Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

They only have pizzas after 4. Don't be fooled! However, the Working Man sandwich is so good. This place is great.
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Reno
2607 N Milwaukee Ave
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They only have pizzas after 4. Don't be fooled! However, the Working Man sandwich is so good. This place is great.
The best Mexican food. The best. Like, line out the door best. Get the Gringo or the Gringa. Damn...it's so good.
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L' Patron
3749 W Fullerton Ave
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The best Mexican food. The best. Like, line out the door best. Get the Gringo or the Gringa. Damn...it's so good.
Oh Dunleys....because I have a toddler I always end up here. They are SO family friendly, but you still feel like a cool grown up. The brusslesprout salad is what I get everytime, but they have killer brunch, too. Rarely a wait for a table and a nice outdoor area, too. I always get my Bloody Mary with cucumber vodka and it comes with a High Life chaser.
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Dunlays On the Square
3137 West Logan Boulevard
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Oh Dunleys....because I have a toddler I always end up here. They are SO family friendly, but you still feel like a cool grown up. The brusslesprout salad is what I get everytime, but they have killer brunch, too. Rarely a wait for a table and a nice outdoor area, too. I always get my Bloody Mary with cucumber vodka and it comes with a High Life chaser.
I go here almost everyday, but they are closed on Tuesdays. This place has the cheapest coffee in the neighborhood ($2 hot OR iced!), delicious breakfast items (the frittata!!!), and sub sandwiches to die for. They also have lasagna, deli salads and it's currently the closest place to the BNB for groceries. They have lots of delicious specialty and organic items and the produce is totally reasonable.
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Half Italian
2643 North Milwaukee Avenue
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I go here almost everyday, but they are closed on Tuesdays. This place has the cheapest coffee in the neighborhood ($2 hot OR iced!), delicious breakfast items (the frittata!!!), and sub sandwiches to die for. They also have lasagna, deli salads and it's currently the closest place to the BNB for groceries. They have lots of delicious specialty and organic items and the produce is totally reasonable.
A really special experience. Longman is delicious...everything on the menu. Also, so much whiskey. My friend Chad works at the bar...It's hard to get a table, though, and I don't think they take reservations, but it's worth the wait.
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Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave
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A really special experience. Longman is delicious...everything on the menu. Also, so much whiskey. My friend Chad works at the bar...It's hard to get a table, though, and I don't think they take reservations, but it's worth the wait.
It's hard to just call this a restaurant. Their food is great, but they have an amazing outdoor space with fire pits and bacci ball and drinks from a little camper. There are heat lamps and blankets so try it even if it feels a little too cold. They are so kid friendly, often having really great events and activities for the whole family. It took me a while to warm up to the vibe here, but it's now one of my faves. Also, their brunch buffet is delicious and a great value if you wanna just sit and eat and drink for a few hours. It's a sports bar for people that hate sports bars, so they will have "the game" on.
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Park & Field
3509 W Fullerton Ave
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It's hard to just call this a restaurant. Their food is great, but they have an amazing outdoor space with fire pits and bacci ball and drinks from a little camper. There are heat lamps and blankets so try it even if it feels a little too cold. They are so kid friendly, often having really great events and activities for the whole family. It took me a while to warm up to the vibe here, but it's now one of my faves. Also, their brunch buffet is delicious and a great value if you wanna just sit and eat and drink for a few hours. It's a sports bar for people that hate sports bars, so they will have "the game" on.

Drinks & Nightlife

This is a classic Chicago package store with a bar in the back, but the bar has been upgraded from gross dive bar to moderately nice. Sometimes they have live music. It's a cool place.
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Crown Liquors
2821 N Milwaukee Ave
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This is a classic Chicago package store with a bar in the back, but the bar has been upgraded from gross dive bar to moderately nice. Sometimes they have live music. It's a cool place.
This place is upstairs from Slippery Slope...you have to go inside to get into it. It's totally hidden...and totally awesome. It's like walking into the classiest of 1970's fantasies, with drinks to match. You can get a mudslide here. It's not like TGIFridays...It's so swank, be sure to wear some gold lame.
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The Heavy Feather
2357 N Milwaukee Ave
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This place is upstairs from Slippery Slope...you have to go inside to get into it. It's totally hidden...and totally awesome. It's like walking into the classiest of 1970's fantasies, with drinks to match. You can get a mudslide here. It's not like TGIFridays...It's so swank, be sure to wear some gold lame.
Ugh...this is where art school kids go to makeout on the dance floor, if that's what you are into.
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The Owl
2521 N Milwaukee Ave
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Ugh...this is where art school kids go to makeout on the dance floor, if that's what you are into.
Another place to go late, dance and get pretty drunk.
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East Room
2354 N Milwaukee Ave
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Another place to go late, dance and get pretty drunk.

Entertainment & Activities

This is a beautiful restored art deco theater with budget tickets and a good bar...you can take your drinks into the theater. It's the only place I'll go see a movie.
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The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee Ave
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This is a beautiful restored art deco theater with budget tickets and a good bar...you can take your drinks into the theater. It's the only place I'll go see a movie.
Just hop on the Fullerton Bus a few blocks south and it will zip you to within a few blocks of the zoo. Plus, the zoo is free and awesome!
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リンカーンパーク動物園
2001 N Clark St
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Just hop on the Fullerton Bus a few blocks south and it will zip you to within a few blocks of the zoo. Plus, the zoo is free and awesome!

Parks & Nature

Humboldt Park is a beautiful, sprawling park with playgrounds and a super secret beach! You wont be over run with tourists at this cute little pond beach. The water is filtered and clean. You can get amazing popsicles and elotes from the street vendors! There's also a cafe, the Boathouse Cafe, that has great food and drinks! Sometimes they have bands play.
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ハンボルト・パーク
1400 N Humboldt Dr
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Humboldt Park is a beautiful, sprawling park with playgrounds and a super secret beach! You wont be over run with tourists at this cute little pond beach. The water is filtered and clean. You can get amazing popsicles and elotes from the street vendors! There's also a cafe, the Boathouse Cafe, that has great food and drinks! Sometimes they have bands play.

Essentials

Foodsmart has great, yummy snacks and lots of vegetarian and vegan options.
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Foodsmart
3415 W Diversey Ave
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Foodsmart has great, yummy snacks and lots of vegetarian and vegan options.

Getting Around

This will get you to O'hare or downtown in about 30 min. Take it to the California stop for more Logan Square deliciousness on Milwaukee Ave, to Western Ave for the ice cream delights of Margie's Candies or Damen for more fancy shopping than you can stand and tacos on the patio at Big Star.
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Cta Blue Line - Logan Square station
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This will get you to O'hare or downtown in about 30 min. Take it to the California stop for more Logan Square deliciousness on Milwaukee Ave, to Western Ave for the ice cream delights of Margie's Candies or Damen for more fancy shopping than you can stand and tacos on the patio at Big Star.
You can rent a Divvy bike for quick trips around the city for really cheap.
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Divvy
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You can rent a Divvy bike for quick trips around the city for really cheap.