Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Nestled within a vintage art deco building, Tweet serves you a wide range of both classic and non-traditional dishes made from fresh, organic-when-possible ingredients. No matter how you prefer your breakfast/brunch/lunch experience, Tweet provides you with many choices, all at a price that won't make you break into your nest egg.
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Tweet
5020 N Sheridan RdNestled within a vintage art deco building, Tweet serves you a wide range of both classic and non-traditional dishes made from fresh, organic-when-possible ingredients. No matter how you prefer your breakfast/brunch/lunch experience, Tweet provides you with many choices, all at a price that won't make you break into your nest egg.
One of the best Ethiopian restaurants in town, with a wide variety of dishes designed to be served family style. The service is very friendly, the ambiance is authentic and It’s recommended to go with at least one other person to split a messob, though you really can't go wrong here regardless of what you order. Don’t forget to try their special honey wine and Sambossas as they really are unique.
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Demera Restaurant
4801 N BroadwayOne of the best Ethiopian restaurants in town, with a wide variety of dishes designed to be served family style. The service is very friendly, the ambiance is authentic and It’s recommended to go with at least one other person to split a messob, though you really can't go wrong here regardless of what you order. Don’t forget to try their special honey wine and Sambossas as they really are unique.
A favorite long time staple in the neighborhood, Agami Sushi is considered one the of the better Sushi spots in Chicago. It’s right down the street from the Riviera Theater, so you can eat here before or after a show. Try one of the signature rolls such as the Agami Volcano which is a soft shell crab roll with spicy tuna and snow crab rolled in black rice and flash fried. You can also enjoy a great cocktail or come here for drinks as there is also a bar and lounge area.
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Agami
4712 N BroadwayA favorite long time staple in the neighborhood, Agami Sushi is considered one the of the better Sushi spots in Chicago. It’s right down the street from the Riviera Theater, so you can eat here before or after a show. Try one of the signature rolls such as the Agami Volcano which is a soft shell crab roll with spicy tuna and snow crab rolled in black rice and flash fried. You can also enjoy a great cocktail or come here for drinks as there is also a bar and lounge area.
Sun Wah’s humble beginnings started in New York’s Chinatown and has been a mainstay of Chicago since 1987. This family owned Chinese restaurant serves up a traditional atmosphere with modern touches. The interior has exposed brick walls, they serve local beer on tap and a multicourse Peking duck special. There is also a greater selection of traditional Cantonese dishes.
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Sun Wah BBQ
5039 N BroadwaySun Wah’s humble beginnings started in New York’s Chinatown and has been a mainstay of Chicago since 1987. This family owned Chinese restaurant serves up a traditional atmosphere with modern touches. The interior has exposed brick walls, they serve local beer on tap and a multicourse Peking duck special. There is also a greater selection of traditional Cantonese dishes.
For a decade, Spacca Napoli has made pizza faithful to the authentic Neapolitan style. Dough is tended daily as a blend of love and craft and baked in an oven built by third and fourth- generation artisans from Napoli. Ingredients are carefully sourced from trusted vendors, many of which are unavailable anywhere else in Chicago. Wines and music are selected to create just the right experience and mood. Don't forget to grab a free cannoli on your way out too!
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Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
1769 W Sunnyside AveFor a decade, Spacca Napoli has made pizza faithful to the authentic Neapolitan style. Dough is tended daily as a blend of love and craft and baked in an oven built by third and fourth- generation artisans from Napoli. Ingredients are carefully sourced from trusted vendors, many of which are unavailable anywhere else in Chicago. Wines and music are selected to create just the right experience and mood. Don't forget to grab a free cannoli on your way out too!
A modern authentic Vietnamese restaurant voted one of the top three best Vietnamese restaurants in Chicago. A family owned restaurant, Tank provides a cozy community on the corner of Argyle street and North Broadway. Luxurious dishes for all times of the day at prices you can not beat. Fresh products that taste right from the market and colorful dishes that will please both your nutritious and delicious sides.
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Tank Noodle
4953-55 N BroadwayA modern authentic Vietnamese restaurant voted one of the top three best Vietnamese restaurants in Chicago. A family owned restaurant, Tank provides a cozy community on the corner of Argyle street and North Broadway. Luxurious dishes for all times of the day at prices you can not beat. Fresh products that taste right from the market and colorful dishes that will please both your nutritious and delicious sides.
Drinks & Nightlife
This Gastropubs slogan - “Serving Better Beers, Wines & Spirits since 1992”. Belgian-inspired kitchen featuring their famous Mussels & Frites. The restaurant is No reservations—first come, first served. And also an adult venue—everyone must be 21 or over with valid ID to enter. Hopleaf is open 365 days of the year, at Noon every day. Check out their website to see if there is an event when you visit, these can be a lot of fun!
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Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StThis Gastropubs slogan - “Serving Better Beers, Wines & Spirits since 1992”. Belgian-inspired kitchen featuring their famous Mussels & Frites. The restaurant is No reservations—first come, first served. And also an adult venue—everyone must be 21 or over with valid ID to enter. Hopleaf is open 365 days of the year, at Noon every day. Check out their website to see if there is an event when you visit, these can be a lot of fun!
The Green Mill has a warm glowing atmosphere steeped in the heady sounds of the early ’30s and ’40s. Uniquely comfortable to all audiences from the sequined Saturday night date to the progressively dressed offbeat student, the magic of the Mill is that the audience commingles in its mutual respect for the music. A proper mix of down-to-earth friendliness and class, maintains an authenticity of the ‘40s in service, price and music, perfected upon with the steady Sunday night performance of the internationally acclaimed Uptown Poetry Slam which Marc Smith began at the Mill in 1986. Check out their website for an updated calendar of events and live performers.
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The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayThe Green Mill has a warm glowing atmosphere steeped in the heady sounds of the early ’30s and ’40s. Uniquely comfortable to all audiences from the sequined Saturday night date to the progressively dressed offbeat student, the magic of the Mill is that the audience commingles in its mutual respect for the music. A proper mix of down-to-earth friendliness and class, maintains an authenticity of the ‘40s in service, price and music, perfected upon with the steady Sunday night performance of the internationally acclaimed Uptown Poetry Slam which Marc Smith began at the Mill in 1986. Check out their website for an updated calendar of events and live performers.
The Riviera Theatre is a central part of the Chicago’s past and present. Transformed into a private nightclub in 1986, the Riviera Theatre is now one of Chicago’s premier concert and special events venues.
The Riviera has hosted many of the world’s greatest performers and entertainers throughout the years and is also available for private functions. Its grand design and beauty make it a perfect location for a variety of events.
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Riviera Theater
4746 North Racine AvenueThe Riviera Theatre is a central part of the Chicago’s past and present. Transformed into a private nightclub in 1986, the Riviera Theatre is now one of Chicago’s premier concert and special events venues.
The Riviera has hosted many of the world’s greatest performers and entertainers throughout the years and is also available for private functions. Its grand design and beauty make it a perfect location for a variety of events.
Just below the apartment, Nicks is a fun local dive bar where everybody knows your name, you can play your favorite music on the jukebox, or challenge your friends to some pinball. Open until 5 am, you'll always be able to grab a quick nightcap without even changing out of your pjs.
Nick's on Wilson
1140 W Wilson AveJust below the apartment, Nicks is a fun local dive bar where everybody knows your name, you can play your favorite music on the jukebox, or challenge your friends to some pinball. Open until 5 am, you'll always be able to grab a quick nightcap without even changing out of your pjs.
Parks & Nature
Montrose Beach is a sandy shore, adjacent to many attractions, abutting the cool waters of Lake Michigan. Swim to chill off on a hot day, or bring your own food and beverages for a waterside sunset dinner. Grills abound for hamburgers, hot dogs, or the vegetables of your choice. The beach is also connected to a harbor where you can view yachts and sailboats while on a quiet stroll, a bird sanctuary of immense natural beauty, and a restaurant with a view of the lake.
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Montrose Beach
Montrose Beach is a sandy shore, adjacent to many attractions, abutting the cool waters of Lake Michigan. Swim to chill off on a hot day, or bring your own food and beverages for a waterside sunset dinner. Grills abound for hamburgers, hot dogs, or the vegetables of your choice. The beach is also connected to a harbor where you can view yachts and sailboats while on a quiet stroll, a bird sanctuary of immense natural beauty, and a restaurant with a view of the lake.
Entertainment & Activities
Clark & Waveland station
Home of the Chicago Cubs!
Getting Around
With the Wilson train station just by the apartment, Public transportation is a convenient option.
To Wrigley Field: Two stops away on the red line from the Wilson Station.
To the Chicago Loop: Catch either the red or purple lines from the Wilson Station.
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Wilson station
4620 N BroadwayWith the Wilson train station just by the apartment, Public transportation is a convenient option.
To Wrigley Field: Two stops away on the red line from the Wilson Station.
To the Chicago Loop: Catch either the red or purple lines from the Wilson Station.