Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
My friend swears they make the best Margaritas ever. Well along with the delicious Margaritas they have a scrumptious menu.
44 locals recommend
Pl-zen
1519 W 18th StMy friend swears they make the best Margaritas ever. Well along with the delicious Margaritas they have a scrumptious menu.
They play some nice music. Always a mellow crowd and a great menu. Close to my home.
21 locals recommend
Norman's Bistro
1001 E 43rd StThey play some nice music. Always a mellow crowd and a great menu. Close to my home.
Reggies Chicago
2105 S State StReggae music, Food and drinks
The Wild Hare & Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary
2610 N Halsted StReggae Music
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StBlues Food and Drinks
Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash AveFamous Blues Singer Buddy Guys Blues Club
Food Scene
Two Fish
641 E 47th StBring you appetite. Call and check to make sure the opening times.
Walking distance from the house. Fried chicken. Yummy.
67 locals recommend
Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles
3947 S King DrWalking distance from the house. Fried chicken. Yummy.
Whole Foods Market
5118 S Lake Park AveItalian Cuisine right around the corner from home. Check website the open after 4pm.
26 locals recommend
Truth Italian Restaurant
56 E Pershing Rd Italian Cuisine right around the corner from home. Check website the open after 4pm.
Pazzo's Cucina Italiana
23 E Jackson Blvddelicious Italian cuisine
Rajun Cajun
1459 E 53rd StDelicious Cajun food in walkable Hyde Park
chicken, lamb, cous cous, cabbage, djalaf rice and menu. Delicous and refreshing beverages, attentive & caring management and staff, nice and relaxing cultural background music
22 locals recommend
Yassa African Restaurant
3511 S King Dr chicken, lamb, cous cous, cabbage, djalaf rice and menu. Delicous and refreshing beverages, attentive & caring management and staff, nice and relaxing cultural background music
Cafe On The Grove
4317 South Cottage Grove AvenueSpecializing in providing an array of healthy breakfast and lunch options,
Gino's East
162 E Superior StYou have got to try deep dish pizza
Edwardo's Natural Pizza
1321 E 57th StPizza and more
Middle Eastern, Turkish, Mediterranean. Shawarma & other regional dishes served in sleek, modern surroundings with Bring your own booze. There's a liquor store next door. I love the laid back atmosphere and the free parking in the lot. The food is good and the portions are generous. Be mindful that in Hyde Park and most popular neighborhoods do not leave your car in the lot and got to stores outside the lot. It could be towed.
22 locals recommend
Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen
1206 E 53rd StMiddle Eastern, Turkish, Mediterranean. Shawarma & other regional dishes served in sleek, modern surroundings with Bring your own booze. There's a liquor store next door. I love the laid back atmosphere and the free parking in the lot. The food is good and the portions are generous. Be mindful that in Hyde Park and most popular neighborhoods do not leave your car in the lot and got to stores outside the lot. It could be towed.
Greektown
Plenty of wonderful restaurants
Pearl's Place Restaurant
3901 South Michigan AvenueFood good or the soul. Walking distance from the house.
delicious pastas, breaded steak, appetizers, soups open late
24 locals recommend
Fabulous Freddies Italian Eatery
701 W 31st Stdelicious pastas, breaded steak, appetizers, soups open late
Quaint, comfy neighborhood staple serving traditional Italian pasta & meat entrees.
17 locals recommend
Franco's Ristorante
300 W 31st StQuaint, comfy neighborhood staple serving traditional Italian pasta & meat entrees.
The menu is simple and easy to understand, with the option of their new Remedy Menu that gives the customer a variety of new options to choose from. Open since 2009 Han 202 is not your average “Asian” cuisine.
10 locals recommend
Han 202 Restaurant
605 W 31st StThe menu is simple and easy to understand, with the option of their new Remedy Menu that gives the customer a variety of new options to choose from. Open since 2009 Han 202 is not your average “Asian” cuisine.
Known for its ever-changing menu at 3267 S. Halsted St., Nana serves season-centric dishes and popular lunchtime items like grilled shrimp and fried oyster po’boy.
60 locals recommend
nana
3267 S Halsted StKnown for its ever-changing menu at 3267 S. Halsted St., Nana serves season-centric dishes and popular lunchtime items like grilled shrimp and fried oyster po’boy.
Esquire Magazine named The Duck Inn, 2701 S. Eleanor St., one of the “Best New Restaurants in America," lauded for its rotisserie duck for two, duck-fat potatoes and back patio seating.
50 locals recommend
The Duck Inn
2701 S Eleanor StEsquire Magazine named The Duck Inn, 2701 S. Eleanor St., one of the “Best New Restaurants in America," lauded for its rotisserie duck for two, duck-fat potatoes and back patio seating.
Here are some reviews: Great service and food. All the staff are Senegalese so you know it's authentic. The peanut sauce is my favorite. From the initial welcome while walking in to the outstanding food, Goree Cuisine is a winner. Love the nem and fataya. And the yassa shrimp, at my server's recommendation, was a huge hit.
6 locals recommend
Gorée Cuisine
1126 E 47th StHere are some reviews: Great service and food. All the staff are Senegalese so you know it's authentic. The peanut sauce is my favorite. From the initial welcome while walking in to the outstanding food, Goree Cuisine is a winner. Love the nem and fataya. And the yassa shrimp, at my server's recommendation, was a huge hit.
Everything Else
Nothing like a peaceful walk on the beach. Beautiful harbor.
80 locals recommend
31st Street Beach station
Nothing like a peaceful walk on the beach. Beautiful harbor.
Mercy Hospital & Medical Center
2525 S Michigan AveHospital nearby
University of Chicago
924 E 57th StHospital nearby
Arts & Culture
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrDuSable Museum of African American History
740 E 56th PlThe Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveAdler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrWhat's up? The moon, stars, planets
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveChicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StEssentials
Jewel-Osco
1224 S Wabash AveTreasure Island Foods
1639 N Wells StBinny's Beverage Depot - South Loop
1132 S Jefferson StWine, Beer, and Beverages
Call if you need emergency care to see a nurse. Pharmacy. Food. Beer and Wine.
183 locals recommend
Walgreens
1931 W Cermak RdCall if you need emergency care to see a nurse. Pharmacy. Food. Beer and Wine.
Pride Cleaners
3450 S Giles AveDry Cleaner and Laundry
This store has everything including a wine bar, salad bar, coffe, breakfast, pick fresh raw meat or chicken and they will cook it for you, full bakery, pharmacy and so much more.
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveThis store has everything including a wine bar, salad bar, coffe, breakfast, pick fresh raw meat or chicken and they will cook it for you, full bakery, pharmacy and so much more.
Shopping
Target
4466 N Broadwayclothes, food, liquor
Forever 21
865 W North AveH&M
150 W Roosevelt RdMarshalls
3131 N Clark StThis store has a variety of clothing, shoes, and house items
T.J. Maxx
11 N State StThis store has a great selection of purses, clothes and jewelry
If you like nice stuff at a bargain. This is the spot. Clothes, shoes, linen, kids stuff and more
18 locals recommend
Ross Dress for Less
1300 E 47th StIf you like nice stuff at a bargain. This is the spot. Clothes, shoes, linen, kids stuff and more
Parks & Nature
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N Cannon Dr