Guidebook for Chicago

Mike
Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Of all the little Mexican places near our house, we've found this one to be the best. Just know that when they advertise "steak" on their menu, you should replace your expectations with "ground beef." Their quesadillas are especially good.
6 locals recommend
Rocky's Tacos
7043 N Clark St
6 locals recommend
Of all the little Mexican places near our house, we've found this one to be the best. Just know that when they advertise "steak" on their menu, you should replace your expectations with "ground beef." Their quesadillas are especially good.
Pretty standard Indian fare, but does especially good Chana (chickpea) dishes.
11 locals recommend
Luzzat
1505 W Jarvis Ave
11 locals recommend
Pretty standard Indian fare, but does especially good Chana (chickpea) dishes.
Here's where to head if you're looking for good upscale American food in the neighborhood. Rogers Park has slim pickings when it comes to the foodie scene (though you can also head south a few miles to Andersonville to scratch that itch), but we've had good luck with Peckish Pig. We've never had drinks here, but it advertises as a brewery and seems to have a good offering.
66 locals recommend
Peckish Pig
623 W Howard St
66 locals recommend
Here's where to head if you're looking for good upscale American food in the neighborhood. Rogers Park has slim pickings when it comes to the foodie scene (though you can also head south a few miles to Andersonville to scratch that itch), but we've had good luck with Peckish Pig. We've never had drinks here, but it advertises as a brewery and seems to have a good offering.

Essentials

53 locals recommend
Morse Fresh Market
1430 W Morse Ave
53 locals recommend
69 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco
1128 Chicago Ave
69 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

A fantastic playground for kids, access to the beach, and wonderful views of Lake Michigan to boot! Our kids request this park regularly.
24 locals recommend
Loyola Park
1230 W Greenleaf Ave
24 locals recommend
A fantastic playground for kids, access to the beach, and wonderful views of Lake Michigan to boot! Our kids request this park regularly.
Another great playground and a short walking loop (though nothing too scenic).
Touhy Park
7348 N Paulina St
Another great playground and a short walking loop (though nothing too scenic).