Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Peruvian restaurant with a BYOB policy - leave room for dessert so you can get the mazzamora morada!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Machu Picchu Restaurant
3856 N Ashland AvePeruvian restaurant with a BYOB policy - leave room for dessert so you can get the mazzamora morada!
Rare teas and fantastic, interesting pastries (also, as the name suggests, coffee) served in a bright, modern space
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Loba Pastry + Coffee
3600 W Addison StRare teas and fantastic, interesting pastries (also, as the name suggests, coffee) served in a bright, modern space
Cafe Orchid
1746 W Addison StExcellent, authentic Turkish restaurant
Unique breakfast/brunch spot, with weekly specials and pancake flights!
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paul's Noodle Shop
3400 N Sheffield AveUnique breakfast/brunch spot, with weekly specials and pancake flights!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyWhole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StJewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayGetting Around
Paulina
3410 N Lincoln AveAddison Brown Line Station
Drinks & Nightlife
Classic Chicago neighborhood bar - cash-only, a pool table, and daily drink specials
The Four Treys Tavern
3333 N Damen AveClassic Chicago neighborhood bar - cash-only, a pool table, and daily drink specials
Under Bar
3243 N Western AveCool 4AM bar with a retro vibe
Shopping
Neighborhood book store, everyone in here is extremely helpful
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
RoscoeBooks
2142 W Roscoe StNeighborhood book store, everyone in here is extremely helpful
Wine and liquor store with a well-curated selection of interesting bottles
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lush Wine & Spirits
2232 W Roscoe StWine and liquor store with a well-curated selection of interesting bottles