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hollywood hotspot. Fluky’s was
rated the #1 hotdog in Chicago by the Chicago
Tribune and #1 hotdog in the United States by
Forbes Magazine. Celebrity sightings include Jay
Leno and the Tonight Show crew, John Candy, Dan
Akroyd, and Chicagoan Jim Belushi, who shot a
scene from Curly Sue at a Chicago Fluky’s location.
Fluky’s6821 N. Western Ave.Chicago, IL 60645(773) 274-3652
6am - 10:30pm Monday through Thursday6am - 11pm Friday and Saturday7am - 10pm Sunday
history. Fluky’s fi rst opened in 1929 to
instant popularity. Their “Depression sandwich,”
a hot dog with mustard, relish, onion, pickles,
pepper, lettuce, tomatoes and french fries cost only
fi ve cents. Today, their location in West Rogers
Park still offers the house specialty, a basic vienna
beef hotdog loaded with sweet relish, onion, dill
spears and tomato slices for only $2.29. Other
popular items include extra-creamy shakes, polish
sausages and crispy fries.
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far left: The photogenic Fluky’s hotdog statue uses ketchup before mustard! center: Fryers and boilers can be seen from over the counter at Fluky’s.
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Devon Avenue6400 N. Western AvenueChicago, IL 60645
history. At the north end of the city, Devon
Avenue meets Western in an area known worldwide
for its vibrant South Asian community. “Indo-Pak”
restaurants, general stores, jewelers, Bollywood video.
audio shops and Indonesian groceries line each side
of the 140-year old street. Ornate necklaces, hindu
statues, and red, purple and green saris can be found
at ease.
hotspots. In a one mile strip lined with Indian
restaurants, it’s diffi cult to decide where to spend your
money and your calories. Hema’s Kitchen would be
a good choice. Hema’s is a popular BYOB restaurant
that serves a divine buna gohst - lamb sauteed with
fresh peppers, onions, curry leaves and black pepper.
Other local favorites: Gandhi India Restaurant, King
Sweets (candies pictures at right) and Udupi Palace for
vegetarians.
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left: A small box of treats from King Sweets, a muslim candy store where the owner won’t look women in the face. above: Internation Sari Palace (ISP) is lined in clothes and jewelery that can be expected of Indian culture.
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Lincoln Square4602 N. Lincoln Ave.(where Lincoln meets Western and Lawrence)Chicago, IL 60625
the story. Around the corner from the intersection
of Lawrence and Western lies a small square rich in
German culture. Lincoln Square was established in the
early 1900’s and still remains a thriving center with many
shops aged over one century.
at left: Baby outfi ts created by a local designer adorn the wall at Hanger 18. center: Shoppers browse the shelves at Merz Apothecary.
Merz Apothecary. Peter Merz, original
owner and Swedish pharmacist, opened this European-
style apothecary in 1875. The store focused on herbal
medicines and traditional health formulas that were
somewhat uncommon in the United States. The Merz
Apothecary has been family owned and operated since
its opening and remains a popular spot today.
Delicatessen Meyer. Delicatessen Meyer
is a staple to Lincoln Square’s German community.
Nearly one century old, the deli is now owned by
German immigrant Hans Liebl of Neukirchen, Germany.
Hans, a master sausage maker, sells his high quality
meats along with German cheeses, wines, beers and
chocolates to a majority of German-speaking clients.
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Waveland Bowl7242 S. Western Ave.Chicago, IL 60636(773) 737-6294
open 24 hours
pricing. Cost varies on an hourly basis.
Add $4.00 for shoe and sock rental.
Monday through Thursday6am - 5pm: $1.50 per game5pm - 6am; $3.00 per game
Friday6am - 5pm: $3.00 per game5pm - 6am: $6 per game
Saturday6am - 4pm: $3.00 per game4pm - 6am: $6.00 per game Sunday 6am - 4pm: $3.00 per game4pm - 6am: $4.00 per game
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the story Waveland Bowl fi rst opened in 1959 and
has not closed its doors for a single minute since. The
alley is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is home
to a lounge, billiards, arcade room and forty bowling lanes.
The restaurant, Alley Dogs, is located inside and internet
access is available anywhere on location.
The fl ourescent lights are replaced with black lights every
night for “Cozmic” bowling, which includes fog machines
and the lastest music videos being shown on a large
projector.
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history. Margie’s Candies is an old-
fashioned ice cream shop located in the
Bucktown neighborhood. The Chicago
landmark was found in 1921 by Greek Immigrant
Margie G. Poulos and is now owned and
operated by her son, Peter George Poulos.
Margie’s is best known for the hot fudge sundae
made of 18% butterfat ice cream, hot fudge, real
butterscotch and caramel. Reported clientele
include Al Capone and the Beatles, who
stopped at Margie’s in 1964 after their concert at
Comiskey Park.
Margie’s Candies
environment. The interior of Margie’s
is small and quaint. A wait is highly-likely on
weekend nights even in the winter months. Not
much has changed over the past few decades
as the old-school parlor is adorned with Tiffany
lamps, memorabilia and a porcelain doll collection.
1906 N. Western Ave.Chicago, IL 60647(773) 497-2021
9am - 10pm Sunday through Monday9am - midnight Friday and Saturday
Above (left): Teddy bears are stuffed into cups that say “I Love You” in the store window. above (right): Margie’s Candies storefront facing north on Fullterton.
hot fudge sundae (or one of 80+ additional sundae selections)
extra-thick milkshakesrootbeer fl oatsThe Eiffel Tower - four scoops of fresh fl avors and “paradise”Margie’s Melody - an ice cream and marshmallow sundae
Above (left): Teddy bears are stuffed into cups that say “I Love You” in the store window. above (right): Margie’s Candies storefront facing north on Fullterton.
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�������� Harold’s Chicken7118 S. Western Ave.Chicago, IL 60636(773) 778-9182
11am - 7pm Monday through Friday11am - 6pm Saturday11am - 3pm Sunday
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white half hot with salt and pepper. Harold’s frequenters are always bragging about
their regular order. Chicken dinners come in
halves and quarters, white or dark. Each meal is
served with french fries, cole slaw and white bread.
Meat is described as ultra tender with crispy skin
and barbecue or hot sauce. Other menu items
include chicken wings, fried shrimp, fried catfish,
livers, gizzards, and in recent years, Kool-AId
(“Harold’s Chicken Shack . . . Now proudly serving
Kool-Aid OH YEAH!”).
history. Harold’s Chicken Shack has become
a southside staple serving up fried chicken
dinners for over 50 years. The chain was started
in by Harold Pierce, a Chicago southside native
who noticed that fast food chains often avoided
opening in African American neighborhoods.
Today, Harold’s has 24 locations throughout
Chicago (primarily on the southside) and has even
opened a store in Dallas, TX.
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Fat Johnnies Famous Red Hots7242 S. Western Ave.Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 737-6294
11am - 7pm Monday through Friday11am - 6pm Saturday11am - 3pm Sunday
the story. Fat Johnnies Famous Red Hots is
one of Citysearch’s top ten hotdogs in Chicago. The
stand is also well-known for their polish sausages and
tamales. Despite its popularity, Fat Johnnies is located
in the Engelwood neighborhood and thus closes early.
Seating is only available in the the summer, where picnic
benches can be found around the back of the stand.
The hotdog stand has been open since the mid-70’s and
has frequented the Taste of Chicago. According to their
slogan, Fat Johnnie’s has “Dynamite dinners on a bun
- Fit for a king, queens, too.”
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hot dogs steamed and topped with mustard, relish, chopped onions, cucumber and tomato“double dog” - two hot dogs, one bun“fat one” - a quarter pound of hot dog meat“double Super fat one” - two quarter pound dogs on a bun with all of the trimmings . . . . be sure to order ahead for this selection!
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below: Two hungry southsiders line up outside the Fat Johnnies stand..
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Original Rainbow Cone9233 S. Western Ave.Chicago, IL 60620(773) 238-7075
11am - 7pm Monday through Friday11am - 6pm Saturday11am - 3pm Sunday
history. Rainbow’s founder, Joseph Sapp, was
an orphan who used to dream of getting more than
one fl avor of ice cream on the spoon for his 1 cent
investment. So when he grew up, he invented the
fi ve-fl avor Rainbow Cone, which features chocolate,
pistachio, strawberry and Palmer House (a cherry-
nut blend) ice creams, as well as a layer of orange
sherbet. More than 79 years after he invented this
delight, families still fl ock from miles around every
summer to enjoy the cool concoction at its original
site. Lines can get long, so plan on a wait when
coming at peak times. There are a few picnic
tables out back, but it’s standing room only inside,
where kids will love watching cone production.
the original rainbow cone. The “original rainbow cone” is composed of fi ve
fl avors--chocolate, strawberry, pistachio and
Palmer House (cherry fl avored, with chunks
of cherry and walnut) ice creams, along with
orange sherbet--packed into a wedge atop
your cone. The Palmer House variety is terrifi c on
its own, with huge pieces of cherries throughout.
Similarly, the pistachio is loaded with nut chunks.
Another house specialty is the rootbeer fl oat with
soda from a keg.
left: Original Rainbow old-fashioned interior. center: ice cream cakes.
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The Southside St. Patrick’s Day Parade103rd through 115th and Western AvenueChicago, IL 60636
history. The Southside St. Patrick’s Day Parade
began in 1979 when the WeeFolks of Washtenaw and
Talman pushed a baby buggy decorated with Irish fl are
through the streets of the West Beverly neighborhood.
Hence, the Southside St. Patrick’s Day Parade was
born. Now in its 24th year, the parade has grown to
become the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in
the United States. Each year, over 200,000 specta-
tors gather to watch 100+ fl oats, marching bands,
Irish dancers, and politicians march through the
streets. Area families, schools, civic organizations
and businesses are also well-known participants. The
parade begins at 103rd Street and marches south on
Western Ave. to 115th Street.
above: a spirited family of children line western avenue as the parade marches by.
Irish fanfare. Aside from the parade festivi-
ties, this stretch of Western is also known for its Irish
pubs - ten in total along the parade route. The east
side of Western Avenue is dry, and thus the bars lie
on the west side of the street along with a plethora of
intoxicated and loose adults while the east side has
become a stronghold for families coming to watch the
parade.
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