Chicago, Illinois – Lincoln Square/Ravenswood/Northwest Side Posts

Cider focused bistro and pub, influenced by Northern France and Southern England. Cozy and proper atmosphere.

Full-line toy store, independently owned.

Wide range of music since 1957. Classes, private lessons, workshops, visual arts and concerts for all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Two locations; combined facilities include 425-seat and two 150-seat concert halls, 64 classrooms, two music stores, café and a resource center.

Bake house using house-ground grains and flour; Grain focused cafe with toast bar. Flour milled on-site.

Oldest continuously family-run magic shop in North America. Prepare to be amazed. Shop has been frequented by Harry Blackstone Sr. & Jr., Penn & Teller, Lance Burton, David Copperfield and many more legends.

Pleasant cafe featuring all day dining in the heart of Lincoln Square and overlooking the fountain and plaza. Particularly charming to sit outdoors. Excellent bakery features exceptional cakes, tarts, breakfast danish, brioche and apple strudel.

Yes, you might be lucky enough to capture this event, or better yet, participate in it. It moves all over town so the chances you will see it are slim… and only once a month! Celebrate your bike and explore neighborhoods of Chicago you never knew existed. Grab some Dew&JD and your favorite candy to share with this vibrant community. Plan to attend the last Friday of every month at Daley Plaza for an energy-charged ride. “Happy Friday!”

Russian sauna, Turkish sauna, plunge pool and massage. Restaurant specializing in Eastern European foods fresh juice, pelmeni, pierog and beer. Men only.

Intimate candy boutique which ranks at the top of the cuteness and charming scale as a place to purchase your confections. In addition to the standards, imports and licorice, shop also crafts their own caramels, nougat and chocolate bars.

Old world, two-level shop in the epicenter of Lincoln Square with rooftop beer garden and knowledgable staff. Fully stocked meat and deli counter with house-made sausages and more ham than anywhere in Chicago. Lovely assortment of European groceries, breads, beer and wine. Occupies site or former Delicatessen Meyer. Look for the cow hanging on the facade.

Mind boggling array of Italian specialties served in intimate and comfortable dining rooms. 11 kinds of veal, chateaubriand for two, lobster night; all meals include soup AND salad, pasta or potato. Brandy ice for dessert. Strolling violins and weekend piano music in the lounge.

Full array of exceptional Middle Eastern foods served in restaurant and adjacent grocery.

Charming dining room serving Falukorv sausuage, Swedish meatballs, gravlax, pannekaker, from scratch danish, pastries and cinnamon rolls.

Off spin of original ice cream parlor since 1921 serving full menu of food and almost unlimited ice cream creations. Order a hot fudge sundae with cholocate chip ice cream, whipped, cream, nuts and a cherry, served in a giant shell. Nop-notch milkshakes, malts and sodas. Full candy counter stocked full of homemade chocolates; terrapins are a must. If you are hungty before your indulgence, chicken salad on whole wheat toast is solid choice.

Charming dining rooms, cottage and gardens serving French traditional bistro cuisine.

Bright and cheerful minuscule cafe in Lincoln Square. Order your pannenkoeken sweet: apples, cinnamon, raisins and cheese or savory with bacon, cheese and mushrooms.

Great diner food served at the counter or booths by super friendly cooks and waitresses. Order ham off the bone. And it is 24 hours.

Since 1975, community of artists and students working side-by-side. Education programs, artist residencies, gallery exhibitions, retails shop, studio rentals and cafe.

Named for Conrad Sulzer, a 19th century Swiss explorer. Present building opened in 1985, replacing the Hild Regional Library down the street, which is now Old Town School.

Personal care products with an emphasis on natural and European imports. Extensive selection of soaps, fragrances, homeopathic remedies, oils, shaving supplies and ointments. Lincoln Square shop with old world charm. Adjacent Q Brothers for mens’ needs.