Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
KAI ZAN
2557 W Chicago AveAmazing Sushi! Melts in your mouth $$$
Shokolad Pastry & Cafe
2524 W Chicago AveAuthentic Ukrainian bakery and cafe
Split-Rail
2500 W Chicago AveUpscale Americana
Old Lviv
2228 W Chicago AveAuthentic Ukrainian Food
Classic chops plus German-leaning apps & sides in a sleek exposed-brick brasserie setting.
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BoeufHaus
1012 N Western Ave
Classic chops plus German-leaning apps & sides in a sleek exposed-brick brasserie setting.
Village Pizza
925 North Ashland AvenueWhen you want a good, cheap slice
Tryzub Ukrainian Kitchen
2201 W Chicago AveTasty Ukrainian Brunch spot
Fatso's Last Stand
2258 W Chicago AveDogs and Burgers, served up hot!
Bacci Pizzeria
2343 W Chicago AvePizza and munchies!
The crust on their pizza is super tasty, but the one you want is the Lillie's Q pizza with pulled pork. We get it almost once a month. Must be tried!
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Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W Chicago AveThe crust on their pizza is super tasty, but the one you want is the Lillie's Q pizza with pulled pork. We get it almost once a month. Must be tried!
Drinks & Nightlife
Empty Bottle is a great place to check out a new favorite band!
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The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveEmpty Bottle is a great place to check out a new favorite band!
Blind Robin
853 N Western AveGood neighborhood bar
Parks & Nature
Smith Park has wide open space, a great playground, and a nice pool in the summer, plus a field house to shoot some indoor basketball in the winter.
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Smith Park
Smith Park has wide open space, a great playground, and a nice pool in the summer, plus a field house to shoot some indoor basketball in the winter.
Arts & Culture
Modern Art from Ukrainian Artists
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Ukranian Institute of Modern Art
2320 W Chicago AveModern Art from Ukrainian Artists
Getting Around
Catch the 66 - Chicago Bus for Magnificent Mile Shopping or go all the way to Navy Pier!
Chicago & Campbell
Catch the 66 - Chicago Bus for Magnificent Mile Shopping or go all the way to Navy Pier!
Grab a Divvy Bike for fun travel around the neighborhood. Great rates and lots of stations nearby. This one is the closest to us.
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Divvy
Grab a Divvy Bike for fun travel around the neighborhood. Great rates and lots of stations nearby. This one is the closest to us.
Sightseeing
The exterior of Sts. Volodymyr and Olha are lovely, and if you can pop inside, the interiors are gorgeous too. Light a candle, say a prayer, leave a donation. The congregation is welcoming and lovely.
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Saints Volodymyr & Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church
739 W Superior StThe exterior of Sts. Volodymyr and Olha are lovely, and if you can pop inside, the interiors are gorgeous too. Light a candle, say a prayer, leave a donation. The congregation is welcoming and lovely.
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveGroceries and necessities
Rich's Deli
857 N Western AvePolish Grocery
CVS
2427 W Chicago AveIt's CVS. Do you need a review of CVS? :)