Food Scene
Lovely restaurant with great atmosphere, Cuban- French cuisine and super-welcoming staff. Offers outdoor seating and good people watching in the evenings and weekends
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Miramar Bistro
301 Waukegan AveLovely restaurant with great atmosphere, Cuban- French cuisine and super-welcoming staff. Offers outdoor seating and good people watching in the evenings and weekends
Italian owner of this cute and authentic bakery makes you feel at home. They make yummy Italian cookies, variety of fresh bread and pastries and also italian take out food.
Maria's Bakery
410 Sheridan RdItalian owner of this cute and authentic bakery makes you feel at home. They make yummy Italian cookies, variety of fresh bread and pastries and also italian take out food.
Sports bar and restaurant, very friendly and affordable. They have a variety of beers on tap, good snacks and light entrees.
Barrel Crossing Tap & Grill
260 Green Bay RdSports bar and restaurant, very friendly and affordable. They have a variety of beers on tap, good snacks and light entrees.
An old world Jewish deli offering high quality bagels, spreads and in-house dining options. A local favorite for sure. Come on weekday late mornings or weekend afternoons to avoid crowds.
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Once Upon A Bagel
1888 1st StAn old world Jewish deli offering high quality bagels, spreads and in-house dining options. A local favorite for sure. Come on weekday late mornings or weekend afternoons to avoid crowds.
Yummy BBQ joint with reasonable prices and sinful selections of meats and sides
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Real Urban Barbecue - Highland Park
610 Central AveYummy BBQ joint with reasonable prices and sinful selections of meats and sides
Upscale, reasonably priced, great wine list, intimate setting close to Ravinia Festival, friendly staff and seasonal menu featuring fresh ingredients.
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Abigail's American Bistro
493 Roger Williams AveUpscale, reasonably priced, great wine list, intimate setting close to Ravinia Festival, friendly staff and seasonal menu featuring fresh ingredients.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local brewery, well worth a visit, especially on Friday night, when Lake Bluff has a social community night with live entertainment
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Lake Bluff Brewing Company
16 E Scranton AveLocal brewery, well worth a visit, especially on Friday night, when Lake Bluff has a social community night with live entertainment
a nice change of pace from all the bars and pubs, this small and upscale wine bar offers light snacks, great wine selection and free music on the weekends.
Cellar Gate Wine Market & Bistro
524 Sheridan Rda nice change of pace from all the bars and pubs, this small and upscale wine bar offers light snacks, great wine selection and free music on the weekends.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous garden, worth a visit. The entrance fee is charged for the vehicle, but if you come by bike, your entrance is free!
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Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook RdGorgeous garden, worth a visit. The entrance fee is charged for the vehicle, but if you come by bike, your entrance is free!
Gorgeous, snow white temple of Baha'i religion - only one of the few in the world. Surrounded by renovated peaceful gardens. A place of peaceful reflection and meditation or just a quiet stroll.
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Indlu yokuphila kaBaha'i
100 Linden AveGorgeous, snow white temple of Baha'i religion - only one of the few in the world. Surrounded by renovated peaceful gardens. A place of peaceful reflection and meditation or just a quiet stroll.
Essentials
This fun ethnic supermarket and deli has all the basics plus interesting deli selections (seviche anyone?). My favorite place to discover new things. Mexican-Jewish owners are very friendly!
La Casa De Isaac
431 Temple AveThis fun ethnic supermarket and deli has all the basics plus interesting deli selections (seviche anyone?). My favorite place to discover new things. Mexican-Jewish owners are very friendly!
Everything Else
Millard Park
Secluded beach with a scenic picnic area up on the bluff.
Arts & Culture
The oldest outdoor classical music festival in the US. See the latest schedule at www.ravinia.org. Wonderful place to relax, listen to music and have a picnic under the stars.
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Ravinia Festival West Lot
200 Ravinia Park RdThe oldest outdoor classical music festival in the US. See the latest schedule at www.ravinia.org. Wonderful place to relax, listen to music and have a picnic under the stars.
A world class theatre, positively reviewed in both New York Times and Wall Street Journal. We've been to many productions there and always had a memorable experience.
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Writers Theatre
325 Tudor CtA world class theatre, positively reviewed in both New York Times and Wall Street Journal. We've been to many productions there and always had a memorable experience.
An art house movie threatre with gourmet food options, in-house bar and eclectic selection of first-run and limited release domestic and international movies. Great for date night!
2nd Street
2nd StreetAn art house movie threatre with gourmet food options, in-house bar and eclectic selection of first-run and limited release domestic and international movies. Great for date night!