"A bowl of chili is immensely satisfying in the wintertime. Packed with beans, meats, spices, and more, it has everything needed to warm Chicagoans up from the coldest chills. These following spots take extra pride in their versions, some of which are age-old recipes that span back generations. From classic beef and turkey to veggie [...]
Chicagoans can whine about the cold weather or they can do something about it and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate. There's a variety to select from as Chicago is clearly a city that takes its cocoa seriously. Famed chef Mindy Segal even named her restaurant after the wintry treat while perfecting the [...]
The owner of Cheesie’s Pub & Grub, the grilled cheese specialists with locations in Lakeview and Wicker Park, is opening a pizzeria. Chris Johnston announced plans for Slice of Cheesie’s, located next to their Lakeview location at 958 W. Belmont Avenue. That’s the location vacated by Blackwood BBQ when it closed in December. Johnston hopes to open by April 1. They’ll knock [...]
Shop Local, Receive $50 Gift Card From Lakeview East Chamber By: Jessica Cabe (DNAinfo.com) "LAKEVIEW — The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is bringing back its Giver's Gift promotion for the 21st year, offering the opportunity to pick up a $50 gift card to be used at a variety of local businesses. Here's how it [...]
"LAKEVIEW — It has been almost a year since water main construction began on North Broadway, and although businesses are welcoming the news that major construction will be completed this week, it's hard to be totally happy. "The good news is you don't have to do a water main for another 100 years," said Maureen [...]
"LAKEVIEW — After sitting vacant for more than a year when Pompei closed in July 2016, 2955 N. Sheffield Ave. has a new tenant in South Loop Market. The grocery store, which opened Wednesday, has four other locations in the city, but this is its first spot north of Downtown. Samir Kanan, one of the [...]
"LAKEVIEW — Some 1½ years ago, brothers Marius and Peter Toader decided to take the first steps toward a dream they'd had for a long time: opening a coffee shop. But the more they thought about it, the more they wanted to offer something extra. "We've always wanted a coffee shop, and we grew up on [...]
Punk Isn't Dead In Lakeview: The Alley Opening Cafe, Shop Near Old Location "The Alley might not be able to go home again ... but it can move in across the street. Longtime purveyor of punk Mark Thomas is partnering with Michael Markellos, the Philly sandwich slinger of Belmont Avenue, to open The Alley 1776, [...]
"Strings Ramen, a popular spot in Chinatown, has opened it's second location in Lakeview. The new location at 919 W. Belmont, quietly opened it's doors on June 30th. The Lakeview spot is a mere 38 seat, considerably smaller than the original location's 60 seats. Still, the new Strings will offer most of the brand's signature [...]
"Say bonjour to Maison Marcel, the highly anticipated French restaurant and bakery opening next week in Lakeview. Housed in the former Melanthios Greek Char House, Maison Marcel will offer organic, gluten-free and health-focused French American dishes, juices, smoothies and pastries" "Maison Marcel will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a brunch menu on [...]
