We are delighted to have guests here this weekend to celebrate Mother’s Day. We hope all of our guests will enjoy some time away from their daily routines this weekend. In honor of Mother’s Day, guests are invited to a complimentary wine and cheese hour this Saturday in our speakeasy lounge, Room 13. Wine, Champagne [...]
I’m a bit of a Francophile, and with Bastille day upon us I wanted to let our guests of the Old Chicago Inn know about some local ways to celebrate all things French this weekend. If you want to learn about French culture, a visit to L’École Française, right around the corner at 3349 N Clark [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Many of our guests over the years have been practicing vegans and find a variety of eateries that offer vegan items in our neighborhood. We have several Thai and Indian restaurants within walking distance that all have many vegan options. The Whole Foods Market at 3640 North Halsted Street has a great self serve hot [...]
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 [...]