Food Scene
Love the wings. Simple food- burgers, pizza puffs, just fried and great
Jay's Beef of Harwood Heights
4418 North Narragansett AvenueLove the wings. Simple food- burgers, pizza puffs, just fried and great
Legno by Suparossa
4250 N Central AveOne of our favorite restaurants, amazing Italian
Beefbelly
4800 North Central AvenueUnique take on Chicago's own Italian Beef
McDonald's
626 N Harlem Ave24 hours
Smakosz Restaurant
5619 W Lawrence AveBest Polish food in the area!
Amazing little italian bakery we just discovered. Very rustic and authentic at a great price
Sicilia Bakery Chicago
5939 W Lawrence AveAmazing little italian bakery we just discovered. Very rustic and authentic at a great price
Essentials
Butera Market
4761 N Nagle AveCheap, quick groceries
Drinks & Nightlife
The Heights Bar & Grill
6436 W Montrose AveWalkable bar for some late-night hijinks
Skores Pizza & Grill
6764 W Forest Preserve DrAnother bar nearby, prefer it over The Heights, but a little further
Sutherlands
5353 W Irving Park RdBar with great food and specials
Entertainment & Activities
Dunham Park
4638 N Melvina AveGreat little park down the street
Shopping
Irving Park & Harlem station
Typical shopping mall with lots of choices inside and nearby