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1. Nicole Lind (service immersion leader): Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
Fullerton Parkway between Stockton & Cannon Drives
“When you’re in it, you forget that you’re in the city, and sometimes it’s nice to go somewhere that’s a little less chaotic and away from the sounds of the train.”
2. Kendyl Trail (president of the Panhellenic Council): Homeslice
938 W. Webster Ave.
“My favorite place to eat is Homeslice on Webster and Sheffield. It’s just a really cool atmosphere. It’s nothing like the typical Lincoln Park restaurant. I like going there to have lunch with friends … Their pizza is amazing, and their breadsticks and goat cheese are my favorite, too.”
3. Fr. Dennis H. Holtschneider (president of DePaul): Floriole Caf’ÛΩ and Bakery
1220 W. Webster Ave.
“It’s a great place to just sit and talk with friends. Absolutely incredible food. Sandra Holl is an amazing baker. Get the Americano coffee, it’s worth the extra 25 cents.”
4. Kaylen Lewis (national communications coordinator for the Residence Hall Council): Forever Yogurt
818 W. Fullerton Ave.
“My favorite spot to hang out is probably Forever Yogurt, only because I enjoy frozen yogurt, obviously, who doesn’t? I get to hang out with my friends, rewind from the day, and just chill out with something sweet … and it’s convenient and it’s close.”
5. Casey Clemmons (president of Student Government Association): Pick Me Up Caf’ÛΩ
3408 N. Clark St.
“It’s open 24/7, so you can go there any time. It has probably more vegetarian and vegan options than it has options with meat and non-vegan options, so it serves a lot of people. It’s delicious, and it’s relatively inexpensive, whereas Clark’s is very expensive. … It has great service. It’s in a fun area of town, right there on the edge of Wrigleyville.”
6. Kirk Dickens (president of the Interfraternity Council): Devil Dawgs
2147 N. Sheffield Ave.
“If there is one place that represents the DePaul experience, the answer has to be Devil Dawgs. No night out is complete without it. … For the longest time I was dead set on the Chicago dog/bucket of cheese fries combo. However, I slowly realized that the BBQ Bacon Burger with regular fries is just as good, and a lot less rough on you the next morning.”
7. Matthew Von Nida (president of Act Out): Saugatuck Coffee Co.
3344 N. Halsted St.
“My favorite place to go in Chicago is Saugatuck Coffee Co. smack dab in the middle of Boystown. They have great coffee, friendly people and my favorite breakfast sandwiches. The best part is its location near Boystown organizations, such as Howard Brown and Center on Halsted.”
8. Daniel Junk (DePaul Community Service Association – Hoops and Hopes Coordinator): Pequod’s Pizza
2207 N. Clybourn Ave.
“My favorite place to eat is Pequod’s Pizza. … I know we got a lot of big names in the area, like Gino’s and Lou Malnati’s, but I think Pequod’s is the best out of all the pizza I’ve had in Chicago. It’s awesome.”
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Off the Track Favorites
As Fall Quarter progresses and new students become more comfortable with their immediate surroundings, it will soon be time to dig out those U-passes and venture to other neighborhoods. Here are some of The DePaulia staff’s favorite destinations along the Red, Brown and Blue Lines.
Red Line
1. Riviera Theatre
4746 N. Racine Ave.
CTA stop: Lawrence.
2. Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
CTA stop: Chicago.
3. Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
CTA stop: Berwyn.
Brown Line
1. Amy’s Candy Bar
4704 N. Damen Ave.
CTA stop: Damen.
2. Salam (Middle Eastern restaurant)
4636 N. Kedzie Ave.
CTA stop: Kedzie
3. Elly’s Pancake House
101 W. North Ave.
CTA stop: Sedgwick.
Blue Line
1. Myopic Books
1564 N. Milwaukee Ave.
CTA stop: Damen.
2. New Wave Coffee
3103 W. Logan Blvd.
CTA stop: Logan Square.
3. The Parthenon
314 S. Halsted St.
CTA stop: UIC-Halsted.
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