Chicago's International Flavor--Devon Avenue

Quick Tips:

For crazy-cheap health and beauty items try Daveco, at 2454 W. Devon.

And...multiple options about for food. I'd try one of the all-you-can eat Indian buffets to get a full sample...or if you know what you want, check out Tiffin at 2536 W. Devon...my favorite of the bunch.

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But, if you are unsure about your desire for Indian cuisine, and would like to dabble, your best bet is the lunch buffet, for a remarkable $6.95 (slightly higher on Sunday). A good variety is had, mainly standard fare such as tandoori and curry dishes...but a truly economical way to find your favorite Indian dishes.

More information about events in the park can be found at chicagoparkdistrict.com, just look for Indian Boundary Park in the pull-down menu of the Chicago Park District's properties.

Well in this case, you should. Vegetarians will cringe and the squeamish won't survive. This is a store that caters to the ethnic and religious needs of the community, slaughtering meat according to the Islamic Halal standards. Regardless of your religious beliefs, meat eaters swear by the quality of the freshly-killed meat, as it is minimally processed. A very informative article on the market can be found at this website.

Though I don't recommend this store for everybody, if you're staying in the area, have a kitchen, and want to eat some fresh meat or fish, this is the place to get your goods.