This intimate theater known for staging literary adaptations also offers shows & camps for kids.
The Edgewater cafe and market specializes in local ingredients and products and makes it a mission to employ neighborhood youth. Customers may dine in or carry out.
Decades-old counter-serve fish market with fresh & fried seafood plus chicken in a no-frills space.
Since 1977, this Pakistani restaurant has served a wide range of interesting and authentic dishes in a friendly atmosphere.
A great little neighborhood bar. No thirst is too big or too small here at Cary's Lounge!
Whimsical cafe serving gourmet marshmallows & related treats with a full array of coffee drinks.
Full-service cafe dishing up classic Caribbean fare plus beer & juices in a bright, casual space.
This bakery is operated by the residents of Misericordia, a mission of the Sisters of Mercy that has been providing services for persons in need since 1921. Originally a home for unwed mothers, since 1954, it has supported children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities.
Casual vegetarian/vegan eatery serving Northern Indian eats in an unpretentious setting.
Since 1965, Gulliver's has been serving North Siders an eclectic menu of legendary pizza and burgers, Mexican, Italian and other fare amid a dining room chockfull of antique lamps — 430 chandeliers! — leaded glass and sculpture.
Small, solid neighborhood diner with a menu of basic fare and a wide variety of breakfast dishes, served all day.
Pad Thai noodles & other homey Southeast Asian grub in a basic setting with Asian art on the walls.
Weekly tastings and more await discerning customers at this food, wine and spirits shop.
One of the most recognized African restaurants in the Windy City, Vee Vee's is a staple at the Taste of Chicago. The food here is West African focused, with an emphasis on classic Nigerian fare.
Small, minimalist and modern, this sushi bar offers kosher sushi — so don't look for eel or octopus, althought they do have faux shrimp and crab. Vegan sushi available, too. Kosher supervision by the Chicago Rabbinical Council.
Khmai Cambodian Fine Dining is one of the few places serving Cambodian food in the Midwest, and they do a wonderful job of it.
American diner with a classic menu at the Misericordia home for developmentally disabled adults.
Located in Chicago’s West Ridge neighborhood, Simi’s was founded based on our desire to find a West African cuisine in Chicago that prioritizes ambiance, taste, and customer service.
Established in 1983, Raven focuses on American classics, as well as new and lesser-known projects that illuminate the "American Experience." Limited free parking is available in the theater's lot, entered from northbound Clark Street.
Chicago's leather bar since 1977.
A full-service butcher shop, opened by the Loeb family in 1957 and now in the hands of the third and fourth generation, Romanian makes all of its own glatt-kosher deli meats and sausages. Along with meat by the pound, you can also get sandwiches made to order. Service can be brusque.
Pizza and sandwiches.
The second Uncommon Ground location embraces an organic philosophy and the environment. It grows some of its produce in a certified-organic farm on the roof.
Sports bar featuring pub food, multiple TVs, pool & darts in a classic tavern setting.
Senegalese cuisine gets the spotlight at this Rogers Park storefront eatery. Badou also specializes in soul food, Jamaican and vegetarian fare.
Contemporary pool hall & entertainment venue with live comedy, TVs, drinks & bar food.
Kebabs, naan, tandoori fish & chicken & other standards dished in an unassuming counter-serve space.
This small Peruvian restaurant serves authentic South American fare in large portions. Seafood i a specialty.
