Brandon's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Culturally diverse Hyde Park is home to the picturesque University of Chicago campus and the Frederick C. Robie House, a Frank Lloyd Wright work. Summer crowds head to 57th Street Beach, while the former Palace of the Fine Arts, built for the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, is now home to the Museum of Science and Industry. Founded in 1939, the Hyde Park Art Center exhibits contemporary works.
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Hyde Park
Culturally diverse Hyde Park is home to the picturesque University of Chicago campus and the Frederick C. Robie House, a Frank Lloyd Wright work. Summer crowds head to 57th Street Beach, while the former Palace of the Fine Arts, built for the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, is now home to the Museum of Science and Industry. Founded in 1939, the Hyde Park Art Center exhibits contemporary works.
Hip Wicker Park has been a residential enclave since Chicago was incorporated as a city in 1837. North Milwaukee Avenue is known for its bustling nightlife, dining and entertainment venues, with Double Door, Subterranean and Davenport’s setting the bar for the city's trendy music clubs.
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Parque Wicker
1425 N Damen AveHip Wicker Park has been a residential enclave since Chicago was incorporated as a city in 1837. North Milwaukee Avenue is known for its bustling nightlife, dining and entertainment venues, with Double Door, Subterranean and Davenport’s setting the bar for the city's trendy music clubs.
River North is a lively neighborhood in the Near North Side. It boasts luxe shops and eateries, plus posh nightclubs and cocktail bars. Opened in 1930 in a former industrial area, the sprawling Merchandise Mart attracts throngs of shoppers to its home and office design showrooms.
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River North
River North is a lively neighborhood in the Near North Side. It boasts luxe shops and eateries, plus posh nightclubs and cocktail bars. Opened in 1930 in a former industrial area, the sprawling Merchandise Mart attracts throngs of shoppers to its home and office design showrooms.
There’s nothing not to love about stunning Streeterville. This buzzing enclave is home to historic Navy Pier, the provocative Museum of Contemporary Art, and a sweeping stretch of lakefront that offers easy access to everything Lake Michigan has to offer.
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Streeterville
There’s nothing not to love about stunning Streeterville. This buzzing enclave is home to historic Navy Pier, the provocative Museum of Contemporary Art, and a sweeping stretch of lakefront that offers easy access to everything Lake Michigan has to offer.
Navy Pier encompasses over 50 acres of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants, family attractions and exhibition facilities and is one of the top destinations in the Midwestern United States, drawing nearly over nine million visitors annually. It is one of the most visited attractions in the entire Midwest and is Chicago's second-most visited tourist attraction.
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveNavy Pier encompasses over 50 acres of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants, family attractions and exhibition facilities and is one of the top destinations in the Midwestern United States, drawing nearly over nine million visitors annually. It is one of the most visited attractions in the entire Midwest and is Chicago's second-most visited tourist attraction.
Food scene
Chef Joel Nickson founded Wishbone Restaurant at 1800 W. Grand Ave in July 1990 with 23 seats, nine stools, and a half dozen paintings by his mother, Lia Nickson. His "southern reconstruction cooking"--Dixie standards like baked bone-in-ham, blackened catfish, and Carolina crab cakes, prepared with a minimum of heavy oils, deep frying, or added sugar-- with its mix-and-match menu of side dishes such as sautéed spinach, mashed sweet potatoes, and macaroni and cheese, caught on fast.
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Wishbone Restaurant
3300 N Lincoln AveChef Joel Nickson founded Wishbone Restaurant at 1800 W. Grand Ave in July 1990 with 23 seats, nine stools, and a half dozen paintings by his mother, Lia Nickson. His "southern reconstruction cooking"--Dixie standards like baked bone-in-ham, blackened catfish, and Carolina crab cakes, prepared with a minimum of heavy oils, deep frying, or added sugar-- with its mix-and-match menu of side dishes such as sautéed spinach, mashed sweet potatoes, and macaroni and cheese, caught on fast.
Honeybear Cafe is a local, family-owned restaurant in the Rogers Park neighborhood. Our mission is simple: to provide high quality food and offer a friendly and welcoming space to our community. We are so grateful to be a part of such a vibrant and empowering community. We are excited to be here and serve you fantastic food!
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Honeybear Cafe
7036 N Clark StHoneybear Cafe is a local, family-owned restaurant in the Rogers Park neighborhood. Our mission is simple: to provide high quality food and offer a friendly and welcoming space to our community. We are so grateful to be a part of such a vibrant and empowering community. We are excited to be here and serve you fantastic food!
Born in 2003 as the sister restaurant to Big Chicks and nestled within a vintage art deco building, Tweet serves you a wide range of both classic and non-traditional dishes made from fresh, organic-when-possible ingredients. As you dine within this jewelbox of an interior, designed by artist Zuleyka Benitez, you'll notice that the walls are filled with Michelle Fire's personal art collection favorites. Look closely at the menu and you'll find that many of these artists' favorite dishes are also on the menu
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Tweet
5020 N Sheridan RdBorn in 2003 as the sister restaurant to Big Chicks and nestled within a vintage art deco building, Tweet serves you a wide range of both classic and non-traditional dishes made from fresh, organic-when-possible ingredients. As you dine within this jewelbox of an interior, designed by artist Zuleyka Benitez, you'll notice that the walls are filled with Michelle Fire's personal art collection favorites. Look closely at the menu and you'll find that many of these artists' favorite dishes are also on the menu
Great food, unique dishes and fantastic service all delivered to you with a smile. That’s the Yolk experience. And it’s been that way since 2006 when Taki Kastanis founded his first Yolk in Chicago with innovative food and a great customer experience in mind. Today Yolk is still delivering unique and innovative dishes to thousands and thousands of loyal customers each week.
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Yolk - South Loop
1120 S Michigan AveGreat food, unique dishes and fantastic service all delivered to you with a smile. That’s the Yolk experience. And it’s been that way since 2006 when Taki Kastanis founded his first Yolk in Chicago with innovative food and a great customer experience in mind. Today Yolk is still delivering unique and innovative dishes to thousands and thousands of loyal customers each week.
Peach's Restaurant
4652 S King DrTry the Peach Coffee! It’s tasty.
Great coffee and wonderful outdoor space!
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Sip & Savor 43rd
528 E 43rd StGreat coffee and wonderful outdoor space!
The Original Pancake House
1358 E 47th StGreat coffee & pancakes.
Italian beef or Italian beef & sausage combo.
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Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StItalian beef or Italian beef & sausage combo.
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveDeep dish Chicago-style pizza
Medici on 57th: a Hyde Park staple restaurant for nearly 60 years.
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Medici On 57th
1327 E 57th StMedici on 57th: a Hyde Park staple restaurant for nearly 60 years.
Soaring, glamorous venue featuring high-end Asian cuisine & cocktails, plus a posh nightclub.
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TAO Chicago
632 N Dearborn StSoaring, glamorous venue featuring high-end Asian cuisine & cocktails, plus a posh nightclub.
Nobu Chicago features a modern yet inviting private dining space, as well as a rooftop bar with a magnificent view of the Chicago skyline.
Rooftop at Nobu Hotel Chicago
Nobu Chicago features a modern yet inviting private dining space, as well as a rooftop bar with a magnificent view of the Chicago skyline.
Bright cafe with creative pancakes, omelets & other breakfast eats plus sandwiches & lunch fare too.
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Batter & Berries
2748 N Lincoln AveBright cafe with creative pancakes, omelets & other breakfast eats plus sandwiches & lunch fare too.
Prime meats, empanadas & other options flavor the menu at this candlelit Argentinian steakhouse.
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Tango Sur
3763 N Southport AvePrime meats, empanadas & other options flavor the menu at this candlelit Argentinian steakhouse.
Grocer
Mariano's is an American supermarket chain that opened its doors in 2010. Mariano's is owned by Kroger. 44 Mariano's locations exist
Mariano's
Local grocer
Trader Joe’s is a national chain of neighborhood grocery stores. We are committed to providing our customers outstanding value in the form of the best quality products at the best everyday prices. Through our rewarding products and knowledgeable, friendly Crew Members, we have been transforming grocery shopping into a welcoming journey full of discovery and fun since 1967.
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Trader Joe's
1528 E 55th StTrader Joe’s is a national chain of neighborhood grocery stores. We are committed to providing our customers outstanding value in the form of the best quality products at the best everyday prices. Through our rewarding products and knowledgeable, friendly Crew Members, we have been transforming grocery shopping into a welcoming journey full of discovery and fun since 1967.
Cafe
We're Brewing Something New!
In the meantime, be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date with specials and more!
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Sip & Savor 43rd
528 E 43rd StWe're Brewing Something New!
In the meantime, be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date with specials and more!
Starbucks Corp (Starbucks) is a specialty coffee retailer. It roasts, markets, and retails specialty coffee. The company, through its stores, offers several blends of coffee, handcrafted beverages, merchandise, and food items.
Starbucks
Starbucks Corp (Starbucks) is a specialty coffee retailer. It roasts, markets, and retails specialty coffee. The company, through its stores, offers several blends of coffee, handcrafted beverages, merchandise, and food items.
Nightclub
Located in the 126-year-old building that was the onetime home of the Chicago Historical Society, TAO features a 7000-square-foot nightclub.
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TAO Chicago
632 N Dearborn StLocated in the 126-year-old building that was the onetime home of the Chicago Historical Society, TAO features a 7000-square-foot nightclub.
Bars & Grills
Local diner & pub serving morning through late-night 365 days a year in basic digs with a patio.
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Dublin Bar & Grill
1050 N State StLocal diner & pub serving morning through late-night 365 days a year in basic digs with a patio.