UPTOWN
urban - diverse - deep history
DAN'S NEIGHBORHOOD OUTLOOK
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DINING & LEISURE
Possibly my favorite place in Uptown is Montrose Harbor. You can take in Chicago's beautiful skyline from a relaxing spot on the lakeshore, get lunch at the gorgeous waterfront restaurant or enjoy the gorgeous Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary nearby.
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Another incredible location in Uptown is the Green Mill, a century-old jazz club with the same vibes as its prohibition-era success as one of Al Capone's favorite spots.
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For food, some of the best places are Argyle Street's Pho 777, with its delicious Vietnamese soups, and Demera, a wonderful Ethiopian restaurant with great traditional dishes.
LOCATION & CONVENIENCE
One of the many great things about Uptown is its proximity to the lake. It has an absolutely amazing lakeshore community, yet it's prices are quite affordable.
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Uptown is about 6 miles north of the Loop. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the Loop via public transportation, or about an hour to get to O'Hare. Without traffic, a drive to the Loop takes about 15 minutes, and a drive to O'Hare takes about 30 minutes.
