Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
In the neighborhood - This sushi is out of this world in a lovely environment. In my opinion it's some of the best sushi in Chicago.
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Arami
1829 W Chicago AveIn the neighborhood - This sushi is out of this world in a lovely environment. In my opinion it's some of the best sushi in Chicago.
In the neighborhood - Yes, there is an awesome pie shop 1/2 a block away. It's a small sliver of a place but bakes some of the best pies in the city. It also has great coffee.
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Hoosier Mama Pie Company
1618 W Chicago AveIn the neighborhood - Yes, there is an awesome pie shop 1/2 a block away. It's a small sliver of a place but bakes some of the best pies in the city. It also has great coffee.
Flo
1434 W Chicago AveIn the neighborhood - Casual TexMex in a vintage storefront.
In the neighborhood - Easy budget Thai and Sushi.
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Butterfly Sushi Bar
1139 W Grand AveIn the neighborhood - Easy budget Thai and Sushi.
At the other end of the neighborhood - Really lovely upscale italian restaurant with outdoor garden. I recommend making reservations.
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Piccolo Sogno
464 N Halsted StAt the other end of the neighborhood - Really lovely upscale italian restaurant with outdoor garden. I recommend making reservations.
Ukrainian Village - homemade corner gelato store...yes.
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Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrUkrainian Village - homemade corner gelato store...yes.
Logan Square - It's worth the trip Don't go at prime time it's always packed. We love sitting the bar and eating.
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Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdLogan Square - It's worth the trip Don't go at prime time it's always packed. We love sitting the bar and eating.
Logan Square - Ridiculously good new bakery/cafe go for breakfast or lunch. They make everything from scratch (even the butter) and source locally and seasonally.
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Cellar Door Provisions
3025 W Diversey AveLogan Square - Ridiculously good new bakery/cafe go for breakfast or lunch. They make everything from scratch (even the butter) and source locally and seasonally.
Wicker Park - Great casual vegetarian restaurant on Division street
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Mana Food Bar
Wicker Park - Great casual vegetarian restaurant on Division street
In the neighborhood - Delicious new organic restaurant in a light and stylish casual setting. Definitely worth the trip. We like to go there for lunch.
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The Winchester
1001 North Winchester AvenueIn the neighborhood - Delicious new organic restaurant in a light and stylish casual setting. Definitely worth the trip. We like to go there for lunch.
In the neighborhood - very small upscale french inspired restaurant a few blocks north of the building on Ashland. Definitely go at off hours and make reservations.
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Ruxbin
851 North Ashland AvenueIn the neighborhood - very small upscale french inspired restaurant a few blocks north of the building on Ashland. Definitely go at off hours and make reservations.
In the neighborhood - If you love fancy coffee then you should check out this chic coffee spot a block away from the building.
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Asado Coffee Roasters
1651 West Chicago AvenueIn the neighborhood - If you love fancy coffee then you should check out this chic coffee spot a block away from the building.
In the neighborhood - Well regarded higher end restaurant 1/2 block away!
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Mexique
1529 West Chicago AvenueIn the neighborhood - Well regarded higher end restaurant 1/2 block away!
In the neighborhood - Newest restaurant edition. A new take on italian restaurant and bar. Has a late night menu!
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Charlatan
1329 West Chicago AvenueIn the neighborhood - Newest restaurant edition. A new take on italian restaurant and bar. Has a late night menu!
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago AveFun sushi and robata and fun atmosphere
Our new neighborhood brewery built into an old movie theater. Forbidden Root specializes in unusual botanical beers and has gastropub food as well.
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Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago AveOur new neighborhood brewery built into an old movie theater. Forbidden Root specializes in unusual botanical beers and has gastropub food as well.
Casual wine bar that serves and impressive array of wine and a small but excellent menu. Their burger might be the best in the city. Knowledgeable and friendly staff
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Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueCasual wine bar that serves and impressive array of wine and a small but excellent menu. Their burger might be the best in the city. Knowledgeable and friendly staff
Entertainment & Activities
In the neighborhood - There is a new playground at our park a few blocks away.
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Eckhart Park
1330 W Chicago AveIn the neighborhood - There is a new playground at our park a few blocks away.
Shopping
Dovetail
1452 W Chicago AveIn the neighborhood - Great vintage and locally made items.
Wicker Park - Just north of the building on Ashland this AWESOME world re-knowned record store carries lots of soul, jazz, world, reggae. If you love vinyl this is not to be missed.
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Dusty Groove
1120 N Ashland AveWicker Park - Just north of the building on Ashland this AWESOME world re-knowned record store carries lots of soul, jazz, world, reggae. If you love vinyl this is not to be missed.
In the neighborhood - Rock & Indie Rock Record store
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Permanent Records
2009 W Chicago AveIn the neighborhood - Rock & Indie Rock Record store
Wicker Park - Flower shop & lovely gifts. Definitely worth the trip to see the lovely items they sell
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Asrai Garden
1935 W North AveWicker Park - Flower shop & lovely gifts. Definitely worth the trip to see the lovely items they sell
In the neighborhood - Want some western wear. Walk over to Alcaela's for a large selection and free custom tailoring.
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Alcala's Western Wear
1733 W Chicago AveIn the neighborhood - Want some western wear. Walk over to Alcaela's for a large selection and free custom tailoring.
In the neighborhood - Fun store full of gifts and apothecary.
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RR #1 Chicago
814 N Ashland AveIn the neighborhood - Fun store full of gifts and apothecary.
Everything Else
In the neighborhood - Vintage clothing and home items store.
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Seek Vintage
1433 W Chicago AveIn the neighborhood - Vintage clothing and home items store.
Epic Spices
1725 W Chicago AveIn the neighborhood - Really really nice spice shop
Oggi Trattoria
1461 W Grand AveIn the neighborhood - Classic neighborhood italian resturant
Drinks & Nightlife
In the neighborhood - Bar with pool tables. Has a rock theme to the decor. Music is loud but can be fun there (or go early)
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Five Star Bar
1424 W Chicago AveIn the neighborhood - Bar with pool tables. Has a rock theme to the decor. Music is loud but can be fun there (or go early)
My favorite bar. Has great music and events. It's a bit hidden away in an industrial part of Chicago.
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The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia AveMy favorite bar. Has great music and events. It's a bit hidden away in an industrial part of Chicago.
Ukrainian Village - The rock bar of Chicago. It's been around forever. Great loud live music.
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The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveUkrainian Village - The rock bar of Chicago. It's been around forever. Great loud live music.
Pilsen - Amazing music venue, an old music hall that was abandoned for 50 years until the recent restoration. Hidden away on the second floor & world class acts. Check out their schedule online
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Thalia Hall
1807 S Allport StPilsen - Amazing music venue, an old music hall that was abandoned for 50 years until the recent restoration. Hidden away on the second floor & world class acts. Check out their schedule online
In the neighborhood - Don't want to go far on a night out? Walk to the beauty bar. Nights are hit or miss so check out the schedule.
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Beauty Bar
1444 W Chicago AveIn the neighborhood - Don't want to go far on a night out? Walk to the beauty bar. Nights are hit or miss so check out the schedule.
A local favorite. Very small bar with great cocktails and a good music lineup. It's free admission as well. Get there early to get in.
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The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveA local favorite. Very small bar with great cocktails and a good music lineup. It's free admission as well. Get there early to get in.
Do you like classic and vintage then you'll love this bar. It's been maintained in it's original condition since the 40's. Great selection of live music (country, swing, etc) on certain nights. Grab dinner at Rootstock which is a few doors down.
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The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueDo you like classic and vintage then you'll love this bar. It's been maintained in it's original condition since the 40's. Great selection of live music (country, swing, etc) on certain nights. Grab dinner at Rootstock which is a few doors down.
Essentials
In Noble Square but at the other end - Imported Italian groceries and deli. People come from all over for their sandwiches.
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Bari
1120 W Grand AveIn Noble Square but at the other end - Imported Italian groceries and deli. People come from all over for their sandwiches.
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveUkrainian Village - Larger grocery in the area
Arts & Culture
Corbett vs. Dempsey
2156 W Fulton StIn the Neighborhood - Great art gallery.
Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Chicago
220 E Chicago AveOur Modern Art Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThe collection of classics is impressive