Guidebook for Chicago

James
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 Ave
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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.
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 Blvd
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Upscale 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 Ave
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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
I've yet to go on one of their tours, but expect good things...
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Chicago Distilling Company
2359 N Milwaukee Ave
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I'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 Ave
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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.
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 Street
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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.
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 Avenue
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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.
Another fine coctail joint. Occasionally there is a line on weekend evenings.
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The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee Ave
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Another 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 Blvd
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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.
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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Museum för vetenskap och industri
5700 S Lake Shore Dr
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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!

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 Ave
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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
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 Blvd
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It'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 Ave
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Another 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 Ave
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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/
Great cuban restaurant, the perfect stop for a cuban sandwich or BYOB dinner.
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90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage Ave
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Great 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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The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
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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).
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 Ave
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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)
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 Ave
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.

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
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This sunday morning farmers market (held on the south side of Logan Blvd) is a great excuse to walk through the neighborhood.