Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

The best coffee in a cute space. They do pour overs and have great teas as well. If you are in a hurry and there are more than 4-5 people in line you may want to hit the next place but since you are on vacation and have nothing else to do you will be glad you stayed.
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Ipsento Coffee
2035 N Western Ave
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The best coffee in a cute space. They do pour overs and have great teas as well. If you are in a hurry and there are more than 4-5 people in line you may want to hit the next place but since you are on vacation and have nothing else to do you will be glad you stayed.
This is the closet coffee shop and they have great breakfast sandwiches and a few pastries. The coffee is good but I prefer Ipsentos
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Red June Cafe
2020 N Leavitt St
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This is the closet coffee shop and they have great breakfast sandwiches and a few pastries. The coffee is good but I prefer Ipsentos
It's fast and consistent
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Starbucks
210 W North Ave
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It's fast and consistent
great fresh Asian inspired dishes in a very casual setting under the Western El stop. Inexpensive and a great spot for luch, dinner or take out
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Belly Shack
1912 North Western Avenue
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great fresh Asian inspired dishes in a very casual setting under the Western El stop. Inexpensive and a great spot for luch, dinner or take out
Fancy tacos and good drinks with a good crowd. The best outdoor seating/people watching in the hood. They deliver too!
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Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
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Fancy tacos and good drinks with a good crowd. The best outdoor seating/people watching in the hood. They deliver too!
Good breakfast and a big hit with most people. If the wait is more than 30 minutes I don't think it's worth it but that's just me. Take a left on Charleston go 2 blocks to Damen.
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toast
2046 N Damen Ave
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Good breakfast and a big hit with most people. If the wait is more than 30 minutes I don't think it's worth it but that's just me. Take a left on Charleston go 2 blocks to Damen.
Walking distance and a great scene. This is the only Costa Rican restaurant in the city. The food is a bit like Mexican but not. One of my favorite BYOB spots. Grab a bottle at Red and White across the street
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Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee Ave
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Walking distance and a great scene. This is the only Costa Rican restaurant in the city. The food is a bit like Mexican but not. One of my favorite BYOB spots. Grab a bottle at Red and White across the street
Feel like you are in Paris in this longtime neighborhood favorite
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Le Bouchon
1958 N Damen Ave
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Feel like you are in Paris in this longtime neighborhood favorite
The best sushi in Bucktown. They deliver!
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Coast Sushi Bar
2045 North Damen Avenue
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The best sushi in Bucktown. They deliver!
Delicious Indian food about 1 mile from the house. This is reasonably priced, high quality food in a small inviting store front. It is BYOB so make sure to grab some booze before you go
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Rangoli Classic Indian Dining
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Delicious Indian food about 1 mile from the house. This is reasonably priced, high quality food in a small inviting store front. It is BYOB so make sure to grab some booze before you go
Local, neighborhood joint with the best martinis and grilled calamari. The eggplant parmigiana is the bomb!
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Club Lucky
1824 W Wabansia Ave
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Local, neighborhood joint with the best martinis and grilled calamari. The eggplant parmigiana is the bomb!
A little pricey but a neighborhood staple. Great place to celebrate a special event. The food is fabulous and they have a great wine list. The space feels clubby but without the noise.
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Cafe Robey
1600 N Milwaukee Ave
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A little pricey but a neighborhood staple. Great place to celebrate a special event. The food is fabulous and they have a great wine list. The space feels clubby but without the noise.
24 hour authentic Mexican restaurant Great for late night munchies
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Arturo's Tacos
2001 N Western Ave
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24 hour authentic Mexican restaurant Great for late night munchies

Drinks & Nightlife

One of the cities best beer selections from around the world. They also serve coffee in the morning so if Starbucks is crowded head to the Map Room. Free WiFi too
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Map Room
1949 N Hoyne Ave
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One of the cities best beer selections from around the world. They also serve coffee in the morning so if Starbucks is crowded head to the Map Room. Free WiFi too
Dimmly lit intimate neighborhood bar with a cool vibe right in the middle of a residential street.
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The Charleston Bar Chicago
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Dimmly lit intimate neighborhood bar with a cool vibe right in the middle of a residential street.
quirkey bar with live music 7 night a week. You never know what type of music it will be but it is always an adventure
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Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
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quirkey bar with live music 7 night a week. You never know what type of music it will be but it is always an adventure

Essentials

Medium sized store with all of the essentials. They have some organic items and produce and is super clean and friendly. Oh, they also sell homemade salsa and guacamole. Need I say more
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Fresh Market Place
2134 N Western Ave
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Medium sized store with all of the essentials. They have some organic items and produce and is super clean and friendly. Oh, they also sell homemade salsa and guacamole. Need I say more
Who doesn't love Costco????
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Costco Wholesale
1430 S Ashland Ave
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Who doesn't love Costco????

Shopping

Local wine shop with some unique labels you wont find anywhere else. You can find a great bottle for under $20
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Red & White Wines
1861 N Milwaukee Ave
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Local wine shop with some unique labels you wont find anywhere else. You can find a great bottle for under $20
Best local jewelry designers and unique gifts can be found here. Julie is the owner and usually in the shop to answer questions and tell you about the the other neighborhood retail spots
Virtu
2035 N Damen Ave
Best local jewelry designers and unique gifts can be found here. Julie is the owner and usually in the shop to answer questions and tell you about the the other neighborhood retail spots

Everything Else

This is Chicago's version of 'The Highline in Manhattan. This 2.7 mile running, walking and biking trail connects 3 neighborhoods; Bucktown, Logan Square & Humbolt Park. Enter at Milwaukee/Leavitt
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The 606
1805 North Ridgeway Avenue
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This is Chicago's version of 'The Highline in Manhattan. This 2.7 mile running, walking and biking trail connects 3 neighborhoods; Bucktown, Logan Square & Humbolt Park. Enter at Milwaukee/Leavitt
Closest train station with an elevator
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Western Blue Line Station
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Closest train station with an elevator

Parks & Nature

It is one block to the north and has a big open field where you can toss the ball, lay out or read. Behind the field house is an Olympic Size pool open to the public. It can get really crowded but in the mornings they do family swim and it is pretty open. Behind the pool you will see a playground suited for kids up to age 10 or so.
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Holstein Park
2200 N Oakley Ave
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It is one block to the north and has a big open field where you can toss the ball, lay out or read. Behind the field house is an Olympic Size pool open to the public. It can get really crowded but in the mornings they do family swim and it is pretty open. Behind the pool you will see a playground suited for kids up to age 10 or so.