STAY UP TO DATE HERE WITH DONATION LINKS FOR LOCAL LAKEVIEW EAST BUSINESSES LOOKING TO RAISE MONEY FOR THEIR STAFF UPDATED AS OF 12:00 PM on January 8th *Click on each business for their individual fundraising links 4 Star Restaurant Group A Dog's Best Friend Bark by the Park Black & Caspian Blink and Polish [...]
I know you’ve all been waiting for my next post, on the edge of your seats, wondering what fun in Lakeview I’ve come to tell of next. Gather round, my children, and listen to the tale of The Annoyance Theatre and Bar. Last week, I took a trip to the comedy theater, located a mere [...]
It’s coming. You can see it on the horizon. The big day. The celebration of all things love. The pinnacle of romance. It’s Valentine’s Day. And here’s the good news: whether you’re celebrating your fiftieth anniversary or you’re rocking it single this year with your Galentines, Lakeview East has got you covered. For the [...]
“This weather sucks. There’s nothing fun to do during the winter,” something I’m sure we’ve all muttered at least once during a Chicago winter. Thankfully, I am here to shed some light on your winter blues. Matilda, located on Sheffield right next to Oberweis, hosts trivia every Tuesday night at 7:30. It’s free to play, [...]
Picture this: it’s Chicago Restaurant Week, and anybody who’s anybody in Chicago is dining out at the city’s best restaurants, enjoying tasting menus crafted to delight and sipping on drinks designed to woo. As the lights of Broadway twinkle in the distance, diners revel in the best food the city has to offer. “WAIT, did [...]
I went to a comedy show recently. It was very fun and I highly recommend checking it out. Fine, you’ve twisted my arm. I’ll tell you what it is. Joke at the Oak is a weekly standup showcase (unless it’s baseball season, in which case the show is monthly), located at the Irish Oak in [...]
Lakeview East has one-of-a-kind dining, retail, experiential and specialty local businesses that are sure to impress any scrooge. We've rounded up some of the best places in Lakeview East so you can knock out your holiday shopping without going too far. Keep scrolling to find the perfect presents for everyone on your list, including: Foodies [...]
Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Friday, November 29, 2019 | Saturday, November 30, 2019 Local businesses in Lakeview East have Black Friday and Small Business Saturday specials not even the big box stores can beat! Start your holiday shopping off right by shopping local and getting the perfect gifts for the perfect price. Here [...]
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 The following businesses have special or shortened hours on Wednesday, November 27: American Family Insurance 2828 N. Clark Week before Thanksgiving: Stop in and pick up a FREE tote bag for all your local Black Friday and Small Business Saturday shopping! Barangaroos Aussie Pies 3208 N. Sheffield Children's [...]
It’s not a big deal. Really. I mean, unless you’re a fan of hot soup on cold days...and figuring out which chef in Lakeview has mastered the art of warming you up against the cold Chicago winter (or early fall, in this year’s case). If you are, though, this might be the most thrilling day [...]
