Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Caffè Streets
1750 W Division StThe best coffee shop in the city, luckily right around the corner
Upscale, modern Greek - they've got a beautiful rooftop, and they're open for brunch on Sundays. Don't miss the sea bass!!
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Taxim
1558 N Milwaukee AveUpscale, modern Greek - they've got a beautiful rooftop, and they're open for brunch on Sundays. Don't miss the sea bass!!
Its reputation may precede it - but the tacos are worth it. If the line for the restaurant is daunting, grab some food to go from the window!
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Big Star
1531 N Damen AveIts reputation may precede it - but the tacos are worth it. If the line for the restaurant is daunting, grab some food to go from the window!
Homestyle Mexican - an ideal spot to do some people-watching too (I love to sit in the window!)
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Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen AveHomestyle Mexican - an ideal spot to do some people-watching too (I love to sit in the window!)
Straight from Naples - Italian soccer fans posted up inside included! Some of my favorite pizza in the city.
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Pizza Metro
1707 W Division StStraight from Naples - Italian soccer fans posted up inside included! Some of my favorite pizza in the city.
Cumin
1414 N Milwaukee AveAuthentic Indian & Nepalese restaurant - open for lunch!
Long-standing dessert shop with house-made ice cream and chocolates - and bulk Jelly Bellys!
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Mr. Kite's The Chocolate Shop
2120 W Division StLong-standing dessert shop with house-made ice cream and chocolates - and bulk Jelly Bellys!
Sibling restaurant to popular bibimbap restaurant further north on Damen, they make killer sushi burritos AND kimchi fries AND Korean wings
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En Hakkore Sushi Burrito & Poke Bowl
1467 N Milwaukee AveSibling restaurant to popular bibimbap restaurant further north on Damen, they make killer sushi burritos AND kimchi fries AND Korean wings
Drinks & Nightlife
An old neighborhood standby dive bar - there's usually live music (as you can tell by the name) and a nice patio open in the summer.
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Phyllis Musical Inn
1800 W Division StAn old neighborhood standby dive bar - there's usually live music (as you can tell by the name) and a nice patio open in the summer.
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayWicker Park Farmers Market
1425 N Damen AveSunday mornings between June and October
Shopping
Penelope's
1913 W Division StCurated boutique with womens and mens clothing, as well as home goods.
4 stories of used books - you're sure to find something you didn't expect you needed for the plane ride home!
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Myopic Books
1564 N Milwaukee Ave4 stories of used books - you're sure to find something you didn't expect you needed for the plane ride home!
Zines, small press fiction, and a wonderfully-curated section of children's books.
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Quimby's Bookstore
1854 W North AveZines, small press fiction, and a wonderfully-curated section of children's books.
Arts & Culture
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave200-seat playhouse with regularly-rotating plays
Non-profit gallery showcasing emerging artists, with weekend viewing hours
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Heaven Gallery
1550 N Milwaukee AveNon-profit gallery showcasing emerging artists, with weekend viewing hours
Getting Around
Division station
Blue Line stop - just head east on Division! You can't miss it.