Federal Boulevard offers a taste of everything from hand-crafted beers and modern Italian cuisine to the best authentic Asian and Mexican eateries. All along Federal Boulevard are bright murals adjacent to specialty shops, as well as antique and vintage signs that line the historic and diverse area.

If you're the type who likes to track down the most authentic, off-the-radar restaurants in any given city, then you'll want to head to South Federal, where unpretentious eateries are local favorites. Asian markets and Vietnamese restaurants abound in Little Saigon, between Mississippi and Alameda avenues, as do Mexican restaurants and shops in the Barnum area (named after circus mogul P.T. Barnum).

See the neighborhood map below to start exploring.  

Locals Know

Sarto's is fitting for any occasion, from game day brunch to dinner before a show. Experience the cuisine of modern Italy in the heart of Jefferson Park. 

For the best mystery dinner theater in the state, locals head to Adams Mystery Playhouse, with shows for any age on most Friday and Saturday nights. 

Grab a flight of the raddest beer around at Little Machine. Enjoy a brew on one of the dog-friendly patios, or at the bar that encircles the handles of rotating taps.

A hidden gem of the neighborhood is the Vinh Xuong Bakery. The décor has a traditional coffeehouse feel and serves some of the best banh mi and sesame balls in the city.