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A quasi-chaotic atmosphere of traffic and crowded sidewalks gives the Chicago neighborhood its palpable buzz. The newest immigrants to Wicker Park are diverse by occupation, mixed by levels of education and ethnicity, single or married, but almost always young. Read more about Wicker Park, Chicago.
Wicker Park is part of the West Town community area.
Wicker Park is part of the West Town community area.
A quasi-chaotic atmosphere of traffic and crowded sidewalks gives the Chicago neighborhood its palpable buzz. The newest immigrants to Wicker Park are diverse by occupation, mixed by levels of education and ethnicity, single or married, but almost always young. Read more about Wicker Park, Chicago.
Wicker Park is part of the West Town community area.
Wicker Park is part of the West Town community area.
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Letherbee Distillers releases new malort and gin
RedEyeThere's no longer only one malort in town. R. Franklin's Original Recipe Malort, which was developed by The Violet Hour beverage director Robbie Haynes and borrows his middle name, now is available at bars and shops across the city. The bitter liquor,...Tags: Recipes, Dining and Drinking, Bars and Clubs, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Road between drivers, cyclists threatens to widen
One morning as Rick Cunningham drove to work at the Chicago Board of Trade, he signaled to a cyclist on his right that he was going to pass the car in front of him. As Cunningham merged back into his lane, apparently close to the biker, the cyclist did...
Tags: Near North Side, Chicago Board of Trade, Services and Shopping, Vehicles, Rahm Emanuel
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May 24: Replay in Boystown, The Dec in River North May or June: Three Dots and a Dash in River North Early June: Endgrain in Roscoe Village, Tre Soldi in Streeterville June 13: DryHop Brewers in Lakeview July: Chicago Chop Shop in Wicker Park Late...
Tags: Boystown (Chicago, Illinois), River North, Streeterville
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A newbie's guide to Chicago Craft Beer Week
RedEyeHow much does Chicago love its beer? Our craft beer week is 11 days long, if that's any indication. The fourth annual Chicago Craft Beer Week (May 16-26) is busier than past years, with 21 new breweries joining the lineup of tastings, tap takeovers and $4...Tags: River North, Bacon, Pies and Tarts, Chicago Loop, Irving Park
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What's on tap for Chicago Craft Beer Week? A lot
Tribune NewspapersIt has been an ambitious year for craft beer in Chicago — possibly the most ambitious ever. Virtually every one of our breweries expanded in some form. Revolution added an entire new production facility. So did 5 Rabbit. Solemn Oath established...Tags: Sandwiches, Irving Park, Foods and Beverages, Festive Events, Animals
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Monday: Eat. Drink. Do.
EAT Reopening Centro Ristorante 6 W. Hubbard St. 312-988-7775 Step back to the future as Rosebud Restaurants revives this '90s supper club featuring its signature neoclassic Italian dishes—in shareable portions—such as double-stuffed...
Tags: Dining and Drinking, Restaurants, French Toast, Lifestyle and Leisure, New York City
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Tale-tellers' chagrin and bear it in shame game
Mary Hoffmann was out of my league. Star gymnast. One of the cutest girls in the ninth grade. Rumored to date upperclassmen. I thought of her immediately when I was invited to be one of three contestants last Friday in the season finale of "Shame That...Tags: Kermit Gosnell, Entertainment Events, Entertainment, Awards and Prizes, Abortion
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Some restaurants using on-site soilless gardens to grow food
To satisfy diners who clamor for local produce, Nana takes it to a new level — the basement. That's where the restaurant, 3267 S. Halsted St., maintains a 100-square-foot hydroponic garden, which produces mustard greens, basil, broccoli and more,...
Tags: Dining and Drinking, Restaurants, O'Hare International Airport, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Lifestyle and Leisure
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CPS documents raise questions about closings
Making the case to close Ericson Academy on the West Side, Chicago Public Schools officials stressed that it would cost $9.6 million to fix the 51-year-old building. What they didn't point out in materials provided to parents was that they planned to...
Tags: Separation of Church and State, Environmental Issues, House Building, Teaching and Learning, Layoffs and Downsizing
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Giordano's on wheels
RedEyeGiordano’s has officially joined the food truck frenzy. Known for its deep-dish pizza (and spokesman Derrick Rose of the Bulls), Giordano’s announced it will be previewing its first-ever food truck by Memorial Day weekend. The 28-foot-...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Giordano's Enterprises Inc., Restaurants, Derrick Rose, Chicago Park District
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Area farmers markets are back!
Special to Tribune NewspapersAn array of vegetables, herbs, flowers and much more is hitting farm stands as the 2013 farmers market season gets underway. Although most markets will open later in May or in early June, several have already started. The market in Collum opens Wednesday,...Tags: Housing and Urban Planning, Politics, Rahm Emanuel, Dwayne Johnson, Old Orchard Mall
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Eat this!
Chickpea hash: Do you miss the 1970s, or wish you could go back in time to experience them? At Hash, a new hippie-themed BYOB spot on the border of Wicker Park and Humboldt Park, diners can revisit the grooviest of eras with a modern-day hipster twist....Tags: Humboldt Park
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