Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing food and drinks. The friendly waitstaff is very knowledgeable of the menu. Breakfast is amazing and much more budget friendly. The bar has an extensive whiskey collection.
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Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveAmazing food and drinks. The friendly waitstaff is very knowledgeable of the menu. Breakfast is amazing and much more budget friendly. The bar has an extensive whiskey collection.
Upscale cocktails and gourmet gastropub fare are served in this chic, antique-accented space.
billy-sunday.com
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Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan BlvdUpscale cocktails and gourmet gastropub fare are served in this chic, antique-accented space.
billy-sunday.com
The brewery offers complimentary tours Wed - Fri at 6pm, Sat at 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm, and Sun at 3pm. Call ahead as the venue is frequently closed for private events.
(773) 588-2267
revbrew.com
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Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveThe brewery offers complimentary tours Wed - Fri at 6pm, Sat at 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm, and Sun at 3pm. Call ahead as the venue is frequently closed for private events.
(773) 588-2267
revbrew.com
I've yet to go on one of their tours, but expect good things...
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Chicago Distilling Company
2359 N Milwaukee AveI've yet to go on one of their tours, but expect good things...
If you enjoy proper coctails, the place to go is Matchbox (a small, intimate bar. Chris is one of the best mixologists in the city, with a quiet, witty, and sometimes sharp personality.
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Matchbox
770 N Milwaukee AveIf you enjoy proper coctails, the place to go is Matchbox (a small, intimate bar. Chris is one of the best mixologists in the city, with a quiet, witty, and sometimes sharp personality.
This bar is in the basement of an old bank building, complete with the walk in vault. Be sure to check out the lock-boxes, some of which may contain messages from previous patrons.
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The Bedford
1612 West Division StreetThis bar is in the basement of an old bank building, complete with the walk in vault. Be sure to check out the lock-boxes, some of which may contain messages from previous patrons.
A great place for pizza (non-chicago style). Specials include PBJs for ~8$ (pizza slice, PBR beer, and Jameson shot). Don't let the Jameson spiked ice cream distract you from the Train/CTA themes.
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The Boiler Room
2210 North California AvenueA great place for pizza (non-chicago style). Specials include PBJs for ~8$ (pizza slice, PBR beer, and Jameson shot). Don't let the Jameson spiked ice cream distract you from the Train/CTA themes.
Another fine coctail joint. Occasionally there is a line on weekend evenings.
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The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveAnother fine coctail joint. Occasionally there is a line on weekend evenings.
Entertainment & Activities
A fun toy store in the area. This is my go to for my niece's and friends children's birthdays. Also a nice spot to stop when strolling around the neighborhood.
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Play
3109 W Logan BlvdA fun toy store in the area. This is my go to for my niece's and friends children's birthdays. Also a nice spot to stop when strolling around the neighborhood.
Worth the 35 minute drive (park on Cornell Ave)... The largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere, enjoy live science experiences, tour a World War II sub, catch a big-screen film and more!
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Tiede- ja teollisuusmuseo
5700 S Lake Shore DrWorth the 35 minute drive (park on Cornell Ave)... The largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere, enjoy live science experiences, tour a World War II sub, catch a big-screen film and more!
Shopping
A nice lifestyle botique, one of my favorites for gifts or weekend walks. From cocktails to kitchen, cards to coffee table books, stationary to sweets and every thing in between.
shop1021.com
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Shop 1021
2650 N Milwaukee AveA nice lifestyle botique, one of my favorites for gifts or weekend walks. From cocktails to kitchen, cards to coffee table books, stationary to sweets and every thing in between.
shop1021.com
It's an interesting, female-owned and operated, shop with a variety of wares from Chicago artisans.
http://wolfbaitchicago.com/
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Wolfbait & B-girls
3131 W Logan BlvdIt's an interesting, female-owned and operated, shop with a variety of wares from Chicago artisans.
http://wolfbaitchicago.com/
Food Scene
Another great food and drink spot... The patio is the perfect place to spend a summer afternoon.
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveAnother great food and drink spot... The patio is the perfect place to spend a summer afternoon.
A nice little restaurant with wonderful food. One of Chicago Magazine's best new restaurants. You won't be disappointed, more info at http://www.tabledonkeystick.com/about/
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Table, Donkey and Stick
2728 W Armitage AveA nice little restaurant with wonderful food. One of Chicago Magazine's best new restaurants. You won't be disappointed, more info at http://www.tabledonkeystick.com/about/
Great cuban restaurant, the perfect stop for a cuban sandwich or BYOB dinner.
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90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage AveGreat cuban restaurant, the perfect stop for a cuban sandwich or BYOB dinner.
Arts & Culture
A world renowned art museum. If you are interested in seeing this, I have a membership which allows me to take up to 4 guests without admission cost. Accessible from the Blue Line (Logan to Monroe).
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Chicagon taideinstituutti
111 S Michigan AveA world renowned art museum. If you are interested in seeing this, I have a membership which allows me to take up to 4 guests without admission cost. Accessible from the Blue Line (Logan to Monroe).
An old school theater, and attached bar (yes, you can bring your drinks in!). Be sure to check out the late night classics on the weekends (e.g. ghostbusters, TMNT, A League of their Own)
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The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveAn old school theater, and attached bar (yes, you can bring your drinks in!). Be sure to check out the late night classics on the weekends (e.g. ghostbusters, TMNT, A League of their Own)
Make your own pottery at this studio that caters to all ages. BYOB throwing is typically held on Saturdays, and kids events during the day. Call Chris at 773-227-3575, he tends to be accomodating.
Penguin Foot Pottery
2514 W Armitage AveMake your own pottery at this studio that caters to all ages. BYOB throwing is typically held on Saturdays, and kids events during the day. Call Chris at 773-227-3575, he tends to be accomodating.
Everything Else
This sunday morning farmers market (held on the south side of Logan Blvd) is a great excuse to walk through the neighborhood.
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Logan Square Park
This sunday morning farmers market (held on the south side of Logan Blvd) is a great excuse to walk through the neighborhood.