Cast a Line for Flavor: Find out where to reel Fish Fry in Lakeview East! Almost Home Tavern: Almost Home Tavern has a ton of stuff for Lent! Try the fried shrimp basket, juicy shrimp tacos, and their Wisconsin style fish fry, made with pollock, and served with fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce! Available [...]
All Things Saint Paddy's 2026 Saint Patrick’s Day in Chicago is more than a holiday, it’s a citywide tradition that signals the start of spring and sets the tone for patio season ahead. From festive bar crawls and themed brunches to limited-time menus and can’t-miss parties, the energy is unmatched, and Lakeview East [...]
Note About T-Shirt Pick Up An email was sent to all the 2026 Lakeview East Dive Bar Classic participants who qualify for the t-shirt on March 4th. The email was titled "Lakeview East Dive Bar Classic 2026 T-Shirt Pick Up". The people who paid the $10 registration fee, and uploaded the photos correctly, all [...]
Trivia in Lakeview East! Pop quiz! Why is Lakeview East named Lakeview East? If you answer that because you view the lake from the East, you are sadly mistaken. Legend has it Lakeview East got its name from “Hotel Lake View,” built on the lake shore in 1853 by James H. Rees and [...]
Chicago Restaurant Week 2026 In Lakeview East Chicago foodies rejoice! Chicago Restaurant Week is a week of unity for the whole city, where we celebrate Chicago's award-winning culinary scene. There are over 500 participating restaurants in this years Restaurant Week, and a hand full are in Lakeview East! Participating restaurants offer special prix [...]
Discovering the Best Cafés in Lakeview East — A Coffee & Tea Lover’s Ultimate Guide A cup of coffee can make or break your day, and in our neighborhood, we take our coffee very seriously. That's why we've compiled a list of all the best cafes in Lakeview East to help you find [...]
January 1, 2026 New year, same fabulous neighborhood. Whether you partied hard last night and need a pick me up, or even a little hair of the dog, make your first purchase of 2026 a local one! Brunch & Cafes Barcocina: It's getting bottomless at Barcocina! [...]
NYE In LVE! No other neighborhood in Chicago likes to party more than Lakeview East. Whether you're into bar hopping in Wrigleyville, going to a drag show in Northalsted, or having a gourmet prix-fixe menu on Broadway, there is something for everyone to celebrate the last moments of 2025 and the first [...]
Lakeview East Chamber Of Commerce Holiday Hours 2025 Please note that during December, we are working on a special holiday schedule! We are open later on some days to accommodate Lakeview East Gift Card Purchases, as well as the Givers Gift Program! Our office will be closed for the holidays [...]
Shop, Sip & Stroll: The Lakeview East Holiday Shopping Extravaganza Returns! Saturday, December 6th | 11 AM – 3 PM The most festive shopping day of the year is back! Support your favorite local spots, snag incredible deals, and indulge your sweet tooth at the same time. The Shopping Extravaganza & Holiday [...]
