Susan’s guidebook
Food scene
I love their pancakes!!! In my humble opinion, they are the best in town! A local favorite of mine for breakfast or brunch any day of the week. On weekends, they are super crowded!
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The Original Pancake House
1358 E 47th StI love their pancakes!!! In my humble opinion, they are the best in town! A local favorite of mine for breakfast or brunch any day of the week. On weekends, they are super crowded!
Lowcountry South Loop
1132 S Wabash AveReally good and hearty seafood boils. Hmmm! And that cornbread!
Sushi-san
63 W Grand AveSimply the best in town, but you will pay the price!
It's one block from the house, Norm is my neighbor and would love for you to support this Black-owned business.
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Norman's Bistro
1001 E 43rd StIt's one block from the house, Norm is my neighbor and would love for you to support this Black-owned business.
A local favorite of mine! The food, drinks and ambiance are spectacular. I love the mussels and scallops dish. This restaurant is also Black-owned. The owner has a retail shop on Hyde Park Blvd called the Silver Room. Local staples designed by Chicago local artists.
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Bronzeville Winery
4420 South Cottage Grove AvenueA local favorite of mine! The food, drinks and ambiance are spectacular. I love the mussels and scallops dish. This restaurant is also Black-owned. The owner has a retail shop on Hyde Park Blvd called the Silver Room. Local staples designed by Chicago local artists.
Upscale Soul Food if you are trying to get fancy with it!
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Virtue Restaurant
1462 E 53rd StUpscale Soul Food if you are trying to get fancy with it!
So, did you come to Chicago to try the deed dish pizza? This is the one. Hands down, not even a close competitor. OK, I'm biased!
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StSo, did you come to Chicago to try the deed dish pizza? This is the one. Hands down, not even a close competitor. OK, I'm biased!
My favorite ice cream shop, especially after I have Lou Malnati's pizza!
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee AveMy favorite ice cream shop, especially after I have Lou Malnati's pizza!
Try this bakery. They have the best apple croissants! Go early so they are right out of the oven.
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Medici On 57th
1327 E 57th StTry this bakery. They have the best apple croissants! Go early so they are right out of the oven.
Honey 1 BBQ
746 E 43rd StBest rib tips in the neighborhood!
Obama's favorite neighborhood diner. Community staple for those that like it simple and quick.
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Valois Restaurant
1518 E 53rd StObama's favorite neighborhood diner. Community staple for those that like it simple and quick.
Jamaican cuisine with a festive ambiance. A solid neighborhood dining option.
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Ja' Grill Hyde Park
1510 E Harper CtJamaican cuisine with a festive ambiance. A solid neighborhood dining option.
It's on the Northside of Chicago in Lincoln Park. I love this place. My favorite Nashville hot fried chicken in all of Chicago and everything on the menu is tasty. Also great frozen libations for the young (e.g., milkshakes) and old (e.g, frozen margaritas).
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveIt's on the Northside of Chicago in Lincoln Park. I love this place. My favorite Nashville hot fried chicken in all of Chicago and everything on the menu is tasty. Also great frozen libations for the young (e.g., milkshakes) and old (e.g, frozen margaritas).
Excellent brunch spot on the Northside and Black-owned. There will be a wait, but it is worth it!
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Batter & Berries
2748 N Lincoln AveExcellent brunch spot on the Northside and Black-owned. There will be a wait, but it is worth it!
Best Chinese carry out in the neighborhood for lunch or dinner. A staple in my home.
De Rice Asian Cuisine
920 E 47th StBest Chinese carry out in the neighborhood for lunch or dinner. A staple in my home.
Yummy place for brunch! Love the Shrimp Alfredo Omlette
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Truth Italian Restaurant
56 E Pershing RdYummy place for brunch! Love the Shrimp Alfredo Omlette
Ugh, don't slap your mama when you try these donuts! I love the Lemon Pistachio with white icing cake donut.
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Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken
181 N Morgan StUgh, don't slap your mama when you try these donuts! I love the Lemon Pistachio with white icing cake donut.
sweetgreen
1500 East 53rd StreetClean eating! I am always getting the Shroomami Bowl!
Upon arrival, this is a great grocery store to pick up staples and great snacks.
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Trader Joe's
1528 E 55th StUpon arrival, this is a great grocery store to pick up staples and great snacks.
Chocolat Uzma
917 S Halsted StOne of my favorite chocolate shops in Chicago.
Biking on the Lakefront or Around town
Easy to rent bikes. There is a station a few blocks from my house. Creat to ride on the lakefront bike path.
Divvy Bikes | Dock Station
936 N Ashland AveEasy to rent bikes. There is a station a few blocks from my house. Creat to ride on the lakefront bike path.
Sightseeing
Prince: The Immersive Experience
Are you a Prince fan? A must experience in downtown.
Bronzeville Art District
446 East 47th Streetbronzevilleartdistrict . com
#1 tourist attraction. Great place to visit if you want a destination to visit and walk around downtown. The Riverwalk is close for a longer walk around.
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Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph St#1 tourist attraction. Great place to visit if you want a destination to visit and walk around downtown. The Riverwalk is close for a longer walk around.
The Escape Game Chicago - Escape Room
42 E Ontario StFun family activity
Museo de Ciencia e Industria
5700 S Lake Shore DrMy favorite museum in Chicago!
The Harold Washington exhibit is very interesting, interactive, and informative.
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Museo DuSable de Historia Afroamericana
740 E 56th PlThe Harold Washington exhibit is very interesting, interactive, and informative.
Oakwood Beach
A short walk from the house. Sunrise is so perfect1
Neighborhoods
The place of Obama's home, The University of Chicago, and the coming Obama Presidential Center
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Hyde Park
The place of Obama's home, The University of Chicago, and the coming Obama Presidential Center
Consejos para los viajeros
No te lo pierdas
Oakwood beach
It's 3 blocks from my house. So beautiful for a morning walk, jog on the trails, tip your toes in Lake Michigan or for a DIVY bike ride (divvybikes).
Simply make a left out of the house and walk to the corner (which is 41st). Make a right and walk straight for two blocks. There you will see a huge blue bridge. Take it over the freeway and you will be right at the beach on the other side. Enjoy!
Costumbres y cultura
Street Parking
Be sure to lock your car doors at night if you are parking on the street. I check mine daily and never leave stuff on the seats. :) #Chicago