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.
37 locals recommend
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.
76 locals recommend
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.
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.
48 locals recommend
Piccolo Sogno
464 N Halsted StAt the other end of the neighborhood - Really lovely upscale italian restaurant with outdoor garden. I recommend making reservations.
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.
936 locals recommend
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.
58 locals recommend
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.
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.
55 locals recommend
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.
62 locals recommend
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.
10 locals recommend
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 - Newest restaurant edition. A new take on italian restaurant and bar. Has a late night menu!
37 locals recommend
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.
87 locals recommend
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
173 locals recommend
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
Shopping
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.
21 locals recommend
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.
Wicker Park - Flower shop & lovely gifts. Definitely worth the trip to see the lovely items they sell
23 locals recommend
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.
11 locals recommend
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.
RR #1 Chicago
814 N Ashland AveIn the neighborhood - Fun store full of gifts and apothecary.
Everything Else
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
My favorite bar. Has great music and events. It's a bit hidden away in an industrial part of Chicago.
64 locals recommend
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.
208 locals recommend
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
135 locals recommend
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
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.
185 locals recommend
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.
180 locals recommend
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
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.
Aron Packer Projects
7445 N Campbell AveWest Loop - Great art gallery
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveOur Modern Art Museum
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThe collection of classics is impressive