Our favorite walkable spots
Food scene
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 West Chicago AvenueGo for the beer, stay for the snacks.
Instagram-friendly spot good for a pre or post-dinner cocktail. Skip the food and just get a drink.
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Beatnik
1604 W Chicago AveInstagram-friendly spot good for a pre or post-dinner cocktail. Skip the food and just get a drink.
This is probably where we will be tonight. It's the perfect dive. Cash only but there is an ATM by the bathrooms.
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The Chipp Inn
832 N Greenview AveThis is probably where we will be tonight. It's the perfect dive. Cash only but there is an ATM by the bathrooms.
You can't go wrong here. Really great brunch and happy hour deals on weeknights, too.
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Funkenhausen
1709 W Chicago AveYou can't go wrong here. Really great brunch and happy hour deals on weeknights, too.
Flo
1434 W Chicago AveFRUITY PEBBLES FRENCH TOAST. Get there early for brunch; the line gets long.
Get the tasting menu ($80 a pop). Get there early if you can't snag a reservation; they can usually fit you in.
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Jeong
1460 W Chicago AveGet the tasting menu ($80 a pop). Get there early if you can't snag a reservation; they can usually fit you in.
Late night, cash only eats. Get the steak tacos with cilantro and onion. You'll thank us later. (They have an ATM.)
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Taqueria Traspasada 2
811 N Ashland AveLate night, cash only eats. Get the steak tacos with cilantro and onion. You'll thank us later. (They have an ATM.)
Trattoria Ultimo
1953 W Chicago AveBest pasta in the neighborhood! BYOB and cash only (they have an ATM).
Five Star Bar
1424 W Chicago AveSuper solid bar food plus $0.69 wings on Wednesdays.
This is our choice for wine by the bottle. The owner, Alex, is always happy to help you find a great wine. He has beer and spirits, too.
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The Noble Grape
802 N Bishop StThis is our choice for wine by the bottle. The owner, Alex, is always happy to help you find a great wine. He has beer and spirits, too.
Look up their hours first... sometimes they close for long periods of time during the winter.
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Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrLook up their hours first... sometimes they close for long periods of time during the winter.
Beauty Bar
1444 W Chicago AveMartinis and manicures!
These guys also serve pastries from local bakeries. The ham and cheese croissant is our favorite. Check out their hidden back patio!
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Standing Passengers
1458 W Chicago AveThese guys also serve pastries from local bakeries. The ham and cheese croissant is our favorite. Check out their hidden back patio!
Fry the Coop
1529 W Chicago AveSeriously spicy! We stick with the mild or medium heat.
Shopping
Dovetail
1452 W Chicago AveThe owner, Julie, curates some the best vintage around.
Paperish Mess
1945 W Chicago AveThe cutest place for gifts, cards, candles, skincare, you get the idea.
Heaven if you love plants. They also have a fun home/kitchen store across the street - great for a housewarming gift!
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Sprout Home
745 N Damen AveHeaven if you love plants. They also have a fun home/kitchen store across the street - great for a housewarming gift!
Found a Christian Dior night gown and matching robe here and now I am fancy.
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Lost Girls Vintage
1947 W Chicago AveFound a Christian Dior night gown and matching robe here and now I am fancy.
Dog spotting
Eckhart Park
1330 W Chicago AveYou can always catch a bunch of cuties playing fetch.