Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Excellent upscale Italian restaurant. Two blocks away straight down Kenmore.
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Francesca's Bryn Mawr
1039 W Bryn Mawr AveExcellent upscale Italian restaurant. Two blocks away straight down Kenmore.
Excellent Thai & sushi. A local favorite. Not too pricey.
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Indie Cafe
5951 N BroadwayExcellent Thai & sushi. A local favorite. Not too pricey.
Income Tax
Upscale hip bar with restaurant.
My absolute favorite restaurant. The owners do most all the cooking and serving. The recipes are from their native Ishia, an island off of Naples.
Many native born Italians living in Chicago frequent this restaurant — 'cause it's the real deal.
Bella 'Mbriana
4656 North Clark StreetMy absolute favorite restaurant. The owners do most all the cooking and serving. The recipes are from their native Ishia, an island off of Naples.
Many native born Italians living in Chicago frequent this restaurant — 'cause it's the real deal.
There are three Ethiopian restaurants within walking distance but this one is the favorite among Ethiopians.
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Ethiopian Diamond
6120 N BroadwayThere are three Ethiopian restaurants within walking distance but this one is the favorite among Ethiopians.
Excellent butcher shop. Better prices and much better quality than Whole Foods. All the products are sourced from small farms including many items from Amish farms. The expert butchers deliver really stunning cuts.
Holzkopf Meat Market
Excellent butcher shop. Better prices and much better quality than Whole Foods. All the products are sourced from small farms including many items from Amish farms. The expert butchers deliver really stunning cuts.
A little further away, but an Andersonville institution. Great atmosphere, excellent food and an amazing selection of on tap beers.
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Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StA little further away, but an Andersonville institution. Great atmosphere, excellent food and an amazing selection of on tap beers.
The quality is only satisfactory but the view is unbeatable one of only a few restaurants in Chicago that are on the lake.
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The Waterfront Cafe
6219 N Sheridan RdThe quality is only satisfactory but the view is unbeatable one of only a few restaurants in Chicago that are on the lake.
pHlour Bakery & Cafe
1138 W Bryn Mawr AveGreat pastries and cakes and very nearby.
Very popular spot at night for frozen custard.
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Lickity Split Frozen Custard
6056 N BroadwayVery popular spot at night for frozen custard.
Edge of Sweetness Bakery and Shared Kitchen
6034 N BroadwayNew bakery. very good.
Excellent wine shop. Much better value — bang for your buck, than anything at Whole Foods. Very close by. Named best wine shop in Chicago by local weekly.
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Independent Spirits, Inc.
5947 N BroadwayExcellent wine shop. Much better value — bang for your buck, than anything at Whole Foods. Very close by. Named best wine shop in Chicago by local weekly.
Edgewater's own coffee roasting company. Everyone goes. It's excellent.
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Metropolis Coffee Company
1039 W Granville AveEdgewater's own coffee roasting company. Everyone goes. It's excellent.
The Growling Rabbit
5938 N BroadwayGreat pub food. Very close by.
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StHigh end grocery store.