Guidebook for Chicago

Janine
Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Michelin rated sushi - fresh and creative, indoor and outdoor seating.
27 locals recommend
Seadog Sushi Bar
3344 1500 W Division St
27 locals recommend
Michelin rated sushi - fresh and creative, indoor and outdoor seating.
Great sushi, famous for their Ramen, only a few minutes walk from the condo.
134 locals recommend
Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee Ave
134 locals recommend
Great sushi, famous for their Ramen, only a few minutes walk from the condo.
The BEST coffee and breakfast sandwiches in the neighborhood. Do not miss out on visiting here! They have a great upstairs area for sitting, working and relaxing.
109 locals recommend
Ipsento Coffee
2035 N Western Ave
109 locals recommend
The BEST coffee and breakfast sandwiches in the neighborhood. Do not miss out on visiting here! They have a great upstairs area for sitting, working and relaxing.
Fresh and yummy bim bap bowls - I recommend the sashimi bowl with black rice and hot sauce!!
32 locals recommend
En Hakkore Bibimbap & Taco
1840 N Damen Ave
32 locals recommend
Fresh and yummy bim bap bowls - I recommend the sashimi bowl with black rice and hot sauce!!
Costa Rican food in a fun and energetic environment - great for dine-in or delivery.
109 locals recommend
Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee Ave
109 locals recommend
Costa Rican food in a fun and energetic environment - great for dine-in or delivery.
Your spot for sushi in the Randolph Restaurant district. Beautifully designed (by my dear friend) and the food is out of this world. Check out the "secret" downstairs bar after your dinner.
21 locals recommend
Booze Box
823 W Randolph St
21 locals recommend
Your spot for sushi in the Randolph Restaurant district. Beautifully designed (by my dear friend) and the food is out of this world. Check out the "secret" downstairs bar after your dinner.
If you like tacos, don't miss this spot ... it is seriously, very seriously the BEST tacos I have ever had in the city - and I have lived here my whole life. Get the guac on your steak taco - wow!!
95 locals recommend
L' Patron
3749 W Fullerton Ave
95 locals recommend
If you like tacos, don't miss this spot ... it is seriously, very seriously the BEST tacos I have ever had in the city - and I have lived here my whole life. Get the guac on your steak taco - wow!!
Yummy pie and sweets!
468 locals recommend
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California Ave
468 locals recommend
Yummy pie and sweets!
Farm-to-Table food, soooo good and full of love!
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd
936 locals recommend
Farm-to-Table food, soooo good and full of love!
Very good indian food - be careful it is spicy!
68 locals recommend
Rangoli Classic Indian Dining
68 locals recommend
Very good indian food - be careful it is spicy!
Good food, nice portions at a great price. The bbq chicken sandwich is my favorite!
63 locals recommend
Feed
2803 W Chicago Ave
63 locals recommend
Good food, nice portions at a great price. The bbq chicken sandwich is my favorite!
Very yummy chicken - amazing mac+cheese!!
8 locals recommend
Art of Chicken
2041 North Western Avenue
8 locals recommend
Very yummy chicken - amazing mac+cheese!!
A Chicago Institution ... ice cream and homemade hot fudge!! They also make their chocolates and candies in -house!
179 locals recommend
Margie's Candies
1960 N Western Ave
179 locals recommend
A Chicago Institution ... ice cream and homemade hot fudge!! They also make their chocolates and candies in -house!
Great food, hip environment, veggie friendly!
140 locals recommend
Handlebar
2311 W North Ave
140 locals recommend
Great food, hip environment, veggie friendly!

Everything Else

I practice here and I teach here and I love it! Fantastic and knowledgeable teachers - don't have your mat? No worries, they have free + clean mats and props for your!!
19 locals recommend
Moksha Yoga Center
2528 W Armitage Ave
19 locals recommend
I practice here and I teach here and I love it! Fantastic and knowledgeable teachers - don't have your mat? No worries, they have free + clean mats and props for your!!
Great service, good prices, highly recommended!
ZaZaZoo Nail Salon
1842 N Damen Ave
Great service, good prices, highly recommended!
Great venue, check out what artists are playing during your stay - just a two minute walk away.
37 locals recommend
Concord Music Hall
2047 N Milwaukee Ave
37 locals recommend
Great venue, check out what artists are playing during your stay - just a two minute walk away.
Don't let the outside fool you - this is the BEST place for middle eastern food in this city. The chicken shwarma is out of this world. Very high quality and very nice staff.
23 locals recommend
Falafel & Grill
1317 N Milwaukee Ave
23 locals recommend
Don't let the outside fool you - this is the BEST place for middle eastern food in this city. The chicken shwarma is out of this world. Very high quality and very nice staff.
Great sweets and sandwiches. Super friendly staff, right down the block on Armitage towards California. I recommend the turkey sandwich on a croissant!
23 locals recommend
Katherine Anne Confections
2745 W Armitage Ave
23 locals recommend
Great sweets and sandwiches. Super friendly staff, right down the block on Armitage towards California. I recommend the turkey sandwich on a croissant!
Super swank and velvety ... signature cocktails in a unique environment - recommended.
355 locals recommend
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave
355 locals recommend
Super swank and velvety ... signature cocktails in a unique environment - recommended.
Gorgeous place to walk, run or just relax in the sun. Outstanding gardens and natural plant life, lagoons and creeks.
293 locals recommend
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt Dr
293 locals recommend
Gorgeous place to walk, run or just relax in the sun. Outstanding gardens and natural plant life, lagoons and creeks.
Nice spot to run or relax. Lots of children and dogs. Perfect place to play frisbee or read a book in the sunshine.
49 locals recommend
Palmer Square
49 locals recommend
Nice spot to run or relax. Lots of children and dogs. Perfect place to play frisbee or read a book in the sunshine.
Every Sunday from 10-2 Logan Square hosts a fantastic farmers market. Lots of fun and food - easy to walk to, check it out!
135 locals recommend
Logan Square Farmers Market
3025-3113 West Logan Boulevard
135 locals recommend
Every Sunday from 10-2 Logan Square hosts a fantastic farmers market. Lots of fun and food - easy to walk to, check it out!
$20 will get you lessons and 1 hour or range time - super fun, 10 minute drive away. Kid friendly too!!
Archery Bow Range Chicago
1757 N Kimball Ave
$20 will get you lessons and 1 hour or range time - super fun, 10 minute drive away. Kid friendly too!!

Drinks & Nightlife

The place for dancing ... upstairs bar design in the works, very cool!
127 locals recommend
Slippery Slope
2357 N Milwaukee Ave
127 locals recommend
The place for dancing ... upstairs bar design in the works, very cool!
Beer + Games = FUN!!!!
65 locals recommend
Logan Arcade
2410 W Fullerton Ave
65 locals recommend
Beer + Games = FUN!!!!
10-15 minute walk to funtimes. Lots of space, specializing in pinball games!
139 locals recommend
Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee Ave
139 locals recommend
10-15 minute walk to funtimes. Lots of space, specializing in pinball games!
My favorite Chicago beer - just a 10 minute walk from the house.
724 locals recommend
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee Ave
724 locals recommend
My favorite Chicago beer - just a 10 minute walk from the house.
Heavy metal and killer burgers - worth the wait, great outdoor seating.
152 locals recommend
Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont Ave
152 locals recommend
Heavy metal and killer burgers - worth the wait, great outdoor seating.
The traveler's bar! Extensive beer list, 10-15 minute walk down Armitage, always friendly staff and patrons.
119 locals recommend
Map Room
1949 N Hoyne Ave
119 locals recommend
The traveler's bar! Extensive beer list, 10-15 minute walk down Armitage, always friendly staff and patrons.
Hip dive bar
33 locals recommend
Archie's Iowa Rockwell Tavern
2600 W Iowa St
33 locals recommend
Hip dive bar
Awesome venue, check it out!
208 locals recommend
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave
208 locals recommend
Awesome venue, check it out!
Intimate bar - great lighting and music ... perfect date spot!
65 locals recommend
The Charleston Bar Chicago
65 locals recommend
Intimate bar - great lighting and music ... perfect date spot!
Great bar with great music. Chill ... entrance in the alley.
55 locals recommend
East Room
2354 N Milwaukee Ave
55 locals recommend
Great bar with great music. Chill ... entrance in the alley.
Fresh and local menu. Great wine and food. Intimate ... perfect place to bring your date after a walk in Humboldt park.
173 locals recommend
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California Avenue
173 locals recommend
Fresh and local menu. Great wine and food. Intimate ... perfect place to bring your date after a walk in Humboldt park.
Michelin stared minutes from the house ... if you like whiskey and pork, this is for you!!
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave
830 locals recommend
Michelin stared minutes from the house ... if you like whiskey and pork, this is for you!!
Great, intimate and romantic date spot
144 locals recommend
Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan Blvd
144 locals recommend
Great, intimate and romantic date spot
right down the street, my neighborhood bar. Get some food delivered, hang with friends and play a board game or two
24 locals recommend
Green Eye Lounge
2403 W Homer St
24 locals recommend
right down the street, my neighborhood bar. Get some food delivered, hang with friends and play a board game or two