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A Saturday well spent in Andersonville: plenty of food, shopping and culture
The following is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com By Nicole Cash Andersonville is a Chicago neighborhood that, until recently, I didn’t know much about, aside from the obvious fact that it’s...
Chicago’s hidden gems: Pints at River Shannon, literature at Bookman’s Corner and tasty treats at La Crêperie
The following is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com If you’re searching for that special, out-of-the-way experience that represents this great city, we’ve got you covered River Shannon ...
Shop Around the Corner: “Sell, shop, repeat” at the Crossroads Trading Company in Lincoln Park
The following article is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com By Rachel Summerfield Crossroads Trading Co. 2711 N. Clark www.CrossoadsTrading.com Crossroads, an earthy and cool “sell, shop, repeat...
Spotlight on Bottle & Bottega: Plenty of wine, laughs and the painting of one male model
The following is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com Five friends recently enjoyed a Friday “girls night” at Bottle & Bottega and offered their thoughts on the bond formed over sharing som...
First Look review: “Van Gogh’s Bedrooms” at the Art Institute is a touching tribute to a beloved artist’s search for home
The following review is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com By Rachel Summerfield Where and when: The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan, Regenstein Hall, through May 10, 2016. www.ArtIC...
Q&A with Domain Realty’s Adam Wavrunek: Rising interest rates and why now is a good time to sell
Q: I’m hearing from people that now may be a good time to sell. Why would that be? A: “One reason is that for last five years, housing prices continue to increase. And if you were to look at increases in year-over-year basis, the big...
Shop Around the Corner: Equal parts accessory store and art studio, One Strange Bird is a unique Wicker Park destination
The following article is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com By Corey O'Day One Strange Bird 2124 W. Division St. www.OneStrangeBird.com Equal parts store and studio, One Strange Bird ha...
The Local Corner: Exploring the Armitage and Halsted intersection in Chicago’s Lincoln Park
The following article is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com Local Corner: Exploring Chicago’s neighborhoods one intersection at a time Featured corner: Armitage and Halsted in Lincoln Park By Nicol...
First Look review: Steppenwolf’s “The Flick” succeeds with quiet introspection and questions raised in relationship to film, art and life
The following review is courtesy of The Real Chicago magazine. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com By Dan Ochwat Playing at: Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, through May 8 in the Upstairs Theatre. Written by Pulitzer P...
Ten for 10: Spotlighting a variety of neighborhood food spots for $10 or less
The following is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com By Rhoda Kucuk Chicago’s concierge community is always out exploring in order to better inform their hotel’s guests on how best to enjoy th...