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RESTAURANTS:

Within a few blocks is a full spectrum of eateries: French, Vietnamese, Italian, Spanish, American, Japanese, Chinese, Greek, Mexican and Thai cuisine as well as wine bars and breweries offering delectable menus and expansive brews. *Also recommended for breakfast.
   
Alinea Restaurant – 1723 N Halsted, 773-867-0110, rated 15th best restaurant in the world; Michelin three-star
The Athenian Room – 807 W Webster, 773-348-5155
Greek food done right at this favorite of the locals. Get the chicken kalamata. Tina Fey said, “You 
    need to go to a place called the Athenian Room on Webster. You need to order the roasted chicken.
    It's cooked on a spit, it comes on a bed of steak fries and the chicken juice gets into the fries.
    Unbelievable."
The Bagelers Coffeehouse - 2461 N Lincoln, 872-802-0347
   Coffee shop, Internet Café
Bella Bacino's Pizzeria – 2204 N Lincoln, 773-472-7400
Italian bistro and pizzeria featuring an award-winning deep-dish Chicago pizza.

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - 2351 N Lincoln
* Blue Door Farm Stand - 2010 N Halsted, 773-935-2583 - Farm-to-table restaurant and café.
Boka – 1729 N Halsted, 312-337-6070 - Michelin-starred, Seasonal American food
* The Bourgeois Pig Café – 738 W Fullerton, 773-883-5282 - Old-world coffee shop with expansive menu; Recommended by Rachael Ray.
Café Ba Ba Reeba – 2024 N Halsted, 773-935-5000 - A Spanish tapas restaurant known for superb paella; festive outdoor patio.
Jaerun Krung - 2100 N Halsted, 773-770-3402 - “The Freshest Thai Cuisine in Town.”
Cilantro – 2256 N Orchard at Lincoln - Fast-food Mexican grill: fajitas, burritos, tacos.
Dairy Queen Orange Julius – 2200 N Lincoln, 773-871-2200 - Offers a walk-up window at the sidewalk.
* Floriole Cafe and Bakery – 1220 W Webster, 773-883-1313 - Features rustic French pastries and farm fresh meals.
Hanabi Japanese Sushi Bar – 806 W Webster, 773-935-3474 - A small, long-time neighborhood staple.
* Jam ‘n Honey – 958 W Webster, 773-327-5266 - New twists on hearty breakfast; everything served with a jar of Nutella.
j9 Wine Bar - 1961 N Halsted, 713-269-3794 - Upscale neighborhood wine bar
Jeni's Spendid Ice Creams  - 900 W Armitage - Creamiest ice creams and glazed waffles
La Colombe Coffee Roasters - 858 W Armitage - "America deserves better coffee"
The Lakefront Restaurant - 2401 N Lake Shore Drive, 312-414-1313 - Upscale Midwestern Tavern. Opens June 3 2017.
Las Fuentes – 2558 N Halsted, 773-935-2004 - Mexican cuisine, margaritas, outdoor patio.
Lincoln Hall – 2424 N Lincoln, 773-525-2501 - Live music venue has full dinner menu; three bars.
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria – 958 W Wrightwood, 773-832-4030 - “Best Chicago-style deep dish pizza in the world!”
Chipotle – 2400 N Lincoln - Fast food tacos, etc.
Noodles in the Pot – 2453 N Halsted, 773-975-6177 - Tasty Thai food you can count on.
Ramen-San – 1962 N Halsted, 773-248-3000 - “Neighborhood noodle joint.” Another fab presentation from Lettuce Entertain You.
Pasta Palazzo – 1966 N Halsted, 773-248-1400 - Casual neighborhood favorite; fresh, fun pasta joint with great service.

Philz Coffee - 2323 N Lincoln
Potbelly Sandwich Works – 2264 N Lincoln, 773-528-1405 - The original Potbelly's! Fast food with a slight party atmosphere.
Red Lion Pub - 2446 N Lincoln, 773-883-2422 - Step into a genuine English Pub
Sai Café – 2010 N Sheffield, 773-472-8080 - Japanese restaurant and sushi bar.
Shine – 756 W Webster, 773-296-0101 - Asian cuisine and sushi bar
Simply It Cuisine of Vietnam, 2269 N Lincoln, 773-248-0884
* Starbucks – 2200 N Halsted, 1001 W Armitage
* Subway – 2412 N Lincoln and 2008 N Halsted - Fast food sub sandwiches, breakfast too – open 7 a.m. weekdays.
* Summer House Santa Monica - 1954 N Halsted, 773-634-4100 - Wood-fired grill, handcrafted pastries, artisanal breads.
Sweet Mandy B’s – 1208 W Webster, 773-244-1174 - Charming and delightful old fashioned dessert bakery and café.
Taco Joint - 1969 N Halsted, 312-951-2457 - Urban taqueria and cantina; a delish and fave little hangout of ours.
Velvet Taco - 2309 N Lincoln, Funky Taco spot with international flavors

Verve Wine - 2349 N Lincoln - tastings, private events.

Vinci Restaurant – 1732 N Halsted, 312-266-1199 - Rustic Italian fare; great selections of wine by the glass. Adjacent to Steppenwolf Theatre.
Willow RM. - 1800 N Halsted, 312-982-2151 - "High-end comfort food."

SHOPPING IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD is incredible:

A sampling of stores and boutiques within walking distance of the Guest House include:
Aēsop – 857 W Armitage 
All She Wrote – fine stationery and gifts, 825 W Armitage
Anthropologie - 1548 N Fremont
Apple Store Lincoln Park – 801 W North
Aroma Workshop – essential oils, 2110 N Halsted
Art Effect – “Modern day general store," 934 W Armitage
Athleta - 901 W Weed
Banana Republic - 917 W North
Bedside Manor Ltd - setting the style for sleep, 2048 N Halsted
Benefit Cosmetics Boutique - 852 W Armitage
Bevello - women's clothier, 837 W Armitage
Bonobos Guideshop - Personalized menswear, 845 W Armitage
CB2 – affordable modern housewares and furniture by Crate & Barrel, 800 W North
Chubbies – Shorts and Hawaiian shirts, 843 W Armitage 
Club Monaco – 2206 N Halsted
Crate & Barrel – furniture, home décor, housewares and gifts, 850 W North
Dilly Lily – florist and design, 742 W Fullerton
Helen Ficalora – the Midwest's first location for this jewelry designer, 2014 N Halsted
Interior Define -  833 W Armitage
Kiehl's – Skin care since 1851, 901 W Armitage
Kryolan – professional make-up, 2034 N Halsted St
L'Occitane - the international skincare, bodycare and fragrance retailer, 846 W Armitage
Lil Pyar - Pure Love, Pure Luxury for Little Ones, 2132 N Halsted
Lori's Discount Designer Shoes – 824 W Armitage
LUSH – Fresh handmade soaps and cosmetics, 859 W Armitage
Margaret O'Leary – Clothing for women, 850 W Armitage
Marine Layer - American made casual and sport clothing, 849 W Armitage
Monica + Andy – infant clothing, milk and cookie bar, mom and baby yoga, 2052 N Halsted
Nordstrom Rack - 1551 N Sheffield
Pogo Boutique - women's lifestyle sportswear, 912 W Armitage
Pottery Barn - 1000 W North Ave
Read It and Eat - Culinary bookstore with full demo kitchen, 2124 N Halsted
REI - 1466 N Halsted
Sax off Fifth - 1457 N Halsted
Serena & Lily - 853 W Armitage
The Tie Bar - Ties and accessories for men, 918 W Armitage
Underthings – Finer designer lingerie, 804 W Webster
Warby Parker – Frame studio, 837 W Armitage
West Elm  - Home décor, 100 W North Ave
Williams Sonoma – 1550 N Fremont

LIVE MUSIC:

B.L.U.E.S. – 2519 N Halsted
    Live music seven nights a week. Actor Bruce Willis performed here.
Lincoln Hall – 2424 N Lincoln, 773-525-2508
    Chicago’s newest live, mid-size music venue.
Lilly's Bar – 2513 N Lincoln, 773-525-2422
    Eclectic music joint features array of rock, jazz and Americana.
Kingston Mines – 2548 N Halsted, 773-477-4646
    Sunday nights, cover at B.L.U.E.S. gets you into Kingston Mines free.
Wise Fools Pub – 2270 N Lincoln, 773-929-1300

SPAS, MASSAGE, ACUPUNCTURE, BARBERS AND SALONS:

Blueberry Moon Salon Spa – 2108 N Halsted, 773-529-3333
            Full service Aveda salon.
Bluemercury - 2208 N Halsted, 773-327-6900
           The national luxury apothecary and spa chain.
Smooth Nail Lounge - 2122 N Halsted, 872-814-4460
          Pedicure, manicure, artificial nails and wax.
DreamDry - 901 W Armitage, 773-697-8172
           Make Every Day Glamorous

Kohler Waters Spa - 2358 N Lincoln, 312-245-9129
Leah Chavie Skincare Boutique – 2457 N Halsted, 773-327-7051
            Biologique Recherché Paris, European and medical skin care 
Lincoln Park Massage Spa – 630 W Webster, 773-296-6300  
            Deep tissue, hot stone therapy, aromatherapy, salt and sugar glows and facial.
Natural Elements Salon – 2212 N Lincoln, 773-477-2500
            Hair, nails, makeup.
707 Hair Studios – 707 W Belden, 773-525-0194
            Hair cuts, color, extensions and blow outs for women, men and children.
Pretty Nails – 2523 N Lincoln, 773-868-1590
            Nails, wax, massage and facials.

PARKS AND RECREATION:

Divvy bike-share system has several portals within two blocks in every direction of the Guest House
Lakefront beaches and running and bicycling paths – One mile directly east
Lincoln Park Boat Club – North Cannon Drive and Fullerton Parkway
Lincoln Park Conservatory – 2391 W Stockton
           Constructed in 1890s, it features a Palm House, Fernery and Orchid House.
Lincoln Park Zoo – N Cannon Drive at Webster
           35 acres of a beautiful park-like setting, from anteaters to zebras—and it is free.
Oz Park festures Dorothy, Toto, the Tin Man, Lion and Scarecrow - 2021 N Burling English gardens, tennis, softball, hoops, jogging track, large children's playlot
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum - 2430 Cannon 
A natural and inspiring oasis with education about our environment. Live butterfly room. 
The Point at Diversey - Diversey Harbor at the Lakefront
            Double-decker driving range and mini golf course.
Caldwell Waterlily Pond – Fullerton, west of Cannon Drive
            The Alfred Caldwell lily pool originally built in 1889 for raising tropical lilies.

LIVE THEATRE:

Apollo Theater – 2540 N Lincoln, 773-935-6100
Steppenwolf Theatre – 1650 N Halsted, 312-335-1650
Victory Gardens Theaters: 
  Main stage at the Biograph – 2433 N Lincoln, 773-871-3000
  The Greenhouse– 2257 N Lincoln, 773-871-3000

BUSINESS SERVICES:

FedEx Office – 744 W Fullerton, 773-472-3066

FITNESS:

Bikram Yoga Chicago - 2736A N Clark, 773-348-9642
Butler Chiropractic & Accupuncture – 2534 N Halsted, 773-529-6530
Chicago School of Hot Yoga – 2442 N Lincoln, 773-868-9642
Corepower Yoga – 959 W Webster, 773-388-9642
Equinox Lincoln Common – 2355 N Lincoln, 312-796-6850
Studio FUSE, when one workout isn't enough – 2215 N Halsted, 312-702-0200
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness, a full service facility – 1320 W Fullerton, 773-348-6377
Dr Lori Portnoy, family chiropractor using drop table technique- 954 W Armitage, 773-248-2323
Orange Theory Fitness  - 2209 N Halsted, 312-762-5556
Pilates Pro Works, 2128 N Halsted
Pure Barre, a workout studio, 2058 N Halsted, 872-206-5154   

GAS STATIONS:    

• Mobile, Full service and repairs, 1106 W Fullerton, 773-248-0414

• Shell, 1160 W Diversey at Racine, 773-404-8563

GROCERS:

Whole Foods Market – 1550 N Kingsbury St (1.25 mi south of Guest House) large, full-service
Trader Joe’s, the specialty grocer to count on – 1840 N Clybourn Ave (1 mi)
Trader Joe’s, 667 W Diversey (0.5 mi)

HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM / URGENT CARE:

*  NOTE: always dial 911 in the event of an emergency
*  Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center – 846 W Wellington (at 3000 N Halsted)
*  Rush Walk-In Care Center for non-emergency healthcare - 2835 N Sheffield Ave Suite 104, 312-563-3440
*  Immediate MD Urgent Care - 2077 N Clybourn, 773-886-1500 - "Quality Care When You Need It" Hours, as of this posting: 8a-8p daily, Sunday 8a-4p

MOVIE THEATERS: 

AMC River East 21 – 322 E Illinois St
ArcLight Chicago - 1500 N Clybourn Ave C-301, 312-637-4760
Century Centre Cinema – Features independent & foreign films, 2828 N Clark, 773-248-7759
Regal Webster Place 11 – 1471 W Webster, 773-348-0137
Music Box Theatre – Features independent & foreign films, 3733 N Southport, 773-871-6604 

PHARMACIES:  

CVS/Pharmacy – 401 W Armitage, 773-871-2611
Walgreens – 834 W Armitage, four blocks south, 773-687-0709
Walgreens – 740 W Diversey Parkway, four blocks north, 773-929-1097

LANDMARKS:

Burling Row House District - 2225 - 2245 N Burling St
Francis J. Dewes Mansion – 503 W Wrightwood
Lincoln Park Cultural Center – 2045 N Lincoln Park West
Lincoln Park Conservatory – 2391 Stockton
Theurer-Wrigley House – 2466 N Lakeview

MUSEUMS:

These Chicago cultural institutions offer FREE admission daily:
(Subject to change; information current when posted.)

• Chicago Botanic Garden

• Chicago Center for Book & Paper Arts Gallery

• Chicago Cultural Center

• DePaul Art Museum, 935 W Fullerton Ave

• Edgewater Historical Society and Museum (open Sat only)

• Garfield Park Conservatory

• Jane Addams Hull-House Museum

• Lincoln Park Conservatory

• Lincoln Park Zoo

• Museum of Contemporary Photography

• North Pond Nature Sanctuary

• Oriental Institute

• Pritzker Military Library

• Renaissance Society

• Smart Museum of Art

• Smith Museum of Stained Glass

• Ukranian National Museum

• Lincoln Park Conservancy  

The following museums are free on certain dates. Dates subject to change, and were current when posted. See museum websites for updates and additional free days throughout the year:

FREE on Sunday:
        •  Chicago Children's Museum (Age 15 and under, 1st Sunday of month) 

FREE on Monday:
        •  Field Museum (free on 2nd Monday of month)
        •  Chicago History Museum

FREE on Tuesday:
        •  DuSable Museum of African-American History
        •  International Museum of Surgical Science
        •  Loyola University Museum of Art
        •  Museum of Contemporary Art

FREE  on Wednesday:
       •  The Spertus Museum (free only between 10 a.m. and noon.)

FREE on Thursday:

• The Art Institute of Chicago - (free from 5 to 8 pm) for Illinois residents only

• Chicago Children's Museum (free from 5 to 8 pm)

• Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (free; “optional” donation suggested) 

• The Spertus Museum (free from 2 to 6 pm)

• Chicago Children's Museum (free from 5 to 8pm)

FREE daily
    •  National Veterans Art Museum