Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

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Opened spring of 2015. Elevated park connecting 4 neighborhoods from Bucktown to Humbolt Park. Trail for biking, walking and art installations.
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The 606
1805 North Ridgeway Avenue
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Opened spring of 2015. Elevated park connecting 4 neighborhoods from Bucktown to Humbolt Park. Trail for biking, walking and art installations.
http://greenmilljazz.com/ which originally opened in 1907 and is a regular spot for serious jazz (no talking during a set!)
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The Green Mill
4802 North Broadway
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http://greenmilljazz.com/ which originally opened in 1907 and is a regular spot for serious jazz (no talking during a set!)
Buy a bottle of wine at the store and then grab delicious bites to drink in the lounge next door.
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Lush Wine & Spirits
2232 W Roscoe St
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Buy a bottle of wine at the store and then grab delicious bites to drink in the lounge next door.
Romantic, beautiful patio in the summer. French.
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RM Champagne Salon
116 N Green St
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Romantic, beautiful patio in the summer. French.
Great spot for a drink in the downstairs lobby. Have to be a member to go upstairs.
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Soho House Chicago
113-125 N Green St
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Great spot for a drink in the downstairs lobby. Have to be a member to go upstairs.

Food Scene

Monday nights for their $35 3-course Farm Dinner. Consistently has items on the menu that we have to google to figure out what they are. Great drinks, fair prices, fun atmosphere.
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Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd
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Monday nights for their $35 3-course Farm Dinner. Consistently has items on the menu that we have to google to figure out what they are. Great drinks, fair prices, fun atmosphere.
Creative food from Macau. Long waits with no reservations. Exceptional.
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Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey Ave
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Creative food from Macau. Long waits with no reservations. Exceptional.
Top Chef’s winner Stephanie Izard’s brilliant creation.
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Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph St
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Top Chef’s winner Stephanie Izard’s brilliant creation.
Chicago is known for its steaks. This is a favorite spot but requires reservations in advance. The seafood tower is also a sight to be seen and tasted!
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Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
218 W Kinzie St
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Chicago is known for its steaks. This is a favorite spot but requires reservations in advance. The seafood tower is also a sight to be seen and tasted!
Award winning and delicious! Catch a show at the Steppanwolf and eat here too.
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Boka
1729 N Halsted St
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Award winning and delicious! Catch a show at the Steppanwolf and eat here too.
Great cocktails and tacos!
Altiro Latin Fusion
2116 West Roscoe Street
Great cocktails and tacos!
Family friendly restaurant and brunch spot.
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John's Place
2132 W Roscoe St
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Family friendly restaurant and brunch spot.
Alternative coffee shop.
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HERO Coffee Bar
2111 W Roscoe St
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Alternative coffee shop.
Bill Kim amazing Asian food.
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bellyQ
1400 W Randolph St
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Bill Kim amazing Asian food.
Excellent Italian.
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Formento's
925 W Randolph St
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Excellent Italian.
One of the best Italian restaurants. Neighborhood gem. Cozy.
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Riccardo Trattoria
2119 N Clark St
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One of the best Italian restaurants. Neighborhood gem. Cozy.
Upscale Ralph Lauren restaurant serving American classics in a sophisticated setting. Great for lunch after shopping along Michigan Avenue.
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RL Restaurant
115 E Chicago Ave
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Upscale Ralph Lauren restaurant serving American classics in a sophisticated setting. Great for lunch after shopping along Michigan Avenue.
Pasta, steaks & seafood served in a sleek, group-friendly eatery backed by Giuliana & Bill Rancic
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RPM Italian
52 W Illinois St
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Pasta, steaks & seafood served in a sleek, group-friendly eatery backed by Giuliana & Bill Rancic
Elaborately plated Japanese fare & sushi pairs with sake & cocktails in ultramodern surroundings.
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Juno Sushi Chicago
2638 N Lincoln Ave
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Elaborately plated Japanese fare & sushi pairs with sake & cocktails in ultramodern surroundings.
Great, vibrant Italian Restaurant on Southport. Great pasta and pizza. Close to Wrigley Field. Reservations suggested. "Within months of entering Chicago's culinary world, Coda di Volpe restaurant established itself as a neighborhood favorite. This instant rise to glory is the result of Chef Thompson's extensive experiences in Italy along with his passion for food. Serving a Southern Italian fare, Thompson's Neapolitan handmade pies are the showstoppers of the menu that should not be given a miss. Besides culinary plates like Beef short ribs and meatballs, the menu also features sweet options like Apple Crostata. Visit Cola di Volpe to relish true Southern Italian flavors."
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Coda di Volpe
3335 N Southport Ave
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Great, vibrant Italian Restaurant on Southport. Great pasta and pizza. Close to Wrigley Field. Reservations suggested. "Within months of entering Chicago's culinary world, Coda di Volpe restaurant established itself as a neighborhood favorite. This instant rise to glory is the result of Chef Thompson's extensive experiences in Italy along with his passion for food. Serving a Southern Italian fare, Thompson's Neapolitan handmade pies are the showstoppers of the menu that should not be given a miss. Besides culinary plates like Beef short ribs and meatballs, the menu also features sweet options like Apple Crostata. Visit Cola di Volpe to relish true Southern Italian flavors."
Tacos and Margaritas near Wrigley Field.
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Tuco And Blondie
3358 N Southport Ave
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Tacos and Margaritas near Wrigley Field.
A vintage sports club with a seasonal & local farm focused menu. Craft cocktails & beers on a 6,000 sq ft patio to soak in the beautiful Chicago summers. Outdoor fire pit. Great weekend brunch cafe.
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Park & Field
3509 W Fullerton Ave
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A vintage sports club with a seasonal & local farm focused menu. Craft cocktails & beers on a 6,000 sq ft patio to soak in the beautiful Chicago summers. Outdoor fire pit. Great weekend brunch cafe.
"Dos is a partnership between two husband and wife teams: Chef Brian Enyart (14-year veteran of Frontera Grill/Topolobampo) and Pastry Chef Jennifer Jones Enyart (Charlie Trotter’s, Topolobampo), as well as Michael Rotolo (20-year Lettuce Entertain You veteran/Joe’s Stone Crab) and Erika Martinez Rotolo (Lettuce Entertain You). Inspired by the boldness and bounty of Mexico, the menu is an original interpretation of Mexican cuisine that embraces contemporary flavors and ingredients. Guests can enjoy thoughtful fare in the restaurant’s dining room and spacious open air bar area, or on its seasonal 40-seat al fresco patio. The restaurant is Chicago Magazine’s Top 5 “Best New".
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Dos Urban Cantina
2829 W Armitage Ave
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"Dos is a partnership between two husband and wife teams: Chef Brian Enyart (14-year veteran of Frontera Grill/Topolobampo) and Pastry Chef Jennifer Jones Enyart (Charlie Trotter’s, Topolobampo), as well as Michael Rotolo (20-year Lettuce Entertain You veteran/Joe’s Stone Crab) and Erika Martinez Rotolo (Lettuce Entertain You). Inspired by the boldness and bounty of Mexico, the menu is an original interpretation of Mexican cuisine that embraces contemporary flavors and ingredients. Guests can enjoy thoughtful fare in the restaurant’s dining room and spacious open air bar area, or on its seasonal 40-seat al fresco patio. The restaurant is Chicago Magazine’s Top 5 “Best New".
Located at the end of our block within a 2 minute walk, Le Sud is a wonderful French Bistro open for dinner. It's been written up on Eater as a Hot New Restaurant. They only take reservations for half the restaurant, so there are tables for walk-ins. Great wine list. We love the Steak Frites and Duck.
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Le Sud
2301 W Roscoe St
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Located at the end of our block within a 2 minute walk, Le Sud is a wonderful French Bistro open for dinner. It's been written up on Eater as a Hot New Restaurant. They only take reservations for half the restaurant, so there are tables for walk-ins. Great wine list. We love the Steak Frites and Duck.
The coffee is fabulous!
Pilates + Coffee
2144 W Roscoe St
The coffee is fabulous!
Although it looks gritty, it's considered authentic Mexican food and the tacos are great! Very popular late night. Most just order at the counter and take to go.
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Tonys Burrito Méx
1957 W Belmont Ave
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Although it looks gritty, it's considered authentic Mexican food and the tacos are great! Very popular late night. Most just order at the counter and take to go.
You might spot a Chicago Cubs player dining here on a regular basis. Family owned, authentic Cuban food.
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Cuba 312
2054 W Roscoe St
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You might spot a Chicago Cubs player dining here on a regular basis. Family owned, authentic Cuban food.
Local and cozy Italian Restaurant.
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Piazza Bella Trattoria & Osteria
2114 W Roscoe St
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Local and cozy Italian Restaurant.
Italian-Mediterranean sharing plates & classic cocktails in swanky digs with lounge & booth seating. We love this restaurant and dine here often. Reservations recommended.
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Ella Elli
1349 W Cornelia Ave
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Italian-Mediterranean sharing plates & classic cocktails in swanky digs with lounge & booth seating. We love this restaurant and dine here often. Reservations recommended.

Drinks & Nightlife

High end, delicious and always impeccable service.
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Blackbird Restaurant
619 W Randolph St
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High end, delicious and always impeccable service.
Boasts some of the best burgers in town delivered to your table with straight talk and heavy metal attitude
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Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont Ave
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Boasts some of the best burgers in town delivered to your table with straight talk and heavy metal attitude
Decadent brunch. No reservations.
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Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee Ave
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Decadent brunch. No reservations.
Amazing cocktail selection. Go upstairs.
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The Barrelhouse Flat
2624 N Lincoln Ave
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Amazing cocktail selection. Go upstairs.
Excellent Turkish / Mediterranean food.
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Turquoise Cafe & Restaurant
2147 W Roscoe St
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Excellent Turkish / Mediterranean food.
Excellent beer list, craft cocktails and casual food. Great place to watch the game.
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Commonwealth Tavern
2000 W Roscoe St
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Excellent beer list, craft cocktails and casual food. Great place to watch the game.
Our favorite local bar! One of the best beer gardens in the city.
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Village Tap
2055 W Roscoe St
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Our favorite local bar! One of the best beer gardens in the city.
Tacos and margaritas with people watching. Poplular and crowded with outdoor patio.
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Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
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Tacos and margaritas with people watching. Poplular and crowded with outdoor patio.
Top notch craft cocktails, speakeasy vibe.
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave
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Top notch craft cocktails, speakeasy vibe.
French and best hamburger in town.
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Au Cheval
800 W Randolph St
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French and best hamburger in town.
Family friendly dining along Southport.
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Crosby's Kitchen
3455 N Southport Ave
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Family friendly dining along Southport.
Famous small and intimate music venue.
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Schubas Tavern
3159 N Southport Ave
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Famous small and intimate music venue.
Old school bowling with people who pick up the pins. A very Chicago bar. Bowling reservations recommended.
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Southport Lanes & Billiards
3325 N Southport Ave
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Old school bowling with people who pick up the pins. A very Chicago bar. Bowling reservations recommended.
Warehouse-style spot brewing seasonal beers to pair with creative gastropub cooking in funky digs.
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Corridor Brewery & Provisions
3446 N Southport Ave
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Warehouse-style spot brewing seasonal beers to pair with creative gastropub cooking in funky digs.

Entertainment & Activities

http://www.msichicago.org/ At the former Palace of Fine Arts from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. Just a very fun place for the science nerd in all of us (and for kids!)
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Muzeum vědy a průmyslu
5700 S Lake Shore Dr
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http://www.msichicago.org/ At the former Palace of Fine Arts from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. Just a very fun place for the science nerd in all of us (and for kids!)
One of the best aquariums in the country, the Shedd focuses on conservation and research, this place reassures you that the Balugas, sea otters, seal lions, and little fishes are all being well taken
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Akvarium Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
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One of the best aquariums in the country, the Shedd focuses on conservation and research, this place reassures you that the Balugas, sea otters, seal lions, and little fishes are all being well taken
One of the oldest and one of the few free zoos in the country! Just take a stroll through!
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Zoo Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark St
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One of the oldest and one of the few free zoos in the country! Just take a stroll through!
Family friendly brunch.
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Bakin' & Eggs: A Lovely Idea
3120 N Lincoln Ave
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Family friendly brunch.

Sightseeing

One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpieces on the University of Chicago campus. Take the tour and then walk around the rest of campus though the Gothic ivory tower courtyards
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Dům Fredericka C. Robieho
5757 S Woodlawn Ave
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One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpieces on the University of Chicago campus. Take the tour and then walk around the rest of campus though the Gothic ivory tower courtyards
If you are intrigued and want more, a great documentary to watch before or after your visit is the PBS produced special “Chicago: City of the Century” (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/chicago/)
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Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St
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If you are intrigued and want more, a great documentary to watch before or after your visit is the PBS produced special “Chicago: City of the Century” (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/chicago/)
The modern wing opened in 2009. Designed by architect Renzo Piano, it showcases not only world class art, but the design of a modern space overlooking the industrial past of Chicago.
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Umělecký institut v Chicagu
111 S Michigan Ave
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The modern wing opened in 2009. Designed by architect Renzo Piano, it showcases not only world class art, but the design of a modern space overlooking the industrial past of Chicago.
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The 606
1805 North Ridgeway Avenue
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Essentials

Organic Grocery store about 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive from unit.
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Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
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Organic Grocery store about 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive from unit.
Brand new Grocery store 5 minute walk from unit.
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
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Brand new Grocery store 5 minute walk from unit.

Shopping

Stylish mid priced clothing for men and women. Great jewelry and large selection of jeans.
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The Denim Lounge
2039 W Roscoe St
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Stylish mid priced clothing for men and women. Great jewelry and large selection of jeans.
Cinnamon Boutique features unique yet versatile clothing, jewelry & accessories for women and is located in Chicago’s Roscoe Village neighborhood. We carry all your favorite lines, including Rebecca Taylor, Joie, Nicole Miller, Trina Turk, Autumn Cashmere, Mother Denim, Citizens of Humanity, Frame Denim, McGuire, Diane Von Furstenburg, MZ Wallace, Calleen Cordero, and Black Halo, among many others! There is never a shortage of accessories at Cinnamon with plenty of jewelry, hand bags, belts and shoes to complement any ensemble. Whether you need a casual daytime outfit, dressy evening attire, or an outfit that does both, we have you covered! Cinnamon offers personalized shopping experiences
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Cinnamon Boutique
2104 W Roscoe St
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Cinnamon Boutique features unique yet versatile clothing, jewelry & accessories for women and is located in Chicago’s Roscoe Village neighborhood. We carry all your favorite lines, including Rebecca Taylor, Joie, Nicole Miller, Trina Turk, Autumn Cashmere, Mother Denim, Citizens of Humanity, Frame Denim, McGuire, Diane Von Furstenburg, MZ Wallace, Calleen Cordero, and Black Halo, among many others! There is never a shortage of accessories at Cinnamon with plenty of jewelry, hand bags, belts and shoes to complement any ensemble. Whether you need a casual daytime outfit, dressy evening attire, or an outfit that does both, we have you covered! Cinnamon offers personalized shopping experiences
A charming and well-stocked privately owned bookstore. The staff is very knowlegeable and it's a neighborhood favorite.
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RoscoeBooks
2142 W Roscoe St
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A charming and well-stocked privately owned bookstore. The staff is very knowlegeable and it's a neighborhood favorite.