreas busting treats.

Everything Else

What do you get when you have a restaurant with over 100 sandwich options. Confusion. And panic. They have a freaking Grilled Cheese SECTION on the menu. (And delicious microbrews)
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Jerry's
5419 N Clark St
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What do you get when you have a restaurant with over 100 sandwich options. Confusion. And panic. They have a freaking Grilled Cheese SECTION on the menu. (And delicious microbrews)
Super fresh fruits and vegetables at third world prices. If you like to cook at all, you'll be hanging around this place.
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Edgewater Produce
5515 N Clark St
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Super fresh fruits and vegetables at third world prices. If you like to cook at all, you'll be hanging around this place.
Meh. But it's a very close by grocery store. Crappier than Whole Foods and Marianos, but totally acceptable for most items. Moderately priced.
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Jewel-Osco
3531 N Broadway
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Meh. But it's a very close by grocery store. Crappier than Whole Foods and Marianos, but totally acceptable for most items. Moderately priced.
Delicious food, a sweet upstairs lounge, a pool table and great artisan cocktails. And just a short drunken stumble home.
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The Brixton
5420 North Clark Street
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Delicious food, a sweet upstairs lounge, a pool table and great artisan cocktails. And just a short drunken stumble home.
Small, and potent. This Andersonville institution features a large martini menu as well as a classy well dressed staff. Come as you are, dress code not expected.
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Marty's
1511 W Balmoral Ave
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Small, and potent. This Andersonville institution features a large martini menu as well as a classy well dressed staff. Come as you are, dress code not expected.
You're gonna work out on vacation? Whatever. You can get on demand punch cards at Cheetah for about $10 per visit. A little steep, but you're the one thinking about working out during vacation.
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Cheetah Gym
5248 N Clark St
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You're gonna work out on vacation? Whatever. You can get on demand punch cards at Cheetah for about $10 per visit. A little steep, but you're the one thinking about working out during vacation.
A 24 hour drug store / pharmacy.
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Walgreens
3646 North Broadway
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A 24 hour drug store / pharmacy.
Get anywhere you need to be quickly on the Red Line. Transfer to other lines at Belmont or head all the way downtown.
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Bryn Mawr Red Line Station
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Get anywhere you need to be quickly on the Red Line. Transfer to other lines at Belmont or head all the way downtown.
Buy beer and booze really close to the joint. Just two blocks away and a solid craft beer section. (Dog Friendly)
Hollywood Spirits
1301 W Hollywood Ave
Buy beer and booze really close to the joint. Just two blocks away and a solid craft beer section. (Dog Friendly)
One of the first places to sell Rogue beer, and some of the most surprisingly delicious bar food you'll ever have. (Patio is Dog Friendly)
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Edgewater Lounge
5600 N Ashland Ave
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One of the first places to sell Rogue beer, and some of the most surprisingly delicious bar food you'll ever have. (Patio is Dog Friendly)
Fancy antique shop.
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Roost
5634 N Clark St
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Fancy antique shop.