Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
We've brunched here every Sunday after church for years. It's our second home! Fantastic omelettes and benedicts, delicious coffee, and a constantly changing menu!
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Cafe Selmarie
4729 N Lincoln AveWe've brunched here every Sunday after church for years. It's our second home! Fantastic omelettes and benedicts, delicious coffee, and a constantly changing menu!
Our favorite place for Chicago-style deep dish pizza, just a 10-minute drive from our apartment.
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
3986 N Avondale AveOur favorite place for Chicago-style deep dish pizza, just a 10-minute drive from our apartment.
Taqueria Santa Rita
2752 W Lawrence AveThe best tacos we've ever had, and the two of us can eat dinner for under $15.
Great Philly cheesesteaks, sportsy but not too loud. Just a four-minute walk from our apartment.
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Monti's
4757 N Talman AveGreat Philly cheesesteaks, sportsy but not too loud. Just a four-minute walk from our apartment.
Authentic German food and live polka music make this a must-do for all those Bavarian at heart.
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Chicago Brauhaus
4732 North Lincoln AvenueAuthentic German food and live polka music make this a must-do for all those Bavarian at heart.
One of our favorite Thai places in the city, just minutes away from our apartment by car or bus. Pad Thai, tom kha soup, panang curry, and lime tofu are our perennial favorites.
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Jitlada Thai House
3715 North Halsted StreetOne of our favorite Thai places in the city, just minutes away from our apartment by car or bus. Pad Thai, tom kha soup, panang curry, and lime tofu are our perennial favorites.
A stalwart lunch standby, this fantastic Thai will have you in & out for lunch in 45 minutes or less, guaranteed. Pad Thai, tom kha soup, & panang curry are solid choices, with tropical iced tea!
Siam Rice
1906 South State StreetA stalwart lunch standby, this fantastic Thai will have you in & out for lunch in 45 minutes or less, guaranteed. Pad Thai, tom kha soup, & panang curry are solid choices, with tropical iced tea!
Down the street from our church, this place serves up a great Sunday brunch and affordable, toothsome lunch specials.
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LITTLE INDIA
3108 N BroadwayDown the street from our church, this place serves up a great Sunday brunch and affordable, toothsome lunch specials.
Face it: sometimes you just want a big burger, fries, and Coke. This Wendy's serves it up right, and is open late for those sudden bedtime hanger attacks. Walkable or busable from our apartment.
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Wendy's
5472 N Harlem AveFace it: sometimes you just want a big burger, fries, and Coke. This Wendy's serves it up right, and is open late for those sudden bedtime hanger attacks. Walkable or busable from our apartment.
A neighborhood favorite for decades, this eatery is just about 20 minutes from our home by train, near our church, and a fabulous place for your Saturday or Sunday brunch.
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Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont AveA neighborhood favorite for decades, this eatery is just about 20 minutes from our home by train, near our church, and a fabulous place for your Saturday or Sunday brunch.
Essentials
Terrific fresh produce and an eclectic mix of ethnic offerings make this a must-visit for hungry travelers.
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HarvesTime Foods
2632 W Lawrence AveTerrific fresh produce and an eclectic mix of ethnic offerings make this a must-visit for hungry travelers.
Best spinach pies in town, and this family-owned business has been operating for decades. Give 'em a try!
Hellas Pastry Shop
2627 W Lawrence AveBest spinach pies in town, and this family-owned business has been operating for decades. Give 'em a try!
Drinks & Nightlife
Good food, with a kitchen open fairly late (until 10 p.m., I believe), and a nice rotating selection of beers on tap.
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Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill
4632 N Rockwell StGood food, with a kitchen open fairly late (until 10 p.m., I believe), and a nice rotating selection of beers on tap.
A massive beer list and interesting entrees make this open-late neighborhood joint a must-visit for the adventurous soul!
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The Bad Apple
4300 N Lincoln AveA massive beer list and interesting entrees make this open-late neighborhood joint a must-visit for the adventurous soul!
Everything Else
Great place to walk, jog, run, bike, swim (in the summer), picnic, or take the dog for a stroll. Five minutes from our apartment walking.
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River Park
5100 N Francisco AveGreat place to walk, jog, run, bike, swim (in the summer), picnic, or take the dog for a stroll. Five minutes from our apartment walking.
Arts & Culture
A great music venue, within walking distance of home.
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Aragon Ballroom
1106 W Lawrence AveA great music venue, within walking distance of home.
A great music venue within walking distance from home.
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Riviera Theatre
4746 North Racine AvenueA great music venue within walking distance from home.
A Chicago -- no, an American -- icon, just a short bus or train ride (20 minutes-ish) away from our house.
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Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StA Chicago -- no, an American -- icon, just a short bus or train ride (20 minutes-ish) away from our house.