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This warm, eclectic cafe rambling over several rooms is devoted to creating a 'third space' for face-to-face communication and intellectual discourse (there's purposely no wi-fi). Play the piano or some board games or sink into a comfy armchair and read one of the used books on display. Cocktails, beer, wine, coffee and a small nosh menu keep you going.
Check the website for weekly events such as comedy or poetry shows, literary readings, book discussions and liberal-arts talks.
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Field Museum of Natural History
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National Museum of Mexican Art
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7. St Valentine's Day Massacre Site
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8. Greetings from Chicago Mural
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Of course you're going to swing by and take a photo in front of this wall-sized postcard. It's awesome. Look for images of deep-dish pizza, a Chicago…