Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
ROJO GUSANO
3830 W Lawrence AveGreat place for Mexican with loads of American and Asian influences!
You probably will not find better Sushi in Chicago. This cash only, take-out only secret will delight your taste buds.
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Lawrence Fish Market
3920 West Lawrence AvenueYou probably will not find better Sushi in Chicago. This cash only, take-out only secret will delight your taste buds.
Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan RdCuz sometimes it's everything
Think Chipotle, just Brazilian style, on steroids. Make sure you pick up the Brazilian empanadas or the Brazilian rice pudding!
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Brazilian Bowl Brazilian Grill
3200 W Lawrence AveThink Chipotle, just Brazilian style, on steroids. Make sure you pick up the Brazilian empanadas or the Brazilian rice pudding!
Two of my favorite categories of food come together beautifully: Argentinian and Italian. Take a quick drive south into the Old Irving Park neighborhood and you won't be disappointed!
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La Nonna
3400 N Lawndale AveTwo of my favorite categories of food come together beautifully: Argentinian and Italian. Take a quick drive south into the Old Irving Park neighborhood and you won't be disappointed!
Smoque BBQ
3800 N Pulaski RdBecause....who doesn't love BBQ with an attitude?
Ixcateco Grill in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood is a casual full service BYOB restaurant that presents authentic Southern Mexican cuisine. Chef/owner Anselmo Ramirez features dishes made the way they are prepared in Mexico. The menu is limited but mighty with a delicious touch of sophistication that reflects Ramirez’ experience working for such chefs as Rick Bayless, Tracey Vowell, Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris. He uses fresh, locally sourced organic or sustainably raised ingredients when possible, and he adds or adapts menu items regularly to showcase the bounty of the season.
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Ixcateco Grill
3402 W Montrose AveIxcateco Grill in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood is a casual full service BYOB restaurant that presents authentic Southern Mexican cuisine. Chef/owner Anselmo Ramirez features dishes made the way they are prepared in Mexico. The menu is limited but mighty with a delicious touch of sophistication that reflects Ramirez’ experience working for such chefs as Rick Bayless, Tracey Vowell, Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris. He uses fresh, locally sourced organic or sustainably raised ingredients when possible, and he adds or adapts menu items regularly to showcase the bounty of the season.
This gem sits in the Ravenswood neighborhood which sits just east of Albany Park. The restaurant was just remodeled and has been a staple to the neighborhood since '00.
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Caro Mio Italian Restaurant
4603 N Lincoln AveThis gem sits in the Ravenswood neighborhood which sits just east of Albany Park. The restaurant was just remodeled and has been a staple to the neighborhood since '00.
Chicken Works & Salad Company
3658 W Irving Park RdEveryone loves chicken and a healthy choice.
Amazing, authentic Persian food that marinates in heritage. The ingredients are always fresh, most of the spices come from Iran, and the menu is lovingly prepared using treasured family recipes. They are committed to creating healthy and nutritious meals and have partnered with Healthydiningfinder.com as well.
The restaurant ambiance is quiet, and softly lit, the walls and alcoves decorated with exquisite Persian tiles depicting Sufi fables and tales. Melodious Persian music accompanies patrons as they enjoy the food and each other's company. The servers are gracious and exude the warmth we feel for our patrons.
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Noon O Kabab
4701 N Kedzie AveAmazing, authentic Persian food that marinates in heritage. The ingredients are always fresh, most of the spices come from Iran, and the menu is lovingly prepared using treasured family recipes. They are committed to creating healthy and nutritious meals and have partnered with Healthydiningfinder.com as well.
The restaurant ambiance is quiet, and softly lit, the walls and alcoves decorated with exquisite Persian tiles depicting Sufi fables and tales. Melodious Persian music accompanies patrons as they enjoy the food and each other's company. The servers are gracious and exude the warmth we feel for our patrons.
Everything Else
ROJO GUSANO
3830 W Lawrence AveGreat place for Mexican with loads of American and Asian influences!
Smoque BBQ
3800 N Pulaski RdBecause....who doesn't love BBQ with an attitude?
Drinks & Nightlife
Modern pool hall with 14 tables & sports on TV, serving coffee by day, drinks & bar fare by night
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Surge Coffee Bar & Billiards
3241 W Montrose AveModern pool hall with 14 tables & sports on TV, serving coffee by day, drinks & bar fare by night
Great spot for coffee (yes coffee) in the AM and a local lounge/bar for kicking off the evening before hopping on the El.
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Nighthawk
4744 N Kimball AveGreat spot for coffee (yes coffee) in the AM and a local lounge/bar for kicking off the evening before hopping on the El.
Montrose Saloon
2933 W Montrose AveLocal watering hole
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
4250 N Lincoln Avetypical grocery store with everything you'd expect
worth checking out in Chicago. Definitely one of my favorite grocery chains found anywhere.
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Mariano's
3358 W Touhy Aveworth checking out in Chicago. Definitely one of my favorite grocery chains found anywhere.
United States Postal Service
2339 N California AveFor shipping anything home from your vacation!
The perfect place to run into to pick up those essentials you forgot at home.
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FAMILY DOLLAR
3748 N Elston AveThe perfect place to run into to pick up those essentials you forgot at home.
Getting Around
Closest El station from the house. This is the brown line which will take you all the way into the loop/downtown/Mag Mile, and everything else Chicago is famous for.
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Kimball station
Closest El station from the house. This is the brown line which will take you all the way into the loop/downtown/Mag Mile, and everything else Chicago is famous for.
Entertainment & Activities
Need to entertain kids and wear them out in the process? Head to Ultimate Ninjas where the kids can enjoy a watered down version of American Ninja Warrior!
Ultimate Ninjas Chicago
2915 W Montrose AveNeed to entertain kids and wear them out in the process? Head to Ultimate Ninjas where the kids can enjoy a watered down version of American Ninja Warrior!
Arts & Culture
This one-of-a-kind institution raises awareness of the Cambodian genocide and celebrates the renewal of Cambodian community and culture here in the United States. It provides an unforgettable educational experience and offers a place for reflection, healing and celebration of the human spirit. Featured are revolving exhibits that explore the history of Cambodia, the Killing Fields genocide and the journey of Cambodian-Americans.
National Cambodian Heritage Museum & Killing Fields Memorial
2831 W Lawrence AveThis one-of-a-kind institution raises awareness of the Cambodian genocide and celebrates the renewal of Cambodian community and culture here in the United States. It provides an unforgettable educational experience and offers a place for reflection, healing and celebration of the human spirit. Featured are revolving exhibits that explore the history of Cambodia, the Killing Fields genocide and the journey of Cambodian-Americans.
In a quiet residential neighborhood just outside of downtown Chicago, IL, stands a modest family home on the corner of Tripp Avenue and Palmer Street. This house was designed and built by Flora and Elias Disney, Walt and Roy Disney's mother and father. Both Walt and Roy were born in this home and lived there until Walt was four and Roy was twelve years old.
Walt Disney's Birthplace
2156 N Tripp AveIn a quiet residential neighborhood just outside of downtown Chicago, IL, stands a modest family home on the corner of Tripp Avenue and Palmer Street. This house was designed and built by Flora and Elias Disney, Walt and Roy Disney's mother and father. Both Walt and Roy were born in this home and lived there until Walt was four and Roy was twelve years old.