Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Lucia's
1825 W North AveComfort Italian BYOB and takeout deli (best meatball subs around).
Gallery Cafe
1760 W North Avecoffee and sandwiches
Schwa Restaurant
1466 N Ashland Avebook early. exceptional multicourse dinner. byob.
Oiistar
1385 N Milwaukee Averamen
Furious Spoon Wicker Park
ramen
Las Palmas Restaurant
1835 W North Avegood mexican food
Cumin
1414 N Milwaukee Avegood nepalese/indian food
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee Avegreat breakfast spot, but not if you don't want to wait for a table
Lillie's Q
417 North Ashland AvenueBBQ
Piece Brewery
1927 W North Avegood thin crust pizza. good place to watch sports.
Big Star
1531 N Damen Avetacos - eat in or take out
Nori Sushi - Wicker Park, Chicago
1393 N Milwaukee Avebyob sushi
Le Bouchon
1958 N Damen Avefrench bistro
Everything Else
105F Chicago's Original Hot Yoga
1344 N Milwaukee Aveday passes available
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Avegreat local theater
The House Theatre
1543 W Division Stgreat local theater
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N Broadwayyou can easily walk to this full service grocery.
Local Foods
1427 W Willow Stdelicious locally raised meats and produce
Arts & Culture
The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia Avelive music
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Avelive music
Parks & Nature
aka "the 606" this is a beautiful car free walking and biking trail, which can be accessed 1/4 of a mile from our house. It is 2.7 miles long and has beautiful scenery.
133 locals recommend
Bloomingdale Trail
Bloomingdale Trailaka "the 606" this is a beautiful car free walking and biking trail, which can be accessed 1/4 of a mile from our house. It is 2.7 miles long and has beautiful scenery.
Getting Around
Milwaukee & Wolcott/Wood station
#56 Bus can be taken to Millenium Park/Downtown
Damen station
1558 N Damen AveEl Train take to/from O'hare and downtown.
Drinks & Nightlife
Subterranean
2011 W North Ave