choosechicago.com in the landmark Humboldt Park stables, the museum was founded by members of Chicago’s Puerto Rican community, and features rotating exhibits exploring the art of Puerto Rico and its Diaspora. Set off on a culinary adventure around the world, sampling tacos, Ethiopian dishes, Sicilian street food, and Jamaican jerk chicken along Broadway Street in Edgewater . CLASSIC NEIGHBORHOOD EATS Since 1926, Original Rainbow Cone in Beverly/ Mount Greenwood has been slicing five different ice cream flavors — chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House, pistachio, and orange sherbet — into its colorful, namesake Rainbow Cones. Bite into delectable fried chicken at Harold’s Chicken Shack , an iconic eatery in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood that has additional locations around the city. Traditional Ethiopian cuisine is paired with house-made honey wine at Demera in Uptown . Dig into the best barbecue in Chicago — as proclaimed by Good Morning America — served up by classically trained chef Dominique Leach at Lexington Betty Smokehouse in Pullman . Chef Leach recently won Food Network’s BBQ Brawl and was named Master of ‘Cue. Beloved for its golden fried chicken and barbecue ribs, Pearl’s Place in Bronzeville Pearl’s Place serves Southern soul food with Creole flair. Ricobene’s , a Bridgeport neighborhood staple, has been serving its famous breaded steak sandwich in Chicago since 1946. Don’t miss the splendid diner classics served cafeteria-style at Valois Restaurant in Hyde Park , one of former President Obama’s favorite places to eat breakfast. Try the soul fusion grand tasting menu curated by chef Quentin Love at The Soulfood Lounge in North Lawndale . This elegant restaurant is housed in a ground-floor space of the Martin Luther King Legacy Apartments, located on the spot where the civil rights leader lived during his time fighting redlining in Chicago. Find incredible fresh seafood prepared with the flavors of Mexico, including house specialty coco relleno (shrimp, clams, crab, scallops, and octopus cooked inside a coconut), at La Costa in Belmont Cragin . Founded in 1954, Lem’s Bar-B-Q in Greater Grand Crossing cooks up mouthwatering rib tips and hot links in its one-of-a-kind, aquarium-style smoker. HIP DINING CORRIDORS Logan Square is a creative neighborhood with a hot dining scene centered on Milwaukee Avenue , where gourmands can find everything from Michelin-rated restaurants to vegan diners. The neighborhood also buzzes with bars, breweries, and distilleries. Foodies flock to Halsted Street in Lincoln Park , home to locally owned, longtime favorite eateries and bars, as well as critically acclaimed Chicago restaurants that have earned Michelin stars. Old world meets modern charm along Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square , home to everything from a traditional German sausage shop to an Argentinian steakhouse. Clark Street in Wrigleyville brims with baseball-focused sports bars and eateries filled with diehard Cubs fans. Experience West Town ’s international vibe at the diverse restaurants and bars near Chicago Avenue , including a hip eatery with Creole-infused soul food and the world’s first Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant. NEIGHBORHOOD TOURS TikTok sensation and historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas is the leader behind Chicago Mahogany Tours , bringing visitors to south and west side neighborhoods in search of history and hidden gems. The free, fun, and informal Chicago Greeter program matches visitors with local volunteers for immersive neighborhood visits with an insider perspective. The Chicago Architecture Center offers boat, bus, and walking tours of the soaring skyscrapers, historic homes, magnificent churches, and other architectural treasures that define our city. Chicago Detours walking and coach bus tours highlight the stories behind the off-the-beaten-path places that might even surprise locals. Gone Again Travel & Tours offers Black heritage and food tours throughout Chicago for groups of 20 to 40 people aboard the Chi-Town Soul Trolley . Tours With Mike offers public and private walking, virtual, and app-based tours that unveil the extraordinary design and history hiding behind Chicago’s iconic sites. Dive into deep dish, thin crust, and other delicious pizzas as you tour neighborhood pizzerias with Pizza City USA tours, curated by local James Beard Award-winning food reporter Steve Dolinsky. @TEQUILAGRAPHICS Explore more neighborhoods at choosechicago.com/neighborhoods . 17
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