Guidebook for Chicago

Jason
Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Great place for Mexican with loads of American and Asian influences!
12 lokalaca preporučuje
ROJO GUSANO
3830 W Lawrence Ave
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Great place for Mexican with loads of American and Asian influences!
You probably will not find better Sushi in Chicago. This cash only, take-out only secret will delight your taste buds.
17 lokalaca preporučuje
Lawrence Fish Market
3920 West Lawrence Avenue
17 lokalaca preporučuje
You probably will not find better Sushi in Chicago. This cash only, take-out only secret will delight your taste buds.
Cuz sometimes it's everything
135 lokalaca preporučuje
Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan Rd
135 lokalaca preporučuje
Cuz sometimes it's everything
Think Chipotle, just Brazilian style, on steroids. Make sure you pick up the Brazilian empanadas or the Brazilian rice pudding!
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Brazilian Bowl Brazilian Grill
3200 W Lawrence Ave
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Think Chipotle, just Brazilian style, on steroids. Make sure you pick up the Brazilian empanadas or the Brazilian rice pudding!
Two of my favorite categories of food come together beautifully: Argentinian and Italian. Take a quick drive south into the Old Irving Park neighborhood and you won't be disappointed!
21 lokalaca preporučuje
La Nonna
3400 N Lawndale Ave
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Two of my favorite categories of food come together beautifully: Argentinian and Italian. Take a quick drive south into the Old Irving Park neighborhood and you won't be disappointed!
Because....who doesn't love BBQ with an attitude?
112 lokalaca preporučuje
Smoque BBQ
3800 N Pulaski Rd
112 lokalaca preporučuje
Because....who doesn't love BBQ with an attitude?
Ixcateco Grill in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood is a casual full service BYOB restaurant that presents authentic Southern Mexican cuisine. Chef/owner Anselmo Ramirez features dishes made the way they are prepared in Mexico. The menu is limited but mighty with a delicious touch of sophistication that reflects Ramirez’ experience working for such chefs as Rick Bayless, Tracey Vowell, Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris. He uses fresh, locally sourced organic or sustainably raised ingredients when possible, and he adds or adapts menu items regularly to showcase the bounty of the season.
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Ixcateco Grill
3402 W Montrose Ave
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Ixcateco Grill in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood is a casual full service BYOB restaurant that presents authentic Southern Mexican cuisine. Chef/owner Anselmo Ramirez features dishes made the way they are prepared in Mexico. The menu is limited but mighty with a delicious touch of sophistication that reflects Ramirez’ experience working for such chefs as Rick Bayless, Tracey Vowell, Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris. He uses fresh, locally sourced organic or sustainably raised ingredients when possible, and he adds or adapts menu items regularly to showcase the bounty of the season.
This gem sits in the Ravenswood neighborhood which sits just east of Albany Park. The restaurant was just remodeled and has been a staple to the neighborhood since '00.
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Caro Mio Italian Restaurant
4603 N Lincoln Ave
14 lokalaca preporučuje
This gem sits in the Ravenswood neighborhood which sits just east of Albany Park. The restaurant was just remodeled and has been a staple to the neighborhood since '00.
Everyone loves chicken and a healthy choice.
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Chicken Works & Salad Company
3658 W Irving Park Rd
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Everyone loves chicken and a healthy choice.
Amazing, authentic Persian food that marinates in heritage. The ingredients are always fresh, most of the spices come from Iran, and the menu is lovingly prepared using treasured family recipes. They are committed to creating healthy and nutritious meals and have partnered with Healthydiningfinder.com as well. The restaurant ambiance is quiet, and softly lit, the walls and alcoves decorated with exquisite Persian tiles depicting Sufi fables and tales. Melodious Persian music accompanies patrons as they enjoy the food and each other's company. The servers are gracious and exude the warmth we feel for our patrons.
47 lokalaca preporučuje
Noon O Kabab
4701 N Kedzie Ave
47 lokalaca preporučuje
Amazing, authentic Persian food that marinates in heritage. The ingredients are always fresh, most of the spices come from Iran, and the menu is lovingly prepared using treasured family recipes. They are committed to creating healthy and nutritious meals and have partnered with Healthydiningfinder.com as well. The restaurant ambiance is quiet, and softly lit, the walls and alcoves decorated with exquisite Persian tiles depicting Sufi fables and tales. Melodious Persian music accompanies patrons as they enjoy the food and each other's company. The servers are gracious and exude the warmth we feel for our patrons.

Everything Else

Great place for Mexican with loads of American and Asian influences!
12 lokalaca preporučuje
ROJO GUSANO
3830 W Lawrence Ave
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Great place for Mexican with loads of American and Asian influences!
Because....who doesn't love BBQ with an attitude?
112 lokalaca preporučuje
Smoque BBQ
3800 N Pulaski Rd
112 lokalaca preporučuje
Because....who doesn't love BBQ with an attitude?

Drinks & Nightlife

Modern pool hall with 14 tables & sports on TV, serving coffee by day, drinks & bar fare by night
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Surge Coffee Bar & Billiards
3241 W Montrose Ave
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Modern pool hall with 14 tables & sports on TV, serving coffee by day, drinks & bar fare by night
Great spot for coffee (yes coffee) in the AM and a local lounge/bar for kicking off the evening before hopping on the El.
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Nighthawk
4744 N Kimball Ave
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Great spot for coffee (yes coffee) in the AM and a local lounge/bar for kicking off the evening before hopping on the El.
Local watering hole
19 lokalaca preporučuje
Montrose Saloon
2933 W Montrose Ave
19 lokalaca preporučuje
Local watering hole

Essentials

typical grocery store with everything you'd expect
139 lokalaca preporučuje
Jewel-Osco
4250 N Lincoln Ave
139 lokalaca preporučuje
typical grocery store with everything you'd expect
worth checking out in Chicago. Definitely one of my favorite grocery chains found anywhere.
171 lokalaca preporučuje
Mariano's
3358 W Touhy Ave
171 lokalaca preporučuje
worth checking out in Chicago. Definitely one of my favorite grocery chains found anywhere.
For shipping anything home from your vacation!
41 lokalaca preporučuje
United States Postal Service
2339 N California Ave
41 lokalaca preporučuje
For shipping anything home from your vacation!
The perfect place to run into to pick up those essentials you forgot at home.
20 lokalaca preporučuje
FAMILY DOLLAR
3748 N Elston Ave
20 lokalaca preporučuje
The perfect place to run into to pick up those essentials you forgot at home.

Getting Around

Closest El station from the house. This is the brown line which will take you all the way into the loop/downtown/Mag Mile, and everything else Chicago is famous for.
24 lokalaca preporučuje
Kimball station
24 lokalaca preporučuje
Closest El station from the house. This is the brown line which will take you all the way into the loop/downtown/Mag Mile, and everything else Chicago is famous for.

Entertainment & Activities

Need to entertain kids and wear them out in the process? Head to Ultimate Ninjas where the kids can enjoy a watered down version of American Ninja Warrior!
Ultimate Ninjas Chicago
2915 W Montrose Ave
Need to entertain kids and wear them out in the process? Head to Ultimate Ninjas where the kids can enjoy a watered down version of American Ninja Warrior!

Arts & Culture

This one-of-a-kind institution raises awareness of the Cambodian genocide and celebrates the renewal of Cambodian community and culture here in the United States. It provides an unforgettable educational experience and offers a place for reflection, healing and celebration of the human spirit. Featured are revolving exhibits that explore the history of Cambodia, the Killing Fields genocide and the journey of Cambodian-Americans.
National Cambodian Heritage Museum & Killing Fields Memorial
2831 W Lawrence Ave
This one-of-a-kind institution raises awareness of the Cambodian genocide and celebrates the renewal of Cambodian community and culture here in the United States. It provides an unforgettable educational experience and offers a place for reflection, healing and celebration of the human spirit. Featured are revolving exhibits that explore the history of Cambodia, the Killing Fields genocide and the journey of Cambodian-Americans.
In a quiet residential neighborhood just outside of downtown Chicago, IL, stands a modest family home on the corner of Tripp Avenue and Palmer Street. This house was designed and built by Flora and Elias Disney, Walt and Roy Disney's mother and father. Both Walt and Roy were born in this home and lived there until Walt was four and Roy was twelve years old.
Walt Disney's Birthplace
2156 N Tripp Ave
In a quiet residential neighborhood just outside of downtown Chicago, IL, stands a modest family home on the corner of Tripp Avenue and Palmer Street. This house was designed and built by Flora and Elias Disney, Walt and Roy Disney's mother and father. Both Walt and Roy were born in this home and lived there until Walt was four and Roy was twelve years old.