Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
They have a fantastic pancake flight that changes weekly. Not to mention their signature orange infused coffee is heaven!
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Orange Restaurant Chicago, Lincoln Park
2413 North Clark StreetThey have a fantastic pancake flight that changes weekly. Not to mention their signature orange infused coffee is heaven!
You will travel past a few hundred Starbucks on the way here but it is worth the commute when you have the time. Take the #36 north and you will fall in love with the world renowned Intelligentsia
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Intelligentsia Coffee Broadway Coffeebar
3123 N BroadwayYou will travel past a few hundred Starbucks on the way here but it is worth the commute when you have the time. Take the #36 north and you will fall in love with the world renowned Intelligentsia
Some of the best Pan Asian food in the city. Big Bowl's philosophy revolves around local, all natural, sustainable, eco-friendly and organic products. Kung Pao Beef and Bangcock Shrimp and scallops
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Big Bowl
6 E Cedar StSome of the best Pan Asian food in the city. Big Bowl's philosophy revolves around local, all natural, sustainable, eco-friendly and organic products. Kung Pao Beef and Bangcock Shrimp and scallops
For late night food and a good show, the Wiener Circle is where it's at. Mind your Ps and Qs and don't ask for a chocolate shake.
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The Wiener's Circle
2622 N Clark StFor late night food and a good show, the Wiener Circle is where it's at. Mind your Ps and Qs and don't ask for a chocolate shake.
When in the mood for pizza, skip the Gino's east, (I can't stand the crust). Lou's is some of the best in town! I like this location of Lou's because it is the nicest.
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StWhen in the mood for pizza, skip the Gino's east, (I can't stand the crust). Lou's is some of the best in town! I like this location of Lou's because it is the nicest.
After a night of drinking on Halsted, not much beats a Taco Dinner from Taco Burrito Palace.
Taco & Burrito Palace
2459 N Halsted StAfter a night of drinking on Halsted, not much beats a Taco Dinner from Taco Burrito Palace.
El Burrito Mexicano
936 W Addison StGreat Mexican food from under a CTA stop. Just do it. Cash only.
Drinks & Nightlife
For a great dive bar! Always good people watching and sometimes entertainment. I recommend their $5 Long Islands or any of their $4 Great Lakes Pints. Just ask your bartender for a sample and enjoy!
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Town Hall Pub
3340 N Halsted StFor a great dive bar! Always good people watching and sometimes entertainment. I recommend their $5 Long Islands or any of their $4 Great Lakes Pints. Just ask your bartender for a sample and enjoy!
Voted one of the best gay bars in the world, Sidetrack is a fantastic video bar. From comedies to Musical Mondays, to music videos on the weekends, Sidetrack has it all. Plus their drinks are tasty.
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Sidetrack
3349 N Halsted StVoted one of the best gay bars in the world, Sidetrack is a fantastic video bar. From comedies to Musical Mondays, to music videos on the weekends, Sidetrack has it all. Plus their drinks are tasty.
This place has great food. They have a constant menu rotation based on what is available locally and seasonally. Not to mention they have a ton of great handcrafted cocktails. Mmmmm
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Farmhouse Chicago
228 W Chicago AveThis place has great food. They have a constant menu rotation based on what is available locally and seasonally. Not to mention they have a ton of great handcrafted cocktails. Mmmmm
This metal themed bar and burger joint offers some of the best burgers in the city. Like their website says, their kitchen is small so you need to be patient and enjoy some local drafts while waiting
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Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont AveThis metal themed bar and burger joint offers some of the best burgers in the city. Like their website says, their kitchen is small so you need to be patient and enjoy some local drafts while waiting
Everything Else
For handmade cards and great local posters I always go to Inkling. They will have the perfect card, poster, keepsake for you and your friends.
Inkling
2917 1/2 N BroadwayFor handmade cards and great local posters I always go to Inkling. They will have the perfect card, poster, keepsake for you and your friends.
When searching for a great deal on booze. Head to Binny's. Great deals on any kind of beer, wine, liquor you can think of.
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Binny's Beverage Depot - Lakeview
3000 N Clark StWhen searching for a great deal on booze. Head to Binny's. Great deals on any kind of beer, wine, liquor you can think of.
When you don't feel like walking too far for booze, just swing by Miska's Liquors. You'll be greeted with a "Hey buddy", I guarantee it. Much better deals than most of the other places around here.
Miska's Liquor
2353 N Clark StWhen you don't feel like walking too far for booze, just swing by Miska's Liquors. You'll be greeted with a "Hey buddy", I guarantee it. Much better deals than most of the other places around here.
Brace yourself for the most delicious and heavenly cupcakes you've ever had. Sprinkles doesn't even hold a flame to this place. Favs: Blueberry Cheesecake and Cookie Monster
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Molly's Cupcakes
2536 N Clark StBrace yourself for the most delicious and heavenly cupcakes you've ever had. Sprinkles doesn't even hold a flame to this place. Favs: Blueberry Cheesecake and Cookie Monster
When you just need a quick neck trim or a brand new look, head up to Floyd's. No appointment necessary, walk ins are always welcome.
Floyd's 99 Barbershop (Lincoln Park)
2572 N Clark StWhen you just need a quick neck trim or a brand new look, head up to Floyd's. No appointment necessary, walk ins are always welcome.
When in the mood for some great BBQ, head over to Barn & Co. During the summer they have their smoker out on the sidewalk calling in guests.
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Barn & Company
When in the mood for some great BBQ, head over to Barn & Co. During the summer they have their smoker out on the sidewalk calling in guests.
Yes it's a little touritsy, but save your time by enjoying Chicago as the locals do. Avoid Navy Pier unless chain restaurants and knickknack stores are your cup of tea.
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StYes it's a little touritsy, but save your time by enjoying Chicago as the locals do. Avoid Navy Pier unless chain restaurants and knickknack stores are your cup of tea.
Delicious local beer. My favorites: Green Line, Matilda, Sofie, Cubby Blue.
Don't be scared by the Cubby. Not like most blueberry beer, just the essence of blueberry in this one!
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Goose Island Wrigleyville
3535 N Clark StDelicious local beer. My favorites: Green Line, Matilda, Sofie, Cubby Blue.
Don't be scared by the Cubby. Not like most blueberry beer, just the essence of blueberry in this one!
One of the largest farmers markets in the windy city, this farmers market has everyone. From flowers to elk meat, smoothies to crepes, you can always find something to bring home!
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Green City Market - Office Location
3057 W Lawrence AveOne of the largest farmers markets in the windy city, this farmers market has everyone. From flowers to elk meat, smoothies to crepes, you can always find something to bring home!
This is truly a must do for an evening of entertainment. This club has brought up every comedian from Tina Fey to Chevy Chase. Their scripted shows are fantastic, but so are their improv shows too
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The Second City
230 W North AveThis is truly a must do for an evening of entertainment. This club has brought up every comedian from Tina Fey to Chevy Chase. Their scripted shows are fantastic, but so are their improv shows too
30 plays in 60 minutes! New plays every week! Never the same show twice! This fast-paced sketch group does everything. Hard to explain but you just have to do it.
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Neo-Futurists
5153 North Ashland Avenue30 plays in 60 minutes! New plays every week! Never the same show twice! This fast-paced sketch group does everything. Hard to explain but you just have to do it.
Shopping
This is the original Potbelly Sandwich shop! Delicious.
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Potbelly Sandwich Shop
2264 N Lincoln AveThis is the original Potbelly Sandwich shop! Delicious.
Great grilled cheese sandwiches! Perfect drinking food.
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Cheesie's Pub & Grub Lakeview
958 W Belmont AveGreat grilled cheese sandwiches! Perfect drinking food.