Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Amazing sushi moderately priced. More on the real Japanese side vs Thai fusion ( Butterfly sushi across the street).
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Tsukiji Fish Market
1156 W Grand Ave
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Amazing sushi moderately priced. More on the real Japanese side vs Thai fusion ( Butterfly sushi across the street).
Sushi and Thai Food: Very budget friendly and good! Tends to be more laud than Tsukiji Market (across the street, which is a bit more sophisticated)
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Butterfly Sushi Bar
1139 W Grand Ave
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Sushi and Thai Food: Very budget friendly and good! Tends to be more laud than Tsukiji Market (across the street, which is a bit more sophisticated)
On Chicago's 2018 Michelin Bib Gourmand List. Two - sharable smaller plates that melt in your mouth. Not Frugal yet very worth it.
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TWO
1132 W Grand Ave
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On Chicago's 2018 Michelin Bib Gourmand List. Two - sharable smaller plates that melt in your mouth. Not Frugal yet very worth it.
This Cuban sandwich place has ~500 yelp reviews and 5 stars, so you be the judge! Mom and Pop shop, they very often "sell out of everything" . Amazing Cuban sandwiched and empanadas.
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Nini's Deli
543 N Noble St
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This Cuban sandwich place has ~500 yelp reviews and 5 stars, so you be the judge! Mom and Pop shop, they very often "sell out of everything" . Amazing Cuban sandwiched and empanadas.
This coffee shop has a whole house attached to it where you can relax on the couch, tables or back patio -- free Wifi to get some work done! If you are not into basic Starbucks anymore - this is the place to go!
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Sip Coffee House
1223 W Grand Ave
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This coffee shop has a whole house attached to it where you can relax on the couch, tables or back patio -- free Wifi to get some work done! If you are not into basic Starbucks anymore - this is the place to go!
If you are not in the mood to make your own coffee pot - you know what to do =)
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Starbucks
1588 N Milwaukee Ave
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If you are not in the mood to make your own coffee pot - you know what to do =)
This area is very known for Small Italian business - sandwich-places. Bari supposedly makes the best meatball sandwich. The shop also has deserts, and frozen Italian food section as well as deli - Olives, salami etc.
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Bari
1120 W Grand Ave
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This area is very known for Small Italian business - sandwich-places. Bari supposedly makes the best meatball sandwich. The shop also has deserts, and frozen Italian food section as well as deli - Olives, salami etc.
New Deli/Italian place, also a small market! Great Gelato, Always very fresh.
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Tempesta Market
1372 W Grand Ave
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New Deli/Italian place, also a small market! Great Gelato, Always very fresh.
Ever dined in a train wagon? here is your chance!!! The food is pretty good, especially ribs and almond tilapia. Match box (the narrowest bar in Chicago) is attached to it.
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The Silver Palm
768 N Milwaukee Ave
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Ever dined in a train wagon? here is your chance!!! The food is pretty good, especially ribs and almond tilapia. Match box (the narrowest bar in Chicago) is attached to it.
The chef, manager & his wife are friendly, place is bright & clean. The biggest decision is how to narrow down your entree choice - Home made Ragu is to die for.
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Mart Anthony's
1200 W Hubbard St
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The chef, manager & his wife are friendly, place is bright & clean. The biggest decision is how to narrow down your entree choice - Home made Ragu is to die for.

Drinks & Nightlife

This is a very cute and neighboorhood bar. You will find excellent mixologists here without the downtown attitude. Food is also rather good despite the fact that the place has limited kitchen space. MONDAYS - FOOD 50% OFF>
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G & O
459 N Ogden Ave
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This is a very cute and neighboorhood bar. You will find excellent mixologists here without the downtown attitude. Food is also rather good despite the fact that the place has limited kitchen space. MONDAYS - FOOD 50% OFF>
Best Chicken wings ever!!! - Specials on Tuesdays.
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The Aberdeen Tap
440 N Aberdeen St
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Best Chicken wings ever!!! - Specials on Tuesdays.
Neighborhood bar with TVs everywhere. If you are looking to watch game without the chaos this is the perfect place for it. Little hidden gem. Second room in the back has a fireplace and tons of board games, shuffle board etc.
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Irish Nobleman Pub
1367 W Erie St
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Neighborhood bar with TVs everywhere. If you are looking to watch game without the chaos this is the perfect place for it. Little hidden gem. Second room in the back has a fireplace and tons of board games, shuffle board etc.
The biggest selection of whiskey in town~
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Twisted Spoke
501 N Ogden Ave
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The biggest selection of whiskey in town~
The most Narrow Bar in Chicago!
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Matchbox
770 N Milwaukee Ave
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The most Narrow Bar in Chicago!
80's and 90's nights are super fun! You can enjoy cocktails, DJs and maybe even get your nails done while at it! ( yes !!!). Very hipster
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Beauty Bar
1444 W Chicago Ave
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80's and 90's nights are super fun! You can enjoy cocktails, DJs and maybe even get your nails done while at it! ( yes !!!). Very hipster