I've lived in Chicago for most of my adult life, and recently relocated to enjoy life with my love. He hasn't spent much time in Chicago, so I've really loved taking him to my favorite haunts, inclucing Andersonville, where he has never been. It's a great neighborhood, and with both of us having a Scandanavian ethnicty, exploring our history together, is really special.
Lyda's sweet apartment is located in an amazing shopping area, easily able to walk to. The apartment is comfortable, and exactly the Chicago experience I was looking for, with a traditional layout, and beautiful hardwood floors.
Street parking is pretty abundant. Don't let street parking detour you, it's not as bad as some folks might think. My boyfriend and I didn't have any problems parking. In fact, we only drove once, because I wanted to go to a certain restaurant for dinner. (The Wilde, in Lakeview, btw. based on the writer Oscar Wilde. it's amazing!)