Guidebook for Chicago
Entertainment & Activities
Headquarters Beercade
213 W Institute PlUmgangatho wezulu
201 E Randolph StMillennium Park
201 E Randolph StMuseum of Science & Industry station
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StEssentials
Fresh Market is a full grocery store and has a great counter with delicious carnitas and tamales!
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Fresh Market Place
2134 N Western AveFresh Market is a full grocery store and has a great counter with delicious carnitas and tamales!
Food Scene
Red June is about a 3-block walk, is usually open from 7-3, and has an outdoor patio.
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Red June Cafe
2020 N Leavitt StRed June is about a 3-block walk, is usually open from 7-3, and has an outdoor patio.
Ipsento is about a 4 block walk and has great unique coffee.
2035 N. western avenue
Outdoor patio
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Ipsento Coffee
2035 N Western AveIpsento is about a 4 block walk and has great unique coffee.
2035 N. western avenue
Outdoor patio
The coffee is great and they have really tasty baked goods. It's a little farther away but worth the ride. They have some unique ways of roasting and brewing their coffee.
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Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership
738 N Western AveThe coffee is great and they have really tasty baked goods. It's a little farther away but worth the ride. They have some unique ways of roasting and brewing their coffee.
Arturo's Tacos
2001 N Western Ave Really great chimichangas and margaritas!
" LAZO'S TACOS
There are three taco joints near the intersection of Armitage and Western avenues. Lazos, Arturos, and Las Asadas. How does one choose? Well Arturo's has the biggest sign at the corner, and draws the late-night (read: drunk) clientele. Like Arturo's, Lazo's is open 24 hours. But Lazo's is also three times larger, has a full bar and sometimes there is live music and salsa dancing. It's as good a spot to go for a two-margarita lunch as it is to grab a drunken meal. What to eat? Don't miss the al pastor tacos and try the green salsa. The carnitas and chicken tacos are good."
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Lazo's Tacos
2009 N Western Ave" LAZO'S TACOS
There are three taco joints near the intersection of Armitage and Western avenues. Lazos, Arturos, and Las Asadas. How does one choose? Well Arturo's has the biggest sign at the corner, and draws the late-night (read: drunk) clientele. Like Arturo's, Lazo's is open 24 hours. But Lazo's is also three times larger, has a full bar and sometimes there is live music and salsa dancing. It's as good a spot to go for a two-margarita lunch as it is to grab a drunken meal. What to eat? Don't miss the al pastor tacos and try the green salsa. The carnitas and chicken tacos are good."
Blue Line has great pub food like salads and sandwiches.
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Blue Line Lounge & Grill
1548 N Damen AveBlue Line has great pub food like salads and sandwiches.
Azteca Mexican Grill
3731 N Clark StSome of the best roasted chicken you will ever eat! People come from other neighborhoods to get Nick's chicken.
Nick's Pit Stop
2023 N Damen AveSome of the best roasted chicken you will ever eat! People come from other neighborhoods to get Nick's chicken.
Furious Spoon Wicker Park
Yummy ramen.
The Purple Pig is on Michigan Avenue and the food is divine. I really enjoyed the charcuterie boards and this amazing pork dish.
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The Purple Pig Restaurant
444 Michigan Ave The Purple Pig is on Michigan Avenue and the food is divine. I really enjoyed the charcuterie boards and this amazing pork dish.
Girl and the Goat is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. It is really hard to get a reservation but if you walk in, the lounge area is first come, first serve. It's a bit pricey but worth every $.
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Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph St Girl and the Goat is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. It is really hard to get a reservation but if you walk in, the lounge area is first come, first serve. It's a bit pricey but worth every $.
Kanela Breakfast Club
3231 N Clark StBongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AveGather is a wonderful contemporary american restaurant for a nicer meal.
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Gather
4539 N Lincoln AveGather is a wonderful contemporary american restaurant for a nicer meal.
Duck Duck Goat
857 W Fulton MarketAmazing Asian Fusion!
This is my favorite coffee shop! They are all organic and they make their own nut milk. My favorite is the pistachio milk! Gluten free treats are delicious!
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Oromo Cafe Bucktown
1912 N Western AveThis is my favorite coffee shop! They are all organic and they make their own nut milk. My favorite is the pistachio milk! Gluten free treats are delicious!
Drinks & Nightlife
They feature one of the best selections of craft, import, and limited-release beers available. In addition, they have a great wine selection and full bar. They do coffee and pastries in the morning. There is always a motorcycle or two out front and the atmosphere is very laid back/chill.
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Map Room
1949 N Hoyne AveThey feature one of the best selections of craft, import, and limited-release beers available. In addition, they have a great wine selection and full bar. They do coffee and pastries in the morning. There is always a motorcycle or two out front and the atmosphere is very laid back/chill.
Jack & Ginger's
2048 W Armitage AveThe patio is great during the summer months.
Gallery Cabaret has free entertainment pretty much every night of the week. It is within walking distance and showcases bands and comedians.
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Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley AveGallery Cabaret has free entertainment pretty much every night of the week. It is within walking distance and showcases bands and comedians.
The Corner Bar
2224 N Leavitt StDive bar that is literally right around the corner.
Cheesy Karaoke bar. If you like drunken karaoke, Louie's is right up your alley.
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Lottie's Pub
1925 W Cortland StCheesy Karaoke bar. If you like drunken karaoke, Louie's is right up your alley.
Nick's is a good late night place to hear live music, play pool, and get a drink.
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Nick's Beer Garden
1516 N Milwaukee AveNick's is a good late night place to hear live music, play pool, and get a drink.
Martyrs'
3855 N Lincoln AveMartyr's is a very chill, inexpensive music venue.
This is a great neighborhood tavern with an outside patio. The staff is wonderful and they make a mean Old Fashioned.
The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern
2345 N Leavitt StThis is a great neighborhood tavern with an outside patio. The staff is wonderful and they make a mean Old Fashioned.
Parks & Nature
The "606" is a 6-mile loop, raised walk/bike/run platform along Bloomingdale road. It can get a bit crowded during the day. You may want to try it in the morning or early evening.
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Bloomingdale Trail
Bloomingdale Trail The "606" is a 6-mile loop, raised walk/bike/run platform along Bloomingdale road. It can get a bit crowded during the day. You may want to try it in the morning or early evening.
The bike/walk/run trail runs along the lakeshore. It is beautiful and a great way to explore different areas along lake shore drive.
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North Lake Shore Drive
North Lake Shore Drive The bike/walk/run trail runs along the lakeshore. It is beautiful and a great way to explore different areas along lake shore drive.
Arts & Culture
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
36 S Wabash AveI-Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrShopping
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan Ave