Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Hawaiian and Filipino food in a tiny corner stand - check out the pineapple-coconut cheesecake!
Aloha Wagon
2023 South Western AvenueHawaiian and Filipino food in a tiny corner stand - check out the pineapple-coconut cheesecake!
A slice of old Little Italy - an established bakery and lunch spot open during the week
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Ferrara Bakery
2210 W Taylor StA slice of old Little Italy - an established bakery and lunch spot open during the week
Gastropub that takes incredible pride in their bacon selection
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Kaiser Tiger
1415 W Randolph StGastropub that takes incredible pride in their bacon selection
Stunning, sophisticated restaurant with fun and modern dishes run by a husband-and-wife team. Pass on Next, go here instead.
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Elske
1350 W Randolph StStunning, sophisticated restaurant with fun and modern dishes run by a husband-and-wife team. Pass on Next, go here instead.
Fusion-Asian BBQ with plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
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bellyQ
1400 W Randolph StFusion-Asian BBQ with plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
Brazilian brunch with lots of vegetarian options - open throughout the week, perfect for vacation!
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Sinhá
2018 W Adams StBrazilian brunch with lots of vegetarian options - open throughout the week, perfect for vacation!
A great dinner date spot nearby - modern Mediterranean
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Eden Chicago
2734 W Lake StA great dinner date spot nearby - modern Mediterranean
A favorite local coffee roastery - they also carry excellent teas and make expert espresso drinks
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Metric Coffee Co.
2021 W Fulton StA favorite local coffee roastery - they also carry excellent teas and make expert espresso drinks
Drinks & Nightlife
A dive bar with live music - Chicago jazz and blues on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays - and great pizza
Water Hole Lounge
1400 S Western AveA dive bar with live music - Chicago jazz and blues on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays - and great pizza
Great Central Brewing Company
221 N Wood StGoose Island Taproom
1800 W Fulton StParks & Nature
Union Park
1501 W Randolph StShopping
Warehouse full of architectural salvage and recycled furniture
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Urban Remains
1820 W Grand AveWarehouse full of architectural salvage and recycled furniture
Essentials
Pete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison StEntertainment & Activities
United Center
1901 W Madison StGetting Around
Illinois Medical District
The nearest Blue line stop
Ashland station
140 N Ashland AveThe nearest Green / Pine line stop