Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Some personal hidden favorites and hidden gems to keep you up at night!
(Wrigleyville) I am the talent buyer for Houndstooth and their Friday Night Live Music is unreal and their drinks specials are crazy cheap! I'll let the bartenders know you're coming and they'll treat you right. This also is the first bar along the Wrigleyville "strip", so if you want to bar hop, it's the perfect start!
15 locals recommend
Houndstooth Saloon
3369 N Clark St(Wrigleyville) I am the talent buyer for Houndstooth and their Friday Night Live Music is unreal and their drinks specials are crazy cheap! I'll let the bartenders know you're coming and they'll treat you right. This also is the first bar along the Wrigleyville "strip", so if you want to bar hop, it's the perfect start!
Super under-rated Portage Park pub with great quality late night food at suburban pricing! Full menu is extensive and partially vegan friendly!
7 locals recommend
Hops & Barley
4359 N Milwaukee AveSuper under-rated Portage Park pub with great quality late night food at suburban pricing! Full menu is extensive and partially vegan friendly!
Less than 1 block walk from Portage Park Hippy +Studio in Chicago! Currently under new MGMT.
9 locals recommend
Portage Theater
4050 N Milwaukee AveLess than 1 block walk from Portage Park Hippy +Studio in Chicago! Currently under new MGMT.
Great Salsa bands perform here on the weekends! Dance classes and an extensive Columbian menu makes sure this is a Latin hotspot. 1 Block walk from Portage Park Hippy +Studio in Chicago!
27 locals recommend
Las Tablas
2942 N Lincoln AveGreat Salsa bands perform here on the weekends! Dance classes and an extensive Columbian menu makes sure this is a Latin hotspot. 1 Block walk from Portage Park Hippy +Studio in Chicago!
Portage Park Essentials
Local grocery joint with HUGE selection. 2-3 Block walk from Portage Park Hippy +Studio in Chicago!
139 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco
4250 N Lincoln AveLocal grocery joint with HUGE selection. 2-3 Block walk from Portage Park Hippy +Studio in Chicago!
If you don't think Chipotle is 'essential' I'm not quite sure we'd be close. 2-3 Block walk from Portage Park Hippy +Studio in Chicago!
116 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan RdIf you don't think Chipotle is 'essential' I'm not quite sure we'd be close. 2-3 Block walk from Portage Park Hippy +Studio in Chicago!
Food Scene
My favorite places to eat near the apartment and my favorite neighborhoods! (Vegetarian/Pesceterian & Vegan Focused!)
(Wrigleyville/Boystown/Lakeview) This place makes the most inventive pizzas with super fun staff! Vegan options are outrageous and the clever seasonal changes get us coming back constantly! Open super late and sells by the slice! (Much cheaper to get a whole pie, though.)
22 locals recommend
Dimo's Pizza Wrigley
3463 N Clark St(Wrigleyville/Boystown/Lakeview) This place makes the most inventive pizzas with super fun staff! Vegan options are outrageous and the clever seasonal changes get us coming back constantly! Open super late and sells by the slice! (Much cheaper to get a whole pie, though.)
(Wrigleyville/Boystown/Lakeview) This place is as authentic Lakeview Chicago as it gets. The staff is super fun and friendly and the eclectic artwork pairs beautifully with their varied options. Tons of vegan/vegetarian options as well! I crave the Vegan Sloppy Joe with a Vegan Cappucino Milkshake! Open crazy late.
55 locals recommend
Rise Sushi & Sake Lounge
756 West Webster Avenue(Wrigleyville/Boystown/Lakeview) This place is as authentic Lakeview Chicago as it gets. The staff is super fun and friendly and the eclectic artwork pairs beautifully with their varied options. Tons of vegan/vegetarian options as well! I crave the Vegan Sloppy Joe with a Vegan Cappucino Milkshake! Open crazy late.
(Portage Park) Amazing pub grub and a crazy number of craft beers. Literally on your front doorstep!
8 locals recommend
Fischman Public House
4058 N Milwaukee Ave(Portage Park) Amazing pub grub and a crazy number of craft beers. Literally on your front doorstep!
(Portage Park) An incredible hidden gem of Portage Park with an ambitious seasonal menu and inventive craft cocktails.
29 locals recommend
Community Tavern
4038 N Milwaukee Ave(Portage Park) An incredible hidden gem of Portage Park with an ambitious seasonal menu and inventive craft cocktails.
(Portage Park) Mildly addicted to their grilled fish tacos and street corn. Adorable family run business with super affordable seafood items!
14 locals recommend
Tatas Tacos
4929 W Irving Park Rd(Portage Park) Mildly addicted to their grilled fish tacos and street corn. Adorable family run business with super affordable seafood items!
(Irving Park) Literally the best bar in the city. Just go!
37 locals recommend
ERIS Brewery and Cider House
4240 W Irving Park Rd(Irving Park) Literally the best bar in the city. Just go!
(Portage Park) Super cheap, super close (typically fried) seafood joint. Locals love this place!
Frank's Chicago Shrimp House
5052 W Irving Park Rd(Portage Park) Super cheap, super close (typically fried) seafood joint. Locals love this place!
Musician Must-Knows
I've performed on and off in Chicago for 5 years and have come to find the most authentic spots for locals and tourists alike. Currently talent buying for live music all over the city on behalf of Artist Collective!
(Lakeview) One of the best GC's in the country. Let me know you're going to head in and I'll hook you up with the best staff!
Guitar Center
2633 N Halsted St(Lakeview) One of the best GC's in the country. Let me know you're going to head in and I'll hook you up with the best staff!
(Avondale) Very cool new multi-purpose space with a very open workspace/bar combination. Amazing for working remotely or getting to know the locals! Go catch a show in the back room for a typical cover!
25 locals recommend
Sleeping Village
3734 W Belmont Ave(Avondale) Very cool new multi-purpose space with a very open workspace/bar combination. Amazing for working remotely or getting to know the locals! Go catch a show in the back room for a typical cover!
(Uptown) Swing/Jazz music until 4am in a vintage environment surrounded by incredible restaurants and venues! Legendary spot.
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North Broadway(Uptown) Swing/Jazz music until 4am in a vintage environment surrounded by incredible restaurants and venues! Legendary spot.
(Lincoln Park) Blues music until 4am in a dive bar environment surrounded by incredible restaurants and venues! Legendary spot with a fair cover.
458 locals recommend
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted St(Lincoln Park) Blues music until 4am in a dive bar environment surrounded by incredible restaurants and venues! Legendary spot with a fair cover.