Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Authentic Italian pizza with a nice craft beer selection and outdoor seating.
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PR Italian Bistro
3908 N Sheridan RdAuthentic Italian pizza with a nice craft beer selection and outdoor seating.
Tac Quick
1011 W Irving Park RdOne of the best Thai restaurants the city has to offer. BYOB
Authentic mexican food, fabulous brunch. Try the Watermelon margarita!
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El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill
3906 North BroadwayAuthentic mexican food, fabulous brunch. Try the Watermelon margarita!
Quick take-out Tacos/Burritos/Tostadas open late, known for their ever changing salsas. Vegetarians go wild for this place; but carnivores leave pleased.
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Salsita
3706 N Halsted StQuick take-out Tacos/Burritos/Tostadas open late, known for their ever changing salsas. Vegetarians go wild for this place; but carnivores leave pleased.
Peet's Coffee
3500 North Halsted StreetQuality Teas and Coffee. Free WiFi.
Italian restaurant/bar with small plates and plenty of outdoor space. Very boozy brunch on weekends.
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Taverna 750
5420 North Clark StreetItalian restaurant/bar with small plates and plenty of outdoor space. Very boozy brunch on weekends.
Dollop Coffee Co.
4181 N Clarendon AveA cozy coffee shop that serves top notch coffee.
Intelligentsia is coffee - perfected.
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Intelligentsia Coffee Broadway Coffeebar
3123 N BroadwayIntelligentsia is coffee - perfected.
fabulous brunch spot. BYO Champaign and you'll have mimosas. After brunch walk down charming clark street and peak into all the shops!
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m.henry
5707 N Clark Stfabulous brunch spot. BYO Champaign and you'll have mimosas. After brunch walk down charming clark street and peak into all the shops!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StQuality groceries a block away.
Drinks & Nightlife
Elixir Lounge
3452 N Halsted StQuality cocktail lounge, perfect for an intimate evening.
Bar on Buena is a down to earth bar with a large selection of beers.
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The Bar on Buena
910 W Buena AveBar on Buena is a down to earth bar with a large selection of beers.
Every night is drag night at Kit Kat, where live performances dazzle patrons as they have dinner and sip martinis from their extensive cocktail list.
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Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
3700 North Halsted StreetEvery night is drag night at Kit Kat, where live performances dazzle patrons as they have dinner and sip martinis from their extensive cocktail list.
Sidetrack is Chicago's largest gay bar. no dancing here. On a nice evening, work your way to the rooftop and order a purple icey drink.
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Sidetrack
3349 N Halsted StSidetrack is Chicago's largest gay bar. no dancing here. On a nice evening, work your way to the rooftop and order a purple icey drink.
Sightseeing
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StWrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs.
"Kathy Osterman Beach" (i.e. Hollywood Beach) is Chicago's Gay beach.
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Kathy Osterman Beach House
5800 N Lake Shore Dr"Kathy Osterman Beach" (i.e. Hollywood Beach) is Chicago's Gay beach.
Arts & Culture
Metro is a concert hall that features live alternative/rock acts on the verge of breaking into the big time.
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Metro
3730 N Clark StMetro is a concert hall that features live alternative/rock acts on the verge of breaking into the big time.
Second city is epic. All the big names in comedy started here. Buy tickets as soon as possible, especially on weekends. Get there an hour before the show to sit up front.
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The Second City
230 W North AveSecond city is epic. All the big names in comedy started here. Buy tickets as soon as possible, especially on weekends. Get there an hour before the show to sit up front.
Schubas is a fantastic live music venue, check out who's playing while you're here!
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Schubas Tavern
3159 N Southport AveSchubas is a fantastic live music venue, check out who's playing while you're here!
Entertainment & Activities
Montrose Beach
One of Chicago's most loved and largest beaches!