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=== Transportation ===
 
=== Transportation ===
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==== Public transit ====
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[http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/trip_planner.aspx trip planner]
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The CTA [https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/ trip planner] is a useful resource for getting around Chicago in general. Nearby public transit services include:
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* [http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/station.aspx?StopId=15 Addison Blue Line]
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* [https://www.transitchicago.com/station/adbl/ Addison (Blue Line)] is 0.6 miles (about 4 blocks) west, at the Kennedy Expressway. Also, the [https://www.transitchicago.com/station/belb/ Belmont (Blue Line)] subway station is around 0.7 miles (6 blocks) south and west. The Blue Line runs 24 hours a day.
* [http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/station.aspx?StopId=16 Addison Brown Line]
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* [https://www.transitchicago.com/station/adbr/ Addison (Brown Line)] is 1.8 miles (19 blocks) east, near Ravenswood Ave. The Brown Line runs from 5:00 AM until 2:00 AM, seven days a week.
* [http://www.transitchicago.com/bus/82/ Kimball Bus]
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* [https://www.transitchicago.com/travel-information/station/addison/ Addison (Red Line)] is 2.8 miles (22 blocks) east, near Wrigley Field. The Red Line runs 24 hours a day. (You'd best not use this station before or after Cubs games, though. It gets crowded.)
* [http://www.transitchicago.com/bus/152/ Addison Bus] check the time! it stops early. weekdays: 5am-ish to 10pm-ish. weekends: 6am-ish to 9pm-ish
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* [https://www.transitchicago.com/bus/82/ #82 Kimball-Homan] bus service between Devon/Kedzie and Lawndale/31st. Stops on Kimball at Addison (3 blocks west) from 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM, 7 days a week.
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* [https://www.transitchicago.com/bus/152/ #152 Addison] bus service along Addison St. from Cumberland to Lake Shore Drive. Stops on Addison at Kedzie (about a block northwest) from 5:00 AM to 9:30 PM on weekdays, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM Saturday, and 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Sunday.
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* [https://www.transitchicago.com/bus/77/ #77 Belmont] bus service along Belmont Ave. from Cumberland to Halsted, with overnight service between Harlem and Halsted. Stops on Belmont at Albany (4 blocks south) 24 hours a day.
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==== parking ====
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The nearest [https://www.metrarail.com/ Metra] stations are:
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* [https://metrarail.com/maps-schedules/train-lines/UP-NW/stations/IRVINGPK Irving Park] on the UP-Northwest Line (Harvard), at Irving Park Rd. and the Kennedy Expy.
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* [https://metrarail.com/maps-schedules/train-lines/MD-N/stations/GRAYLAND Grayland] on the Milwaukee District North Line (Fox Lake), at 3805 N. Kilbourn Ave., roughly 1.8 miles (14 blocks) west.
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parking in snow.
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==== Parking ====
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Street parking on Elston Avenue is not metered. Elston is a snow route, so no parking after 2 inches of snow, or you'll get towed. Street cleaning is on Wednesdays (north side) and Mondays (south side), 7-9 AM, April through October. Otherwise, parking on Elston is not restricted.
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There are no [https://www.chicityclerk.com/city-stickers-parking/about-parking-permits residential permit zones] nearby.
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==== Divvy ====
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There is a [https://www.divvybikes.com/ Divvy] bike-sharing station at the front door.
    
=== Restaurants ===
 
=== Restaurants ===
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| [http://www.hotdougs.com/ Hot Doug's] || || Closed
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| [https://www.facebook.com/cafetola/ Cafe Tola ] ||3324 N California Ave || Former location of Hot Doug's (California & Roscoe), known for their empanadas
 
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| Sugar Hills Bakery [http://www.sugarhillsbakery.com] || 3235 West Addison Street [https://goo.gl/maps/SVSyS] || cafe with desserts and pastries. In the same shopping area as Chipotle and Subway.
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| Amani Cafe || 2949 W Belmont Ave || Yet another Kyrgyz restaurant. 0.5 miles, 10 minute walk. No vegetarian options.
 
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| Sunshine Restaurant || 3523 N Kedzie Ave || Across the street from PS1, Closes at 2pm
 
| Sunshine Restaurant || 3523 N Kedzie Ave || Across the street from PS1, Closes at 2pm
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| Subway || 3233 W Addison St ||
 
| Subway || 3233 W Addison St ||
 
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| [http://www.burritohouse.com/ Burrito House] || 3145 W Addison St ||
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| [http://www.sugarhillsbakery.com Sugar Hills Bakery] || 3235 West Addison St] || cafe with desserts and pastries. In the same shopping area as Chipotle and Subway.
 
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| Little Ceaser's || 3135 W Addison St || "If you want quick and don't care if it's actually food..."
 
| Little Ceaser's || 3135 W Addison St || "If you want quick and don't care if it's actually food..."
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| New China Buffet || 3246 W Addison St ||
 
| New China Buffet || 3246 W Addison St ||
 
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| [http://www.mirabellrestaurant.com/ Mirabell Restaurant & Lounge] || 3454 W Addison St ||
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| [http://www.mirabellaitaliancuisine.com// Mirabella Italian Cuisine & Bar] || 3454 W Addison St ||Excellent food, but limited hours. Check the website.
 
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| Dapper's East || 2901 W Addison St (Addison Mall) || 7am-8pm
 
| Dapper's East || 2901 W Addison St (Addison Mall) || 7am-8pm
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| [https://www.pandaexpress.com/ Panda Express] || 2949 W Addison St (Addison Mall) ||
 
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| [http://numberonechopsuey.com/ #1 Chop Suey], [http://www.1chopsueyaddison.com/ also here] || 2550 W Addison St (Lane Plaza, next to McDonalds) ||
 
| [http://numberonechopsuey.com/ #1 Chop Suey], [http://www.1chopsueyaddison.com/ also here] || 2550 W Addison St (Lane Plaza, next to McDonalds) ||
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| [http://www.honeybutter.com/ Honey Butter Fried Chicken] || 3361 N Elston Ave ||
 
| [http://www.honeybutter.com/ Honey Butter Fried Chicken] || 3361 N Elston Ave ||
 
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| [http://dragonladylounge.com/ Dragon Lady Lounge] || 3188 N Elston Ave || Closed for renovation?
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| B'el || 3188 N Elston Ave || Formerly the Dragon Lady Lounge
 
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| [http://chiefoneillspub.com/ Chief O'Neil's] || 3471 N Elston Ave || Irish Pub
 
| [http://chiefoneillspub.com/ Chief O'Neil's] || 3471 N Elston Ave || Irish Pub
 
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| [http://www.parachuterestaurant.com/ Parachute Restaurant] || 3500 N Elston Ave || Korean, often busy
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| [http://www.parachuterestaurant.com/ Parachute Restaurant] || 3500 N Elston Ave || Korean, often busy; closed January 1-12 (winter break)
 
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| [http://snsdeli.com/ S&S Deli] || 3290 N Elston Ave ||
 
| [http://snsdeli.com/ S&S Deli] || 3290 N Elston Ave ||
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| El Potosi || 3710 N Elston Ave || Mexican
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| [http://www.burritohouse.com/ Burrito House] || 3718 N Elston Ave || Used to be right by PS:1 and so convenient. Now they're so very far awaaaaaaaay...
 
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| [http://squarechicago.com/site/ Square Bar & Grill] || 2849 W Belmont Ave ||
 
| [http://squarechicago.com/site/ Square Bar & Grill] || 2849 W Belmont Ave ||
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|[http://joongboomarket.com/ Joong Boo Mart] || 3333 N Kimball Ave || Korean market, lunch counter in back
 
|[http://joongboomarket.com/ Joong Boo Mart] || 3333 N Kimball Ave || Korean market, lunch counter in back
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| [http://traspasadaavondale.com/31117 Traspasada] || 3144 N California Ave || Mexican
 
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| Carnicerias Guanajuato || 3140 N California Ave || Mexican grocery with lunch counter
 
| Carnicerias Guanajuato || 3140 N California Ave || Mexican grocery with lunch counter
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| Popeyes, Wendys, Starbucks, Potbelly || Near Addison & Western ||
 
| Popeyes, Wendys, Starbucks, Potbelly || Near Addison & Western ||
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| [http://revbrew.com/brewery Revolution Brewery] || 3340 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 [https://goo.gl/maps/d1noY] || Open to the public. check the hours. it has beer, not food.
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| [http://patspizza.info/ Pats Pizza] ||  || ChicagoLUG meetings get pizza from this place
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* Everyone has their favorite Thai place.
 
* Everyone has their favorite Thai place.
** Dahrma Garden, Always Thai, Thai Oscar, and Sticky Rice are popular and within driving distance.
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** Dharma Garden, Always Thai, Thai Oscar, and Sticky Rice are popular and within driving distance. (Sticky rice is Northern Thai food and has many distinctive dishes.)
 
** Grub Hub lists 48 Thai restaurants (53 during lunch hours) that deliver to our location.
 
** Grub Hub lists 48 Thai restaurants (53 during lunch hours) that deliver to our location.
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* Target
 
* Target
 
** corner of Addison and Sacramento
 
** corner of Addison and Sacramento
* Ace Hardware
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** corner of Belmont and Elston
   
* Home Despot
 
* Home Despot
 
** corner of Addison and Kimball
 
** corner of Addison and Kimball
* Kmart
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** 3443 W Addison (773) 478-1334
 
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