La Boulangerie will debut a new evening menu this month, featuring an assortment of French foods and a curated wine list.
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Revolution Brewing to Release Beer Honoring Marijuana Legalization in Illinois
According to Revolution Brewing, recommended pairings for the new beer include tacos, nacho cheese Doritos, Hawaiian pizza, and the television show Planet Earth.
Continue ReadingWhy is The Dill Pickle Named After a 1920s Hobo Speakeasy?
The Dill Pickle Co-op is named after the Dill Pickle Club, a bohemian speakeasy that served as a gathering place for labor activists, hobos and gangsters as well as leading scholars and literary figures.
Continue ReadingTips on Appreciating ‘Vernacular Architecture’ from a Former Rick Steves Travel Guide
Beyond skyscrapers and landmarks, Chicago’s everyday “vernacular architecture” can have much more to tell us about ourselves and the ways we live our lives.
Continue ReadingDesign Firm Reclaims Street Using Chickens, Bocce Ball for ‘Urbanist Holiday’
Architecture firm Moss Design created a one-day pop-up park, including a chicken coop and a pizza oven, to show the need for more urban greenspace.
Continue ReadingLogan Square Improv Draws Crowds with BYOB, Free Laughs
With no entrance fee and a BYOB policy, The Thursday Show at Logan Square Improv is easily one of the best deals in the neighborhood.
Continue ReadingHow Lost Lake Made Rum Cool Again
Chicago’s vibrant tiki scene is seeing a rum resurgence, and local bar Lost Lake is one at the center of the historical liquor.
Continue Reading8th Annual Occupy Palm Sunday Rallies to Support Affordable Housing Development
At the recent Occupy Palm Sunday demonstration, participants reenacted the story of Jesus entering the city of Jerusalem to bring attention to the need for more affordable housing.
Continue ReadingSpring Clean Your Home’s Energy with Tips From a Reiki Master
To help you make a fresh start this spring, here are some insider tips from a Reiki master on how to clear out old energy that may be cluttering up your home.
Continue ReadingWhy This Local Shoemaker Wants to Teach You How to Make Your Own Shoes
Alexandria Wills is one of only a handful of people still making shoes using traditional hand-lasting, which can take from a few days to more than a month per pair depending on style.
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