Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Fountainhead
1970 W Montrose AveGreat bourbon list, good food, great atmosphere.
The Green Mill
4802 North Broadway"the best jazz club in the known universe."
The Grafton Pub & Grill
4530 N Lincoln AveGreat Irish Pub
Great bourbon, whiskey and scotch list, good food, great atmosphere.
93 locals recommend
Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark StGreat bourbon, whiskey and scotch list, good food, great atmosphere.
My favorite german bar. No kitchen but there's sausage available at the bar.
24 locals recommend
Huettenbar
4721 N Lincoln AveMy favorite german bar. No kitchen but there's sausage available at the bar.
Food Scene
Marmalade
1969 W Montrose AveGreat brunch place.
Mythos Restaurant
2030 W Montrose AveGreat Greek food and BYOB,
Caro Mio Italian Restaurant
4603 N Lincoln AveGreat Italian Food and BYOB.
The Perfect Cup
4700 N Damen AveIndependent coffee house
Cafe Selmarie
4729 N Lincoln AveGreat pastries.
The Grind Cafe
4613 N Lincoln AveIndependent coffee house
Chicago Brauhaus
4732 North Lincoln AvenueChicago institution with an Oompah Band!
Aroy Thai
4654 N Damen AveGreat Thai Food and BYOB
Opart Thai House
4658 North Western AvenueGreat Thai food and BYOB.
Chubby Wieners
4652 N Western AveClassic Chicago Hot Dogs.
Shopping
The Book Cellar
4736 N Lincoln AveIndependent book store
ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE
4723 N Lincoln AveFun, kitchy store
Jewel-Osco
4250 N Lincoln AveNearby grocery
Wine and beer store with a quick chiller that will chill your bottles in 5 minutes!
7 locals recommend
Bottles and Cans
4109 N Lincoln AveWine and beer store with a quick chiller that will chill your bottles in 5 minutes!
Arts & Culture
Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 N Lincoln AveIndependent movie theater
The pH Comedy Theater
1515 West Berwyn AvenueGreat improv and sketch comedy
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln AveVery cool music venue
Essentials
Mariano's
3358 W Touhy AveNearby grocery