Jane and Lewis' Guidebook

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Jane and Lewis' Guidebook

Local Entertainment

Movie theaters, live theaters, music clubs.
Historic first run , four screen movie theater 5 minute walk from home. Food, drinks (including alcohol), freshest popcorn.
56 locals recommend
The New 400 Theater
6746 N Sheridan Rd
56 locals recommend
Historic first run , four screen movie theater 5 minute walk from home. Food, drinks (including alcohol), freshest popcorn.
Exellient small live theater 5 mins. on foot.Preorder tickets in advance ,suggested.
16 locals recommend
Lifeline Theatre
6912 N Glenwood Ave
16 locals recommend
Exellient small live theater 5 mins. on foot.Preorder tickets in advance ,suggested.
small live theater 5 mins. by car,suggest tickets in advance
The Factory Theater
1623 W Howard St
small live theater 5 mins. by car,suggest tickets in advance
Local artist open studios 5 mins. by car (call for special exhibitions).
Greenleaf Art Center
1806 W Greenleaf Ave
Local artist open studios 5 mins. by car (call for special exhibitions).
Intimate jazz club with small bites(5 mins. by foot),owner operated(drummer).
13 locals recommend
Le Piano
6970 N Glenwood Ave
13 locals recommend
Intimate jazz club with small bites(5 mins. by foot),owner operated(drummer).
Fabulous jazz, small historic place with hidden basement known for escapades during prohibition, Al Capone days and more. Always packed, small cover, an experience worth it for the music and crowds.
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North Broadway
471 locals recommend
Fabulous jazz, small historic place with hidden basement known for escapades during prohibition, Al Capone days and more. Always packed, small cover, an experience worth it for the music and crowds.
Wonderful, inexpensive, historic dive blues spot. Great classic Chicago blues. It's where many famous rock bands came to jam after concerts. Alcohol but no food served.
101 locals recommend
Rosa's Lounge
3420 W Armitage Ave
101 locals recommend
Wonderful, inexpensive, historic dive blues spot. Great classic Chicago blues. It's where many famous rock bands came to jam after concerts. Alcohol but no food served.
Great Chicago theater, launched many stars and broadway plays!
109 locals recommend
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St
109 locals recommend
Great Chicago theater, launched many stars and broadway plays!
Great local theater
17 locals recommend
Mercury Theater Chicago
3745 N Southport Ave
17 locals recommend
Great local theater
Wonderful downtown theater
51 locals recommend
Goodman Theatre
170 N Dearborn St
51 locals recommend
Wonderful downtown theater
Fabulous theater with fun location on Navy Pier
25 locals recommend
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
800 E Grand Ave
25 locals recommend
Fabulous theater with fun location on Navy Pier
enie offers great dance and music programs
21 locals recommend
Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 E Randolph St
21 locals recommend
enie offers great dance and music programs
Chicago's excellent opera company
44 locals recommend
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N Upper Wacker Dr
44 locals recommend
Chicago's excellent opera company
One of best symphonies and music venues in country. Wonderful.
79 locals recommend
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
220 S Michigan Ave
79 locals recommend
One of best symphonies and music venues in country. Wonderful.
Free, first rate, small zoo, easy access on redline.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
1117 locals recommend
Free, first rate, small zoo, easy access on redline.
The CUBS!!! Go cheer them on at one of oldest ballparks in country! Wonderful!
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St
1004 locals recommend
The CUBS!!! Go cheer them on at one of oldest ballparks in country! Wonderful!
Great Jazz
26 locals recommend
Jazz Showcase
806 S Plymouth Ct
26 locals recommend
Great Jazz
Wonderful smaller jazz venue and restaurant
33 locals recommend
Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant
11 East Hubbard Street
33 locals recommend
Wonderful smaller jazz venue and restaurant
Great blues venue
86 locals recommend
Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash Ave
86 locals recommend
Great blues venue
Another, more commercial blues venue
64 locals recommend
House of Blues Chicago
329 N Dearborn St
64 locals recommend
Another, more commercial blues venue
Brand new gorgeous venue with varìed live entertainment including music, magicians, and more!
The Rhapsody Theater
1328 West Morse Avenue
Brand new gorgeous venue with varìed live entertainment including music, magicians, and more!

Neighborhoods

This is a gem!! Easiest access to the lakefront of any Chicago neighborhood!!! Wonderful diverse community, home to Loyola University, ethnic foods, local theaters, parks, large public beaches, jazz, bars and more!
21 locals recommend
Rogers Park
21 locals recommend
This is a gem!! Easiest access to the lakefront of any Chicago neighborhood!!! Wonderful diverse community, home to Loyola University, ethnic foods, local theaters, parks, large public beaches, jazz, bars and more!
Great food, artsy stores, antiques and thrift shops, Women and Chilren First Bookstore, Swedish Museum, fun area for walking. Close to Rogers Park.
154 locals recommend
Andersonville
154 locals recommend
Great food, artsy stores, antiques and thrift shops, Women and Chilren First Bookstore, Swedish Museum, fun area for walking. Close to Rogers Park.
Northside Vietnamese and Chinese area with many great restaurants, shops, groceries. Vintage fabulous Green Mill Jazz Club. Historic Riviera, Aragon and Uptown entertainment venues.
31 locals recommend
Uptown
31 locals recommend
Northside Vietnamese and Chinese area with many great restaurants, shops, groceries. Vintage fabulous Green Mill Jazz Club. Historic Riviera, Aragon and Uptown entertainment venues.
Robust Mexican American community, home of National Museum of Mexican Art, many great restaurants. Spectacular murals throughout the community honoring the community's Mexican heritage. Historically, Chicago's port of entry for Chicago's many and diverse immigrant communities. Popular with artists, endangered by gentrification. close to, and just southwest of downtown.
103 locals recommend
Pilsen
103 locals recommend
Robust Mexican American community, home of National Museum of Mexican Art, many great restaurants. Spectacular murals throughout the community honoring the community's Mexican heritage. Historically, Chicago's port of entry for Chicago's many and diverse immigrant communities. Popular with artists, endangered by gentrification. close to, and just southwest of downtown.
THE CUBS!!! Only a few stops from Rogers Park on the Redline ( to avoid the parking crush on gamedays).Clark Street adjacent to Wrigley Field is packed with very lively Cubs Bar spots and souvenir shops. Nearby Broadway Avenue is a nice place to walk along small shops, bookstores, coffee shops, restaurants.
43 locals recommend
Lake View
43 locals recommend
THE CUBS!!! Only a few stops from Rogers Park on the Redline ( to avoid the parking crush on gamedays).Clark Street adjacent to Wrigley Field is packed with very lively Cubs Bar spots and souvenir shops. Nearby Broadway Avenue is a nice place to walk along small shops, bookstores, coffee shops, restaurants.
Bronzeville is Chicago's famous southside neighborhood, historical African American community, home for many cultural, blues and arts venues.
32 locals recommend
Bronzeville
32 locals recommend
Bronzeville is Chicago's famous southside neighborhood, historical African American community, home for many cultural, blues and arts venues.
University of Chicago is Hyde Park's primary identity but it holds many cultural, historic and academic attractions: DuSable Mueum of African American History, Oriental Institute, Court Theater, Logan Center, and many many programs. Shopping , too, on 53rd St.
150 locals recommend
Hyde Park
150 locals recommend
University of Chicago is Hyde Park's primary identity but it holds many cultural, historic and academic attractions: DuSable Mueum of African American History, Oriental Institute, Court Theater, Logan Center, and many many programs. Shopping , too, on 53rd St.

Major downtown sites

The "Bean" shown above, for one reason (formal name Cloudgate but all call it Bean) Cool sculptire, fun to walk around, under, see everyone's reflection. Also, ice skating and rollerblading, wall climbing and large kids playground. Beautiful gardens, more sculptures to experience and Chicago's top music pavillion with mostly free concerts. Great place to stroll, relax, be with friends, family.
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
1243 locals recommend
The "Bean" shown above, for one reason (formal name Cloudgate but all call it Bean) Cool sculptire, fun to walk around, under, see everyone's reflection. Also, ice skating and rollerblading, wall climbing and large kids playground. Beautiful gardens, more sculptures to experience and Chicago's top music pavillion with mostly free concerts. Great place to stroll, relax, be with friends, family.
At top of one of world's tallest buildings, the former Sears Tower, now Willis Tower has a skydeck with an awesome view of Chicago and as far away as Indiana and Michigan. Be prepared for a wait and lines but time your visit for a clear day and avoid peak hours, week-ends.
348 locals recommend
Willis Tower Skydeck
348 locals recommend
At top of one of world's tallest buildings, the former Sears Tower, now Willis Tower has a skydeck with an awesome view of Chicago and as far away as Indiana and Michigan. Be prepared for a wait and lines but time your visit for a clear day and avoid peak hours, week-ends.
Amazing beautiful building with historic facade. insets of pieces of most of the world's most famous buildings, Adjacent to the Chicago River, a wonderful site and near spots at bridge to board fabulous River boat cruises.
15 locals recommend
Tribune Tower
15 locals recommend
Amazing beautiful building with historic facade. insets of pieces of most of the world's most famous buildings, Adjacent to the Chicago River, a wonderful site and near spots at bridge to board fabulous River boat cruises.
Site of three museums downtown within walking distance of one another and gorgeous lakefront and view of Chicago. Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and Planetarium.
65 locals recommend
Museum Campus
65 locals recommend
Site of three museums downtown within walking distance of one another and gorgeous lakefront and view of Chicago. Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and Planetarium.
Beautiful lakefront park with famous Buckingham Fountain and its nightly light show in season (after Memorial Day through Labor Day). Lovely gardens, concerts at bandshell and place where many events begin and end such as annual Chicago Marathon.
332 locals recommend
Grant Park
337 E Randolph St
332 locals recommend
Beautiful lakefront park with famous Buckingham Fountain and its nightly light show in season (after Memorial Day through Labor Day). Lovely gardens, concerts at bandshell and place where many events begin and end such as annual Chicago Marathon.
Beautiful walk down Michigan Avenue attracts shoppers to popular top name stores, now including world's largest Starbucks' Roastery, just opened. Don't miss the Water Towers (still function and house museum about Chicago fire as well as Lookingglass Theater) at the northernmost end, the only buildings that survived the Great Chicago fire. Many shopping malls including Water Tower Place.
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
598 locals recommend
Beautiful walk down Michigan Avenue attracts shoppers to popular top name stores, now including world's largest Starbucks' Roastery, just opened. Don't miss the Water Towers (still function and house museum about Chicago fire as well as Lookingglass Theater) at the northernmost end, the only buildings that survived the Great Chicago fire. Many shopping malls including Water Tower Place.
First rate information and tours of Chicago's famous architecture
114 locals recommend
Chicago Architecture Center
111 E Wacker Dr
114 locals recommend
First rate information and tours of Chicago's famous architecture
If you do only one thing in Chicago, take this cruise down the river. Fun, fascinating,great views, interesting information on history,buildings.
47 locals recommend
Chicago Architecture River Cruise
Riverwalk
47 locals recommend
If you do only one thing in Chicago, take this cruise down the river. Fun, fascinating,great views, interesting information on history,buildings.
Major, well done aquarium, great views of city, on lakefront downtown
673 locals recommend
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
673 locals recommend
Major, well done aquarium, great views of city, on lakefront downtown
Great all around, premier art museum with fabulous Impressionist section. See also Thorn rooms (miniatures), special exhibits, modern art, and much more.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
1159 locals recommend
Great all around, premier art museum with fabulous Impressionist section. See also Thorn rooms (miniatures), special exhibits, modern art, and much more.
Great modern art
532 locals recommend
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago Ave
532 locals recommend
Great modern art

Food Scene

lntimate unique Peruvian menu(one mile by car from home). A favorite for many.
30 locals recommend
Taste of Peru
6545 N Clark St
30 locals recommend
lntimate unique Peruvian menu(one mile by car from home). A favorite for many.
New to the neighborhood,authentic ,very friendly,spicy choices with energetic atmosphere(One mile by car).
19 locals recommend
Good To Go Jamaican Cuisine & Event Space
711 W Howard St
19 locals recommend
New to the neighborhood,authentic ,very friendly,spicy choices with energetic atmosphere(One mile by car).
Great authentic food nearest of several locations.We recommend sharing the sampler. Meat or vegetables are equally unique and of the highest quality.A large assortment of equally tasty dishes available.(5 mins. by car from home)
41 locals recommend
Ethiopian Diamond
6120 N Broadway
41 locals recommend
Great authentic food nearest of several locations.We recommend sharing the sampler. Meat or vegetables are equally unique and of the highest quality.A large assortment of equally tasty dishes available.(5 mins. by car from home)
Exellent and intimate Japanese dishes with very friendly helpful service at a very respectable price.Owner operated (5 mins. on foot)
7 locals recommend
Asahi Roll
6803 N Sheridan Rd
7 locals recommend
Exellent and intimate Japanese dishes with very friendly helpful service at a very respectable price.Owner operated (5 mins. on foot)
Exellent Bubble tea variety with unique Ramen variety dishes.(3 mins on foot from home) Many large or small dishes available.New and popular to the neighborhood.
Tai Chi Bubble Tea
6800 N Sheridan Rd
Exellent Bubble tea variety with unique Ramen variety dishes.(3 mins on foot from home) Many large or small dishes available.New and popular to the neighborhood.
Historically popular located in many locations in Chicago and suburbs with simple traditional dishes prepared fresh daily and served always with a inviting smile.Eat in or carry out.(5 mins. by car).
23 locals recommend
El Famous Burrito
7047 N Clark St
23 locals recommend
Historically popular located in many locations in Chicago and suburbs with simple traditional dishes prepared fresh daily and served always with a inviting smile.Eat in or carry out.(5 mins. by car).
Cozy family owned coffee shop serving Intelligensia coffee(a local favorite) and excellent homemade small bites.(5 mins. on foot) (Starbucks is also located 5 mins. in the other direction by foot)
21 locals recommend
Common Cup
1501 W Morse Ave
21 locals recommend
Cozy family owned coffee shop serving Intelligensia coffee(a local favorite) and excellent homemade small bites.(5 mins. on foot) (Starbucks is also located 5 mins. in the other direction by foot)
Exceptionally fresh, green restaurant with organic rooftop farm, Greenstar brewing,presenting live music evenings and rotating art exhibits..Owner operated with a very friendly bar scene and staff. (5 minutes by car)
70 locals recommend
Uncommon Ground
1401 W Devon Ave
70 locals recommend
Exceptionally fresh, green restaurant with organic rooftop farm, Greenstar brewing,presenting live music evenings and rotating art exhibits..Owner operated with a very friendly bar scene and staff. (5 minutes by car)
One of many locations in Chicago area with many varieties offered, including deep dish and (Very) thin. (Great with frosted mug of local beer). Owner operated,(Tell John that "Jane Ramsey sent you" as we've been his friendly loyal customer since he opened in the 90's.)
34 locals recommend
Giordano's Pizza Rogers Park
6836 N Sheridan Rd
34 locals recommend
One of many locations in Chicago area with many varieties offered, including deep dish and (Very) thin. (Great with frosted mug of local beer). Owner operated,(Tell John that "Jane Ramsey sent you" as we've been his friendly loyal customer since he opened in the 90's.)
Newish fun and friendly restaurant and brewery for breakfast ,lunch and dinner.(5 mins. by car)
66 locals recommend
Peckish Pig
623 W Howard St
66 locals recommend
Newish fun and friendly restaurant and brewery for breakfast ,lunch and dinner.(5 mins. by car)
Most famous Asian duck restaurant in all of Chicago area, and "the price is right".(10 mins.by car)No frills,just good food.
55 locals recommend
Sun Wah BBQ
5039 N Broadway
55 locals recommend
Most famous Asian duck restaurant in all of Chicago area, and "the price is right".(10 mins.by car)No frills,just good food.
Best fusion burger in town. My favorites are Kimchi and Umami burgers.The Kimchi cheese fries are a meal by themself.And cheap,but so tasty,and sooo good for your arteries!(10 min. on foot from home)Surrounded by other fast food restaurants and bars.All across from Loyola U.
43 locals recommend
bopNgrill
6604 N Sheridan Rd
43 locals recommend
Best fusion burger in town. My favorites are Kimchi and Umami burgers.The Kimchi cheese fries are a meal by themself.And cheap,but so tasty,and sooo good for your arteries!(10 min. on foot from home)Surrounded by other fast food restaurants and bars.All across from Loyola U.
Convenient and tasty pizza and sandwiches 1/2 block from home.Carryout only.Across street for excellent broasted chicken and assorted sandwiches wt. milkshakes and soft drinks.(Eat in).
25 locals recommend
J.B. Alberto's Pizza
1326 W Morse Ave
25 locals recommend
Convenient and tasty pizza and sandwiches 1/2 block from home.Carryout only.Across street for excellent broasted chicken and assorted sandwiches wt. milkshakes and soft drinks.(Eat in).
Excellent authentic Chinese cuisine.Best north of down town Chicago.(10 mins. by car or 15 by train to downtown Evanston) Best Ever!
Peppercorns Kitchen
620 Davis St
Excellent authentic Chinese cuisine.Best north of down town Chicago.(10 mins. by car or 15 by train to downtown Evanston) Best Ever!
Fresh unique delicious wt. large variety of choices.grab and go,no wait unless you want hot direct from oven.(10min. wank from home) sooo good!
15 locals recommend
Insomnia Cookies
6470 N Sheridan Rd
15 locals recommend
Fresh unique delicious wt. large variety of choices.grab and go,no wait unless you want hot direct from oven.(10min. wank from home) sooo good!
Great pizza and pasta, small quaint outdoor and indoor.
6 locals recommend
Anto Pizza & Pasta Chicago
1547 W Jarvis Ave
6 locals recommend
Great pizza and pasta, small quaint outdoor and indoor.
Delicious Korean food, good service, nice ambiance
Woo Chon Korean BBQ Restaurant
5744 N California Ave
Delicious Korean food, good service, nice ambiance
Great neighborhood breakfast and lunch spot. Good food, friendly service!
12 locals recommend
Honeybear Cafe
7036 N Clark St
12 locals recommend
Great neighborhood breakfast and lunch spot. Good food, friendly service!
Our favorite Chicago pizza. Multipe locations in city and suburbs.
513 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State St
513 locals recommend
Our favorite Chicago pizza. Multipe locations in city and suburbs.
Good breakfast place, famous for their cinnamon rolls
109 locals recommend
Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont Ave
109 locals recommend
Good breakfast place, famous for their cinnamon rolls
Wonderful Mexican food in Pilsen, Chicago's predominantly Mexican community
7 locals recommend
Nuevo Leon Restaurant
3657 West 26th Street
7 locals recommend
Wonderful Mexican food in Pilsen, Chicago's predominantly Mexican community
Great Mexican food,fairly closeby.
14 locals recommend
Mas Alla del Sol
5848 N Broadway
14 locals recommend
Great Mexican food,fairly closeby.
Good food and bar in Andersonville, near us. It's open later than most and is a relaxed, cute place
82 locals recommend
Little Bad Wolf
1541 W Bryn Mawr Ave
82 locals recommend
Good food and bar in Andersonville, near us. It's open later than most and is a relaxed, cute place
Delicious food and wine restaurant, wine tasting and bar.
7 locals recommend
Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar
5553 N Clark St
7 locals recommend
Delicious food and wine restaurant, wine tasting and bar.
Delicious food, friendly, lots of outdoor eating tables as well as indoor. Turkish specialities, big menu.
Oda Mediterranean Andersonville
5657 N Clark St
Delicious food, friendly, lots of outdoor eating tables as well as indoor. Turkish specialities, big menu.

Sightseeing

1950's Emil Bach house designed and built by Frank Loyd Wright located 2 mins. on foot from home. Call for appointment for tour.
11 locals recommend
Emil Bach House by Frank Lloyd Wright
7415 N Sheridan Rd
11 locals recommend
1950's Emil Bach house designed and built by Frank Loyd Wright located 2 mins. on foot from home. Call for appointment for tour.
167 locals recommend
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd
167 locals recommend

food

Unique specialty bakery new to the neighborhood.(5 mins. from home by car)
12 locals recommend
Caribbean American Baking Co
1539 W Howard St
12 locals recommend
Unique specialty bakery new to the neighborhood.(5 mins. from home by car)

Neighborhood Bars

local intimate neighborhood meeting place,especially friday after 4 pm(5 mins. on foot)
72 locals recommend
Rogers Park Social
6920 N Glenwood Ave
72 locals recommend
local intimate neighborhood meeting place,especially friday after 4 pm(5 mins. on foot)
Large local friendly hangout,loud music wt. pool tables(5 mins. on foot).
23 locals recommend
The Glenwood
6962 N Glenwood Ave
23 locals recommend
Large local friendly hangout,loud music wt. pool tables(5 mins. on foot).
Large popular well equipped,neighborhood bar(8 mins. by car)
34 locals recommend
R Public House
1508 W Jarvis Ave
34 locals recommend
Large popular well equipped,neighborhood bar(8 mins. by car)