Botanical garden · East Garfield Park
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Jens Jensen’s “landscape art under glass” brings the tropics to the West Side—fern canyons, palms, desert blooms. Praised by local critics for its restorative calm, it’s free for Chicago residents and easy on the Green Line.
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Restaurant · West Town
Casual eatery with comfort food, burgers, and cocktails
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Cosmetics store · Bucktown
Clean beauty retailer offering nontoxic brands, helpful staff
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Mexican restaurant · South Lawndale
Authentic Mexican food with extensive vegetarian & vegan options
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Mexican restaurant · Logan Square
Modern Mexican small plates, cocktails, and a notable steak burrito
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Breakfast restaurant · Bronzeville
Southern comfort food with peach bourbon French toast and wings
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Restaurant · Noble Square
Spanish-French brasserie with pintxos, craft cocktails, wine
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Seafood restaurant · Near North Side
Signature stone crabs, prime steaks, and famous Key Lime Pie.
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Pizza restaurant · Edgewater
Sourdough crust deep dish pizza with caramelized cheese edge
Restaurant · South Chicago
House-made ramen, chicken apps, yuzu fizz, soft serve
Dim sum restaurant · South Loop
Cantonese dim sum & seafood, plus cocktails, in a modern space
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