Chicago Neighborhoods with Flavor--Getting Out of the Loop - Softcover

Bernard C. Turner

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0971048754 ISBN 13: 9780971048751

Publisher: Highlights of Chicago Press, 2009

Synopsis

When visiting Chicago, what do you want to see and do? If you live in Chicago, and have guests from out of town, where do you take them to eat? That's the question posed to seventeen Chicago natives. You'll be surprised what they said. Come on a most interesting and historic neighborhood tour in Chicago for a cultural experience and a dining delight. You'll visit Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Hyde Park, Beverly, Little Village, Bridgeport,and more. Learn about the neighborhoods and experience the best in cuisine, outside of the loop.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

Chicago Neighborhoods with Flavor—Getting Out of the Loop When visiting Chicago, what do you want to see and do? If you live in Chicago and have guests from out of town, what do you want to show them in the city? There are so many landmarks and great destinations to point out. Everyone gets to see the spectacular downtown Chicago and the Magnificent Mile for incredible sights and sounds and shopping delights. But Chicago is a city of neighborhoods with their own curiosities and treasures. Where do you take them to eat? That’s what I asked several of my friends and acquaintances. You’ll be interested to find out what they said. Come with me to the most interesting and historic neighborhoods of Chicago for a dining and cultural experience outside the Loop. You’ll visit North Park, Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Lincoln Square, Portage Park, Dunning, Bridgeport, Armour Square, Bronzeville, Beverly, and more...to learn the history of the neighborhood and experience the best in cuisine.

About the Author:

Bernard Turner is an author and historian who has published several books about Chicago history and culture, including A View of Bronzeville, TJ and the Mysterious Stranger, Our Chicago--People and Places and The Windies' City--Chicago's Historical Hidden Treasures. He is a docent at the Chicago History Museum and provides tours of the neighborhoods. Mr. Turner also visits schools to talk with students about Chicago history and culture.

About this edition

• Publisher: Highlights of Chicago Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0971048754
• ISBN 13: 9780971048751
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 85
• Editor: Bruce Clorfene
• Illustrator: Jennifer Terry