Photo Credit: Voyage Chicago Remembering Xavier “Avi” De Yparraguirre Some losses are hard to put into words, especially when the news is sudden. The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is heartbroken to share that Xavier “Avi” De Yparraguirre, the beloved restaurateur behind Maison Marcel and Le Petit Marcel, has passed away following a [...]
A Lakeview East Legacy: Royal Home Entertainment Prepares to Close After 55 Years After more than five decades in business, Royal Home Entertainment is preparing to close its doors, marking the end of a remarkable chapter for both the business and the neighborhood it has called home for generations. [...]
Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate the moms, grandmas, aunties, bonus moms, pet moms, and mother figures who make life a little sweeter. Whether you’re planning a full brunch moment, picking up a thoughtful gift, booking a little self-care, or treating her to something delicious, Lakeview East has plenty of ways [...]
Cinco de Mayo is bringing the flavor to Lakeview East, and our neighborhood spots are ready with festive specials, margaritas, tacos, snacks, and plenty of reasons to gather your crew. Whether you’re looking for a casual happy hour, a full dinner out, or just an excuse to enjoy a specialty marg on a [...]
Cross-Neighborhood Connections - Joint Chamber Networking at Almost Home Tavern Two Chambers, one tavern, and a very solid excuse to get out and mingle. Join the Lakeview East and Lakeview Roscoe Village business communities for a casual networking night at Almost Home Tavern. Expect good people, good conversation, one [...]
Cold beer and hot weather are a match made in heaven like Christmas and hot cocoa, or a rainy day and a good book. Fortunately for us, Chicago is home to some of the most innovative and iconic breweries in the country. There's no shortage of good brews in town, and these patios [...]
As much as Chicagoans fawn over the warm weather after months of harsh winter, there's no denying peak summer days can be a little too much. On such occasions, there's no better place to be than up high on a breezy rooftop lounge, sipping on an ice cold drink and taking in the [...]
Lakeview East is one of the best neighborhoods to celebrate Earth Day in. Whether you're taking a walk on the lakefront, spending an afternoon at one of our green spaces, or dining out during patio season, nature is all around us. Here are some of the local businesses that are focused [...]
Where to Sing Karaoke Almost anyone can have a great time belting out “Dancing Queen” or “No Scrubs” at the top of their lungs, right? Or, at the least, watching other people go for it. There’s no shortage of karaoke spots in Lakeview East to become the next star among your friends. Next time [...]
If there’s one night we look forward to all year, it’s this one. The Lakeview East Annual Meeting is our chance to celebrate the people and businesses that make this neighborhood what it is, and this year did not disappoint. From legacy staples to rising stars, every award winner brought something special to the [...]
