Susan’s guidebook
Food scene
I love their pancakes!!! In my humble opinion, they are the best in town! A local favorite of mine for breakfast or brunch any day of the week. On weekends, they are super crowded!
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The Original Pancake House
1358 E 47th StI love their pancakes!!! In my humble opinion, they are the best in town! A local favorite of mine for breakfast or brunch any day of the week. On weekends, they are super crowded!
Lowcountry South Loop
1132 S Wabash AveReally good and hearty seafood boils. Hmmm! And that cornbread!
Sushi-san
63 W Grand AveSimply the best in town, but you will pay the price!
It's one block from the house, Norm is my neighbor and would love for you to support this Black-owned business.
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Norman's Bistro
1001 E 43rd StIt's one block from the house, Norm is my neighbor and would love for you to support this Black-owned business.
A local favorite of mine! The food, drinks and ambiance are spectacular. I love the mussels and scallops dish. This restaurant is also Black-owned. The owner has a retail shop on Hyde Park Blvd called the Silver Room. Local staples designed by Chicago local artists.
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Bronzeville Winery
4420 South Cottage Grove AvenueA local favorite of mine! The food, drinks and ambiance are spectacular. I love the mussels and scallops dish. This restaurant is also Black-owned. The owner has a retail shop on Hyde Park Blvd called the Silver Room. Local staples designed by Chicago local artists.
Upscale Soul Food if you are trying to get fancy with it! The service is great!
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Virtue Restaurant
1462 E 53rd StUpscale Soul Food if you are trying to get fancy with it! The service is great!
So, did you come to Chicago to try the deed dish pizza? This is the one. Hands down, not even a close competitor. OK, I'm biased!
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StSo, did you come to Chicago to try the deed dish pizza? This is the one. Hands down, not even a close competitor. OK, I'm biased!
My favorite ice cream shop, especially after I have Lou Malnati's pizza! the nearest location is in the West Loop on Randolph St.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee AveMy favorite ice cream shop, especially after I have Lou Malnati's pizza! the nearest location is in the West Loop on Randolph St.
Try this bakery (left side entrance). They have the best apple croissants! Go early so they are right out of the oven.
There is also a full service restaurant (right side entrance) attached. My favorite there are the pizzas for lunch or dinner.
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Medici On 57th
1327 E 57th StTry this bakery (left side entrance). They have the best apple croissants! Go early so they are right out of the oven.
There is also a full service restaurant (right side entrance) attached. My favorite there are the pizzas for lunch or dinner.
Honey 1 BBQ
746 E 43rd StBest rib tips in the neighborhood! Takeout only.
Obama's favorite neighborhood diner. Community staple for those that like it simple and quick.
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Valois Restaurant
1518 E 53rd StObama's favorite neighborhood diner. Community staple for those that like it simple and quick.
Jamaican cuisine with a festive ambiance. A solid neighborhood dining option.
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Ja' Grill Hyde Park
1510 E Harper CtJamaican cuisine with a festive ambiance. A solid neighborhood dining option.
It's on the Northside of Chicago in Lincoln Park. I love this place. My favorite Nashville hot fried chicken in all of Chicago and everything on the menu is tasty. Also great frozen libations for the young (e.g., milkshakes) and old (e.g, frozen margaritas).
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveIt's on the Northside of Chicago in Lincoln Park. I love this place. My favorite Nashville hot fried chicken in all of Chicago and everything on the menu is tasty. Also great frozen libations for the young (e.g., milkshakes) and old (e.g, frozen margaritas).
Excellent brunch spot on the Northside and Black-owned. There will be a wait, but it is worth it!
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Batter & Berries
2748 N Lincoln AveExcellent brunch spot on the Northside and Black-owned. There will be a wait, but it is worth it!
Best Chinese carry out in the neighborhood for lunch or dinner. A staple in my home.
De Rice Asian Cuisine
920 E 47th StBest Chinese carry out in the neighborhood for lunch or dinner. A staple in my home.
Yummy place for brunch! Love the Shrimp Alfredo Omlette
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Truth Italian Restaurant
56 E Pershing RdYummy place for brunch! Love the Shrimp Alfredo Omlette
Ugh, don't slap your mama when you try these donuts! I love the Lemon Pistachio with white icing cake donut. High quality ingredients and great taste.
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Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken
181 N Morgan StUgh, don't slap your mama when you try these donuts! I love the Lemon Pistachio with white icing cake donut. High quality ingredients and great taste.
sweetgreen
1500 East 53rd StreetClean eating! I am always getting the Shroomami Bowl!
Upon arrival, this is a great grocery store to pick up staples and great snacks.
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Trader Joe's
1528 E 55th StUpon arrival, this is a great grocery store to pick up staples and great snacks.
Chocolat Uzma
917 S Halsted StOne of my favorite chocolate shops in Chicago. Woman-owned/Latina business.
My favorite Chinese Restaurant in Chinatown if you like spicy. They also deliver is you just don't want to go out.
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Lao Sze Chuan
2172 S Archer AveMy favorite Chinese Restaurant in Chinatown if you like spicy. They also deliver is you just don't want to go out.
Sushi Payce
Best value and variety for sushi and Japanese appetizers. All you can eat.
If you love oysters, their variety and creativity with oysters in unbeatable in the city. Be open to try them several ways. Delicious! And the service is wonderful. Reservations needed.
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Chicago Oyster House
1933 S Indiana AveIf you love oysters, their variety and creativity with oysters in unbeatable in the city. Be open to try them several ways. Delicious! And the service is wonderful. Reservations needed.
Biking on the Lakefront or Around town
Easy to rent bikes. There is a station a few blocks from my house. Creat to ride on the lakefront bike path.
Divvy Bikes | Dock Station
936 N Ashland AveEasy to rent bikes. There is a station a few blocks from my house. Creat to ride on the lakefront bike path.
Neighborhoods
The place of Obama's home, The University of Chicago, and the coming Obama Presidential Center
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Hyde Park
The place of Obama's home, The University of Chicago, and the coming Obama Presidential Center
Stadsadvies
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Oakwood beach
It's 3 blocks from my house. So beautiful for a morning walk, jog on the trails, tip your toes in Lake Michigan or for a DIVY bike ride (divvybikes).
Simply make a left out of the house and walk to the corner (which is 41st). Make a right and walk straight for two blocks. There you will see a huge blue bridge. Take it over the freeway and you will be right at the beach on the other side. Enjoy!
Cultuur en gebruiken
Street Parking
Be sure to lock your car doors at night if you are parking on the street. I check mine daily and never leave stuff on the seats. :) #Chicago