Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Fully stocked deli/grocery with phenomenal homemade sandwiches, salads, desserts, also wine and beer. Stop by for a latte, proscuitto sandwich and homemade cannoli. Plus+ my sister-in-law is the owner
29 locals recommend
Half Italian
2643 North Milwaukee AvenueFully stocked deli/grocery with phenomenal homemade sandwiches, salads, desserts, also wine and beer. Stop by for a latte, proscuitto sandwich and homemade cannoli. Plus+ my sister-in-law is the owner
Super hip (yet low-key) whiskey lounge and restaurant. Voted Chicago's Best New Restaurant in 2010. Lots of eclectic wild meat options.
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveSuper hip (yet low-key) whiskey lounge and restaurant. Voted Chicago's Best New Restaurant in 2010. Lots of eclectic wild meat options.
A family-owned Mexican restaurant around the corner. Kid-friendly and beautiful outdoor patio in back. Great salsas and burritos. Upstairs is a more adult scene with a fireplace and great margaritas.
44 locals recommend
El Cid
2645 N Kedzie AveA family-owned Mexican restaurant around the corner. Kid-friendly and beautiful outdoor patio in back. Great salsas and burritos. Upstairs is a more adult scene with a fireplace and great margaritas.
Funky and hip. Awesome brunch, lunch and dinners. Consistently voted as some of the best food in the city of Chicago.
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdFunky and hip. Awesome brunch, lunch and dinners. Consistently voted as some of the best food in the city of Chicago.
Incredible and interesting food. Portuguese chicken-wow, Pineapple upside down cake and serradura were terrific together. The pork belly is amazing. Not to be missed on any visit! 4 minute walk.
126 locals recommend
Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey AveIncredible and interesting food. Portuguese chicken-wow, Pineapple upside down cake and serradura were terrific together. The pork belly is amazing. Not to be missed on any visit! 4 minute walk.
Cajon/creole - haven't been yet but heard the food is very good and interesting.
42 locals recommend
Analogue
Cajon/creole - haven't been yet but heard the food is very good and interesting.
Hands down best tacos you will ever eat in your life. Seriously, my brothers are super picky foodies and it's unanimous.
95 locals recommend
L' Patron
3749 W Fullerton AveHands down best tacos you will ever eat in your life. Seriously, my brothers are super picky foodies and it's unanimous.
Fantastic Italian food. Local family owned. Make sure you order the grilled calamari. From heaven I swear. The butternut squash ravioli with butter and fried sage is another favorite.
34 locals recommend
Buona Terra
3608 N California AveFantastic Italian food. Local family owned. Make sure you order the grilled calamari. From heaven I swear. The butternut squash ravioli with butter and fried sage is another favorite.
Fantastic sushi and only a few blocks away - outdoor seating in the summer.
19 locals recommend
Hachi's Kitchen
2521 N California AveFantastic sushi and only a few blocks away - outdoor seating in the summer.
Arts & Culture
Gorgeous vintage movie theatre. Full bar and snacks. Great movie prices. Special entertainment - comedy, trivia nights, etc.
315 locals recommend
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveGorgeous vintage movie theatre. Full bar and snacks. Great movie prices. Special entertainment - comedy, trivia nights, etc.
Great variety of new and used books. Some fun evening activities like open mic night. Call for details.
26 locals recommend
Uncharted Books
5140 N Clark StGreat variety of new and used books. Some fun evening activities like open mic night. Call for details.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool space, great craft beers, lively crowd
101 locals recommend
Revolution Brewing - Brewery & Taproom
3340 N Kedzie AveCool space, great craft beers, lively crowd
Two blocks from the house. Great wine selection and comfortable, chilled-out patrons.
73 locals recommend
Websters Wine Bar Chicago
2601 N Milwaukee AveTwo blocks from the house. Great wine selection and comfortable, chilled-out patrons.