Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
Excellent large new grocery store with a humongous prepared foods section.
200 locals recommend
Pete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison StExcellent large new grocery store with a humongous prepared foods section.
Drinks & Nightlife
Casual Mexican restaurant that in addition to Mexican food also serves exotic dishes like rattle snake and alligator.
20 locals recommend
La Casa De Samuel
2834 W Cermak RdCasual Mexican restaurant that in addition to Mexican food also serves exotic dishes like rattle snake and alligator.
The taproom of one of the largest craft breweries in the United States. Fascinating brewery tours.
125 locals recommend
Lagunitas Brewing Company
2607 W 17th StThe taproom of one of the largest craft breweries in the United States. Fascinating brewery tours.
Food Scene
Great authentic Mexican food with a large selection of seafood.
18 locals recommend
Cocula Restaurant California
2200 S California AveGreat authentic Mexican food with a large selection of seafood.
One of several excellent Italian restaurants on this short stretch of Oakley.
6 locals recommend
Bruna's Ristorante
2424 S Oakley AveOne of several excellent Italian restaurants on this short stretch of Oakley.
One of several excellent Italian restaurants on this short stretch of Oakley Avenue. Known for it's fried calamari.
50 locals recommend
Ignotz's
2421 S Oakley AveOne of several excellent Italian restaurants on this short stretch of Oakley Avenue. Known for it's fried calamari.
One of several excellent Italian restaurants on this short stretch of Oakley Avenue.
6 locals recommend
La Fontanella Restaurant
2414 S Oakley AveOne of several excellent Italian restaurants on this short stretch of Oakley Avenue.
Il Vicinato Ristorante
2435 South Western AvenueWell regarded Italian restaurant on Western.
Bacchanalia
2413 S Oakley AveDelicious chicken and risotto. Cash only.
Sightseeing
St. Paul's Catholic Church
2127 W 22nd PlOne of the most beautiful church buildings you'll see anywhere.