Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Well known for their ribs, and for the film "Return to Me" (Minnie Driver and David Ducovney).
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Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
1655 North Sedgwick StreetWell known for their ribs, and for the film "Return to Me" (Minnie Driver and David Ducovney).
Marge's is a quaint, neighborhood restaurant with great food. No reservation needed - you can always get in. Ideal for last minute.
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Marge's Still
1758 N Sedgwick StMarge's is a quaint, neighborhood restaurant with great food. No reservation needed - you can always get in. Ideal for last minute.
The Kennison
1800 N Lincoln AveA lovely restaurant in the Hotel Lincoln - only a few blocks from our home.
Topo Gigio Ristorante
1516 N Wells StAwesome Italian!
Kanela Breakfast Club
3231 N Clark StGreat for breakfast.
Awesome french bakery - go for coffee and pastry - sit outside and enjoy the people watching.
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La Fournette
1547 N Wells StAwesome french bakery - go for coffee and pastry - sit outside and enjoy the people watching.
Starbucks
210 W North AveFamous for their upside down pizza. Expect a long wait - get there early!
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Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
2121 North Clark StreetFamous for their upside down pizza. Expect a long wait - get there early!
Have a romantic evening at this fondue restaurant. It's a full meal from fondue meats to dessert.
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Geja's Cafe
340 W Armitage AveHave a romantic evening at this fondue restaurant. It's a full meal from fondue meats to dessert.
Kamehachi
1531 N Wells StExcellent sushi!
Drinks & Nightlife
Beautiful lake and city views only a few blocks away. J Parker is a rooftop bar in the Hotel Lincoln. A must!
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The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StBeautiful lake and city views only a few blocks away. J Parker is a rooftop bar in the Hotel Lincoln. A must!
Zanies Comedy Night Club
1548 N Wells StEntertainment & Activities
Little known fact: The zoo opens it's south gates at 6:30 a.m. Take a walk through the zoo when it's only you and the animals (and a few zoo keepers). A great way to wake up, and so close!
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StLittle known fact: The zoo opens it's south gates at 6:30 a.m. Take a walk through the zoo when it's only you and the animals (and a few zoo keepers). A great way to wake up, and so close!
Take a look at their schedule - only two blocks away, this intimate venue has some good entertainment.
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Park West
322 W Armitage AveTake a look at their schedule - only two blocks away, this intimate venue has some good entertainment.
Who doesn't know Second City? Have a bite on Wells street and then head over for a show.
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The Second City
230 W North AveWho doesn't know Second City? Have a bite on Wells street and then head over for a show.
Arts & Culture
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StGet there in a flash from our home.
Always a must when visiting Chicago. Take the 151 bus down Michigan Avenue, which you can catch in the park at Stockton. Or catch the Brown line three blocks South, and get off on Adams. You will see the building from the platform.
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The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveAlways a must when visiting Chicago. Take the 151 bus down Michigan Avenue, which you can catch in the park at Stockton. Or catch the Brown line three blocks South, and get off on Adams. You will see the building from the platform.
Essentials
Short walk - North to corner, then soft left (NW) on Lincoln - one block on right.
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Carnival Foods
458 W Dickens AveShort walk - North to corner, then soft left (NW) on Lincoln - one block on right.
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyNice (longer) walk on a sunny day. Or, a short taxi ride.
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StAlways a good choice. Walkable - or short taxi ride.
1/2 block North, CVS serves all of your drug store needs (and carries select food items).
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CVS
2427 W Chicago Ave1/2 block North, CVS serves all of your drug store needs (and carries select food items).
Parks & Nature
Lincoln Park leads to the beach, and lake Michigan. Follow the many paths through the trees and around the pond.
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Lincoln Park
500-5700 N Lake Shore DrLincoln Park leads to the beach, and lake Michigan. Follow the many paths through the trees and around the pond.