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Food scene
Fox in the Snow Cafe
1031 N 4th StPastries to die for.
The Thurman Cafe
183 Thurman AveWorld renowned burgers.
Chocolate, wine and coffee. Need I say more? Cute building too, great service.
Winans Chocolates + Coffees + Wine
216 S High StChocolate, wine and coffee. Need I say more? Cute building too, great service.
The Brown Bag Delicatessen
898 Mohawk StCute and super close and yummers
Perhaps better than Katz. Self serve pickles in a barrel. And they have garlic ones too!
47 locals recommend
Katzinger's Delicatessen
475 S 3rd StPerhaps better than Katz. Self serve pickles in a barrel. And they have garlic ones too!
A BBQ joint operated out of a historic brick home. It feels like you have been invited over for dinner but you don't have to deal with the guests.
9 locals recommend
Smoked On High BBQ
755 S High StA BBQ joint operated out of a historic brick home. It feels like you have been invited over for dinner but you don't have to deal with the guests.
Pistacia Vera
541 S 3rd StA little pricey but 100% worth it. EVERYTHING is delicious.
The Red Brick Tap & Grill
292 E Gates StBest gyro and fries (I get the falafel one).
Lindey's
169 E Beck StBest Brunch- if the weather permits, sit outside. Worth the wait.
Around the corner from you. Also, there is a window kiosk inside to order and take home Yellow Brick pizza. YUM!
Mid City Garage
Around the corner from you. Also, there is a window kiosk inside to order and take home Yellow Brick pizza. YUM!
In German village and want some German food? Brats and schnitzels abound here. And yes, get the cream puff!
80 locals recommend
Schmidt’s Sausage Haus und Restaurant
240 E Kossuth StIn German village and want some German food? Brats and schnitzels abound here. And yes, get the cream puff!
Neighborhoods
German Village
This YOUR neighborhood. SO much to explore!
Sightseeing
65 rooms of books situated in a maze like fashion. Book droooooool.
110 locals recommend
The Book Loft of German Village
631 S 3rd St65 rooms of books situated in a maze like fashion. Book droooooool.
A pond, Shakespeare in the Park, art sculptures, a bridge, ducks, take your time. It is lovely. Rec center and playground too.
118 locals recommend
Schiller Park
1069 Jaeger StA pond, Shakespeare in the Park, art sculptures, a bridge, ducks, take your time. It is lovely. Rec center and playground too.
nightlife
Super hip and fun vibe. Located on a block of trendy bars. We love the patio here during warmer months.
22 locals recommend
Antiques on High
714 S High StSuper hip and fun vibe. Located on a block of trendy bars. We love the patio here during warmer months.
Part of the revitalization of this street in the past decade, super cool spots keep popping up. On the same block as AOH. Great bar hopping stop on High.
7 locals recommend
Law Bird
740 S High StPart of the revitalization of this street in the past decade, super cool spots keep popping up. On the same block as AOH. Great bar hopping stop on High.
Barcelona
263 E Whittier StThe most romantic outdoor patio and killer happy hour!
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Experiences
I host a number of experiences that you are welcome to join in or even have me bring to you. Except the Butterflies. I can't make them follow me there. I do a food cooking class for stuffed grape leaves, a session on learning to podcast, mini seminar of work/life balance, and of course, how to raise Monarch and Swallowtail Butterflies in the Spring and Summer.