Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

This is my absolute favorite place for Ramen. The ambiance is perfect for a nice evening dinner before going out. It's just outside of the apartment and is a very popular spot for locals.
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Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee Ave
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This is my absolute favorite place for Ramen. The ambiance is perfect for a nice evening dinner before going out. It's just outside of the apartment and is a very popular spot for locals.
Great place for brunch. Great benedicts, pancakes and all around brunch food.
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Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee Ave
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Great place for brunch. Great benedicts, pancakes and all around brunch food.
Favorite place for poke and sushi burritos. I have never had poke bowls like this. The portions are big and the prices are extremely fair.
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En Hakkore Sushi Burrito & Poke Bowl
1467 N Milwaukee Ave
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Favorite place for poke and sushi burritos. I have never had poke bowls like this. The portions are big and the prices are extremely fair.
This coffee shop makes the perfect latte. It's the perfect place to stop before getting on the CTA. They also have great bagel sandwiches and doughnuts from Glazed and Infused.
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HERO Coffee Bar
439 S Dearborn St
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This coffee shop makes the perfect latte. It's the perfect place to stop before getting on the CTA. They also have great bagel sandwiches and doughnuts from Glazed and Infused.
Another of my favorite coffee shops. Perfect stop for morning coffee before heading out on a day of sightseeing or shopping.
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Ipsento Coffee
2035 N Western Ave
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Another of my favorite coffee shops. Perfect stop for morning coffee before heading out on a day of sightseeing or shopping.
A Chicago staple. Known for their Stuffed French Toast and Eggs Benedict, but they have a great cup of coffee too.
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toast
2046 N Damen Ave
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A Chicago staple. Known for their Stuffed French Toast and Eggs Benedict, but they have a great cup of coffee too.

Drinks & Nightlife

This place is so much fun. They have an amazing beer selection and tons of arcade games. Perfect for going out with a group.
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Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee Ave
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This place is so much fun. They have an amazing beer selection and tons of arcade games. Perfect for going out with a group.
This place offers a big selection of craft cocktails and beer. The ambiance is perfect for groups or a date night. It's the perfect stop for a drink or two after dinner.
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Estereo
2450 N Milwaukee Ave
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This place offers a big selection of craft cocktails and beer. The ambiance is perfect for groups or a date night. It's the perfect stop for a drink or two after dinner.
This venue has a wide range of bands that play here. There is usually a band playing at least 3 nights out of the week. Ticket prices are usually pretty reasonable too.
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Concord Music Hall
2047 N Milwaukee Ave
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This venue has a wide range of bands that play here. There is usually a band playing at least 3 nights out of the week. Ticket prices are usually pretty reasonable too.
This place has a huge selection of beer and food. Definitely worth checking out if you're into craft beer.
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Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee Ave
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This place has a huge selection of beer and food. Definitely worth checking out if you're into craft beer.

Essentials

Perfect stop to grab some essentials on the way back home or if you're heading out.
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Walgreens
3646 North Broadway
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Perfect stop to grab some essentials on the way back home or if you're heading out.
Small grocery store that sells all organic food. It's a good place to go for snacks or to purchase ingredients for a quick meal.
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Farmers Pride Produce
756 N Western Ave
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Small grocery store that sells all organic food. It's a good place to go for snacks or to purchase ingredients for a quick meal.

Arts & Culture

There's always something to see at the Art Institute. This world renowned museum is top notch. It is usually always pretty busy so definitely plan ahead and purchase tickets in advance.
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시카고 미술관
111 S Michigan Ave
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There's always something to see at the Art Institute. This world renowned museum is top notch. It is usually always pretty busy so definitely plan ahead and purchase tickets in advance.
One of my favorite museums in Chicago. The MCA presents cutting edge exhibitions and programs. Their gift shop is also something to see!
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시카고 현대미술관
220 E Chicago Ave
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One of my favorite museums in Chicago. The MCA presents cutting edge exhibitions and programs. Their gift shop is also something to see!
This museum is a part of Columbia College Chicago and has a large collection of photography. The exhibitions are always exciting and thought provoking. Best of all the museum is always FREE!
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Museum of Contemporary Photography
600 S Michigan Ave
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This museum is a part of Columbia College Chicago and has a large collection of photography. The exhibitions are always exciting and thought provoking. Best of all the museum is always FREE!
Formerly the building which housed the Chicago Public Library, the Chicago Cultural Center is in itself a work of art. The mosaics, tile work, and Tiffany domes are worth checking out. The Cultural Center also has rotating exhibitions from some of the most cutting edge artists of today. Admission is always FREE.
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시카고컬쳐센터
78 E Washington St
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Formerly the building which housed the Chicago Public Library, the Chicago Cultural Center is in itself a work of art. The mosaics, tile work, and Tiffany domes are worth checking out. The Cultural Center also has rotating exhibitions from some of the most cutting edge artists of today. Admission is always FREE.

Shopping

This place has artist made Chicago inspired wears and trinkets. Definitely go here for creative souvenirs to take back home.
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Transit Tees
1371 N Milwaukee Ave
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This place has artist made Chicago inspired wears and trinkets. Definitely go here for creative souvenirs to take back home.

Getting Around

This station is also about 8 minutes from the apartment but will put you one stop further from downtown. Sometimes during morning rush hour I will walk to this station to get a better chance of getting a seat on the train.
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California station
2211 N California Ave
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This station is also about 8 minutes from the apartment but will put you one stop further from downtown. Sometimes during morning rush hour I will walk to this station to get a better chance of getting a seat on the train.
This is the closest station to the apartment. It's about a 5-8 minute walk and has several coffee options around.
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Western station
1900 N Western Ave
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This is the closest station to the apartment. It's about a 5-8 minute walk and has several coffee options around.