Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago AveAmazing sushi
Sun Wah BBQ
5039 N BroadwayCheap, delicious Chinese. The duck's to die for
Naf Naf Grill
10433 E Touhy AveCheap, delicious Mediterranean a la Chipotle
BIG & little's Restaurant
1034 W Belmont AveKiller fish and chips
Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont AveAll burgers. The best I've ever had
Spicy, fried chicken sandwich and apple fritter are insane
24 locals recommend
Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken
181 N Morgan StSpicy, fried chicken sandwich and apple fritter are insane
Bar Marta
2700 West Chicago AvenueChicken liver toast, cheese gnocchi, banana rum cake. Do it
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
218 W Kinzie StAll around amazing
Shokolad Pastry & Cafe
2524 W Chicago AveKiller, home-made Ukranian pastries
C.C. Ferns
2806 W Augusta BlvdBest chai latte ever
Killer, home-made pastries (apple strudel, coconut macaroon, French macaroon, brownie, etc)
Francesca's Cafe
Killer, home-made pastries (apple strudel, coconut macaroon, French macaroon, brownie, etc)
G & O
459 N Ogden Ave$6 burger on Monday
Fatso's Last Stand
2258 W Chicago AveBurgers. Oh my
Breakfast House
1800 W Grand AveSolid breakfast
Upton's Breakroom
2054 W Grand AveHealthy, organic, vegan everything
Fiore's Delicatessen
2258 W Erie StClassic, Italian deli. Try the tuna sub and brownie
Iguana Cafe
517 N Halsted StEuro deli. Yup. everything's clean and yummy
TWO
1132 W Grand AveDelish house-made burger... Only $7 on TH!
Pierre's Bakery Chicago
1956 W Chicago Ave$3 for a small coffee and (chocolate) croissant.
Best Indian/Paki food. Try the chili chicken or chicken tikka masala. Cheap and big portions. Out of this world!
37 locals recommend
Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant
2032 W Devon AveBest Indian/Paki food. Try the chili chicken or chicken tikka masala. Cheap and big portions. Out of this world!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveSmooth, dark speakeasy
Bar Deville
Moscow Mule and free, Thur night comedy, parlourcarcomedy.com
TVs, wings ($0.50 Sunday special), and billiards. Comedy open mic Tuesdays @8
11 locals recommend
Pressure Billiards & Cafe
6318 N Clark StTVs, wings ($0.50 Sunday special), and billiards. Comedy open mic Tuesdays @8
Pump Room
1301 N State PkwyCraft cocktails, house music, opulent vibes
Comedians You Should Know
622 N Fairbanks CtCheap, great, Wed night comedy, comediansyoushouldknow.com
Diag Bar & Grill
2856 N Southport AveGood n cheap, daily happy hour
High Dive
1938 W Chicago Ave$8 wings on Wednesday
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveNightly music, free on Monday
Essentials
River North Gym at the MART
222 W Merchandise Mart PlazaMy lovely gym. I can get you a free day pass
Tons of organic, great prices, fresh smoothies
Cheap, healthy "design your meal." Choose 1 entree plus 2 sides for just $7 or $10. Made fresh daily.
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveTons of organic, great prices, fresh smoothies
Cheap, healthy "design your meal." Choose 1 entree plus 2 sides for just $7 or $10. Made fresh daily.