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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]