Annesworld Guidebook
Drinks & Nightlife
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A casual neighborhood bar with a cozy environment and an amazing selection of craft beers on tap. There is also small but good bar menu. 5 min walk.
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Small Bar
2956 N Albany AveA casual neighborhood bar with a cozy environment and an amazing selection of craft beers on tap. There is also small but good bar menu. 5 min walk.
Mind blowing craft cocktails & a dark, intimate vibe right on the square.
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Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan BlvdMind blowing craft cocktails & a dark, intimate vibe right on the square.
Have a pint, take a tour, take some home! A short walk away.
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Revolution Brewing - Brewery & Taproom
3340 N Kedzie AveHave a pint, take a tour, take some home! A short walk away.
Arcade games and Craft Beers. Game nights, food truck nights and large screens for the big games!
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Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee AveArcade games and Craft Beers. Game nights, food truck nights and large screens for the big games!
Brand spanking new brewery, straight down Sawyer toward Milwaukee. Cool serene vibe, yummy brews and a great place to pop in before or after a movie or having dinner anywhere along the block!!
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Hopewell Brewing Company
2760 N Milwaukee AveBrand spanking new brewery, straight down Sawyer toward Milwaukee. Cool serene vibe, yummy brews and a great place to pop in before or after a movie or having dinner anywhere along the block!!
A Latin-tinged cocktail and coffee bar in an airy sunlit space. One of my favorite spots for a refreshing open air cocktail!
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Estereo
2450 N Milwaukee AveA Latin-tinged cocktail and coffee bar in an airy sunlit space. One of my favorite spots for a refreshing open air cocktail!
Amazing cocktails and often live music. A neighborhood favorite.
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The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveAmazing cocktails and often live music. A neighborhood favorite.
My Favorite Restaurants
A foodie's paradise - everything they do is hand crafted by passionate artisans and is beautiful & delicious. One of my favorite spots, very popular, very small. ***ON HIATUS until further notice, reorganizing post covid...
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Cellar Door Provisions
3025 W Diversey AveA foodie's paradise - everything they do is hand crafted by passionate artisans and is beautiful & delicious. One of my favorite spots, very popular, very small. ***ON HIATUS until further notice, reorganizing post covid...
My go-to for coffee and great homemade bagel sandwiches in the morning, as well as delicious wood fired pizza and pastas at night. Full bar as well. WILL DELIVER or you can CARRY OUT
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Reno
2607 N Milwaukee AveMy go-to for coffee and great homemade bagel sandwiches in the morning, as well as delicious wood fired pizza and pastas at night. Full bar as well. WILL DELIVER or you can CARRY OUT
A newer cafe that has a limited menu but it's always delicious. They also have their own soda fountain with amazing flavor combos. CARRY OUT AND DELIVERY AS WELL
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Same Day Cafe
2651 N Kedzie AveA newer cafe that has a limited menu but it's always delicious. They also have their own soda fountain with amazing flavor combos. CARRY OUT AND DELIVERY AS WELL
GET COCKTAILS TO GO - THEY ARE AMAZING! DELIVERY AVAIL. This Gastro Pub with an incredible selection of whiskeys has earned the highly coveted Michelin Star. The food is very good and there is great brunch on the weekend. Be prepared to wait whether you go for brunch or dinner, but time will fly when you have one of their cocktails.
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Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveGET COCKTAILS TO GO - THEY ARE AMAZING! DELIVERY AVAIL. This Gastro Pub with an incredible selection of whiskeys has earned the highly coveted Michelin Star. The food is very good and there is great brunch on the weekend. Be prepared to wait whether you go for brunch or dinner, but time will fly when you have one of their cocktails.
The most delicious burgers in a heavy metal environment. Deeply popular, always crowded. Try going during the day!
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Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont AveThe most delicious burgers in a heavy metal environment. Deeply popular, always crowded. Try going during the day!
Michelin and James Beard award winning restaurant, this is one of the originals - was here at the start of the foodie explosion in the neighborhood and still stands as one of the best meals in the city with a beautiful bar as well. An absolute favorite for brunch or dinner and a short 10-15 min walk.
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Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdMichelin and James Beard award winning restaurant, this is one of the originals - was here at the start of the foodie explosion in the neighborhood and still stands as one of the best meals in the city with a beautiful bar as well. An absolute favorite for brunch or dinner and a short 10-15 min walk.
GET DINNER TO GO! Incredible Korean-American food. Winner of the esteemed Michelin Guide award 2016! Reservation usually required. A favorite for me - I love everything I've ever had here.
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Parachute
3500 N Elston AveGET DINNER TO GO! Incredible Korean-American food. Winner of the esteemed Michelin Guide award 2016! Reservation usually required. A favorite for me - I love everything I've ever had here.
Because sometimes you feel like some good mexican food with good drinks and a cozy room with a fireplace!! Live music sometimes as well.
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Cafe Con Leche
2714 N Milwaukee AveBecause sometimes you feel like some good mexican food with good drinks and a cozy room with a fireplace!! Live music sometimes as well.
New fantastic Nepalese Cafe with hot & cold Chai teas in exotic flavors, great Nepalese food & now serving cocktails! I love the savory stuffed pies and the green apple raita & the curry & the dumplings! All excellent! Brand new but already one of my favorite stops after a movie at Logan Theater. Also - they will deliver!! This is absolutely one of my favorite casual local haunts.
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Chiya Chai Cafe
2770 N Milwaukee AveNew fantastic Nepalese Cafe with hot & cold Chai teas in exotic flavors, great Nepalese food & now serving cocktails! I love the savory stuffed pies and the green apple raita & the curry & the dumplings! All excellent! Brand new but already one of my favorite stops after a movie at Logan Theater. Also - they will deliver!! This is absolutely one of my favorite casual local haunts.
Home made noodles, a variety of broths and open late night make this delicious ramen hotspot a great choice when you've got the craving!
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Furious Spoon Logan Square
2410 N Milwaukee AveHome made noodles, a variety of broths and open late night make this delicious ramen hotspot a great choice when you've got the craving!
Fried chicken or fish, Negroni slushies, great music and a great outdoor space that make you feel like you are at the best bbq ever make this a super hotspot all summer long. In the winter there's an ice skating rink.
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveFried chicken or fish, Negroni slushies, great music and a great outdoor space that make you feel like you are at the best bbq ever make this a super hotspot all summer long. In the winter there's an ice skating rink.
A new addition to the neighborhood, this is a treasure! So cute and the food is amazing, as are the cocktails. I highly recommend!
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Mi Tocaya Antojería
2800 W Logan BlvdA new addition to the neighborhood, this is a treasure! So cute and the food is amazing, as are the cocktails. I highly recommend!
New coffee shop just opened - carries purple yam donuts & treats from Fat Rice Bakery!
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Passion House Coffee Roasters
2631 N Kedzie AveNew coffee shop just opened - carries purple yam donuts & treats from Fat Rice Bakery!
If you are here in the summer on a Sunday morning, make sure to stop by the Logan Square Farmer's Market. Great Organic selection of fruits and veggies as well as a good selection of prepared food from local restaurants. Often live music and kid friendly. Wonderful flowers too! 10-3 Sundays May through October.
IN THE WINTER there is a much scaled down version inside Emporium - 2363 N Milwaukee Ave. I recommend the Asian Pears!! A fun venue even if the market is small - a huge beer list and tons of video games. A fun way to pass a Sunday!
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Logan Square Farmers Market
3025-3113 West Logan BoulevardIf you are here in the summer on a Sunday morning, make sure to stop by the Logan Square Farmer's Market. Great Organic selection of fruits and veggies as well as a good selection of prepared food from local restaurants. Often live music and kid friendly. Wonderful flowers too! 10-3 Sundays May through October.
IN THE WINTER there is a much scaled down version inside Emporium - 2363 N Milwaukee Ave. I recommend the Asian Pears!! A fun venue even if the market is small - a huge beer list and tons of video games. A fun way to pass a Sunday!
Coffee and delicious tacos to go in the morning, or come later and stay in for a meal and cocktails in this Southwestern/Mexican restaurant created by the Land & Sea Department who are behind the Cherry Circle Room and Milk Room.
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Lonesome Rose
2101 N California AveCoffee and delicious tacos to go in the morning, or come later and stay in for a meal and cocktails in this Southwestern/Mexican restaurant created by the Land & Sea Department who are behind the Cherry Circle Room and Milk Room.
Just opened Brewery from two home brewers - no food avail but if you are interested in small batch brews & touring and/or comparing the 4 breweries housed in Logan Square, this is for you!
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Maplewood Brewery & Distillery
2717 N Maplewood AveJust opened Brewery from two home brewers - no food avail but if you are interested in small batch brews & touring and/or comparing the 4 breweries housed in Logan Square, this is for you!
Amazing home made biscuit sandwiches and incredible pie & coffee - this is worth a visit!! Heads up that there will most likely be a wait, in nice weather there is a huge side yard, otherwise it's tiny - but I think worth it!! I love their candied bacon.
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Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveAmazing home made biscuit sandwiches and incredible pie & coffee - this is worth a visit!! Heads up that there will most likely be a wait, in nice weather there is a huge side yard, otherwise it's tiny - but I think worth it!! I love their candied bacon.
A 10-12 min walk to this lovely Parisian bakery with wonderful croissant, quiche, breads and desserts and delicious coffee!! So happy to have it in the neighborhood.
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La Boulangerie
3129 W Logan BlvdA 10-12 min walk to this lovely Parisian bakery with wonderful croissant, quiche, breads and desserts and delicious coffee!! So happy to have it in the neighborhood.
Another Michelin star restaurant in the neighborhood. Amazing pastries and coffee but also a favorite dinner and lunch spot with hand cut pastas and a beautiful space.
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Daisies
2375 N Milwaukee AveAnother Michelin star restaurant in the neighborhood. Amazing pastries and coffee but also a favorite dinner and lunch spot with hand cut pastas and a beautiful space.
DELIVERY AVAILABLE.
Rustic, wood fired pizzas and food. Yummers.
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Paulie Gee's Logan Square
2451 N Milwaukee AveDELIVERY AVAILABLE.
Rustic, wood fired pizzas and food. Yummers.
A traditional Italian restaurant, always reliable - one of my winter standbys... The perfect walk down the Boulevard to get there!
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Buona Terra
3608 N California AveA traditional Italian restaurant, always reliable - one of my winter standbys... The perfect walk down the Boulevard to get there!
Asian BBQ that features local brew beers - I personally am obsessed with the Kimchi soup in the winter and a beer from Hopewell brewery! It is a short walk from the Logan Theater and a short walk from the house!
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Ryuu Asian BBQ
2766 N Milwaukee AveAsian BBQ that features local brew beers - I personally am obsessed with the Kimchi soup in the winter and a beer from Hopewell brewery! It is a short walk from the Logan Theater and a short walk from the house!
This is the latest amazing addition to my foodie neighborhood. Absolutely interesting and so delicious. Always packed, best chance is with reservation. There is a sweet outdoor courtyard as well.
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Superkhana International
3059 W Diversey AveThis is the latest amazing addition to my foodie neighborhood. Absolutely interesting and so delicious. Always packed, best chance is with reservation. There is a sweet outdoor courtyard as well.
New brewery/cocktail bar/restaurant right by the 606! Take a nice walk then pop in for brunch/lunch/dinner or a drink!
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Ørkenoy
1757 N Kimball AveNew brewery/cocktail bar/restaurant right by the 606! Take a nice walk then pop in for brunch/lunch/dinner or a drink!
I love the feel of this space, whether it is for a daytime coffee/remote office inside or meeting friends outside for a beer or cocktail end of day.
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Pilot Project Brewing
2140 N Milwaukee AveI love the feel of this space, whether it is for a daytime coffee/remote office inside or meeting friends outside for a beer or cocktail end of day.
New Mexican Joint, a block away! Treat yourself to a yummy margarita and their delicious grilled chicken! Takeout as well...
Con Todo Cantina y Cocina
2853 North Kedzie AvenueNew Mexican Joint, a block away! Treat yourself to a yummy margarita and their delicious grilled chicken! Takeout as well...
Sultan's Market
2204 North California AvenueDelish kabobs, shawarma, gyros + middle eastern yumminess
NOW CALLED NOODLEBIRD There is no finer noodle or charred pork joint in the land. Their food is delicious and addictive.
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Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey AveNOW CALLED NOODLEBIRD There is no finer noodle or charred pork joint in the land. Their food is delicious and addictive.
What a DELICIOUS sammy + donut shop recently opened a short walk away!! I can NOT reco the Cubano sandwich enough - delicious bread hot and crispy and magical, tasty and a bit spicy fillings. I will try the donuts next!
TriBecca’s Sandwich Shop
2949 West Belmont AvenueWhat a DELICIOUS sammy + donut shop recently opened a short walk away!! I can NOT reco the Cubano sandwich enough - delicious bread hot and crispy and magical, tasty and a bit spicy fillings. I will try the donuts next!
The most delicious Char Siu pork and hand cut noodle dishes - absolutely top notch, and walkable!
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Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey AveThe most delicious Char Siu pork and hand cut noodle dishes - absolutely top notch, and walkable!
The most interesting and delicious take on Indian food, and perfect and unique cocktails accompany it. Make sure you have a cardamom ice cream sandwich to finish it off ! The space is gorgeous as well, and walkable.
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Superkhana International
3059 W Diversey AveThe most interesting and delicious take on Indian food, and perfect and unique cocktails accompany it. Make sure you have a cardamom ice cream sandwich to finish it off ! The space is gorgeous as well, and walkable.
Delicious small but special bakery with bagels and killer sammies. A bit spendy but a good occasional splurge.
Loaf Lounge
Delicious small but special bakery with bagels and killer sammies. A bit spendy but a good occasional splurge.
SUGAR MOOM BAKERY - A uniquely special bakery with sweets and savories that is only open Fri - Sun. There is always a wait and it is always worth it and it sells out quickly. Owner has an interesting take and merges her creativity as a special effects artist in film with her passion for baking. Worth it!
3612 W Wrightwood Ave
SUGAR MOOM BAKERY - A uniquely special bakery with sweets and savories that is only open Fri - Sun. There is always a wait and it is always worth it and it sells out quickly. Owner has an interesting take and merges her creativity as a special effects artist in film with her passion for baking. Worth it!
Arts & Culture
A beautifully theater recently restored to its original deco style with $5 art films! Less than 10 minute walk. Has a bar in theater and you can take your drink in with you.
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The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveA beautifully theater recently restored to its original deco style with $5 art films! Less than 10 minute walk. Has a bar in theater and you can take your drink in with you.
Always some great little exhibit or performance going on here & always free!
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Comfort Station
2579 N Milwaukee AveAlways some great little exhibit or performance going on here & always free!
Local Gallery you can stroll to. Check events for an activity where you and/or your kids can express their creative side!
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Hairpin Arts Center
2810 N Milwaukee AveLocal Gallery you can stroll to. Check events for an activity where you and/or your kids can express their creative side!
Galerie F
211 N Milwaukee AveGig Poster and Street Art Gallery supporting local artists.
Whether you are interested in the classics or a visit to the modern wing this is a fabulous museum. A lot to do in a day, but worth returning. Pick the sections that speak to you most and visit the great bookstore after, or have a lovely lunch and a glass of champagne at Terzo Piano. Then walk across the bridge that leads to Millennium Park and the Lurie Gardens. An easy train ride from here.
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The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveWhether you are interested in the classics or a visit to the modern wing this is a fabulous museum. A lot to do in a day, but worth returning. Pick the sections that speak to you most and visit the great bookstore after, or have a lovely lunch and a glass of champagne at Terzo Piano. Then walk across the bridge that leads to Millennium Park and the Lurie Gardens. An easy train ride from here.
Worth a visit - an excellent book/gift store as well to find the perfect travel gift.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveWorth a visit - an excellent book/gift store as well to find the perfect travel gift.
Always something interesting going on here, often several things at once. Art exhibits, free performances and the building itself is worth visiting just for the architecture.
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StAlways something interesting going on here, often several things at once. Art exhibits, free performances and the building itself is worth visiting just for the architecture.
In case you want to know how we got where we are. Beautiful garden just behind it and close to Oak Street beach
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Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StIn case you want to know how we got where we are. Beautiful garden just behind it and close to Oak Street beach
Use this link to see architectural tour options! http://www.architecture.org/architecture-chicago/topics-news/happening-caf/your-caf-spring-to-do-list/
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Chicago Architecture Center
111 E Wacker DrUse this link to see architectural tour options! http://www.architecture.org/architecture-chicago/topics-news/happening-caf/your-caf-spring-to-do-list/
Sometimes a gallery, sometimes a music venue, sometimes an event space... Close by and always has something going on, usually very affordable. A hidden treasure in the neighborhood.
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Elastic Arts
3429 W Diversey AveSometimes a gallery, sometimes a music venue, sometimes an event space... Close by and always has something going on, usually very affordable. A hidden treasure in the neighborhood.
One of my guests actually turned me on to this - I didn't even know! Amazing example of late 19th century gilded grandeur in a gorgeous home right near the Mag Mile. Featuring original furnishings & select pieces of the art collection.
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Richard H. Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie StOne of my guests actually turned me on to this - I didn't even know! Amazing example of late 19th century gilded grandeur in a gorgeous home right near the Mag Mile. Featuring original furnishings & select pieces of the art collection.
Essentials
Because it's nice to have a grocery at the end of the block - especially an affordable one. Did you know Aldi is owned by Trader Joes? That's why you can find European chocolates & good cheap wine!
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Aldi
3363 N Milwaukee AveBecause it's nice to have a grocery at the end of the block - especially an affordable one. Did you know Aldi is owned by Trader Joes? That's why you can find European chocolates & good cheap wine!
In case you want something beyond the simple options at Aldi down the block.
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Jewel-Osco Pharmacy
3572 N Elston AveIn case you want something beyond the simple options at Aldi down the block.
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AvePick up anything you forgot for your travels at this drugstore.
If shopping for groceries at a store that sells organic, sustainable food is important to you, this local co-op is a treasure! Just relocated to a 10,000 s.f. spot just a 10 minute walk away! PLEASE NOTE - now at 2746 N Milwaukee Ave
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The Dill Pickle Food Co-op
2746 N Milwaukee AveIf shopping for groceries at a store that sells organic, sustainable food is important to you, this local co-op is a treasure! Just relocated to a 10,000 s.f. spot just a 10 minute walk away! PLEASE NOTE - now at 2746 N Milwaukee Ave
Because they make amazing homemade barbacoa & carnitas on the weekend, as well as fresh homemade salsa and also because it is 1/2 block away and an easy fix for any time you need a pint of milk!
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Carniceria Ruiz
3001 N Kedzie AveBecause they make amazing homemade barbacoa & carnitas on the weekend, as well as fresh homemade salsa and also because it is 1/2 block away and an easy fix for any time you need a pint of milk!
Getting Around
Just down the street if you are headed downtown to explore.
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Cta Blue Line - Logan Square station
Just down the street if you are headed downtown to explore.
Divvy
Rent a bike and explore the neighborhood.
Belmont Snack Shop
3407 W Belmont AveThe best train stop for heading out to the airport.
Shopping
Fleur
2651 N Milwaukee AveUnique gifts and flowers - completely inspirational!
Wolfbait & B-girls
3131 W Logan BlvdGreat boutique with women's clothes and great gifties!!!
Because who doesn't want to wander around a bookstore - especially one in walking distance! Right by Lula Cafe.
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City Lit Books
2523 N Kedzie BlvdBecause who doesn't want to wander around a bookstore - especially one in walking distance! Right by Lula Cafe.
A new jewelry store that specializes in local artists - full of treasures!
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Adornment and Theory
2644 N Milwaukee AveA new jewelry store that specializes in local artists - full of treasures!
An amazing and complete Asian market that is walkable. An adventure just to go look around. Also has a noodle counter in the back that is perfect on a cold day or anytime you have a craving!
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Joong Boo Market
3333 N Kimball AveAn amazing and complete Asian market that is walkable. An adventure just to go look around. Also has a noodle counter in the back that is perfect on a cold day or anytime you have a craving!
Sightseeing
A must see in the city between the free music concerts at the amazing Pritzker Pavillion, the spitting towers, the Lurie Garden & the cartoony bridge over Lake Shore Drive leading to the beach.
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StA must see in the city between the free music concerts at the amazing Pritzker Pavillion, the spitting towers, the Lurie Garden & the cartoony bridge over Lake Shore Drive leading to the beach.
Take your kids for a great adventure & skate the ribbon! Then go have Dim Sum at Yum Cha or eat the heartiest pancakes at Wildberry Pancakes.
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Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StTake your kids for a great adventure & skate the ribbon! Then go have Dim Sum at Yum Cha or eat the heartiest pancakes at Wildberry Pancakes.
For a beautiful walk or bike ride through the city without the hindrance of stoplights and traffic. Same idea as the High Line in NYC.
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The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueFor a beautiful walk or bike ride through the city without the hindrance of stoplights and traffic. Same idea as the High Line in NYC.
The infamous 'Glass Box' is worth a visit for spectacular city views and a death defying visit to the glass box that extends out into nothing-ness from the building!
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Willis Tower Skydeck
The infamous 'Glass Box' is worth a visit for spectacular city views and a death defying visit to the glass box that extends out into nothing-ness from the building!
A cheap way to see the amazing architecture along the river - no guided tour, but super affordable & much to look at! Can take it from Michigan Ave all the way to Chinatown - then just turn around and ride back, or explore Chinatown & have a great meal and visit the gift stores for an affordable little gift.
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Chinatown Water Taxi Stop
A cheap way to see the amazing architecture along the river - no guided tour, but super affordable & much to look at! Can take it from Michigan Ave all the way to Chinatown - then just turn around and ride back, or explore Chinatown & have a great meal and visit the gift stores for an affordable little gift.
Free concerts, movies in the park and a wonderful Wizard of Oz bridge leading over to the beach!
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Jay Pritzker Pavilion
201 E Randolph StFree concerts, movies in the park and a wonderful Wizard of Oz bridge leading over to the beach!