Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Fully stocked deli/grocery with phenomenal homemade sandwiches, salads, desserts, also wine and beer. Stop by for a latte, proscuitto sandwich and homemade cannoli. Plus+ my sister-in-law is the owner
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Half Italian
2643 North Milwaukee AvenueFully stocked deli/grocery with phenomenal homemade sandwiches, salads, desserts, also wine and beer. Stop by for a latte, proscuitto sandwich and homemade cannoli. Plus+ my sister-in-law is the owner
Super hip (yet low-key) whiskey lounge and restaurant. Voted Chicago's Best New Restaurant in 2010. Lots of eclectic wild meat options.
830 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveSuper hip (yet low-key) whiskey lounge and restaurant. Voted Chicago's Best New Restaurant in 2010. Lots of eclectic wild meat options.
A family-owned Mexican restaurant around the corner. Kid-friendly and beautiful outdoor patio in back. Great salsas and burritos. Upstairs is a more adult scene with a fireplace and great margaritas.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Cid
2645 N Kedzie AveA family-owned Mexican restaurant around the corner. Kid-friendly and beautiful outdoor patio in back. Great salsas and burritos. Upstairs is a more adult scene with a fireplace and great margaritas.
Funky and hip. Awesome brunch, lunch and dinners. Consistently voted as some of the best food in the city of Chicago.
936 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdFunky and hip. Awesome brunch, lunch and dinners. Consistently voted as some of the best food in the city of Chicago.
Incredible and interesting food. Portuguese chicken-wow, Pineapple upside down cake and serradura were terrific together. The pork belly is amazing. Not to be missed on any visit! 4 minute walk.
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey AveIncredible and interesting food. Portuguese chicken-wow, Pineapple upside down cake and serradura were terrific together. The pork belly is amazing. Not to be missed on any visit! 4 minute walk.
Cajon/creole - haven't been yet but heard the food is very good and interesting.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Analogue
Cajon/creole - haven't been yet but heard the food is very good and interesting.
Hands down best tacos you will ever eat in your life. Seriously, my brothers are super picky foodies and it's unanimous.
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
L' Patron
3749 W Fullerton AveHands down best tacos you will ever eat in your life. Seriously, my brothers are super picky foodies and it's unanimous.
Fantastic Italian food. Local family owned. Make sure you order the grilled calamari. From heaven I swear. The butternut squash ravioli with butter and fried sage is another favorite.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buona Terra
3608 N California AveFantastic Italian food. Local family owned. Make sure you order the grilled calamari. From heaven I swear. The butternut squash ravioli with butter and fried sage is another favorite.
Fantastic sushi and only a few blocks away - outdoor seating in the summer.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hachi's Kitchen
2521 N California AveFantastic sushi and only a few blocks away - outdoor seating in the summer.
Arts & Culture
Gorgeous vintage movie theatre. Full bar and snacks. Great movie prices. Special entertainment - comedy, trivia nights, etc.
315 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveGorgeous vintage movie theatre. Full bar and snacks. Great movie prices. Special entertainment - comedy, trivia nights, etc.
Great variety of new and used books. Some fun evening activities like open mic night. Call for details.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Uncharted Books
5140 N Clark StGreat variety of new and used books. Some fun evening activities like open mic night. Call for details.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool space, great craft beers, lively crowd
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Revolution Brewing - Brewery & Taproom
3340 N Kedzie AveCool space, great craft beers, lively crowd
Two blocks from the house. Great wine selection and comfortable, chilled-out patrons.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Websters Wine Bar Chicago
2601 N Milwaukee AveTwo blocks from the house. Great wine selection and comfortable, chilled-out patrons.