Guidebook for Chicago
Arts & Culture
Copernicus Center
5216 W Lawrence AveEvents
The Gift Theatre
4041 N Milwaukee AveCritically acclaimed small theater company
National Veterans Art Museum
4041 N Milwaukee AveTerrific gallery installations: free
5415 W Higgins Ave
5415 West Higgins AvenueExhibits rarely seen work by noted Imagist painter Ed Paschke: free
Drinks & Nightlife
Fischman Public House
4058 N Milwaukee AveGreat craft beer on tap
Essentials
Ideal Bakery
4765 N Milwaukee AveBakery and Polish food
Food Scene
4945 N Milwaukee Ave
4945 North Milwaukee AvenueGreat and affordable sushi: byob
Gale Street Inn Chicago
4914 N Milwaukee AveNeighborhood institution
Amitabul
6207 N Milwaukee AveTerrific, affordable Asian inspired vegan menu: byob
Chicago-style hotdogs, milkshakes, real vintage googie architecture drive-thru
26 locals recommend
Superdawg Drive-In
333 S Milwaukee AveChicago-style hotdogs, milkshakes, real vintage googie architecture drive-thru
Community Tavern
4038 N Milwaukee AveUpscale bistro
Everything Else
Easy and quick walk to subway downtown or to O'Hare International Airport
25 locals recommend
Jefferson Park CTA Station
Easy and quick walk to subway downtown or to O'Hare International Airport
Forest Glen station
5310 N Forest Glen AveMetra train to north suburbs or downtown
Bus depot and Metra train to northwest suburbs including stop at Arlington Racetrack for thoroughbred racing throughout the summer
25 locals recommend
Jefferson Park CTA Station
Bus depot and Metra train to northwest suburbs including stop at Arlington Racetrack for thoroughbred racing throughout the summer