Coffee roasters · East Garfield Park
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"Leadership plans to relocate its Near West Side roastery to a warehouse space that’s triple the size of the current location. It will also house a cafe and employ veterans." - Naomi Waxman
Historical landmark · West Loop
Art deco postal HQ from 1921, repurposed as an office & events complex with dining & a roof garden.
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Ice cream shop · Wicker Park
Jeni's offers a scoop-tastic adventure with inventive flavors and local ingredients, plus friendly service and a cozy vibe that keeps fans coming back.
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Steak house · River North
Step into Gene & Georgetti, a historic Chicago steakhouse where classic Italian flavors meet perfectly cooked meats and a cozy, timeless vibe.
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Event venue · Logan Square
Nestled in Logan Square, The Joinery is a versatile event space with cozy vibes, stunning natural light, and an exceptional team led by the amazing Shay.
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Blues club · Wrightwood Neighbors
This rustic Chicago blues club offers a lively vibe with live bands until late, tasty Cajun bites, and a friendly atmosphere that keeps you dancing.
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Restaurant · Wicker Park
"The CBK Pizza & Parm Shop, located in Wicker Park, is a new virtual kitchen, created by James Beard-nominated Chef Bill Kim. The menu spotlights Detroit-style pizza, known for its signature rectangular shape and caramelized cheese crust. In addition to pizza, we make a classic chicken parmesan sandwich. Our all new Pizza Sandwich is made with one of our Detroit-style pizza slices cut in half and filled with ricotta, sausage, tomato sauce and plenty of pecorino."
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Mexican restaurant · Archer Heights
Tacos, quesadillas, and other Mexican favorites served in a casual spot with late-night hours.
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Bar · Park West
Bar with a space for live performances & a jukebox of music from past shows.
Crab house · Near North Side
Shaw's Crab House is a vintage-chic seafood haven in Chicago, where exquisite oysters and crab legs steal the show in a festive yet relaxed atmosphere.
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Bar · Fulton River District
Step into this charming dive bar with vintage tin ceilings, cheap drinks, and a jukebox spinning Rat-Pack hits, where time stands still and the locals are friendly.
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