Stephanie’s guidebook
Food scene
You simply can't go wrong with anything they have on the menu here! My favorites are the Warm Onion Gruyere Tart and the tacos!
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Blind Faith Cafe
525 Dempster StYou simply can't go wrong with anything they have on the menu here! My favorites are the Warm Onion Gruyere Tart and the tacos!
Not far from from 1616 Thelin Ct is one of the best Italian Food eateries in town! YUM!!!
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Trattoria D.O.C.
706 Main StNot far from from 1616 Thelin Ct is one of the best Italian Food eateries in town! YUM!!!
Comfy farm-to-table spot with local brews featured amid exposed brick & salvaged decor plus a patio.
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Farmhouse Evanston
703 Church StComfy farm-to-table spot with local brews featured amid exposed brick & salvaged decor plus a patio.
Basic outpost offering classic Middle Eastern plates in a simple, collegial setting. Awesome food here!
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The Olive Mountain
610 Davis StBasic outpost offering classic Middle Eastern plates in a simple, collegial setting. Awesome food here!
If you love Tapas, look no further! This place has great food, a festive, warm interior space and an inviting outdoor patio during warmer months.
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Tapas Barcelona
1615 Chicago AveIf you love Tapas, look no further! This place has great food, a festive, warm interior space and an inviting outdoor patio during warmer months.
Mellow brewpub teaming its beers with cocktails, wines & gastropub grub in a brick-walled space. There's also a beer garden and really nice outdoor patio during warmer months.
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Peckish Pig
623 W Howard StMellow brewpub teaming its beers with cocktails, wines & gastropub grub in a brick-walled space. There's also a beer garden and really nice outdoor patio during warmer months.
Mt. Everest Restaurant
630 Church StIncredible Himalayan and Indian Cuisine!
Food and Music
Great places to eat and listen to live music
This place has great pizzas and great food overall. Plus, you can catch one of the many concerts in their adjoined venue called The Space - it's an intimate setting with great acoustics; check out their lineup here: https://www.evanstonspace.com/
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Union Pizza
1307 Chicago AveThis place has great pizzas and great food overall. Plus, you can catch one of the many concerts in their adjoined venue called The Space - it's an intimate setting with great acoustics; check out their lineup here: https://www.evanstonspace.com/
Another really wonderful place for food and live music. Not too far from Evanston in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, this place has been voted one of the most "green" restaurants in the city. They grown their own veggies and herbs on their rooftop garden. It's a cozy setting with a great outdoor patio, and great for discovering new artists: https://www.uncommonground.com/edgewater-location
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Uncommon Ground
1401 W Devon AveAnother really wonderful place for food and live music. Not too far from Evanston in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, this place has been voted one of the most "green" restaurants in the city. They grown their own veggies and herbs on their rooftop garden. It's a cozy setting with a great outdoor patio, and great for discovering new artists: https://www.uncommonground.com/edgewater-location
Sightseeing
The Bahá'í House of Worship is a temple in Wilmette, Illinois. One of ten dedicated temples of the Bahá'í Faith in the world, it is the oldest surviving Bahá'í House of Worship in the world.
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Baha'i House of Worship
100 Linden AveThe Bahá'í House of Worship is a temple in Wilmette, Illinois. One of ten dedicated temples of the Bahá'í Faith in the world, it is the oldest surviving Bahá'í House of Worship in the world.
Beautiful lakefront park where you can grill and picnic, or take a walk/bike along the lakefront path.
Dawes Park
1700 Sheridan RdBeautiful lakefront park where you can grill and picnic, or take a walk/bike along the lakefront path.
Navy Pier is a 3,300-foot-long (1,010 m) pier on the Chicago shoreline of Lake Michigan. It is located in the Streeterville neighborhood of the Near North Side community area. The Navy Pier currently encompasses more than fifty acres of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants, family attractions and exhibition facilities and is one of the top destinations in the Midwestern United States ("Midwest"), drawing nearly two million visitors annually. It is one of the most visited attractions in the entire Midwest and is Chicago's number one tourist attraction. https://navypier.org/
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveNavy Pier is a 3,300-foot-long (1,010 m) pier on the Chicago shoreline of Lake Michigan. It is located in the Streeterville neighborhood of the Near North Side community area. The Navy Pier currently encompasses more than fifty acres of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants, family attractions and exhibition facilities and is one of the top destinations in the Midwestern United States ("Midwest"), drawing nearly two million visitors annually. It is one of the most visited attractions in the entire Midwest and is Chicago's number one tourist attraction. https://navypier.org/
The Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1879 and located in Chicago's Grant Park, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States. Recognized for its curatorial efforts and popularity among visitors, the museum hosts approximately 1.5 million people annually. https://www.artic.edu/
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The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThe Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1879 and located in Chicago's Grant Park, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States. Recognized for its curatorial efforts and popularity among visitors, the museum hosts approximately 1.5 million people annually. https://www.artic.edu/
The Field Museum of Natural History, also known as The Field Museum, is a natural history museum in Chicago, and is one of the largest such museums in the world. https://www.fieldmuseum.org/
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The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrThe Field Museum of Natural History, also known as The Field Museum, is a natural history museum in Chicago, and is one of the largest such museums in the world. https://www.fieldmuseum.org/
Among the museum's exhibits are a full-size replica coal mine, German submarine U-505 captured during World War II, a 3,500-square-foot (330 m2) model railroad, the command module of Apollo 8, and the first diesel-powered streamlined stainless-steel passenger train (Pioneer Zephyr).
https://www.msichicago.org/
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Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrAmong the museum's exhibits are a full-size replica coal mine, German submarine U-505 captured during World War II, a 3,500-square-foot (330 m2) model railroad, the command module of Apollo 8, and the first diesel-powered streamlined stainless-steel passenger train (Pioneer Zephyr).
https://www.msichicago.org/
Every year Shedd Aquarium welcomes 2 million guests for unforgettable encounters with belugas and bluegills, stingrays and sturgeons, sea otters and a sea turtle—and so many more animals from aquatic environments around the world.
But Shedd is more than a destination. Our scientists are saving endangered species and their habitats. Our animal care experts rescue and rehabilitate wildlife in need, across the country and around the world. https://www.sheddaquarium.org/
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrEvery year Shedd Aquarium welcomes 2 million guests for unforgettable encounters with belugas and bluegills, stingrays and sturgeons, sea otters and a sea turtle—and so many more animals from aquatic environments around the world.
But Shedd is more than a destination. Our scientists are saving endangered species and their habitats. Our animal care experts rescue and rehabilitate wildlife in need, across the country and around the world. https://www.sheddaquarium.org/
Lincoln Park Zoo is a 35-acre zoo in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois. The zoo was founded in 1868, making it one of the oldest zoos in North America. It is also one of a few free admission zoos in the United States. https://www.lpzoo.org/
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StLincoln Park Zoo is a 35-acre zoo in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois. The zoo was founded in 1868, making it one of the oldest zoos in North America. It is also one of a few free admission zoos in the United States. https://www.lpzoo.org/
One of the BEST tours in Chicago. For more than 25 years, the CAC's expertly trained docent volunteers have led the river cruise, sharing fascinating stories behind more than 50 buildings along the Chicago River. Hear how Chicago grew from a small settlement into one of the world's largest cities in less than 100 years. In just 90 minutes, you'll get the best overview of Chicago’s architecture and its history. http://www.architecture.org/
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Chicago Architecture River Cruise
RiverwalkOne of the BEST tours in Chicago. For more than 25 years, the CAC's expertly trained docent volunteers have led the river cruise, sharing fascinating stories behind more than 50 buildings along the Chicago River. Hear how Chicago grew from a small settlement into one of the world's largest cities in less than 100 years. In just 90 minutes, you'll get the best overview of Chicago’s architecture and its history. http://www.architecture.org/
Brunch
Lucky Platter
514 Main StReally great breakfast/brunch place! Try the "apricot flakeys"
Awesome breakfast at this place! Right in the heart of downtown Evanston.
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Le Peep
827 Church StAwesome breakfast at this place! Right in the heart of downtown Evanston.
Grocery Store
This is the closest grocery store (within walking distance) of my home.
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Valli Produce
1910 Dempster StThis is the closest grocery store (within walking distance) of my home.
Trader Joe's is a 5 min drive from my home and is a very easy store to navigate. The Trader Joe's brand offers unique finds, and really great food at really great prices!
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Trader Joe's
1211 Chicago AveTrader Joe's is a 5 min drive from my home and is a very easy store to navigate. The Trader Joe's brand offers unique finds, and really great food at really great prices!