Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
The Bristol
2152 N Damen AveOne of the closest, highly recommended, restaurants to Ray's
Delicious, BYOB restaurant. When we can convice Ray it's a special occasion we go here for staff dinners!
80 locals recommend
Coast Sushi Bar
2045 North Damen AvenueDelicious, BYOB restaurant. When we can convice Ray it's a special occasion we go here for staff dinners!
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage Avebest cuban place around.
Arturo's Tacos
2001 N Western Aveit may not be fancy, but it's our favorite (closest) taco place!
Takashi
1952 N Damen AveJapanese/French influence, has gotten loads of favorable reviews.
for those of you who just can't get behind deep dish pizza - Piece makes incredible thin crust pies, and brews their own beer! Fun, communal seating atmosphere and often features live music
488 locals recommend
Piece Brewery
1927 W North Avefor those of you who just can't get behind deep dish pizza - Piece makes incredible thin crust pies, and brews their own beer! Fun, communal seating atmosphere and often features live music
Drinks & Nightlife
Coffee by day, Beer by night! a ridiculously large list of beers is sure to satisfy, and you can peruse their equally ridiculously large collection of National Geographics while sipping. Cash only!
119 locals recommend
Map Room
1949 N Hoyne AveCoffee by day, Beer by night! a ridiculously large list of beers is sure to satisfy, and you can peruse their equally ridiculously large collection of National Geographics while sipping. Cash only!
Both a bar and restaurant, though we've been more impressed with their drink skills (but the food is delicious as well - International comfort food)
18 locals recommend
Red Door Kitchen + Bar
2118 North Damen AvenueBoth a bar and restaurant, though we've been more impressed with their drink skills (but the food is delicious as well - International comfort food)