Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyOnly one block from building.
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StFor all your whole paycheck needs.
Drinks & Nightlife
Begyle Brewing
1800 W Cuyler AveExcellent small craft brewery
In my opinion, the best bar in the city. Huge pool tables, fireplace in the back, and outside area in warmer months.
7 locals recommend
Ten Cat Tavern
3931 N Ashland AveIn my opinion, the best bar in the city. Huge pool tables, fireplace in the back, and outside area in warmer months.
Hungry Brain
2319 W Belmont AveGreat dive bar with live Jazz sundays
Fountainhead
1970 W Montrose AveExcellent rooftop bar.
Food Scene
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
1769 W Sunnyside AveExcellent Italian wood fired pizza
Coalfire
1321 W Grand AveExcellent wood fired pizza
Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar
3358 N Paulina StGreat neighborhood restaurant
Pho's Thai Cuisine
3332 N Lincoln AveBYOB cheap thai food, can't fail.
Corridor Brewery & Provisions
3446 N Southport AveReally good food and craft brewery.
Kitsch'n on Roscoe
2005 W Roscoe StGreat brunch option
Wishbone Restaurant
3300 N Lincoln AveGreat brunch option
Arts & Culture
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StNo explaining needed.
Metro
3730 N Clark StLots of live music nearby
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport AveEnormous historical venue for movies.
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayA Chicago classic for jazz.
Sightseeing
As good and better than the other Chicago beaches, with slightly less people.
297 locals recommend
Montrose Beach
As good and better than the other Chicago beaches, with slightly less people.