In The Area

Boston Market 3020 N. Ashland, 773  529-007 (1, 2 Blocks)

Cafe Zam Zam 2960 N Lincoln Ave. 773-935-0100.  (1/2 block).             Crepes, entrees, sandwiches, soups, and salads served in a warm, inviting atmosphere.   $1.95-$8.99.  Sun., Mon. Wed., Thurs. 11am-10pm, Tue (CLOSED), Fri.11pm-12am, Sat 11am-11pm.

Flat Top Grill 3200 N. Southport 773-665-8700 (2 1/4 blocks)

Fiorentino's Cucina Italiana 2901 N. Ashland 773-244-3026 (2 1/2 blocks)     Classic Italian at its best. Get 10% off of your check with a ticket stub from an Athenaeum Theatre show.  www.fiorentinoscucina.com/

Gino’s East 2801 N. Lincoln 773-327-3737 (2 ½ blocks)
Chicago-style pan pizza, sandwiches, salads, pasta

Golden Apple 2971 N. Lincoln Ave., 773  528-1413, 1/4 Block, Large, varied coffee-shop menu, Tell them you're seeing a show, they'll get you out fast.  Rated: good.

Harmony Grill 3159 N. Southport 773-525-2508 (2 blocks)

Jack’s Bar & Grill/404 Wine Bar 2856 N. Southport 773-404-8400             Great home made comfort food. Terrific pot pies, pizza, pasta & Salads. Price range: $3.95 - $12.95. Hours: Mon-Fri 5pm - 2am, Sat & Sunday noon - 12:00. Rated very good. a great neighborhood spot with good beer and wine 1/2 block south.

404 Wine Bar 2852 N. Southport 773-404-5886.
Great appetizers & pizza to pair with an extensive wine list. Artichoke cheese dip, Artisan cheese & fruit plate, shrimp wontons, pastas and more. 1/2 Block south $6.19-$12.95 Mon-Fri 5:00 pm-2:00 am, Sat 5pm - 3am. Rated: excellent with a fireplace and mohair couches. 

Las Tablas Columbian Steak House 2965 N. Lincoln 773-871-2414
Casual dining, great steaks and chicken, no liquor but you can bring your own. Grilled, marinated steaks and chicken served with rice, beans, plantains and the occasional egg. 1/2 Block $1.50-$14.95,Sunday-Thursday noon-10 pm Fri & Sat noon-11 pm

Merlo Ristorante 2638 N. .Lincoln  773-529-0747   Traditional, authentic Bolognese cuisine. Delicious home made pastas, robust meat and fish courses, superb Italian wines, served in an elegant fine dining atmosphere. accepting reservations seven days a week starting at 5:30 pm. www.merlochicago.com  3 1/2  blocks south on Lincoln Avenue.

Palette Bistro  2824 N. Southport, 773-477-2565 www.paletteonsouthport.com  Wonderful pasta, steak, fish, salads and sides served with fine wine and spirits in a relaxed atmosphere with an ongoing art exhibit. Open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday with brunch offered on Saturday and Sunday. Call for reservations or visit the web site. 

Pompei 2955 N. Sheffield 773-325-1900
Small dining room plus carry-out and delivery. No parking. Rated: excellent. Italian appetizers, soups, salads, pizzas, pastas and Italian ‘struedel’. 4 1/2 Blocks $1.95-$38.95 (For large parties). Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner

Que Rico Mexican Restaurant 2814 N. Southport 773-975-7436
Open weeknights for dinner only-weekends lunch & dinner (1 1/2 Blocks)

Sapore di Napoli Pizzeria & Gelateria  1406 W. Belmont  773-935-1212 www.saporedinapoli.net Authentic Old World pizza pies and creamy gelato (Italian ice cream). Open for lunch & dinner (2 blocks)

S & G Restaurant 3000 N. Lincoln 773-935-4025
Tell them you’re seeing a show, they’ll get you out fast. Rated: good Large varied coffee-shop menu (1/4 Block)

Side Street Saloon 1456 W. George 773-327-1127 (1 1/2 Blocks)
Sandwiches, side-dishes and bar snacks plus various dinner entrees. $4.50-$10.00. Open Mon-Fri & Sun 11:00 am-2:00 am, Sat 11:00 am-3:00 am.
Ask about their $3.00 hamburger special! 

Nearby Shopping
The Athenaeum is just steps away from the “Lincoln-Belmont” shopping area and 2 blocks east of Ashland Avenue shopping, featuring Jewel, Office Depot, Radio Shack, Pier One and many others.

Arrive a few hours early, have dinner and check out some of the fine stores in our exciting area.

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