Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Skylark
2149 S Halsted StGreat dive bar + good food. Try the Skylark burger and tater tots.
Simone's
960 W 18th StSuper cool, unique pub with good food and brews.
Punch House
1227 W 18th StThis swank lounge is hot, hot, hot. Yummy punch and cocktails.
This is connected to the Punch House, both are top notch.
156 preporuka/e lokalaca
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th StThis is connected to the Punch House, both are top notch.
Moxee Barbecue & Cajun and Mad Mouse Brewery
724 W Maxwell StGood southern food and brewery.
La Vaca Margarita Bar
1160 W 18th StIt's updated recently, and it's pretty great now.
Everything Else
Thalia Hall
1807 S Allport StNew music venue in Pilsen!
Laid back little coffee shop right across the street.
25 preporuka/e lokalaca
Kristoffer's Cafe & Bakery
1733 S Halsted StLaid back little coffee shop right across the street.
Hashbrowns
731 W Maxwell StBreakfast and brunch.
Chicago Water Taxi
400 N Michigan AveYou can get from downtown to Chinatown via Water Taxi.
Bodhi Thai Bistro
6211 Roosevelt RdNew Thai Bistro.
Food Scene
La Catrina Cafe
1011 W 18th StCool, unique coffee joint.
Shopping
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th StYummy barbecue and sometimes live music.
Lucky’s Sandwich Co.
1635 N Milwaukee AveSports bar-ish, but pretty decent food.