Bring your shades and sunscreen for summer’s real start in the city! This weekend the return of the Belmont Sheffield Music Festival will usher in what is expected to be a hot and sunny Memorial Day Weekend. This festival, now in its 28th year, is, as its name declares, all about music. From [...]
May 23, 2012
Belmont Sheffield Music Festival, Bottle & Bodega, Central lakeview Merchants Association, Chicago, Dot Dot Dot, lodging, memorial day weekend, Old Chicago Inn, Shopping, Trader Todd's, travel, Trippin' Billies, Wedding Banned
For our Old Chicago Inn guests this weekend who are traveling Moms (or are visiting or traveling with one) we have compiled a listing of neighborhood specials and events celebrating Mother’s Day. There is an abundance of deals designed for Mom all weekend, so Mother’s Day in Lakeview will certainly be a special one. [...]
May 10, 2012
boutiques, Central lakeview Merchants Association, Chicago, Dining, Fiorentino's, Lakeview Chamber of Commerce, Mother's Day, Old Chicago Inn, Salon Fuga, Shopping, travel, Uncle Dan's
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 [...]
May 1, 2012
boutiques, Chicago, Goorin Brothers, Lakeview, lakeview east chamber of commerce, Old Chicago Inn, Shopping, travel, vintage hats
Many of our guests include eating Chicago style pizza in their “to do” lists for their visit to our city. While we can certainly help you find the right slice of pie, it is important to note that based on our experience, most folks weigh in heavily on the great pizza debate: thick vs. thin. So [...]
April 25, 2012
Chicago, Chicago style pizza, Dining, Giordano's, Lakeview, Leona's, Old Chicago Inn, pizza, travel
The Old Chicago Inn is one of the closest lodging facilities to historic Wrigley Field, which is almost like having Baseball in our backyard. Each season the neighborhood buzzes with the energy and excitement of the ball park. Last week’s opening week activities were no exception. We were delighted to see some returning guests for [...]
April 16, 2012
Chicago, Cubs, Lakeview, Old Chicago Inn, Shopping, Trader Todd's, travel
As an avid traveler myself, I know how hard it can be to find a way to exercise when away from home, unless you are specifically traveling for an activity like a skiing or diving. One of the amenities that is important to me when seeking lodging is some kind of exercise facility, so when [...]
January 11, 2012
Chicago, Gym, lodging