Posts Tagged ‘The Real Chicago’
Cup of joe: Some of Chicago’s coolest coffee shops are found on Milwaukee Avenue
The following article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com There are hundreds of coffee shops all over Chicago, but some of the coolest are found on Milwaukee Avenue in Logan Square and Wicker Park By Jina Bute Photos by Kimberly Rens...
The Big City Blog: Ravenswood on Tap craft beer festival, Avion tequila dinner, Kanela opens in Ukranian Village and more
Ravenswood On Tap beer festival June 24-25 To celebrate being home to one of the most inventive brewing communities in the country, Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood will be hosting the second annual Ravenswood On Tap craft beer festi...Chicago’s hidden gems: Easy Street Pizza and Beer Garden and Purple Llama Coffee and Records
Easy Street Pizza and Beer Garden Ask any Chicago realtor who’s worth half their commission, and they’ll tell you that Portage Park (Irving Park just west of the Kennedy) is one of the fastest rising neighborhoods on the market. The owne...
Summer getaways: Here are six spots perfect for a quick weekend escape from Chicago
This article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Jina Bute Everyone knows there is plenty to do in Chicago, especially in the summer months. But that doesn’t mean we don’t need to get away from the city every once in a while. Her...
The Big City Blog: Craft Beer Week, Speakeasy Sundays, comedy and arts festivals, mini golf in Maggie Daley Park and more
The following blog is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Kelly Cunningham City Mini Golf opens in Maggie Daley Park Open: seven days a week, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (weather permitting) The newly enhanced 18-hole mini golf course is open...
Chicago Insider: Caitlin Meeter on the RM Champagne Salon courtyard, walking LaBagh Woods, and bowling at Southport Lanes
The following blog is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com Name: Caitlin C. Meeter Life’s work: Concierge at the Kimpton Hotel Allegro How long you’ve lived here: I’ve lived throughout Chicagoland all my life, but moved into the city p...
Chicago’s Signature Dishes: The gamberoni with broccoli and lasagna di Antonio at Sapori Trattoria in Lincoln Park
This article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Trent Modglin An inside look at a pair of standout dishes from a popular Chicago establishment Sappori Trattoria 2701 N. Halsted www.SaporiTrattoria.net A longtime Lincoln Park...
The Local Corner: Exploring the Clark and Foster intersection in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood
This article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com Exploring Chicago’s neighborhoods one intersection at a time Featured corner: Clark and Foster in Andersonville By Jina Bute Milk Handmade 5137 N. Clark www.MilkHandmade.com ...
Shop Around the Corner: Affordable vintage-inspired gifts at Bucktown’s Vintage Charm
The following article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Jina Bute Vintage Charm 1735 N. Damen Ave. in Bucktown www.ShopVintageCharm.com After her long-time hobby of scouting flea markets and antique sales for unique pieces tha...Chicago’s Signature Dishes: The warm crab dip and “Louis A” at Jerry’s Sandwiches in Lincoln Square
The following article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com An inside look at a pair of standout dishes from a popular Chicago establishment By Trent Modglin Jerry’s Sandwiches 4739 N. Lincoln and 5419 N. Clark www.JerrysSandwich...