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Eric Williams’s Hyde Park shop fuses jewelry, apparel, art, and community programming with South Side soul. Spotlighted by Chicago Magazine in 2025 for its experimental Design Lab while the 53rd Street store remains the cultural anchor.
Jewelry, apparel, art, community events, and music parties
1506 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615 Get directions
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Pan-Asian restaurant · Ravenswood
Hearty Central Asian fare including dumplings, lagman noodles, and kuurdak
7 Postcards
Seafood restaurant · Lake Calumet Industrial District
Wood-smoked seafood, fried fish platters, and classic sides.
41 Postcards
Mexican restaurant · Near North Side
Chef Rick Bayless' Mexican street food, churros, tortas
21 Postcards
Building · Bridgeport
Authentic Northern Chinese dishes, especially dumplings and sweet & sour pork
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Donut shop · Near North Side
Artisanal donuts, coffee, and ice cream sandwiches.
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Bubble tea store · Loop
Bubble tea & slushies, hot/cold options, snack menu
Halal restaurant · Arcadia Terrace
Flavorful Afghan cuisine with juicy kabobs and authentic dishes
Barbecue restaurant · Little Italy
House-smoked meats, updated sides, craft beer, and booze.
15 Postcards
Bar · Rogers Park
Neighborhood dive bar with bottled beer, cheap drinks, and sports
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Bakery · Wicker Park
Modern Swedish bakery serving popular cinnamon rolls and cardamom buns
24 Postcards