A few weeks ago, my husband and I stopped into the Goorin Brothers Hat Shop at 3243 N. Broadway and were delighted to find such a unique collection of hats. The staff here is wonderful, truly enthusiastic about their goods and happy to help you find just the right fit. One of the things we [...]
It’s time to ring in the New Year at the Old Chicago Inn. We’ve got a full house this year and are ready to help you celebrate in style. There’s no shortage of New Year’s fun to be had in Lakeview. If you arrived without plans our innkeeper David will be happy to help you [...]
One of Chicago’s most beloved, and campy, holiday traditions happens this week right here in the Lakeview neighborhood. And if you love to sing you’ll love this tradition. The beautifully restored Music Box Theater, dating back to 1929, and located at 3733 N. Southport Avenue, is home to the “28th Annual Christmas Show.” The week [...]
Many of our guests who are traveling to Chicago this December have some holiday shopping among their plans. So I wanted to let my readers know about a special promotion being offered here in the Lakeview neighborhood by the Central Lakeview Merchants Association and your chance to have a [...]
A few nights ago, some relatives were in town, and wanted to have a pasta dinner somewhere in the neighborhood. I suggested we give La Gondola’s new location at 1258 W. Belmont Avenue a try. My husband and I, having dined at their original storefront on Ashland a few times, had always enjoyed the food [...]
For my guests who are pescophiles we’ve got a unique new eatery just a few blocks south of the Old Chicago Inn called Fish Bar. This restaurant is part beach hut, part seaside fish counter, part back bayou shrimp shack all bundled together with urban chic. Most of the seating is counter seating, although there [...]