Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

A restaurant and music venue that features great food & drinks, concerts, and night life. The entertainment ranges from live jazz to soul to hip-hop. Check it out: http://promontorychicago.com/
172 locals recommend
The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave W
172 locals recommend
A restaurant and music venue that features great food & drinks, concerts, and night life. The entertainment ranges from live jazz to soul to hip-hop. Check it out: http://promontorychicago.com/
Don't let the name fool you...it's not your average pizza place. This place has great pasta made to order, and a comfortable & cozy dining room with good service. http://www.pizzacapri.com/zgrid/th
47 locals recommend
Pizza Capri
1501 E 53rd St
47 locals recommend
Don't let the name fool you...it's not your average pizza place. This place has great pasta made to order, and a comfortable & cozy dining room with good service. http://www.pizzacapri.com/zgrid/th
Let's face it, the Original House of Pancakes makes the best! Recently relocated from Harper Court, they serve breakfast and lunch throughout the day.
60 locals recommend
The Original Pancake House
1358 E 47th St
60 locals recommend
Let's face it, the Original House of Pancakes makes the best! Recently relocated from Harper Court, they serve breakfast and lunch throughout the day.
Modern Jamaican restaurant with authentic cuisine, cool ambiance, and snazzy bar. The food is tasty and the background music is cool.
42 locals recommend
Ja' Grill Hyde Park
1510 E Harper Ct
42 locals recommend
Modern Jamaican restaurant with authentic cuisine, cool ambiance, and snazzy bar. The food is tasty and the background music is cool.
This is a new African Restaurant that is receiving lots of attention these days, and was just featured on Chicago's restaurant shows. Eat-in/take-out, or delivery. http://yassaafricanrestaurant.com
22 locals recommend
Yassa African Restaurant
3511 S King Dr
22 locals recommend
This is a new African Restaurant that is receiving lots of attention these days, and was just featured on Chicago's restaurant shows. Eat-in/take-out, or delivery. http://yassaafricanrestaurant.com
The Bronzeville location is a short walk from the apartment, and is now open 7 days a week. Fried chicken & waffles is a southern tradition people love... http://www.chicagoschickenandwaffles.com/
67 locals recommend
Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles
3947 S King Dr
67 locals recommend
The Bronzeville location is a short walk from the apartment, and is now open 7 days a week. Fried chicken & waffles is a southern tradition people love... http://www.chicagoschickenandwaffles.com/
There's no better ambiance than Starbucks! I just love the laid back atmosphere where you can chat with strangers, make a friend, or be by yourself...all in one place. This one has the best barista!
271 locals recommend
Starbucks
210 W North Ave
271 locals recommend
There's no better ambiance than Starbucks! I just love the laid back atmosphere where you can chat with strangers, make a friend, or be by yourself...all in one place. This one has the best barista!
Chicago's famous deep dish Pizza Order delivery, pick up or dine in.
519 locals recommend
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone Ave
519 locals recommend
Chicago's famous deep dish Pizza Order delivery, pick up or dine in.
South Loop Chicago's famous deep dish pizza. Order for delivery, dine in, or pick up. https://order.loumalnatis.com/
513 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State St
513 locals recommend
South Loop Chicago's famous deep dish pizza. Order for delivery, dine in, or pick up. https://order.loumalnatis.com/
Chicago's famous popcorn. https://www.garrettpopcorn.com/Catalog/Recipes?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7dXK-ti93AIV0LjACh1Jkg_NEAAYASAAEgLiBfD_BwE
58 locals recommend
Garrett Popcorn Shops
173 Michigan Ave
58 locals recommend
Chicago's famous popcorn. https://www.garrettpopcorn.com/Catalog/Recipes?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7dXK-ti93AIV0LjACh1Jkg_NEAAYASAAEgLiBfD_BwE
Cedars prides itself on a traditional Mediterranean menu that includes Hummus, Falafel, Cous Cous, Shawerma & Kebobs that fill our dining room with magnificent aromas for guests to enjoy as they observe our gallery open-kitchen. http://eatcedars.com/
22 locals recommend
Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen
1206 E 53rd St
22 locals recommend
Cedars prides itself on a traditional Mediterranean menu that includes Hummus, Falafel, Cous Cous, Shawerma & Kebobs that fill our dining room with magnificent aromas for guests to enjoy as they observe our gallery open-kitchen. http://eatcedars.com/
Authentic Japanese sushi and cuisine http://shinjusushichicago.com/
13 locals recommend
Shinju Sushi
1375 E 53rd St
13 locals recommend
Authentic Japanese sushi and cuisine http://shinjusushichicago.com/
GREAT BREAKFAST FOOD! https://restaurants.ihop.com/il/chicago/1229/
25 locals recommend
IHOP
3760 N Halsted St
25 locals recommend
GREAT BREAKFAST FOOD! https://restaurants.ihop.com/il/chicago/1229/

Everything Else

McCormick Place is Chicago's main convention venue. It is located minutes from the apartment, and is only a very short ride away...(or a long walk). What's cool is it's on the lake, by the marina!
179 locals recommend
McCormick Place
2301 S King Dr
179 locals recommend
McCormick Place is Chicago's main convention venue. It is located minutes from the apartment, and is only a very short ride away...(or a long walk). What's cool is it's on the lake, by the marina!
For those who are Walmart loyalists..this is their Neighborhood Market. They carry produce and feature the same departments of any other grocery store. Yes, they do sell alcoholic beverages.
91 locals recommend
Walmart Neighborhood Market
2551 W Cermak Rd
91 locals recommend
For those who are Walmart loyalists..this is their Neighborhood Market. They carry produce and feature the same departments of any other grocery store. Yes, they do sell alcoholic beverages.

Entertainment & Activities

This beach has been reconstructed and has a beautiful design with modern amenities. It also has a new marina for the boating community. By the way, summer-time beach-going in Chicago is awesome!
80 locals recommend
31st Street Beach station
80 locals recommend
This beach has been reconstructed and has a beautiful design with modern amenities. It also has a new marina for the boating community. By the way, summer-time beach-going in Chicago is awesome!
This beach has been reconstructed and has a beautiful design with modern amenities. By the way, summer-time beach-going in Chicago is awesome!
17 locals recommend
Oakwood Beach
17 locals recommend
This beach has been reconstructed and has a beautiful design with modern amenities. By the way, summer-time beach-going in Chicago is awesome!
Shopping, Bars/Roof Top Bars, Restaurants, Hotels, Night Outs, etc Visit the website for more information. https://www.themagnificentmile.com/
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
598 locals recommend
Shopping, Bars/Roof Top Bars, Restaurants, Hotels, Night Outs, etc Visit the website for more information. https://www.themagnificentmile.com/
The City Pass allows you to get into some of Chicago's famous museums and sights at a low cost. Check out the website for more info and to purchase: https://www.citypass.com/chicago?mv_source=rkg&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_-Lpkta93AIViLfACh0APgaSEAAYAiAAEgL36vD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CKCY6pbWvdwCFVLcwAodYyELhw
10 locals recommend
Chicago CityPASS
233 S Wacker Dr
10 locals recommend
The City Pass allows you to get into some of Chicago's famous museums and sights at a low cost. Check out the website for more info and to purchase: https://www.citypass.com/chicago?mv_source=rkg&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_-Lpkta93AIViLfACh0APgaSEAAYAiAAEgL36vD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CKCY6pbWvdwCFVLcwAodYyELhw

Drinks & Nightlife

This place has grown into one the coolest spots in Bronzeville. Just 3 blocks away, it offers dining and an indoor/outdoor bar area. Features flat screens for sports/entertainment programming.
21 locals recommend
Norman's Bistro
1001 E 43rd St
21 locals recommend
This place has grown into one the coolest spots in Bronzeville. Just 3 blocks away, it offers dining and an indoor/outdoor bar area. Features flat screens for sports/entertainment programming.

Arts & Culture

Contemporary art gallery with the artist's lofts above it. They offer theme-based and cultural events. Art collectors must go! Check out the site for event info. http://www.galleryguichard.com/
21 locals recommend
Gallery Guichard
436 E 47th St
21 locals recommend
Contemporary art gallery with the artist's lofts above it. They offer theme-based and cultural events. Art collectors must go! Check out the site for event info. http://www.galleryguichard.com/
Check the website for hours, they change every month. The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago—one of the largest science museums in the world—is home to more than 400,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits designed to spark scientific inquiry and creativity. https://www.msichicago.org/visit/museum-hours/
204 locals recommend
Museum of Science & Industry station
204 locals recommend
Check the website for hours, they change every month. The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago—one of the largest science museums in the world—is home to more than 400,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits designed to spark scientific inquiry and creativity. https://www.msichicago.org/visit/museum-hours/
"Wow, talk about collections. We had a great time here, so many exhibitions to see and visit, they are all insightful and I believe it's a great learning experience for the whole family. The museum is very large, we spend 2 hours, and surely it's not enough time to explore everything. I would recommend to spend at least half a day for the visit." - - Mon-Sun: 9am-5pm - - https://www.fieldmuseum.org/
657 locals recommend
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
657 locals recommend
"Wow, talk about collections. We had a great time here, so many exhibitions to see and visit, they are all insightful and I believe it's a great learning experience for the whole family. The museum is very large, we spend 2 hours, and surely it's not enough time to explore everything. I would recommend to spend at least half a day for the visit." - - Mon-Sun: 9am-5pm - - https://www.fieldmuseum.org/
Where you can see all types of sea life. Hours: Mon-Sun: 9am-6pm https://www.sheddaquarium.org/
673 locals recommend
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
673 locals recommend
Where you can see all types of sea life. Hours: Mon-Sun: 9am-6pm https://www.sheddaquarium.org/
"To promote understanding and inspire appreciation of the achievements, contributions, and experiences of African Americans through exhibits, programs, and activities that illustrate African and African American history, culture and art." Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm Sun: 12pm-5pm http://www.dusablemuseum.org/
149 locals recommend
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 E 56th Pl
149 locals recommend
"To promote understanding and inspire appreciation of the achievements, contributions, and experiences of African Americans through exhibits, programs, and activities that illustrate African and African American history, culture and art." Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm Sun: 12pm-5pm http://www.dusablemuseum.org/
Where you can see great art. Hours: Tues-Sunday: 10am-5pm https://www.mcachicago.org/
532 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago Ave
532 locals recommend
Where you can see great art. Hours: Tues-Sunday: 10am-5pm https://www.mcachicago.org/

Essentials

Store Hours Monday - Sunday: 8:00am - 10:00pm https://www.marianos.com/
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
866 locals recommend
Store Hours Monday - Sunday: 8:00am - 10:00pm https://www.marianos.com/
Store Hours Monday-Sunday: 8:00am - 10:00pm https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/hydepark
118 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
5118 S Lake Park Ave
118 locals recommend
Store Hours Monday-Sunday: 8:00am - 10:00pm https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/hydepark
Stay Fit! https://www.lafitness.com/Pages/clubhome.aspx?clubid=693&CHICAGO-Illinois+GYUM&utm_source=google&utm_medium=googlemaps&utm_campaign=maps
63 locals recommend
LA Fitness
2828 N Clark St
63 locals recommend
Stay Fit! https://www.lafitness.com/Pages/clubhome.aspx?clubid=693&CHICAGO-Illinois+GYUM&utm_source=google&utm_medium=googlemaps&utm_campaign=maps

Shopping

**Stores include**: H & M, Lens Crafters, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Ulta Beauty, The Container Store, Victoria Secret/Pink...etc **Restaurants**: Porkchop, Nando's Peri-Peri Chicken, Mago Grill & Cantina, Bridgeport Coffee **Other**: Showplace ICON Theatre (Movie Theatre) **Health & Fitness**: Massage Envy, Northwestern Medicine, Shred415, TITLE Boxing Club, Yoga Six https://www.rooseveltcollection.com/shops/directory
48 locals recommend
Roosevelt Collection Shops
150 W Roosevelt Rd
48 locals recommend
**Stores include**: H & M, Lens Crafters, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Ulta Beauty, The Container Store, Victoria Secret/Pink...etc **Restaurants**: Porkchop, Nando's Peri-Peri Chicken, Mago Grill & Cantina, Bridgeport Coffee **Other**: Showplace ICON Theatre (Movie Theatre) **Health & Fitness**: Massage Envy, Northwestern Medicine, Shred415, TITLE Boxing Club, Yoga Six https://www.rooseveltcollection.com/shops/directory
https://www.marshallsonline.com/
16 locals recommend
Marshalls
112 W 87th St
16 locals recommend
https://www.marshallsonline.com/
Department Store with great prices: Shop women's, men's, kids', and home decor. https://www.rossstores.com/
18 locals recommend
Ross Dress for Less
1300 E 47th St
18 locals recommend
Department Store with great prices: Shop women's, men's, kids', and home decor. https://www.rossstores.com/