Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Rangoli Classic Indian Dining
My favorite Indian restaurant around here.
A popular ice cream stop.
They have food and are a sit-down restaurant as well, but the highlight are their sundaes.
Even if you're taking out, prepare for a wait (if going at peak times)
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Margie's Candies
1960 N Western AveA popular ice cream stop.
They have food and are a sit-down restaurant as well, but the highlight are their sundaes.
Even if you're taking out, prepare for a wait (if going at peak times)
Bullhead Cantina
1143 N California AveHipster taco joint (with margaritas and beers, of course)
Great pescatarian restaurant and bar, with outdoor seating out back to boot. (veggie and seafood only, no meat)
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Handlebar
2311 W North AveGreat pescatarian restaurant and bar, with outdoor seating out back to boot. (veggie and seafood only, no meat)
Vintage-style soda fountain that serves pie and ice cream as well!
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Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
1000 N California AveVintage-style soda fountain that serves pie and ice cream as well!
My favorite deep dish spot!
Protip: don't get too many toppings, otherwise the crust (which is the best part) gets soggy.
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StMy favorite deep dish spot!
Protip: don't get too many toppings, otherwise the crust (which is the best part) gets soggy.
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueAnother deep dish pizza favorite.
Strange looking place on the outside, but hip coffee shop on the inside.
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C.C. Ferns
2806 W Augusta BlvdStrange looking place on the outside, but hip coffee shop on the inside.
Cup & Spoon
2415 W North AveHip coffee shop with homemade pastries.
Little neighborhood bakery with Puerto Rican pastries and sandwiches. The coffee is nothing special, but the food is good and it's a nice place to stop for a simple breakfast/lunch.
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Café Colao
2638 W Division StLittle neighborhood bakery with Puerto Rican pastries and sandwiches. The coffee is nothing special, but the food is good and it's a nice place to stop for a simple breakfast/lunch.
Trendy, hipster restaurant serving simple but really good food. Expect a decently long wait.
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Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveTrendy, hipster restaurant serving simple but really good food. Expect a decently long wait.
Drinks & Nightlife
Throwback cocktail lounge with live music and other shows.
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The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueThrowback cocktail lounge with live music and other shows.
Boulevard Sports Lounge
2645 W North AveSolid sports bar with food
Cool place to hang out at night with beers and retro arcade games/pinball. There's also another location in Logan Square.
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Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee AveCool place to hang out at night with beers and retro arcade games/pinball. There's also another location in Logan Square.
Sightseeing
It'll be crowded if you go at peak times, but definitely worth seeing.
It's also beautiful at night when the Chicago skyline lights reflect off of it.
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Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StIt'll be crowded if you go at peak times, but definitely worth seeing.
It's also beautiful at night when the Chicago skyline lights reflect off of it.
This area is really cool. Good views of the city and the lake. Architecturally, the buildings, museum, and Soldier Field (at least the old part) are very interesting. And of course, the museums themselves are worthy destinations. There's the Field Museum of Natural History, the Adler Planetarium, and the Shedd Aquarium.
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Museum Campus
This area is really cool. Good views of the city and the lake. Architecturally, the buildings, museum, and Soldier Field (at least the old part) are very interesting. And of course, the museums themselves are worthy destinations. There's the Field Museum of Natural History, the Adler Planetarium, and the Shedd Aquarium.
Parks & Nature
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrAwesome park with a lagoon that you can walk/run around.
Cool beach to hang out at: on one side is the massive lake, and on the other side are the Chicago skyscrapers, which makes for a pretty unique view.
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Oak Street Beach
Cool beach to hang out at: on one side is the massive lake, and on the other side are the Chicago skyscrapers, which makes for a pretty unique view.
Essentials
Neighborhood grocery store that has pretty good prices on produce. Also, because of the Latino community in the neighborhood, it has a lot of cultural foods you might not find in more mainstream grocery stores.
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Cermak Produce
2701 W North AveNeighborhood grocery store that has pretty good prices on produce. Also, because of the Latino community in the neighborhood, it has a lot of cultural foods you might not find in more mainstream grocery stores.
Arts & Culture
The Art Institute is a large museum and is often included in the best art museums in the world. It's home to famous works like American Gothic, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, and Nighthawks.
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The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThe Art Institute is a large museum and is often included in the best art museums in the world. It's home to famous works like American Gothic, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, and Nighthawks.