Andersonville’s “travelers’ cafe” keeps time in several countries with a wall of clocks. While away the hours perched on a window-side floor pillow, drinking coffee and eating an Elvis (a peanut butter, honey, and banana sandwich). In back, Jalan-Jalan sells travel guides, fair trade jewelry and textiles, and more.
Kopi Cafe, 5317 North Clark Street, between Berwyn and Summerdale Avenues (773-989-5674 or facebook.com).
Personal chef Jane Coxwell — she cooks for Diane von Furstenberg aboard the designer’s yacht — shares a few of her favorite travel-inspired dishes. Dig in.