Unexpected and stunning  exhibition space for the presentation of exhibitions of architecture and of socially engaged art.Designed by Tadao Ando, who has reimagined a 1920s residential building with concrete forms and natural light. A contemplative place to engage with pressing social issues of our time.

Unexpected homey and kitch-filled cafe; hard to categorize. In the shadows of the Sedgwick brown line station. Convenient hours, no attitude and real brick floors; K2 discovered.

The original Lettuce Entertain You restaurant; this is where it all began. Burgers, salad bar, 1970s all the way.

Popular late night spot with live Blues bands nightly. Food available.

Dance the night away to indie and punk music.

High quality Jewish-style delicatessen served in a “retro-diner.” Pays respect to deli food and culture; don’t forget a chocolate egg cream.

Lincoln Park outpost of mini-chain, almost always packed. Serving delectable breakfast; famous for apple pancake, dutch baby and real whipping cream for your coffee. Everyone eats here.

Burgers are over-hyped but this Lincoln Park storefront serves delicious burgers with fine attention to detail.

Intimate, bright, seersucker, cheerful and unlike anything else in Chicago. Seafood focused, Spain influenced. Ever changing menu. Basque cake is a must.

Family owned and operated Old Town restaurant and lounge serving traditional Italian cuisine. Great reminder of the former Old Town. Piano music often amidst the crystal chandeliers. One of the most attractive gardens in Chicago.