Jane and Lewis' Guidebook

Jane
Jane and Lewis' Guidebook

Local Entertainment

Movie theaters, live theaters, music clubs.
Historic first run , four screen movie theater 5 minute walk from home. Food, drinks (including alcohol), freshest popcorn.
56 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The New 400 Theater
6746 N Sheridan Rd
56 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Historic first run , four screen movie theater 5 minute walk from home. Food, drinks (including alcohol), freshest popcorn.
Exellient small live theater 5 mins. on foot.Preorder tickets in advance ,suggested.
16 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Lifeline Theatre
6912 N Glenwood Ave
16 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Exellient small live theater 5 mins. on foot.Preorder tickets in advance ,suggested.
small live theater 5 mins. by car,suggest tickets in advance
The Factory Theater
1623 W Howard St
small live theater 5 mins. by car,suggest tickets in advance
Local artist open studios 5 mins. by car (call for special exhibitions).
Greenleaf Art Center
1806 W Greenleaf Ave
Local artist open studios 5 mins. by car (call for special exhibitions).
Intimate jazz club with small bites(5 mins. by foot),owner operated(drummer).
14 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Le Piano
6970 N Glenwood Ave
14 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Intimate jazz club with small bites(5 mins. by foot),owner operated(drummer).
Fabulous jazz, small historic place with hidden basement known for escapades during prohibition, Al Capone days and more. Always packed, small cover, an experience worth it for the music and crowds.
471 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Green Mill
4802 North Broadway
471 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Fabulous jazz, small historic place with hidden basement known for escapades during prohibition, Al Capone days and more. Always packed, small cover, an experience worth it for the music and crowds.
Wonderful, inexpensive, historic dive blues spot. Great classic Chicago blues. It's where many famous rock bands came to jam after concerts. Alcohol but no food served.
101 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Rosa's Lounge
3420 W Armitage Ave
101 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Wonderful, inexpensive, historic dive blues spot. Great classic Chicago blues. It's where many famous rock bands came to jam after concerts. Alcohol but no food served.
Great Chicago theater, launched many stars and broadway plays!
109 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St
109 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great Chicago theater, launched many stars and broadway plays!
Great local theater
17 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Mercury Theater Chicago
3745 N Southport Ave
17 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great local theater
Wonderful downtown theater
51 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Театр Гудмана
170 N Dearborn St
51 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Wonderful downtown theater
Fabulous theater with fun location on Navy Pier
25 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
800 E Grand Ave
25 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Fabulous theater with fun location on Navy Pier
enie offers great dance and music programs
21 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 E Randolph St
21 (рекомендации местных жителей)
enie offers great dance and music programs
Chicago's excellent opera company
44 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Лирическая опера Чикаго
20 N Upper Wacker Dr
44 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Chicago's excellent opera company
One of best symphonies and music venues in country. Wonderful.
79 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Чикагский симфонический оркестр
220 S Michigan Ave
79 (рекомендации местных жителей)
One of best symphonies and music venues in country. Wonderful.
Free, first rate, small zoo, easy access on redline.
1117 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Зоопарк Линкольн-парк
2001 N Clark St
1117 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Free, first rate, small zoo, easy access on redline.
The CUBS!!! Go cheer them on at one of oldest ballparks in country! Wonderful!
1004 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Ригли Филд
1060 W Addison St
1004 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The CUBS!!! Go cheer them on at one of oldest ballparks in country! Wonderful!
Great Jazz
26 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Jazz Showcase
806 S Plymouth Ct
26 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great Jazz
Wonderful smaller jazz venue and restaurant
33 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant
11 East Hubbard Street
33 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Wonderful smaller jazz venue and restaurant
Great blues venue
86 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash Ave
86 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great blues venue
Another, more commercial blues venue
64 (рекомендации местных жителей)
House of Blues Chicago
329 N Dearborn St
64 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Another, more commercial blues venue
Brand new gorgeous venue with varìed live entertainment including music, magicians, and more!
The Rhapsody Theater
1328 West Morse Avenue
Brand new gorgeous venue with varìed live entertainment including music, magicians, and more!

Neighborhoods

This is a gem!! Easiest access to the lakefront of any Chicago neighborhood!!! Wonderful diverse community, home to Loyola University, ethnic foods, local theaters, parks, large public beaches, jazz, bars and more!
21 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Rogers Park
21 (рекомендации местных жителей)
This is a gem!! Easiest access to the lakefront of any Chicago neighborhood!!! Wonderful diverse community, home to Loyola University, ethnic foods, local theaters, parks, large public beaches, jazz, bars and more!
Great food, artsy stores, antiques and thrift shops, Women and Chilren First Bookstore, Swedish Museum, fun area for walking. Close to Rogers Park.
154 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Andersonville
154 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great food, artsy stores, antiques and thrift shops, Women and Chilren First Bookstore, Swedish Museum, fun area for walking. Close to Rogers Park.
Northside Vietnamese and Chinese area with many great restaurants, shops, groceries. Vintage fabulous Green Mill Jazz Club. Historic Riviera, Aragon and Uptown entertainment venues.
31 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Uptown
31 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Northside Vietnamese and Chinese area with many great restaurants, shops, groceries. Vintage fabulous Green Mill Jazz Club. Historic Riviera, Aragon and Uptown entertainment venues.
Robust Mexican American community, home of National Museum of Mexican Art, many great restaurants. Spectacular murals throughout the community honoring the community's Mexican heritage. Historically, Chicago's port of entry for Chicago's many and diverse immigrant communities. Popular with artists, endangered by gentrification. close to, and just southwest of downtown.
103 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Pilsen
103 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Robust Mexican American community, home of National Museum of Mexican Art, many great restaurants. Spectacular murals throughout the community honoring the community's Mexican heritage. Historically, Chicago's port of entry for Chicago's many and diverse immigrant communities. Popular with artists, endangered by gentrification. close to, and just southwest of downtown.
THE CUBS!!! Only a few stops from Rogers Park on the Redline ( to avoid the parking crush on gamedays).Clark Street adjacent to Wrigley Field is packed with very lively Cubs Bar spots and souvenir shops. Nearby Broadway Avenue is a nice place to walk along small shops, bookstores, coffee shops, restaurants.
43 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Lake View
43 (рекомендации местных жителей)
THE CUBS!!! Only a few stops from Rogers Park on the Redline ( to avoid the parking crush on gamedays).Clark Street adjacent to Wrigley Field is packed with very lively Cubs Bar spots and souvenir shops. Nearby Broadway Avenue is a nice place to walk along small shops, bookstores, coffee shops, restaurants.
Bronzeville is Chicago's famous southside neighborhood, historical African American community, home for many cultural, blues and arts venues.
32 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bronzeville
32 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bronzeville is Chicago's famous southside neighborhood, historical African American community, home for many cultural, blues and arts venues.
University of Chicago is Hyde Park's primary identity but it holds many cultural, historic and academic attractions: DuSable Mueum of African American History, Oriental Institute, Court Theater, Logan Center, and many many programs. Shopping , too, on 53rd St.
150 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Hyde Park
150 (рекомендации местных жителей)
University of Chicago is Hyde Park's primary identity but it holds many cultural, historic and academic attractions: DuSable Mueum of African American History, Oriental Institute, Court Theater, Logan Center, and many many programs. Shopping , too, on 53rd St.

Major downtown sites

The "Bean" shown above, for one reason (formal name Cloudgate but all call it Bean) Cool sculptire, fun to walk around, under, see everyone's reflection. Also, ice skating and rollerblading, wall climbing and large kids playground. Beautiful gardens, more sculptures to experience and Chicago's top music pavillion with mostly free concerts. Great place to stroll, relax, be with friends, family.
1243 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Парк тысячелетия
201 E Randolph St
1243 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The "Bean" shown above, for one reason (formal name Cloudgate but all call it Bean) Cool sculptire, fun to walk around, under, see everyone's reflection. Also, ice skating and rollerblading, wall climbing and large kids playground. Beautiful gardens, more sculptures to experience and Chicago's top music pavillion with mostly free concerts. Great place to stroll, relax, be with friends, family.
At top of one of world's tallest buildings, the former Sears Tower, now Willis Tower has a skydeck with an awesome view of Chicago and as far away as Indiana and Michigan. Be prepared for a wait and lines but time your visit for a clear day and avoid peak hours, week-ends.
348 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Willis Tower Skydeck
348 (рекомендации местных жителей)
At top of one of world's tallest buildings, the former Sears Tower, now Willis Tower has a skydeck with an awesome view of Chicago and as far away as Indiana and Michigan. Be prepared for a wait and lines but time your visit for a clear day and avoid peak hours, week-ends.
Amazing beautiful building with historic facade. insets of pieces of most of the world's most famous buildings, Adjacent to the Chicago River, a wonderful site and near spots at bridge to board fabulous River boat cruises.
15 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Триумфальная арка
15 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Amazing beautiful building with historic facade. insets of pieces of most of the world's most famous buildings, Adjacent to the Chicago River, a wonderful site and near spots at bridge to board fabulous River boat cruises.
Site of three museums downtown within walking distance of one another and gorgeous lakefront and view of Chicago. Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and Planetarium.
65 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Museum Campus
65 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Site of three museums downtown within walking distance of one another and gorgeous lakefront and view of Chicago. Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and Planetarium.
Beautiful lakefront park with famous Buckingham Fountain and its nightly light show in season (after Memorial Day through Labor Day). Lovely gardens, concerts at bandshell and place where many events begin and end such as annual Chicago Marathon.
332 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Грант-Парк
337 E Randolph St
332 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Beautiful lakefront park with famous Buckingham Fountain and its nightly light show in season (after Memorial Day through Labor Day). Lovely gardens, concerts at bandshell and place where many events begin and end such as annual Chicago Marathon.
Beautiful walk down Michigan Avenue attracts shoppers to popular top name stores, now including world's largest Starbucks' Roastery, just opened. Don't miss the Water Towers (still function and house museum about Chicago fire as well as Lookingglass Theater) at the northernmost end, the only buildings that survived the Great Chicago fire. Many shopping malls including Water Tower Place.
597 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Magnificent Mile
597 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Beautiful walk down Michigan Avenue attracts shoppers to popular top name stores, now including world's largest Starbucks' Roastery, just opened. Don't miss the Water Towers (still function and house museum about Chicago fire as well as Lookingglass Theater) at the northernmost end, the only buildings that survived the Great Chicago fire. Many shopping malls including Water Tower Place.
First rate information and tours of Chicago's famous architecture
114 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Центр архитектуры Чикаго
111 E Wacker Dr
114 (рекомендации местных жителей)
First rate information and tours of Chicago's famous architecture
If you do only one thing in Chicago, take this cruise down the river. Fun, fascinating,great views, interesting information on history,buildings.
47 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Chicago Architecture River Cruise
Riverwalk
47 (рекомендации местных жителей)
If you do only one thing in Chicago, take this cruise down the river. Fun, fascinating,great views, interesting information on history,buildings.
Major, well done aquarium, great views of city, on lakefront downtown
673 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Аквариум Шедд
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
673 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Major, well done aquarium, great views of city, on lakefront downtown
Great all around, premier art museum with fabulous Impressionist section. See also Thorn rooms (miniatures), special exhibits, modern art, and much more.
1159 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Художественный институт Чикаго
111 S Michigan Ave
1159 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great all around, premier art museum with fabulous Impressionist section. See also Thorn rooms (miniatures), special exhibits, modern art, and much more.
Great modern art
532 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Музей современного искусства в Чикаго
220 E Chicago Ave
532 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great modern art

Food Scene

lntimate unique Peruvian menu(one mile by car from home). A favorite for many.
30 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Taste of Peru
6545 N Clark St
30 (рекомендации местных жителей)
lntimate unique Peruvian menu(one mile by car from home). A favorite for many.
New to the neighborhood,authentic ,very friendly,spicy choices with energetic atmosphere(One mile by car).
19 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Good To Go Jamaican Cuisine & Event Space
711 W Howard St
19 (рекомендации местных жителей)
New to the neighborhood,authentic ,very friendly,spicy choices with energetic atmosphere(One mile by car).
Great authentic food nearest of several locations.We recommend sharing the sampler. Meat or vegetables are equally unique and of the highest quality.A large assortment of equally tasty dishes available.(5 mins. by car from home)
41 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Ethiopian Diamond
6120 N Broadway
41 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great authentic food nearest of several locations.We recommend sharing the sampler. Meat or vegetables are equally unique and of the highest quality.A large assortment of equally tasty dishes available.(5 mins. by car from home)
Exellent and intimate Japanese dishes with very friendly helpful service at a very respectable price.Owner operated (5 mins. on foot)
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Asahi Roll
6803 N Sheridan Rd
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Exellent and intimate Japanese dishes with very friendly helpful service at a very respectable price.Owner operated (5 mins. on foot)
Exellent Bubble tea variety with unique Ramen variety dishes.(3 mins on foot from home) Many large or small dishes available.New and popular to the neighborhood.
Tai Chi Bubble Tea
6800 N Sheridan Rd
Exellent Bubble tea variety with unique Ramen variety dishes.(3 mins on foot from home) Many large or small dishes available.New and popular to the neighborhood.
Historically popular located in many locations in Chicago and suburbs with simple traditional dishes prepared fresh daily and served always with a inviting smile.Eat in or carry out.(5 mins. by car).
23 (рекомендации местных жителей)
El Famous Burrito
7047 N Clark St
23 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Historically popular located in many locations in Chicago and suburbs with simple traditional dishes prepared fresh daily and served always with a inviting smile.Eat in or carry out.(5 mins. by car).
Cozy family owned coffee shop serving Intelligensia coffee(a local favorite) and excellent homemade small bites.(5 mins. on foot) (Starbucks is also located 5 mins. in the other direction by foot)
21 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Common Cup
1501 W Morse Ave
21 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cozy family owned coffee shop serving Intelligensia coffee(a local favorite) and excellent homemade small bites.(5 mins. on foot) (Starbucks is also located 5 mins. in the other direction by foot)
Exceptionally fresh, green restaurant with organic rooftop farm, Greenstar brewing,presenting live music evenings and rotating art exhibits..Owner operated with a very friendly bar scene and staff. (5 minutes by car)
70 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Uncommon Ground
1401 W Devon Ave
70 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Exceptionally fresh, green restaurant with organic rooftop farm, Greenstar brewing,presenting live music evenings and rotating art exhibits..Owner operated with a very friendly bar scene and staff. (5 minutes by car)
One of many locations in Chicago area with many varieties offered, including deep dish and (Very) thin. (Great with frosted mug of local beer). Owner operated,(Tell John that "Jane Ramsey sent you" as we've been his friendly loyal customer since he opened in the 90's.)
34 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Giordano's Pizza Rogers Park
6836 N Sheridan Rd
34 (рекомендации местных жителей)
One of many locations in Chicago area with many varieties offered, including deep dish and (Very) thin. (Great with frosted mug of local beer). Owner operated,(Tell John that "Jane Ramsey sent you" as we've been his friendly loyal customer since he opened in the 90's.)
Newish fun and friendly restaurant and brewery for breakfast ,lunch and dinner.(5 mins. by car)
66 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Peckish Pig
623 W Howard St
66 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Newish fun and friendly restaurant and brewery for breakfast ,lunch and dinner.(5 mins. by car)
Most famous Asian duck restaurant in all of Chicago area, and "the price is right".(10 mins.by car)No frills,just good food.
55 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Sun Wah BBQ
5039 N Broadway
55 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Most famous Asian duck restaurant in all of Chicago area, and "the price is right".(10 mins.by car)No frills,just good food.
Best fusion burger in town. My favorites are Kimchi and Umami burgers.The Kimchi cheese fries are a meal by themself.And cheap,but so tasty,and sooo good for your arteries!(10 min. on foot from home)Surrounded by other fast food restaurants and bars.All across from Loyola U.
43 (рекомендации местных жителей)
bopNgrill
6604 N Sheridan Rd
43 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Best fusion burger in town. My favorites are Kimchi and Umami burgers.The Kimchi cheese fries are a meal by themself.And cheap,but so tasty,and sooo good for your arteries!(10 min. on foot from home)Surrounded by other fast food restaurants and bars.All across from Loyola U.
Convenient and tasty pizza and sandwiches 1/2 block from home.Carryout only.Across street for excellent broasted chicken and assorted sandwiches wt. milkshakes and soft drinks.(Eat in).
25 (рекомендации местных жителей)
J.B. Alberto's Pizza
1326 W Morse Ave
25 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Convenient and tasty pizza and sandwiches 1/2 block from home.Carryout only.Across street for excellent broasted chicken and assorted sandwiches wt. milkshakes and soft drinks.(Eat in).
Excellent authentic Chinese cuisine.Best north of down town Chicago.(10 mins. by car or 15 by train to downtown Evanston) Best Ever!
Peppercorns Kitchen
620 Davis St
Excellent authentic Chinese cuisine.Best north of down town Chicago.(10 mins. by car or 15 by train to downtown Evanston) Best Ever!
Fresh unique delicious wt. large variety of choices.grab and go,no wait unless you want hot direct from oven.(10min. wank from home) sooo good!
15 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Insomnia Cookies
6470 N Sheridan Rd
15 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Fresh unique delicious wt. large variety of choices.grab and go,no wait unless you want hot direct from oven.(10min. wank from home) sooo good!
Great pizza and pasta, small quaint outdoor and indoor.
6 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Anto Pizza & Pasta Chicago
1547 W Jarvis Ave
6 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great pizza and pasta, small quaint outdoor and indoor.
Delicious Korean food, good service, nice ambiance
Woo Chon Korean BBQ Restaurant
5744 N California Ave
Delicious Korean food, good service, nice ambiance
Great neighborhood breakfast and lunch spot. Good food, friendly service!
12 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Honeybear Cafe
7036 N Clark St
12 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great neighborhood breakfast and lunch spot. Good food, friendly service!
Our favorite Chicago pizza. Multipe locations in city and suburbs.
513 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State St
513 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Our favorite Chicago pizza. Multipe locations in city and suburbs.
Good breakfast place, famous for their cinnamon rolls
110 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont Ave
110 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Good breakfast place, famous for their cinnamon rolls
Wonderful Mexican food in Pilsen, Chicago's predominantly Mexican community
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Nuevo Leon Restaurant
3657 West 26th Street
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Wonderful Mexican food in Pilsen, Chicago's predominantly Mexican community
Great Mexican food,fairly closeby.
14 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Mas Alla del Sol
5848 N Broadway
14 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great Mexican food,fairly closeby.
Good food and bar in Andersonville, near us. It's open later than most and is a relaxed, cute place
82 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Little Bad Wolf
1541 W Bryn Mawr Ave
82 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Good food and bar in Andersonville, near us. It's open later than most and is a relaxed, cute place
Delicious food and wine restaurant, wine tasting and bar.
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar
5553 N Clark St
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Delicious food and wine restaurant, wine tasting and bar.
Delicious food, friendly, lots of outdoor eating tables as well as indoor. Turkish specialities, big menu.
Oda Mediterranean Andersonville
5657 N Clark St
Delicious food, friendly, lots of outdoor eating tables as well as indoor. Turkish specialities, big menu.

Sightseeing

1950's Emil Bach house designed and built by Frank Loyd Wright located 2 mins. on foot from home. Call for appointment for tour.
11 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Emil Bach House by Frank Lloyd Wright
7415 N Sheridan Rd
11 (рекомендации местных жителей)
1950's Emil Bach house designed and built by Frank Loyd Wright located 2 mins. on foot from home. Call for appointment for tour.
167 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Ботанический сад Чикаго
1000 Lake Cook Rd
167 (рекомендации местных жителей)

food

Unique specialty bakery new to the neighborhood.(5 mins. from home by car)
12 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Caribbean American Baking Co
1539 W Howard St
12 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Unique specialty bakery new to the neighborhood.(5 mins. from home by car)

Neighborhood Bars

local intimate neighborhood meeting place,especially friday after 4 pm(5 mins. on foot)
72 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Rogers Park Social
6920 N Glenwood Ave
72 (рекомендации местных жителей)
local intimate neighborhood meeting place,especially friday after 4 pm(5 mins. on foot)
Large local friendly hangout,loud music wt. pool tables(5 mins. on foot).
23 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Glenwood
6962 N Glenwood Ave
23 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Large local friendly hangout,loud music wt. pool tables(5 mins. on foot).
Large popular well equipped,neighborhood bar(8 mins. by car)
34 (рекомендации местных жителей)
R Public House
1508 W Jarvis Ave
34 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Large popular well equipped,neighborhood bar(8 mins. by car)