Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Maria's is the BEST! Everyone loves it here. It has gained national attention for their gigantic assortment of local and craft brews (including a crazy good, non-alcoholic ginger beer), board games, great vibe, and now a fusion Korean/Polish restaurant next door.
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Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar
960 W 31st StMaria's is the BEST! Everyone loves it here. It has gained national attention for their gigantic assortment of local and craft brews (including a crazy good, non-alcoholic ginger beer), board games, great vibe, and now a fusion Korean/Polish restaurant next door.
Food Scene
Potsticker House
3139 S Halsted StDelicious Northern Chinese cuisine- highly recommend!!
Hands down, one of the best coffee shops in the entire city.
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Bridgeport Coffeehouse
3101 S Morgan StHands down, one of the best coffee shops in the entire city.
Jackalope is such a unique coffee shop- very funky, creative vibe along with inventive drinks, the best bacon bun you ever did taste, and dog-friendly shop. Some coffee beverages are served in glass skull chalices. :)
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Jackalope Coffee & Tea House
755 W 32nd StJackalope is such a unique coffee shop- very funky, creative vibe along with inventive drinks, the best bacon bun you ever did taste, and dog-friendly shop. Some coffee beverages are served in glass skull chalices. :)
An area staple-- the BEST SALSA!! And margaritas. And fish tacos.
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Pancho Pistolas Authentic Mexican Restaurant
700 W 31st StAn area staple-- the BEST SALSA!! And margaritas. And fish tacos.
Lina's Pizza is a local favorite-- delicious, easy, quick and very close to the Loft (though if you're looking for Chicago deep-dish, we would recommend elsewhere).
Lina's Pizza
3132 South Morgan StreetLina's Pizza is a local favorite-- delicious, easy, quick and very close to the Loft (though if you're looking for Chicago deep-dish, we would recommend elsewhere).
For our vegetarian and vegan guests, or anyone who just loves Mediterranean, we highly recommend Zaytune!!! Extremely tasty and top notch quality foods. We lose it over the baba ghanoush!
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Zaytune Mediterranean Grill
3129 S Morgan StFor our vegetarian and vegan guests, or anyone who just loves Mediterranean, we highly recommend Zaytune!!! Extremely tasty and top notch quality foods. We lose it over the baba ghanoush!
Parks & Nature
We adore our local beach! Extremely clean, family-friendly, convenient, and cheap parking (or free, if you park a few blocks west of the Lake).
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31st Street Beach station
We adore our local beach! Extremely clean, family-friendly, convenient, and cheap parking (or free, if you park a few blocks west of the Lake).
Palmisano is a very unique local park, a city effort to maintain local prairie and flora- expect to find tons of little critters like crickets and butterflies. Walking trails, a duck pond, and an amazing view of the city's famous skyline from the top of the park's central hill.
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Henry C. Palmisano Nature Park
2700 S Halsted StPalmisano is a very unique local park, a city effort to maintain local prairie and flora- expect to find tons of little critters like crickets and butterflies. Walking trails, a duck pond, and an amazing view of the city's famous skyline from the top of the park's central hill.
For our visiting families, Wilson Park has a great little playground and it's just at the dead end of our block. Walk 2 blocks south and you'll run right into it!
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Wilson Park
4630 N Milwaukee AveFor our visiting families, Wilson Park has a great little playground and it's just at the dead end of our block. Walk 2 blocks south and you'll run right into it!
Arts & Culture
The Bridgeport Arts Center is a very cool place- it's a huge warehouse filled with an assortment of art studios, galleries, even a funky furniture shop. Sometimes they have public events and if you hear of one happening while you're in town, we recommend checking it out! Always a great time.
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The Bridgeport Art Center
1200 W 35th StThe Bridgeport Arts Center is a very cool place- it's a huge warehouse filled with an assortment of art studios, galleries, even a funky furniture shop. Sometimes they have public events and if you hear of one happening while you're in town, we recommend checking it out! Always a great time.
Essentials
Cermak Fresh Market carries the best produce! This is an easy 10 minute walk from the Loft.
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Cermak Fresh Market
1711 W Cermak RdCermak Fresh Market carries the best produce! This is an easy 10 minute walk from the Loft.