Culinary Guide: Bucktown and Wicker Park's Top Spots
There is so much to love about Chicago, and it’s not just found around Lake Michigan or the riverfront! As our amazing city continues to expand, more and more neighborhoods are beginning to shine as destinations for shopping, sights and (you guessed it) dining! Our Dine-It-4ward Culinary Guide covers neighborhoods throughout the city to help you all find those exact dining destinations with ease. They might not be near where you live, but that doesn’t mean you should have to miss out on the great restaurants in neighborhoods like Bucktown and Wicker Park.
These communities have been attracting more diners thanks to their amazing dining scene! Restaurants and bars like the ones in our 2020/2021 Culinary Guide are just the tip of the iceberg for all the amazing eats in Wicker Park and Bucktown…but they’ll certainly get you started!
Daisies {2523 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago; 773.661.1671}: If you’re in to shopping and eating local, Daisies shares this priority! They source locally whenever possible, and have even launched a market selling local goods and groceries. Stop there for some shopping while you wait to pick up one of their amazing pasta dishes for dinner.
urbanbelly {1542 North Damen Avenue, Chicago; 773.904.8606}: Let this be the season of dumplings for us all! urbanbelly has hearty and flavorful Asian food that will keep us warm and cozy all winter long. Use your Culinary Guide to get their amazing dishes two-for-one!
Tortello {1746 West Division Street, Chicago; 773.360.1293}: No meal is more perfect for winter time coziness than pasta! At Tortello, you can dig in to dishes they make to perfection, or buy fresh pasta to take home and cook for yourself. Once you’ve had fresh pasta, you won’t be able to go back!
Big Star {1531 North Damen Avenue, Chicago; 773.235.4039}: Remember patio season? Recreate those happy memories with tacos at home! Hey, you can crank up the heat to make it feel like summertime in Chicago right in your own home ;) Big Star is perfect for carryout to share with the whole family until we can all relax in the sunshine again.
The Goddess & Grocer {1649 North Damen Avenue, Chicago; 773.342.3200}: Upgrade your breakfast, lunch or snack offerings from one of the city’s favorites! From bagels to soups and salads to grocery items like wine, chips and candy - Goddess has it all! Just bring in your Culinary Guide to do it at a deal.
The Bristol {2152 North Damen Avenue, Chicago; 773.862.5555}: Indoor dining might be closed, but The Bristol is making the most of the season with pop-up snowglobes for “outdoor dining” but still in a cozy tented snowglobe. Dig in to some Smoked Brisket or Amish Half Chicken while you watch the winter world go by this season.
Osteria Rusticana {2114 West Division Street, Chicago; 773.486.2636}: If you follow them on Instagram, you’re probably already drooling over the decadent Italian dishes served at Osteria Rusticana. Their meals are the perfect comfort food when you’ve had a long day and need time off of cooking, and are also ideal for sharing with your favorite people.
Folklore {2100 West Division Street, Chicago; 773.292.1600}: If you were planning a vacation to warmer climates for this winter, take a trip with your next meal instead! With empanadas and an expansive menu of Argentine steaks, Folklore is the perfect place for a great meal with Latin American flair.
By Kaleigh Glaza | Market Editor