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Argyle-Street
claireconway

Argyle Street – Chicago's only shared street

"Argyle Street" is Chicago's first shared street. The concept allows cafes to extend outside their doors and provide spaces for the summer night market...

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Art & culture
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Shopping

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Claire

Conway

Jan 12, 2025
Pasta-Bowl
sophieamado

Pasta Bowl – Pasta to die for

"Pasta Bowl" in Chicago boasts about being a laid-back restaurant with fresh dishes, but if you're not in the mood for a bite, they also act as a cool bar.

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Restaurants

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Sophie

Amado

Jan 10, 2025
Tesfa-Ethiopian
lydiaschultz

Tesfa Ethiopian – East African comfort food

The food here is prepared by Moses Sake, chef and co-owner of Tesfa, who learned how to cook from his mother. He runs Tesfa with his brother, Samuel Sake.

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Restaurants

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Lydia

Schultz

Jan 7, 2025
Mella-Cafe
lydiaschultz

Mella Cafe – Local spot for Eritrean food

I recommend getting the traditional breakfast combo, a sampler with three dishes, that comes with complimentary warm, crispy bread!

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Restaurants

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Lydia

Schultz

Jan 7, 2025
De-Luna-Taco-Grill
lydiaschultz

De Luna Taco Grill – Spicy Truck Tacos

The star of the show is De Luna's "volcano" taco, made with spicy poblano pepper and melted cheese. It may be one of the best tacos I've eaten in my life!

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Snacks

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Lydia

Schultz

Jan 7, 2025
Nha-Hang-Vietnam
lydiaschultz

Nhà Hàng Vietnam – Traditional Vietnamese

Although this street is dominated by Vietnamese eateries, Nhà Hàng is a quieter, no-frills joint as opposed to the touristy, upscale restaurants nearby.

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Restaurants

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Lydia

Schultz

Jan 7, 2025

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