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05-22-2009, 10:12 PM
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It's ok over there, though I'd be careful walking around alone late at night. In the day it's fine -- lots of activity and you can walk to Treasure Island, the Hyde Park Produce Market, all of the restaurants on 53rd, Harper Court, etc.
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05-22-2009, 10:48 PM
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it's generally safe I think. I have walked many time from Metra stop at 51st to Kenwood st. at night.
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05-23-2009, 07:53 AM
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Do you think I could still go to a grocery store walking after work myself around 6 and be fine or is it better to just wait until Saturday morning?
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05-23-2009, 08:53 AM
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It's completely fine. I was talking more like midnight. There are a lot of people out and about -- kids, families, students -- and nothing visibly shady going on at all. It's a good area overall, but Hyde Park tends to shut down at 10 or 11 and it's easy to find yourself feeling isolated at those hours.
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05-23-2009, 07:16 PM
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Thanks so much for all the help!
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05-24-2009, 09:24 AM
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Also for excellent homemade gelato and very good coffee I recommend swinging a few blocks west to the new Istria Cafe on 51st and Cornell (at the Hyde Park Art Center).
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05-24-2009, 09:25 AM
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Few blocks EAST I meant to say.
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05-24-2009, 09:53 AM
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That is great information, thanks. I know about the one by 57th street and I love it. I didn't realize there was a second location.
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05-24-2009, 10:20 AM
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new location is a much bigger and more impressive place to hang out. Great seating, long bar, etc.
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05-24-2009, 10:21 AM
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While we're at it there is an excellent new cafe/gourmet mini-grocer (Z&H) on 47th near Kimbark. Not too far a walk for you either. Try their deli sandwiches and Clover coffee press. Hyde Park is waking up from 40-year slumber.
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