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| === Transportation === | | === Transportation === |
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− | ==== public transit ==== | + | ==== Public transit ==== |
− | add info about distance to stops
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− | [http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/trip_planner.aspx trip planner] | + | 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] | + | * [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] | + | * [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] | + | * [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 | + | * [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. |
| + | * [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. |
| + | * [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 ====
| + | The nearest [https://www.metrarail.com/ Metra] stations are: |
| + | * [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. |
| + | * [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. | + | ==== 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. |
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| === Restaurants === | | === Restaurants === |
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− | | [http://www.frankmeatspatty.com/ Frank Meats Patty] ||3324 N California Ave || Former location of Hot Doug's (California & Roscoe) | + | | [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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| + | | 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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| | [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. | | | [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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− | | [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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| | 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 ||Excellent food, but limited hours. Check the website. | + | | [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 || Open! | + | | 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://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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| | [http://patspizza.info/ Pats Pizza] || || ChicagoLUG meetings get pizza from this place | | | [http://patspizza.info/ Pats Pizza] || || ChicagoLUG meetings get pizza from this place |
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− | | Taqueria Traspasada || 3144 N California Ave [https://goo.gl/maps/lMyqT]
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| * 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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