Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Calabria Imports
1905 W 103rd StGet the Blue Heaven (I like it w/ chicken) or a Pizza set up and enjoy a night in
Everything here is amazing. I love the Muscle Up shake w/ peach instead of banana and the jerk salmon spinach wrap.
27 residents recomanen
Ain't She Sweet Cafe
526 E 43rd StEverything here is amazing. I love the Muscle Up shake w/ peach instead of banana and the jerk salmon spinach wrap.
Dillingers Drive-In Inc
1414 W 127th StIt's the best fresh strawberry shake in Chicago!
Peach's Restaurant
4652 S King DrYou will regret not having breakfast here.
Definitely worth the drive. Go during the week, to avoid long wait times.
52 residents recomanen
Batter & Berries
2748 N Lincoln AveDefinitely worth the drive. Go during the week, to avoid long wait times.
Drinks & Nightlife
You can have a high end cocktail w/o the downtown price and still hear yourself think. More of a lounge/cigar bar feel.
O'Rourkes Office
11064 S Western AveYou can have a high end cocktail w/o the downtown price and still hear yourself think. More of a lounge/cigar bar feel.
On a Tuesday night, this is the place to go dancing. Salsa, Bachata, & Kizomba are all available under one roof. There's usually a live band or artist once a month. RSVP for a discount.
https://www.4fantasticevents.com
19 residents recomanen
Alhambra Palace Restaurant
1240 W Randolph StOn a Tuesday night, this is the place to go dancing. Salsa, Bachata, & Kizomba are all available under one roof. There's usually a live band or artist once a month. RSVP for a discount.
https://www.4fantasticevents.com
Arts & Culture
Ridge Historical Society
10621 S Seeley AveNeighborhood history is preserved here.
Beverly Arts Center
2407 W 111th StThere's art, culture and class offerings here.
I have a membership here. It's great to walk around by yourself, catch an Imax film with a friend, or take your kids for hands on experiences and watching baby chicks hatch.
204 residents recomanen
Museum of Science & Industry station
I have a membership here. It's great to walk around by yourself, catch an Imax film with a friend, or take your kids for hands on experiences and watching baby chicks hatch.
www.bapa.org
Here's a key to the neighborhood. They have local listings and events (Ridge Run, Art Walk, Home Tour, Irish Parade, etc.)
Beverly Area Planning Association
1744 W 111th Stwww.bapa.org
Here's a key to the neighborhood. They have local listings and events (Ridge Run, Art Walk, Home Tour, Irish Parade, etc.)
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
87 W 87th StOpen 7am-11pm daily
Probably the cheapest gas in the area, except for Costco (which will be a about 15 minutes further)
Meijer
9200 S Western AveProbably the cheapest gas in the area, except for Costco (which will be a about 15 minutes further)
You can find most specialty items and have a glass of wine or snack here.
9 residents recomanen
Mariano's
2559 W 95th StYou can find most specialty items and have a glass of wine or snack here.
Local grocery store, with owners that live in the neighborhood.
6 residents recomanen
County Fair Foods
10800 S Western AveLocal grocery store, with owners that live in the neighborhood.
Shopping
Here you'll find Jewel, Burlington, Dollar Tree, LA Fitness, GNC and most of your every day essential needs. It's a shopping plaza, not an indoor mall.
Marshfield Plaza
11730 Marshfield AveHere you'll find Jewel, Burlington, Dollar Tree, LA Fitness, GNC and most of your every day essential needs. It's a shopping plaza, not an indoor mall.
Getting Around
If you're on foot, you'll need to take the bus (corner of 111th & Vincennes going north) to the 95th street station. It's about a 15min ride.
95th/Dan Ryan station
If you're on foot, you'll need to take the bus (corner of 111th & Vincennes going north) to the 95th street station. It's about a 15min ride.
Parks & Nature
It's behind the Museum of Science and Industry. Perfect for meditating and wedding proposals.
32 residents recomanen
Jardí del Fènix
6300 S Cornell AveIt's behind the Museum of Science and Industry. Perfect for meditating and wedding proposals.
It's just around the corner. Perfect for those times when you need to clear your head, but don't want to go too far.
Prospect Gardens Park
10940 S Prospect AveIt's just around the corner. Perfect for those times when you need to clear your head, but don't want to go too far.