Jane and Lewis' Guidebook
Local Entertainment
Movie theaters, live theaters, music clubs.
Historic first run , four screen movie theater 5 minute walk from home. Food, drinks (including alcohol), freshest popcorn.
56 residents recomanen
The New 400 Theater
6746 N Sheridan RdHistoric first run , four screen movie theater 5 minute walk from home. Food, drinks (including alcohol), freshest popcorn.
Exellient small live theater 5 mins. on foot.Preorder tickets in advance ,suggested.
16 residents recomanen
Lifeline Theatre
6912 N Glenwood AveExellient small live theater 5 mins. on foot.Preorder tickets in advance ,suggested.
The Factory Theater
1623 W Howard Stsmall live theater 5 mins. by car,suggest tickets in advance
Greenleaf Art Center
1806 W Greenleaf AveLocal artist open studios 5 mins. by car (call for special exhibitions).
Intimate jazz club with small bites(5 mins. by foot),owner operated(drummer).
13 residents recomanen
Le Piano
6970 N Glenwood AveIntimate jazz club with small bites(5 mins. by foot),owner operated(drummer).
Fabulous jazz, small historic place with hidden basement known for escapades during prohibition, Al Capone days and more. Always packed, small cover, an experience worth it for the music and crowds.
471 residents recomanen
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayFabulous jazz, small historic place with hidden basement known for escapades during prohibition, Al Capone days and more. Always packed, small cover, an experience worth it for the music and crowds.
Wonderful, inexpensive, historic dive blues spot. Great classic Chicago blues. It's where many famous rock bands came to jam after concerts. Alcohol but no food served.
101 residents recomanen
Rosa's Lounge
3420 W Armitage AveWonderful, inexpensive, historic dive blues spot. Great classic Chicago blues. It's where many famous rock bands came to jam after concerts. Alcohol but no food served.
Great Chicago theater, launched many stars and broadway plays!
109 residents recomanen
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted StGreat Chicago theater, launched many stars and broadway plays!
Mercury Theater Chicago
3745 N Southport AveGreat local theater
Teatre Goodman
170 N Dearborn StWonderful downtown theater
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
800 E Grand AveFabulous theater with fun location on Navy Pier
Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 E Randolph St enie offers great dance and music programs
Òpera Lírica de Chicago
20 N Upper Wacker DrChicago's excellent opera company
One of best symphonies and music venues in country. Wonderful.
79 residents recomanen
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
220 S Michigan AveOne of best symphonies and music venues in country. Wonderful.
Zoo de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark StFree, first rate, small zoo, easy access on redline.
The CUBS!!! Go cheer them on at one of oldest ballparks in country! Wonderful!
1004 residents recomanen
Camp de Wrigley
1060 W Addison StThe CUBS!!! Go cheer them on at one of oldest ballparks in country! Wonderful!
Jazz Showcase
806 S Plymouth CtGreat Jazz
Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant
11 East Hubbard StreetWonderful smaller jazz venue and restaurant
Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash AveGreat blues venue
House of Blues Chicago
329 N Dearborn StAnother, more commercial blues venue
Brand new gorgeous venue with varìed live entertainment including music, magicians, and more!
The Rhapsody Theater
1328 West Morse AvenueBrand new gorgeous venue with varìed live entertainment including music, magicians, and more!
Neighborhoods
This is a gem!! Easiest access to the lakefront of any Chicago neighborhood!!! Wonderful diverse community, home to Loyola University, ethnic foods, local theaters, parks, large public beaches, jazz, bars and more!
21 residents recomanen
Rogers Park
This is a gem!! Easiest access to the lakefront of any Chicago neighborhood!!! Wonderful diverse community, home to Loyola University, ethnic foods, local theaters, parks, large public beaches, jazz, bars and more!
Great food, artsy stores, antiques and thrift shops, Women and Chilren First Bookstore, Swedish Museum, fun area for walking. Close to Rogers Park.
154 residents recomanen
Andersonville
Great food, artsy stores, antiques and thrift shops, Women and Chilren First Bookstore, Swedish Museum, fun area for walking. Close to Rogers Park.
Northside Vietnamese and Chinese area with many great restaurants, shops, groceries. Vintage fabulous Green Mill Jazz Club. Historic Riviera, Aragon and Uptown entertainment venues.
31 residents recomanen
Uptown
Northside Vietnamese and Chinese area with many great restaurants, shops, groceries. Vintage fabulous Green Mill Jazz Club. Historic Riviera, Aragon and Uptown entertainment venues.
Robust Mexican American community, home of National Museum of Mexican Art, many great restaurants. Spectacular murals throughout the community honoring the community's Mexican heritage. Historically, Chicago's port of entry for Chicago's many and diverse immigrant communities. Popular with artists, endangered by gentrification. close to, and just southwest of downtown.
103 residents recomanen
Pilsen
Robust Mexican American community, home of National Museum of Mexican Art, many great restaurants. Spectacular murals throughout the community honoring the community's Mexican heritage. Historically, Chicago's port of entry for Chicago's many and diverse immigrant communities. Popular with artists, endangered by gentrification. close to, and just southwest of downtown.
THE CUBS!!! Only a few stops from Rogers Park on the Redline ( to avoid the parking crush on gamedays).Clark Street adjacent to Wrigley Field is packed with very lively Cubs Bar spots and souvenir shops. Nearby Broadway Avenue is a nice place to walk along small shops, bookstores, coffee shops, restaurants.
43 residents recomanen
Lake View
THE CUBS!!! Only a few stops from Rogers Park on the Redline ( to avoid the parking crush on gamedays).Clark Street adjacent to Wrigley Field is packed with very lively Cubs Bar spots and souvenir shops. Nearby Broadway Avenue is a nice place to walk along small shops, bookstores, coffee shops, restaurants.
Bronzeville is Chicago's famous southside neighborhood, historical African American community, home for many cultural, blues and arts venues.
32 residents recomanen
Bronzeville
Bronzeville is Chicago's famous southside neighborhood, historical African American community, home for many cultural, blues and arts venues.
University of Chicago is Hyde Park's primary identity but it holds many cultural, historic and academic attractions: DuSable Mueum of African American History, Oriental Institute, Court Theater, Logan Center, and many many programs. Shopping , too, on 53rd St.
150 residents recomanen
Hyde Park
University of Chicago is Hyde Park's primary identity but it holds many cultural, historic and academic attractions: DuSable Mueum of African American History, Oriental Institute, Court Theater, Logan Center, and many many programs. Shopping , too, on 53rd St.
Major downtown sites
The "Bean" shown above, for one reason (formal name Cloudgate but all call it Bean) Cool sculptire, fun to walk around, under, see everyone's reflection. Also, ice skating and rollerblading, wall climbing and large kids playground. Beautiful gardens, more sculptures to experience and Chicago's top music pavillion with mostly free concerts. Great place to stroll, relax, be with friends, family.
1243 residents recomanen
Parc del Mil·leni
201 E Randolph StThe "Bean" shown above, for one reason (formal name Cloudgate but all call it Bean) Cool sculptire, fun to walk around, under, see everyone's reflection. Also, ice skating and rollerblading, wall climbing and large kids playground. Beautiful gardens, more sculptures to experience and Chicago's top music pavillion with mostly free concerts. Great place to stroll, relax, be with friends, family.
At top of one of world's tallest buildings, the former Sears Tower, now Willis Tower has a skydeck with an awesome view of Chicago and as far away as Indiana and Michigan. Be prepared for a wait and lines but time your visit for a clear day and avoid peak hours, week-ends.
348 residents recomanen
Willis Tower Skydeck
At top of one of world's tallest buildings, the former Sears Tower, now Willis Tower has a skydeck with an awesome view of Chicago and as far away as Indiana and Michigan. Be prepared for a wait and lines but time your visit for a clear day and avoid peak hours, week-ends.
Amazing beautiful building with historic facade. insets of pieces of most of the world's most famous buildings, Adjacent to the Chicago River, a wonderful site and near spots at bridge to board fabulous River boat cruises.
15 residents recomanen
Tribune Tower
Amazing beautiful building with historic facade. insets of pieces of most of the world's most famous buildings, Adjacent to the Chicago River, a wonderful site and near spots at bridge to board fabulous River boat cruises.
Site of three museums downtown within walking distance of one another and gorgeous lakefront and view of Chicago. Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and Planetarium.
65 residents recomanen
Museum Campus
Site of three museums downtown within walking distance of one another and gorgeous lakefront and view of Chicago. Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and Planetarium.
Beautiful lakefront park with famous Buckingham Fountain and its nightly light show in season (after Memorial Day through Labor Day). Lovely gardens, concerts at bandshell and place where many events begin and end such as annual Chicago Marathon.
332 residents recomanen
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StBeautiful lakefront park with famous Buckingham Fountain and its nightly light show in season (after Memorial Day through Labor Day). Lovely gardens, concerts at bandshell and place where many events begin and end such as annual Chicago Marathon.
Beautiful walk down Michigan Avenue attracts shoppers to popular top name stores, now including world's largest Starbucks' Roastery, just opened. Don't miss the Water Towers (still function and house museum about Chicago fire as well as Lookingglass Theater) at the northernmost end, the only buildings that survived the Great Chicago fire. Many shopping malls including Water Tower Place.
598 residents recomanen
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Beautiful walk down Michigan Avenue attracts shoppers to popular top name stores, now including world's largest Starbucks' Roastery, just opened. Don't miss the Water Towers (still function and house museum about Chicago fire as well as Lookingglass Theater) at the northernmost end, the only buildings that survived the Great Chicago fire. Many shopping malls including Water Tower Place.
First rate information and tours of Chicago's famous architecture
114 residents recomanen
Centre d'Arquitectura de Chicago
111 E Wacker DrFirst rate information and tours of Chicago's famous architecture
If you do only one thing in Chicago, take this cruise down the river. Fun, fascinating,great views, interesting information on history,buildings.
47 residents recomanen
Chicago Architecture River Cruise
RiverwalkIf you do only one thing in Chicago, take this cruise down the river. Fun, fascinating,great views, interesting information on history,buildings.
Major, well done aquarium, great views of city, on lakefront downtown
673 residents recomanen
Aquari Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore DrMajor, well done aquarium, great views of city, on lakefront downtown
Great all around, premier art museum with fabulous Impressionist section. See also Thorn rooms (miniatures), special exhibits, modern art, and much more.
1159 residents recomanen
L'Institut d'Art de Chicago
111 S Michigan AveGreat all around, premier art museum with fabulous Impressionist section. See also Thorn rooms (miniatures), special exhibits, modern art, and much more.
Museu d'Art Contemporani de Chicago
220 E Chicago AveGreat modern art
Food Scene
lntimate unique Peruvian menu(one mile by car from home). A favorite for many.
30 residents recomanen
Taste of Peru
6545 N Clark Stlntimate unique Peruvian menu(one mile by car from home). A favorite for many.
New to the neighborhood,authentic ,very friendly,spicy choices with energetic atmosphere(One mile by car).
19 residents recomanen
Good To Go Jamaican Cuisine & Event Space
711 W Howard StNew to the neighborhood,authentic ,very friendly,spicy choices with energetic atmosphere(One mile by car).
Great authentic food nearest of several locations.We recommend sharing the sampler. Meat or vegetables are equally unique and of the highest quality.A large assortment of equally tasty dishes available.(5 mins. by car from home)
41 residents recomanen
Ethiopian Diamond
6120 N BroadwayGreat authentic food nearest of several locations.We recommend sharing the sampler. Meat or vegetables are equally unique and of the highest quality.A large assortment of equally tasty dishes available.(5 mins. by car from home)
Exellent and intimate Japanese dishes with very friendly helpful service at a very respectable price.Owner operated (5 mins. on foot)
7 residents recomanen
Asahi Roll
6803 N Sheridan RdExellent and intimate Japanese dishes with very friendly helpful service at a very respectable price.Owner operated (5 mins. on foot)
Exellent Bubble tea variety with unique Ramen variety dishes.(3 mins
on foot from home) Many large or small dishes available.New and popular to the neighborhood.
Tai Chi Bubble Tea
6800 N Sheridan RdExellent Bubble tea variety with unique Ramen variety dishes.(3 mins
on foot from home) Many large or small dishes available.New and popular to the neighborhood.
Historically popular located in many locations in Chicago and suburbs with simple traditional dishes prepared fresh daily and served always with a inviting smile.Eat in or carry out.(5 mins. by car).
23 residents recomanen
El Famous Burrito
7047 N Clark StHistorically popular located in many locations in Chicago and suburbs with simple traditional dishes prepared fresh daily and served always with a inviting smile.Eat in or carry out.(5 mins. by car).
Cozy family owned coffee shop serving Intelligensia coffee(a local favorite) and excellent homemade small bites.(5 mins. on foot) (Starbucks is also located 5 mins. in the other direction by foot)
21 residents recomanen
Common Cup
1501 W Morse AveCozy family owned coffee shop serving Intelligensia coffee(a local favorite) and excellent homemade small bites.(5 mins. on foot) (Starbucks is also located 5 mins. in the other direction by foot)
Exceptionally fresh, green restaurant with organic rooftop farm, Greenstar brewing,presenting live music evenings and rotating art exhibits..Owner operated with a very friendly bar scene and staff. (5 minutes by car)
70 residents recomanen
Uncommon Ground
1401 W Devon AveExceptionally fresh, green restaurant with organic rooftop farm, Greenstar brewing,presenting live music evenings and rotating art exhibits..Owner operated with a very friendly bar scene and staff. (5 minutes by car)
One of many locations in Chicago area with many varieties offered, including deep dish and (Very) thin. (Great with frosted mug of local beer). Owner operated,(Tell John that "Jane Ramsey sent you" as we've been his friendly loyal customer since he opened in the 90's.)
34 residents recomanen
Giordano's Pizza Rogers Park
6836 N Sheridan RdOne of many locations in Chicago area with many varieties offered, including deep dish and (Very) thin. (Great with frosted mug of local beer). Owner operated,(Tell John that "Jane Ramsey sent you" as we've been his friendly loyal customer since he opened in the 90's.)
Newish fun and friendly restaurant and brewery for breakfast ,lunch and dinner.(5 mins. by car)
66 residents recomanen
Peckish Pig
623 W Howard StNewish fun and friendly restaurant and brewery for breakfast ,lunch and dinner.(5 mins. by car)
Most famous Asian duck restaurant in all of Chicago area, and "the price is right".(10 mins.by car)No frills,just good food.
55 residents recomanen
Sun Wah BBQ
5039 N BroadwayMost famous Asian duck restaurant in all of Chicago area, and "the price is right".(10 mins.by car)No frills,just good food.
Best fusion burger in town. My favorites are Kimchi and Umami burgers.The Kimchi cheese fries are a meal by themself.And cheap,but so tasty,and sooo good for your arteries!(10 min. on foot from home)Surrounded by other fast food restaurants and bars.All across from Loyola U.
43 residents recomanen
bopNgrill
6604 N Sheridan RdBest fusion burger in town. My favorites are Kimchi and Umami burgers.The Kimchi cheese fries are a meal by themself.And cheap,but so tasty,and sooo good for your arteries!(10 min. on foot from home)Surrounded by other fast food restaurants and bars.All across from Loyola U.
Convenient and tasty pizza and sandwiches 1/2 block from home.Carryout only.Across street for excellent broasted chicken and assorted sandwiches wt. milkshakes and soft drinks.(Eat in).
25 residents recomanen
J.B. Alberto's Pizza
1326 W Morse AveConvenient and tasty pizza and sandwiches 1/2 block from home.Carryout only.Across street for excellent broasted chicken and assorted sandwiches wt. milkshakes and soft drinks.(Eat in).
Excellent authentic Chinese cuisine.Best north of down town Chicago.(10 mins. by car or 15 by train to downtown Evanston) Best Ever!
Peppercorns Kitchen
620 Davis StExcellent authentic Chinese cuisine.Best north of down town Chicago.(10 mins. by car or 15 by train to downtown Evanston) Best Ever!
Fresh unique delicious wt. large variety of choices.grab and go,no wait unless you want hot direct from oven.(10min. wank from home) sooo good!
15 residents recomanen
Insomnia Cookies
6470 N Sheridan RdFresh unique delicious wt. large variety of choices.grab and go,no wait unless you want hot direct from oven.(10min. wank from home) sooo good!
Great pizza and pasta, small quaint outdoor and indoor.
6 residents recomanen
Anto Pizza & Pasta Chicago
1547 W Jarvis AveGreat pizza and pasta, small quaint outdoor and indoor.
Woo Chon Korean BBQ Restaurant
5744 N California AveDelicious Korean food, good service, nice ambiance
Great neighborhood breakfast and lunch spot. Good food, friendly service!
12 residents recomanen
Honeybear Cafe
7036 N Clark StGreat neighborhood breakfast and lunch spot. Good food, friendly service!
Our favorite Chicago pizza. Multipe locations in city and suburbs.
513 residents recomanen
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StOur favorite Chicago pizza. Multipe locations in city and suburbs.
Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont AveGood breakfast place, famous for their cinnamon rolls
Wonderful Mexican food in Pilsen, Chicago's predominantly Mexican community
7 residents recomanen
Nuevo Leon Restaurant
3657 West 26th StreetWonderful Mexican food in Pilsen, Chicago's predominantly Mexican community
Mas Alla del Sol
5848 N BroadwayGreat Mexican food,fairly closeby.
Good food and bar in Andersonville, near us. It's open later than most and is a relaxed, cute place
82 residents recomanen
Little Bad Wolf
1541 W Bryn Mawr AveGood food and bar in Andersonville, near us. It's open later than most and is a relaxed, cute place
Delicious food and wine restaurant, wine tasting and bar.
7 residents recomanen
Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar
5553 N Clark StDelicious food and wine restaurant, wine tasting and bar.
Delicious food, friendly, lots of outdoor eating tables as well as indoor. Turkish specialities, big menu.
Oda Mediterranean Andersonville
5657 N Clark StDelicious food, friendly, lots of outdoor eating tables as well as indoor. Turkish specialities, big menu.
Sightseeing
1950's Emil Bach house designed and built by Frank Loyd Wright located 2 mins. on foot from home. Call for appointment for tour.
11 residents recomanen
Emil Bach House by Frank Lloyd Wright
7415 N Sheridan Rd1950's Emil Bach house designed and built by Frank Loyd Wright located 2 mins. on foot from home. Call for appointment for tour.
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rdfood
Unique specialty bakery new to the neighborhood.(5 mins. from home by car)
12 residents recomanen
Caribbean American Baking Co
1539 W Howard StUnique specialty bakery new to the neighborhood.(5 mins. from home by car)
Neighborhood Bars
local intimate neighborhood meeting place,especially friday after 4 pm(5 mins. on foot)
72 residents recomanen
Rogers Park Social
6920 N Glenwood Avelocal intimate neighborhood meeting place,especially friday after 4 pm(5 mins. on foot)
Large local friendly hangout,loud music wt. pool tables(5 mins. on foot).
23 residents recomanen
The Glenwood
6962 N Glenwood AveLarge local friendly hangout,loud music wt. pool tables(5 mins. on foot).
R Public House
1508 W Jarvis AveLarge popular well equipped,neighborhood bar(8 mins. by car)