Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Coast Sushi Bar
2045 North Damen AvenueMy favorite sushi spot in the city!
toast
2046 N Damen AveBrunch, but go early or risk a wait.
Jane's
1655 West Cortland StreetGreat food, great environment, cute and romantic.
If you are staying in Wicker Park, you must try Hot Chocolate. Dinner, drinks and amazing desserts.
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Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen AveIf you are staying in Wicker Park, you must try Hot Chocolate. Dinner, drinks and amazing desserts.
Worth the price and worth the wait, if you can get in: GO!
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Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveWorth the price and worth the wait, if you can get in: GO!
Lazo's Tacos
2009 N Western Ave24 hour mexican food staple
Margie's Candies
1960 N Western Avedelicious (and giant) sundaes.
Fab brunch with a big patio. I love the Crab Cake Benedict.
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Feast Restaurant + Bar
1616 North Damen AvenueFab brunch with a big patio. I love the Crab Cake Benedict.
Silver Cloud Restaurant Bar-Grill
1700 N Damen AveThe best Sloppy Joe in town.
Expect a wait on the weekends, but the brunch menu is worth it.
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Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AveExpect a wait on the weekends, but the brunch menu is worth it.
The absolute best middle eastern food you will find (better than what I had in the middle east!)
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Sultan's Market
2057 W North AveThe absolute best middle eastern food you will find (better than what I had in the middle east!)
Riverside Cafe
1656 West Cortland StreetCome here for Sunday buffet brunch. It's an experience.
Drinks & Nightlife
A hidden gem, tucked away but always amazing. Photobooth!
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The Charleston Bar Chicago
A hidden gem, tucked away but always amazing. Photobooth!
Dannys
Go to Danny's for a cool scene and dancing.
A lively neighborhood staple, with the best tacos in town. Giant patio and lots of good people watching.
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Big Star
1531 N Damen AveA lively neighborhood staple, with the best tacos in town. Giant patio and lots of good people watching.
Go for coffee in the morning and global beer selection at night.
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Map Room
1949 N Hoyne AveGo for coffee in the morning and global beer selection at night.
Rodan
1530 N Milwaukee AveTrendy bar, good music, good crowd.
Pint
1547 N Milwaukee AveIrish bar with a sidewalk seating, great for people watching.
Rainbo Club
1150 N Damen AveNeighborhood gem with a photobooth!
Essentials
Neighborhood market, organic goodies and great deli.
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Olivia's Market
2014 W Wabansia AveNeighborhood market, organic goodies and great deli.
Shopping
Eskell
2029 North Western AvenueCute clothes and dresses.
Everything Else
This is the nearest train stop to the house.
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Blue Line Lounge & Grill
1548 N Damen AveThis is the nearest train stop to the house.