Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Bourgeois Cafe
738 W Fullerton Avegreat cafe sandwiches and scones, vegetarian friendly!
amazing brunch and mimosas 7 days a week! grab an irish coffee and some cinnamon roll pancakes or try the chai tea latte french toast, my fav the steak and eggs benedict, great coffee and family friendly! *we offer exclusive coupons to our airbnb guests for this restaurant in our welcome package!"
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Orange Restaurant Chicago, Lincoln Park
2413 North Clark Streetamazing brunch and mimosas 7 days a week! grab an irish coffee and some cinnamon roll pancakes or try the chai tea latte french toast, my fav the steak and eggs benedict, great coffee and family friendly! *we offer exclusive coupons to our airbnb guests for this restaurant in our welcome package!"
farm to table organic food is delicious here, vegetarian friendly ( get the buffalo cauliflower it is to die for! veggie burger too) but im a meat eater and the free range grass fed burger and handcut fries are amazing..craft cocktails and great local craft beer selection..malort!! private party room with full bar and fireplace too! *we offer exclusive coupons to this restaurant /bar in your welcome package!*
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Range
1119 W Webster Avefarm to table organic food is delicious here, vegetarian friendly ( get the buffalo cauliflower it is to die for! veggie burger too) but im a meat eater and the free range grass fed burger and handcut fries are amazing..craft cocktails and great local craft beer selection..malort!! private party room with full bar and fireplace too! *we offer exclusive coupons to this restaurant /bar in your welcome package!*
basically the best pizza pot pie style pizza you will ever have, you must try their famous homemade salad dressings cucumber sour cream and poppyseed (mix them together on the country salad for the best salad ever! so good you can even by salad dressing to take home and you should!! also the meditarean flatbread is delish all made fresh in house! heads up : its dark, low ceilings, tight quarters and sometimes long wait times, so go during off peak hours and carry out if your claustrophobic, CASH ONLY!
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Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
2121 North Clark Street basically the best pizza pot pie style pizza you will ever have, you must try their famous homemade salad dressings cucumber sour cream and poppyseed (mix them together on the country salad for the best salad ever! so good you can even by salad dressing to take home and you should!! also the meditarean flatbread is delish all made fresh in house! heads up : its dark, low ceilings, tight quarters and sometimes long wait times, so go during off peak hours and carry out if your claustrophobic, CASH ONLY!
Bring your appetite for the 10th annual chicago restaurant week runs jan 27-feb 9th get an introduction into Chicagos extraordinary culinary scene Enjoy top fare at VALUE PRICING at restaurants throughout the city! the best time to try amazing culinary creations at pricey restaurants that normally would cost an arm and a leg...they run amazing specials for this week (features prix fixe menus at $22 each for brunch/lunch and $33 or $44 for dinner- doesnt include. beverage tax or gratuity) but you get to try a lot of trnding chefs palette for WAYYYY less money! check online for participationg restaurants and more info at eatitupchicago.com
choosechicago.com also check out this site
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868 N Franklin StBring your appetite for the 10th annual chicago restaurant week runs jan 27-feb 9th get an introduction into Chicagos extraordinary culinary scene Enjoy top fare at VALUE PRICING at restaurants throughout the city! the best time to try amazing culinary creations at pricey restaurants that normally would cost an arm and a leg...they run amazing specials for this week (features prix fixe menus at $22 each for brunch/lunch and $33 or $44 for dinner- doesnt include. beverage tax or gratuity) but you get to try a lot of trnding chefs palette for WAYYYY less money! check online for participationg restaurants and more info at eatitupchicago.com
choosechicago.com also check out this site
it wouldnt be a trip to chicago without a chicago style hot dog, this iconic red hot joint is know for its surly staff that can be rather verbally abusive...heads up DO NOT ORDER THE "MILKSHAKE" (18+ secret password)
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The Wiener's Circle
2622 N Clark Stit wouldnt be a trip to chicago without a chicago style hot dog, this iconic red hot joint is know for its surly staff that can be rather verbally abusive...heads up DO NOT ORDER THE "MILKSHAKE" (18+ secret password)
best falafel sandwich in the world..legit...lamb shwarma and curry rice also ridiculous.
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Sultan's Market
2057 W North Avebest falafel sandwich in the world..legit...lamb shwarma and curry rice also ridiculous.
Taco & Burrito Palace
2459 N Halsted Stget the chiliquiles with red sauce and steak ...AMAZEBALLS
if you like amazing burgers on pretzel rolls,mac n chz w/ proscioutto , scalluons & siracha, beer and death metal...DONT MISS THIS! (they can also make all burgers as a veggie burger, turkey burger!!)
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Kuma's Too
666 West Diversey Parkwayif you like amazing burgers on pretzel rolls,mac n chz w/ proscioutto , scalluons & siracha, beer and death metal...DONT MISS THIS! (they can also make all burgers as a veggie burger, turkey burger!!)
Grab a slice or order a whole pizza , wings or fries, just down the street, stuffed pizza, pan or hand tossed thin crust!
mon-wed 11am-midnight
thursday 11am-2am
fri-sat 11am-5am
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Bacci Pizzeria
2343 W Chicago AveGrab a slice or order a whole pizza , wings or fries, just down the street, stuffed pizza, pan or hand tossed thin crust!
mon-wed 11am-midnight
thursday 11am-2am
fri-sat 11am-5am
Drinks & Nightlife
chicago style dive bar with pool table, reasonable drink prices plus a back room with dance floor! (rotating djs spinning VINYL varies; from 80s and 90s hip hop to dance to pop!) great weekend dance party! , check out "$2 for tuesday" $2 craft beer specials on tuesdays!! hours 5pm-2am (saturdays they close at 3am!)
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aliveOne
2683 N Halsted Stchicago style dive bar with pool table, reasonable drink prices plus a back room with dance floor! (rotating djs spinning VINYL varies; from 80s and 90s hip hop to dance to pop!) great weekend dance party! , check out "$2 for tuesday" $2 craft beer specials on tuesdays!! hours 5pm-2am (saturdays they close at 3am!)
great place to see live blues any night , best nights are thur fri and sat, usually a $15 cover but well worth it! no cover sunday 6-8pm, you should grab a seat early before the good ones are taken and order two drinks at a time (service can be slow when busy) closes at 4am, saturdays close at 5am !!! B.L.U.E.S is across the street also one of these two ought to tickle your blues fancy without having to go downtown!
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Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted Stgreat place to see live blues any night , best nights are thur fri and sat, usually a $15 cover but well worth it! no cover sunday 6-8pm, you should grab a seat early before the good ones are taken and order two drinks at a time (service can be slow when busy) closes at 4am, saturdays close at 5am !!! B.L.U.E.S is across the street also one of these two ought to tickle your blues fancy without having to go downtown!
great draft beer selection, lots of belgian ales, beer heaven! they close at midnight!!
HopCat - Chicago
2577 N Clark Stgreat draft beer selection, lots of belgian ales, beer heaven! they close at midnight!!
always a dancparty!! get a manicure and a martini and hit the dancefloor voted chicago best danceclub a few times! special events include beyonce night, 90's night and indie ! check out this list of other amazing danceclubs in the chi to get your dubstep, juke, and whatever else...on ..
timeoutchicago
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Beauty Bar
1444 W Chicago Avealways a dancparty!! get a manicure and a martini and hit the dancefloor voted chicago best danceclub a few times! special events include beyonce night, 90's night and indie ! check out this list of other amazing danceclubs in the chi to get your dubstep, juke, and whatever else...on ..
timeoutchicago
1 of 2 locations that combine booze, old school viseo games , local draft beer and live music - CANT GO WRONG theres like 10 bars, 10 restaurants and REVOLUTION BREWERY on this one block- my fav, THE SLIPPERY SLOPE / THE HEAVY FEATHER, Coles bar.
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Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee Ave1 of 2 locations that combine booze, old school viseo games , local draft beer and live music - CANT GO WRONG theres like 10 bars, 10 restaurants and REVOLUTION BREWERY on this one block- my fav, THE SLIPPERY SLOPE / THE HEAVY FEATHER, Coles bar.
if you can deal with some cigarette smoke this tiny "wiseguy" bar is the real deal folks.. sinatra on the jukebox, $2 for a tall boy, come in one of the two famous entrances and cut a rug after a down home northern italian dinner next door at the hidden local gem of a restaurant "la scarola" this pairs nicely with the ghost tour for an unbeatable date night!
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Richard's Bar
491 N Milwaukee Aveif you can deal with some cigarette smoke this tiny "wiseguy" bar is the real deal folks.. sinatra on the jukebox, $2 for a tall boy, come in one of the two famous entrances and cut a rug after a down home northern italian dinner next door at the hidden local gem of a restaurant "la scarola" this pairs nicely with the ghost tour for an unbeatable date night!
Arts & Culture
free for Illinois residents, beginning January 2017 Tuesdays are free . * always phone first to confirm hours and free days
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Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St free for Illinois residents, beginning January 2017 Tuesdays are free . * always phone first to confirm hours and free days
Everyday you can walk in and check the calendar of FREE art exhibits, music, dance performences, film screenings, while free weekly building tours cover architecture & history the highlight being the worlds largest tiffany stained glass dome.
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StEveryday you can walk in and check the calendar of FREE art exhibits, music, dance performences, film screenings, while free weekly building tours cover architecture & history the highlight being the worlds largest tiffany stained glass dome.
"free winter weekdays" the art institute is FREE admission to "illinois residents" january 9th- february 9th 2017 and FREE every thursday 5pm-8pm * always call to confirm free days as they are subject to change without notice
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The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave"free winter weekdays" the art institute is FREE admission to "illinois residents" january 9th- february 9th 2017 and FREE every thursday 5pm-8pm * always call to confirm free days as they are subject to change without notice
hottix.org is the best way to grab CHEAP tickets to the tons of shows (musicals, comedy, improv, off broadway, concerts amd stand up! even big events like blue man group often half price to fill last minute empty seats!!)
with over 250 + professional theatre companies in chicago it can be overwhelming and expensive, but
CHICAGO THEATRE WEEK (february 9-19)
The 5th annual celebration of chicagos world class theatre scene is a perfect opportunity to enjoy $15 or $30 (or less!) tickets to amazing shows! at these prices tickets sell out fast, tickets on sale beginning JANUARY 10th at 10am at chicagotheatreweek.com
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Hot Tix - Half Price Theatre Tickets
72 E Randolph Sthottix.org is the best way to grab CHEAP tickets to the tons of shows (musicals, comedy, improv, off broadway, concerts amd stand up! even big events like blue man group often half price to fill last minute empty seats!!)
with over 250 + professional theatre companies in chicago it can be overwhelming and expensive, but
CHICAGO THEATRE WEEK (february 9-19)
The 5th annual celebration of chicagos world class theatre scene is a perfect opportunity to enjoy $15 or $30 (or less!) tickets to amazing shows! at these prices tickets sell out fast, tickets on sale beginning JANUARY 10th at 10am at chicagotheatreweek.com
A chicago historical landmark, the place where hohn dillinger was shot! still plays movies discounts with student ID
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Victory Gardens Theater
2433 N Lincoln AveA chicago historical landmark, the place where hohn dillinger was shot! still plays movies discounts with student ID
Parks & Nature
small zoo at only 35 acres and 1,200 animals but still beautiful and free every day!! mostly outdoors but bundle up and grab a hot toddie or hot chocolate and see the "zoo lights" or indoor animal houses! 10am-5pm .. nearby the zoo you can also check out the PEGGY NOTEBAERT NATURE MUSEUM , lincoln park conservatory (free greenhouse with 40,000 plants), LINCOLN PARK CULTURAL CENTER (artistic programs offer woodshop, stained glass, ceramics and dance classes if you want to make your own culture!)
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark Stsmall zoo at only 35 acres and 1,200 animals but still beautiful and free every day!! mostly outdoors but bundle up and grab a hot toddie or hot chocolate and see the "zoo lights" or indoor animal houses! 10am-5pm .. nearby the zoo you can also check out the PEGGY NOTEBAERT NATURE MUSEUM , lincoln park conservatory (free greenhouse with 40,000 plants), LINCOLN PARK CULTURAL CENTER (artistic programs offer woodshop, stained glass, ceramics and dance classes if you want to make your own culture!)
Entertainment & Activities
nov 13-march 6th go ice skating in millenium park free admission but approx $10 to rent skates, usually super busy with a long line so bundle up but well worth it (milleniumpark.org)
OTHER ICE SKATING OPTIONS ARE : navy pier (navypier.com) , sky rink at the peninsula hotel, maggie daley skating ribbon (maggiedaleypark.com), lincoln park zoo ice skating (lpzoo.org),
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Stnov 13-march 6th go ice skating in millenium park free admission but approx $10 to rent skates, usually super busy with a long line so bundle up but well worth it (milleniumpark.org)
OTHER ICE SKATING OPTIONS ARE : navy pier (navypier.com) , sky rink at the peninsula hotel, maggie daley skating ribbon (maggiedaleypark.com), lincoln park zoo ice skating (lpzoo.org),
these female impersonators are the real deal...READ DIVAS!! a great live show, 2 drink minimum but well worth the ticket price, great for bachelorette parties, business groups for a kick and 30 somethings...a good drag show never disappoints ! great costumes and ever changing /trending pop music selections with a full bar!
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The Baton Show Lounge
4713 N Broadwaythese female impersonators are the real deal...READ DIVAS!! a great live show, 2 drink minimum but well worth the ticket price, great for bachelorette parties, business groups for a kick and 30 somethings...a good drag show never disappoints ! great costumes and ever changing /trending pop music selections with a full bar!
Illinois "residents" have the following FREE general admission or discounted upgraded admission ($15 for all special attractions!!) on these days at the shed aquarium when you buy your ticket on site (dont worry they rarely ask for ID just give them a local zipcode like 60614....*you should always phone first to make sure! dates and rates are subject to change
2017 free days for "illinois residents" are;
january 9,10,16,17,23,24,27,28,29,30,31
february 6,7,10,11,12,13,14,21,27,28
june 5,6,12,13,
august 28,29
september 5,11,12,18,19,25,26
october 2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24,25,26,30,31
november 6,7,13,14, 20,21
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrIllinois "residents" have the following FREE general admission or discounted upgraded admission ($15 for all special attractions!!) on these days at the shed aquarium when you buy your ticket on site (dont worry they rarely ask for ID just give them a local zipcode like 60614....*you should always phone first to make sure! dates and rates are subject to change
2017 free days for "illinois residents" are;
january 9,10,16,17,23,24,27,28,29,30,31
february 6,7,10,11,12,13,14,21,27,28
june 5,6,12,13,
august 28,29
september 5,11,12,18,19,25,26
october 2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24,25,26,30,31
november 6,7,13,14, 20,21
Essentials
a bit pricier but fresh local and organic grocery selection 7am-10pm and they sell alcohol , wine and beer and booze..oh my!
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Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted Sta bit pricier but fresh local and organic grocery selection 7am-10pm and they sell alcohol , wine and beer and booze..oh my!
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln Avehours 7am-midnight
they sell booze
they have a chase bank atm
Liquor Store just down the street (within 1 block) has ATM, convenience items and CLOSEST LIQUOR STORE, good wine selection
R & A Grocery
2601 N Halsted StLiquor Store just down the street (within 1 block) has ATM, convenience items and CLOSEST LIQUOR STORE, good wine selection
Sightseeing
yes we finally won the world series and although there have been talks of relocating wrigley field, hasnt happened yet! come enjoy a game or hit the local bars for a piece of historical adventure! DONT MISS OUT on The Metro Chicago concert hall, The Gingerman dive bar, Smartbar for dancing if your in this hood nearby you.
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Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison Styes we finally won the world series and although there have been talks of relocating wrigley field, hasnt happened yet! come enjoy a game or hit the local bars for a piece of historical adventure! DONT MISS OUT on The Metro Chicago concert hall, The Gingerman dive bar, Smartbar for dancing if your in this hood nearby you.