Devon Done Right
By Fred Schlatter, Citysearch Contributor
Devon is best in the early evening when businesses are still open but the daylight has started to fade--lights, sounds and general chaos come into focus. Start east, move west, mainly because this will give a point of reference--the lake behind you--but it doesn't really matter; Devon is packed with interesting sights, sounds and smells.
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Par-Birdie Foods Incorporated
2234 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL
This grocery store is a real hodge-podge of priced-to-move American items and Indo-Pak delicacies. You might not want to do all your shopping for the week here, but if you are in the market, say for a pound of dried tiber chilies, this is your place. -
Ghareeb Nawaz
2032 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL
There are literally dozens of sit-down dining options on Devon--click through to our list of picks below. But if you're not in the mood to dally, walk into this dumpy stand and order anything--we like the goat biryani, but it's all cheap and delicious--and see how many blocks it lasts. -
Chicago Live Poultry
6421 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Need an up-close lesson in the life cycle? Like the name suggests your dinner starts the day here in a cage. Once bled, plucked, eviscerated and cleaned, your bird, bunny or fish is packaged to go. Fresher than the anonymous commercial processing of livestock at your local mega-mart. Period. -
Overseas Electronics
2457 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL
You're not going to impress anyone waiting in the rain for a new Apple device. Instead, hit Devon if you just have to have to out-do your gadget-head friends. GSM phones, unlocked overseas models, even old-school cell phones--Overseas has them at the store or can find them all online. -
Raj Jewels Of London Incorporated
2652 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL
Most jewelry stores on Devon are dingey mom-and-pop joints crammed with semi-precious metals and gems. Not Raj. Inside find a sprawling, golden-hued showroom expertly edited and tended to by expert staff decked out in matching sari uniforms. -
India Bookhouse & Journal
2551 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL
One word--Bollywood. Find the epic romance stories as novels or DVDs, as well as Indian and Pakistani spiritual and educational books, newspapers, magazines and knick-knacks. -
Chandni Boutique Inc.
2503 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL
Boutique isn't really the right word here--emporium is a better fit. The store itself isn't huge, but the selection of saris, sherwanis, bridal wear, shoes, jewelry and shoes is enormous. Custom-made outfits are a specialty here.
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Tiffin
2536 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL
Upscale Devon Avenue Indian spot exudes romance with handsome decor and grand presentation. -
Hema's Kitchen
6404 N Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL
This jewel of an Indian restaurant offers reliably excellent, reasonably priced fare in intimate surroundings--and it's BYOB. -
Udupi Palace Restaurant
2543 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL
Devon Avenue vegetarian favorite offers an excellent primer in the ABCs of Southern Indian cuisine. -
Bhabi's Ktichen
6352 N Oakley, Chicago, IL
Cozy Indian kitchen excels with warm service, unique cuisine and a variety of tempting breads. -
Usmania Restaurant
2244 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL
Family-friendly Indo-Pak restaurant honoring zabiha traditions brings upscale dining to Devon.
