Chicago - Near West Side & Pilsen (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The meat-packing West Loop buzzes with hot-chef restaurants and the hippest art galleries. Greektown and Little Italy serve ethnic fare nearby. In Pilsen, Mexican culture mixes with Chicago's bohemian underground, and colorful murals, taquerias and cafes result.

Chicago - Near West Side & Pilsen (PDF Chapter)  Lonely Planet

wander around forklifts and warehouses to find art hubs such as Mars Gallery
yell 'opa' as the waiter sets your cheese aflame at a taverna in Greektown
admire psychedelic paintings and colourful folk art at the National Museum of Mexican Art

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