Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
CPOGC has appeared on television shows such as Food Paradise and has been around since 1972. It's a cash-only eatery in a historical brownstone serving its famous pizza-pot-pies plus grinders & more.
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Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
2121 North Clark StreetCPOGC has appeared on television shows such as Food Paradise and has been around since 1972. It's a cash-only eatery in a historical brownstone serving its famous pizza-pot-pies plus grinders & more.
Twin Anchors is extremely well know and has been around forever (since 1932)! They are famous for their ribs and a Frank Sinatra visit. The restaurant even appeared in Dark Knight.
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Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
1655 North Sedgwick StreetTwin Anchors is extremely well know and has been around forever (since 1932)! They are famous for their ribs and a Frank Sinatra visit. The restaurant even appeared in Dark Knight.
The sushi is really tasty and fairly affordable for the area. Try the volcano roll, it's amazing!
Shiso Restaurant
449 W North AveThe sushi is really tasty and fairly affordable for the area. Try the volcano roll, it's amazing!
They have really good panang curry, pad see ew and Thai iced tea. It's affordable and quick.
Thai Aroma
417 W North AveThey have really good panang curry, pad see ew and Thai iced tea. It's affordable and quick.
Alinea is one of the world's best restaurants according to many sources. I've never been seeing as you have to purchase the tickets well in advance and they run $200+ per person w/o wine.
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Alinea
1723 N Halsted StAlinea is one of the world's best restaurants according to many sources. I've never been seeing as you have to purchase the tickets well in advance and they run $200+ per person w/o wine.
They have the best brunch in Chicago! Simply amazing. Try the red velvet french toast or the grilled cheese and tomato bisque.
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Kanela Breakfast Club
3231 N Clark StThey have the best brunch in Chicago! Simply amazing. Try the red velvet french toast or the grilled cheese and tomato bisque.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the oldest pub in Chicago. It has a rich history and great food and alcohol selection.
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Marge's Still
1758 N Sedgwick StThis is the oldest pub in Chicago. It has a rich history and great food and alcohol selection.
Benchmark is a lot of fun and is always packed on the weekends. They have a large beer selection and good food.
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Benchmark
1510 N Wells StBenchmark is a lot of fun and is always packed on the weekends. They have a large beer selection and good food.
This bar has a cool, vintage feel to it and always seems to have a good crowd. They have a good drink selection and it's a popular place for 20-30 somethings.
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Old Town Social
455 West North AvenueThis bar has a cool, vintage feel to it and always seems to have a good crowd. They have a good drink selection and it's a popular place for 20-30 somethings.
The interior of this bar is gorgeous and the ceilings are 20ft tall at least. It's always busy here with a more upscale 25+ crowd and they have a huge draft beer selection. Their food is very tasty.
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Old Town Pour House - Chicago
1419 N Wells StThe interior of this bar is gorgeous and the ceilings are 20ft tall at least. It's always busy here with a more upscale 25+ crowd and they have a huge draft beer selection. Their food is very tasty.
Arts & Culture
You never know who will be performing at Zanies on any given night. They have comedians from all over come to this inconspicuous little club. Many who perform here have been on Comedy Central.
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Zanies Comedy Night Club
1548 N Wells StYou never know who will be performing at Zanies on any given night. They have comedians from all over come to this inconspicuous little club. Many who perform here have been on Comedy Central.
You can't go wrong with seeing a show at Second City. Many famous comedians and actors have preformed on these stages and it's always a good time.
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The Second City
230 W North AveYou can't go wrong with seeing a show at Second City. Many famous comedians and actors have preformed on these stages and it's always a good time.
I've personally never been here, but I've heard many good things about it. It's worth checking out.
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Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted StI've personally never been here, but I've heard many good things about it. It's worth checking out.
Entertainment & Activities
This park offers a great outdoor experience. They have fields for sports and basketballs courts. There is a nice walking path that surrounds the park as well.
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Oz Park
2021 N Burling StThis park offers a great outdoor experience. They have fields for sports and basketballs courts. There is a nice walking path that surrounds the park as well.
Whether you're a history buff or just like to peer into Chicago's past, this place will be a great time for you. They have an old L train from the early 1900's that you can get aboard and much more.
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Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StWhether you're a history buff or just like to peer into Chicago's past, this place will be a great time for you. They have an old L train from the early 1900's that you can get aboard and much more.
The zoo is free for everyone and it's a lot of fun! Be warned though, parking is $20 no matter how long you stay so I would recommend taking the bus or walking to the zoo (20ish mins).
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StThe zoo is free for everyone and it's a lot of fun! Be warned though, parking is $20 no matter how long you stay so I would recommend taking the bus or walking to the zoo (20ish mins).