Guidebook for Forest Park
Food Scene
Forest Park
Hot downtown forest park offers shops and restaurants galore
I'm a vegetarian, but I'm told this old-timey treasure serves the best steak in town
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Golden Steer Steakhouse
7635 Roosevelt RdI'm a vegetarian, but I'm told this old-timey treasure serves the best steak in town
Maya Del Sol
144 S Oak Park AveDELICIOUS local Latin Fusion http://www.mayadelsol.com/
caffe De Luca
7427 Madison StGreat Italian/Mediterranean http://caffedeluca.com/
Blue Max Coffee
26 Lathrop AveYummy food, cozy neighborhood spot
Starbucks
711 Lake StSometime you just need Starbucks.
Essentials
Nearby old-fashioned grocery store. Great for picking up essentials.
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Ed's Way Food Mart
946 Beloit AveNearby old-fashioned grocery store. Great for picking up essentials.
Trader Joe's
483 N Harlem AveThe grocery store with pizazz
Drinks & Nightlife
Piggyback Tavern
Good local BBQ
Backyard Kitchen & Tap
7330 Harrison StYummy local food and drinks (try the salmon!)
Date night! See a movie and grab a cocktail and some flat-bread.
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Lake Street Kitchen + Bar
1101 Lake StDate night! See a movie and grab a cocktail and some flat-bread.
The local "Cheers" with a great patio. Cheap pitchers of Miller Liter. Good chicken tacos and Pizza. The "Irish Nachos" are deadly and great hangover food.
McGaffers Saloon
7737 Roosevelt RdThe local "Cheers" with a great patio. Cheap pitchers of Miller Liter. Good chicken tacos and Pizza. The "Irish Nachos" are deadly and great hangover food.
Shopping
Cardinal Wine & Spirits
4905 N Lincoln AveBeers, wine, and spirits
An actual book store with great bargains http://www.booktable.net/
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The Book Table
1045 Lake StAn actual book store with great bargains http://www.booktable.net/
In case you are re-locating and need some moving assistance, these guys are great and always have trucks, vans, and hitches available at a moment's notice.
U-Haul Moving & Storage at Expressway
801 S Harlem AveIn case you are re-locating and need some moving assistance, these guys are great and always have trucks, vans, and hitches available at a moment's notice.
Grab quick needs, get gas, and grab some firewood for the fire-pit.
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7-Eleven
7749 Roosevelt RdGrab quick needs, get gas, and grab some firewood for the fire-pit.
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful park with pools and water-slides, skate-boarding area, baseball diamonds, batting cages, soccer-field, etc.
Park District of Forest Park
7501 Harrison StBeautiful park with pools and water-slides, skate-boarding area, baseball diamonds, batting cages, soccer-field, etc.
Arts & Culture
Classic Cinemas Lake Theatre
1022 Lake StLocal Movie Theater
Open Door Repertory Co
902 S Ridgeland AveGood local theater company http://www.opendoorrep.org/
Sightseeing
A must-see! http://www.flwright.org/visit/homeandstudio
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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago AveA must-see! http://www.flwright.org/visit/homeandstudio