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Their menu is full of delectable dishes, many organic and locally grown foods, always delicious. Ample portions, al fresco dining, reasonable prices. Don't forget those mimosas!
111 residents recomanen
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5020 N Sheridan RdTheir menu is full of delectable dishes, many organic and locally grown foods, always delicious. Ample portions, al fresco dining, reasonable prices. Don't forget those mimosas!
Seems authentic to me. Good food, excellent margaritas, and the half pitchers are an excellent deal. They also deliver.
16 residents recomanen
Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant
4806 N BroadwaySeems authentic to me. Good food, excellent margaritas, and the half pitchers are an excellent deal. They also deliver.
Completely outdoors (seasonal). High-end bar food, great craft beer list, beautiful views, on the beach yet secluded. Live music most nights, DJs other nights. Sunday afternoon, go watch Da Bears!
37 residents recomanen
The Dock
200 W Montrose Harbor DrCompletely outdoors (seasonal). High-end bar food, great craft beer list, beautiful views, on the beach yet secluded. Live music most nights, DJs other nights. Sunday afternoon, go watch Da Bears!
This place gets very high marks from fans of Ethiopian cuisine.
65 residents recomanen
Demera Restaurant
4801 N BroadwayThis place gets very high marks from fans of Ethiopian cuisine.
Furama Restaurant
4936 N BroadwayDim sum! Highly rated. Yummy, authentic.
Exceptional burger joint that brews their own brand of brew, in addition to the other beers they offer. They have lots of fun events at Mary's Attic upstairs. LGBT friendly.
251 residents recomanen
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StExceptional burger joint that brews their own brand of brew, in addition to the other beers they offer. They have lots of fun events at Mary's Attic upstairs. LGBT friendly.
One of my longtime favorites - years! Lovely location, excellent food, full bar, open air in the summer, and they deliver. Very vegetarian friendly.
21 residents recomanen
Andies Restaurant
5253 N Clark StOne of my longtime favorites - years! Lovely location, excellent food, full bar, open air in the summer, and they deliver. Very vegetarian friendly.
Excellent, sophisticated food, great specialty drinks, wine flights that are terrific. Comfortable outdoor patio in back. Find a wine you like? Buy it at their wine store next door.
In Fine Spirits Lounge
5420 North Clark StreetExcellent, sophisticated food, great specialty drinks, wine flights that are terrific. Comfortable outdoor patio in back. Find a wine you like? Buy it at their wine store next door.
Cute diner, high quality food, excellent coffee. Very busy on weekends, though. Lines down the street for brunch.
94 residents recomanen
m.henry
5707 N Clark StCute diner, high quality food, excellent coffee. Very busy on weekends, though. Lines down the street for brunch.
Big WOW! Renovated old secluded arts and crafts Park District building, right on the pond, FANTASTIC view of the city. To die for! Locally grown, organic, gourmet, delicious upon delicious.
48 residents recomanen
North Pond
2610 N Cannon DrBig WOW! Renovated old secluded arts and crafts Park District building, right on the pond, FANTASTIC view of the city. To die for! Locally grown, organic, gourmet, delicious upon delicious.
Intimate Italian restaurant, always excellent food. A white table cloth place. Valet parking, although sometimes you can find spots on the street.
27 residents recomanen
Francesca's Bryn Mawr
1039 W Bryn Mawr AveIntimate Italian restaurant, always excellent food. A white table cloth place. Valet parking, although sometimes you can find spots on the street.
One of my favorites. They make quacamole as well as shake and pour the margaritas at your table. Great food. Al fresco dining.
9 residents recomanen
That Little Mexican Cafe
1055 W Bryn Mawr AveOne of my favorites. They make quacamole as well as shake and pour the margaritas at your table. Great food. Al fresco dining.
Upscale seasonal, locally produced, family farmed & organic menu. Live music nightly. Tour the nation's first certified organic rooftop farm. Everything grown on the roof ends up on the menu. Yum!
70 residents recomanen
Uncommon Ground
1401 W Devon AveUpscale seasonal, locally produced, family farmed & organic menu. Live music nightly. Tour the nation's first certified organic rooftop farm. Everything grown on the roof ends up on the menu. Yum!
Sightseeing
The view is, of course, phenomenal. The history line on the interior wall is well done, too. I dare you to go out on The Ledge.
Check citypass.com/chicago for discount tickets.
38 residents recomanen
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W Belmont AveThe view is, of course, phenomenal. The history line on the interior wall is well done, too. I dare you to go out on The Ledge.
Check citypass.com/chicago for discount tickets.
Believe it or not, you can tour their Money Museum for free. "What happens to dollar bills when they're worn out?" "What does a million dollars look like?" "How do you spot a counterfeit?"
10 residents recomanen
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
230 S LaSalle StBelieve it or not, you can tour their Money Museum for free. "What happens to dollar bills when they're worn out?" "What does a million dollars look like?" "How do you spot a counterfeit?"
Gorgeous, clean, enormous beach within walking distance. New bathhouse, some chaise and large umbrella rentals.
101 residents recomanen
Foster Beach
Gorgeous, clean, enormous beach within walking distance. New bathhouse, some chaise and large umbrella rentals.
Very large, clean beach. Go to The Dock for excellent refreshments.
297 residents recomanen
Montrose Beach
Very large, clean beach. Go to The Dock for excellent refreshments.
Plants, flowers, palm house. Beautiful greenhouses.
147 residents recomanen
Conservatori de Lincoln Park
2430 N Stockton DrPlants, flowers, palm house. Beautiful greenhouses.
Don't miss the butterfly garden. Yes, an atrium full of fluttering butterflies.
140 residents recomanen
El Museu d'Història Natural Peggy Notebaert
2430 N Cannon DrDon't miss the butterfly garden. Yes, an atrium full of fluttering butterflies.
World's Columbian Exposition, Frank Lloyd Wright, Century of Progress, special exhibits.
241 residents recomanen
Museu d'Història de Chicago
1601 N Clark StWorld's Columbian Exposition, Frank Lloyd Wright, Century of Progress, special exhibits.
You're especially lucky if you're in town for First Friday. Big party!
532 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Contemporani de Chicago
220 E Chicago AveYou're especially lucky if you're in town for First Friday. Big party!
National Historic Landmark. Walking tour. Admission to the home and studio is by guided tour only; tours depart from bookshop daily 11am-4pm
184 residents recomanen
Casa i Estudi de Frank Lloyd Wright
951 Chicago AveNational Historic Landmark. Walking tour. Admission to the home and studio is by guided tour only; tours depart from bookshop daily 11am-4pm
Arts & Culture
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayA living legend. Visit for music, poetry, ambiance.
Raven Theatre
6157 N Clark StTop quality theater productions. Two stages. Highly recommended.
A Chicago establishment. Check their website for performance and event schedule.
103 residents recomanen
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln AveA Chicago establishment. Check their website for performance and event schedule.
L'Institut d'Art de Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThe best. World class.
Excellent contemporary art, permanent and temporary exhibits.
532 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Contemporani de Chicago
220 E Chicago AveExcellent contemporary art, permanent and temporary exhibits.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fat Cat Restaurant & Bar
4840 N BroadwayMac and cheese, comfort food, martinis, sports bar???
Interesting mix of customers. This is a sports bar that typically serves a gay clientelle, but it's also family and straight friendly. Better than average bar food.
25 residents recomanen
Crew Bar + Grill
4804 North BroadwayInteresting mix of customers. This is a sports bar that typically serves a gay clientelle, but it's also family and straight friendly. Better than average bar food.
Everything Else
Full Moon Jam!
Fire dancers, set to the percussive beats of local musicians, in this unique and free to the public event.
www.fullmoonjam.org
101 residents recomanen
Foster Beach
Full Moon Jam!
Fire dancers, set to the percussive beats of local musicians, in this unique and free to the public event.
www.fullmoonjam.org