Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
Cermak is a Mexican grocery store with many interesting items and guests! This is where I do most of my grocery shopping - they have wonderful, affordable produce!
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Cermak Produce
2701 W North AveCermak is a Mexican grocery store with many interesting items and guests! This is where I do most of my grocery shopping - they have wonderful, affordable produce!
Joong Boo is a Korean market that transports you directly to Korea when you walk through the doors. Even if you don't plan on buying any groceries they have an adorable mini restaurant inside!
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Joong Boo Market
3333 N Kimball AveJoong Boo is a Korean market that transports you directly to Korea when you walk through the doors. Even if you don't plan on buying any groceries they have an adorable mini restaurant inside!
Mariano's Fresh Market is an amazing grocery store with some very unique finds! I encourage you to visit, even if it's just to look.
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveMariano's Fresh Market is an amazing grocery store with some very unique finds! I encourage you to visit, even if it's just to look.
Food Scene
Sushi Para M is my FAVORITE sushi place! 1) It's all you can eat for $20
2) It's great quality
3) The sushi rolls are creative and delicious
An easy 15 minute bus ride.
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Sushi Para M
1633 N Milwaukee AveSushi Para M is my FAVORITE sushi place! 1) It's all you can eat for $20
2) It's great quality
3) The sushi rolls are creative and delicious
An easy 15 minute bus ride.
Zoku knows me by name. I can just call and say "Hi, it's Amberly - I'll have the usual, see you in 20!". This is because they have amazing food for reasonable prices. Pad Thai, Sushi and Ramen MMM!
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Zoku Sushi
1616 N Kedzie AveZoku knows me by name. I can just call and say "Hi, it's Amberly - I'll have the usual, see you in 20!". This is because they have amazing food for reasonable prices. Pad Thai, Sushi and Ramen MMM!
Giordano's is THE Chicago deep dish pizza that we're famous for and I am SO down to split one with you. Takes an hour to make but only 10 minutes to eat up!
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Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveGiordano's is THE Chicago deep dish pizza that we're famous for and I am SO down to split one with you. Takes an hour to make but only 10 minutes to eat up!
SFCO
1941 West North AvenueGeek Bar Beta is a nerd-friendly restaurant with great food and games!
Arturo's Tacos
2001 N Western AveThis place has THE BEST Burritos. Hands down. MmmMMmmMMM!
Drinks & Nightlife
West on North is my GoTo Dive bar! Very cheap drinks (not just for Chicago), and delicious food. I recommend the cheeseballs (appetizer). Less than a 10 minute bus ride from home!
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West on North
2509 W North AveWest on North is my GoTo Dive bar! Very cheap drinks (not just for Chicago), and delicious food. I recommend the cheeseballs (appetizer). Less than a 10 minute bus ride from home!
Sightseeing
Humboldt Park is a HUGE park right at the end of my street. Includes a lake, walking paths, fishing and fantastic culture.
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Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrHumboldt Park is a HUGE park right at the end of my street. Includes a lake, walking paths, fishing and fantastic culture.
Everything Else
The Damen blue line stop was just redone so it's super fancy and shiny! Less than 20 minute bus ride from my house and it will take you straight downtown!
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Damen station
1558 N Damen AveThe Damen blue line stop was just redone so it's super fancy and shiny! Less than 20 minute bus ride from my house and it will take you straight downtown!
The Logan Square blue line station is right up north from me and will get you on the train to take you downtown or to O'hare!
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Cta Blue Line - Logan Square station
The Logan Square blue line station is right up north from me and will get you on the train to take you downtown or to O'hare!
This is a hot spot for interns! I have many students coming through to do their medical residencies here.
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E Huron StThis is a hot spot for interns! I have many students coming through to do their medical residencies here.
Arts & Culture
This is a great theater! Close to home, cheap movies, cool reclining seats! There is even a bar!
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The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveThis is a great theater! Close to home, cheap movies, cool reclining seats! There is even a bar!