Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Milk & Honey
1920 W Division StDelicious cozy brunch spot
My favorite. ALso good for day working. Delicious food, great ambiance, romantic at night. Great brunch.
55 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Winchester
1001 North Winchester AvenueMy favorite. ALso good for day working. Delicious food, great ambiance, romantic at night. Great brunch.
Renowned upscale Argentinian restaurant, for the carnivores.
63 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Folklore | Argentine Restaurant
2100 W Division StRenowned upscale Argentinian restaurant, for the carnivores.
Very popular small plates/taco restaurant. Expect a wait.
1176 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveVery popular small plates/taco restaurant. Expect a wait.
New American diner fare done right. Good food, right across from the Damen blue line.
113 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen AveNew American diner fare done right. Good food, right across from the Damen blue line.
Beautiful decor, nice bar/restaurant. Could accommodate a larger table/party.
59 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Trench
2039 West North AvenueBeautiful decor, nice bar/restaurant. Could accommodate a larger table/party.
Vegetarian/vegan fare. Delicious small and shared plates.
57 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Mana Food Bar
Vegetarian/vegan fare. Delicious small and shared plates.
Local gem. Great seafood/mexican. Good for families.
32 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
El Barco Mariscos
1035 N Ashland AveLocal gem. Great seafood/mexican. Good for families.
Home of the best coffee in. the. world. Hometown pride, and delicious coffee. Limited seating.
53 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Intelligentsia Coffee Wicker Park Coffeebar
1609 W Division StHome of the best coffee in. the. world. Hometown pride, and delicious coffee. Limited seating.
Shopping
Mulberry & Me
2019 W Division StGreat, reasonably priced boutique. A favorite.
Penelope's
1913 W Division StTrendy boutique, a bit pricey but great clothes.
Sprout San Francisco
1943 W Division StBoutique for the babies/tots in your life.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great ambiance, good crowd, lots of beers and craft cocktails, and good food! Try the Chicago Dog while you're here.
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Bangers and Lace
1670 W Division StGreat ambiance, good crowd, lots of beers and craft cocktails, and good food! Try the Chicago Dog while you're here.
For night owls. Late-night dancing /top 40s music. Open until 4am. Young crowd.
24 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Innjoy
2051 W Division StFor night owls. Late-night dancing /top 40s music. Open until 4am. Young crowd.
Perfect for a date. Speakeasy with incredible cocktails, tucked away behind a hidden door.
355 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AvePerfect for a date. Speakeasy with incredible cocktails, tucked away behind a hidden door.
The Boundary Tavern and Grille
1932 W Division StSports bar
Black Bull
1721 W Division StTapas. Go upstairs for the burlesque!
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveWalking distance, excellent variety.