"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 [...]
"LAKEVIEW — More than anything, Daniel Barat wants to be a good neighbor. That's why within weeks of opening Lakeview Rewired Cafe at 3508 N. Broadway, Barat was selling baked goods made fresh at Lakeview Kitchen and Market down the street. Each Monday, Graham Crackers Comics down at 3162 N. Broadway hosts a pop-up comic [...]
Team aims to add to security, safety around ballpark By John Byrne Chicago Tribune The Cubs are sending the city $1 million to pay for dozens of security cameras near Wrigley Field, Chicago aldermen said Tuesday. The City Council Budget Committee approved the grant from the team to the city’s Office of Emergency Management and [...]
Craving something new but want to stay simple? No fear, Spoon University just released a list of the 40 best sandwiches to eat in Chicago. Head out and pick up a delicious sandwich from one of our restaurants to switch up the usual lunch scene.
"Steps apart from each other, restaurants offered Thai, Italian, Mexican, sushi, Indian and once-trendy crepes, living up to the "Restaurant Row" nickname granted to the 3900 block of North Sheridan Road. But with several of those restaurants having moved or closed, and many new large residential developments being built with empty storefronts, the area has [...]
"There’s a time and a place for eating healthy. There’s also a case to be made for indulging, abating hangovers and straight-up doing what you want. In that spirit, we’ve culled a list of our favorite fried foods. Whether it’s chicken you crave or a fried ramen burger you seek, there’s a gut-bomb that’s sure [...]
Where to Eat Near Wrigley Field Snow Junkie - 3759 N Racine Ave Don't settle for generic ballpark ice cream and go for a unique and Instagram-worthy frozen treat. Snow Junkie serves some of the best sweet summer treats in Chicago: Taiwanese shaved ice and "eggettes" — bubbly waffle cones stuffed with ice cream, cookies, [...]
