Uvae Kitchen With 77 neighborhoods in Chicago, there is always an area to explore! Discovering new spots is exciting, and can open your eyes to places you might of missed by being in your own scene or going on your typical commutes. Plus, everyone loves knowing a secret local spot that they can recommend to friends! Gives you that influencer-level cred ? So this week, instead of going to your usual trusted venues, take a chance and go somewhere new. Here are a few spots in Andersonville we’d suggest! Maybe you’ll be trying them for the first time, or maybe they’re an old favorite you’ve been m ..read more

Tired of looking at the same four walls every day? We totally get the desire to get out. But with arctic temperatures and travel plans still slowed down, how about booking a Chicago staycation right in your hometown? Even though you are in the same city, doesn’t mean it still can’t be fun, and it will make for a more unique date night! There are some gems right here and since we won’t be leaving town anytime soon, this is the perfect opportunity to explore them. If it’s with just you and your special someone or if it’s a whole family affair, these boutique hotels are Chicago-centric, and all ..read more

Girls who rock, we salute you. Especially if your name is Angi Taylor and you now have your own morning show on Rock 95 FIVE radio ??? Angi started her career in radio 25 years ago as an intern in college and worked her way up to become the first Serbian-American on mainstream American radio. Talk about a girl boss! After becoming a mainstay of mornings on Top 40 WKSC 103.5-FM’s “Fred And Angi” show, where she worked starting in 2008, Angi is taking over the mic all on her own with The Angi Taylor Show every morning. Since it’s her job to know the best of wh ..read more

via @ properties The South Side of Chicago can get a bad reputation. A lot of times when I told someone that I lived in Hyde Park, they looked unsure. How far South was the neighborhood? Was there even a lot to do there? Locals and visitors alike think that part of the city isn’t worth going to or is way too far off the beaten path. But Hyde Park is still part of Chicago, and it’s an important and thriving part at that. There’s plenty to do, and so much that’s amazing about Chicago can be experienced by visiting this neighborhood. Stereotypes are meant to be destroyed, and this one ..read more

RECESS via Joni Jones We know it feels like summer just arrived, but Labor Day has crept on us suddenly, signaling the upcoming end of the summer season. Technically we still have a few weeks left of Chicago “summer,” but the clock is ticking and we need to make most of this time. While the sun is shining, the lakefront is thriving and patios are still open for all of us to take advantage of, we have to get moving and grooving! Here are some of the Chicago summer activities we’re going to prioritize checking off our list over the next few weeks… Drink a Frozen Cocktail on Urbanbelly’s P ..read more

via Semicolon Bookstore In the wake of the continuous fights against injustice, there has never been a better time to support Black owned businesses. Now more than ever, putting money into all local stores is essential to keeping the neighborhoods we call home, alive. This is especially true of Black owned businesses and the Windy City neighborhoods that love them. We’ve compiled a must-see list of Black owned Chicago businesses for your next socially distanced outing, online order, or to keep in mind for months and years to come. Our work is far from over…so let’s get shopping! Ms. T’s Sout ..read more

Chicago was my home for five years. In the Windy City, I graduated from college, I rented my first apartment, and I met my husband. I still remember the first time I saw the city, when I was considering transferring there for freshman year. I spent a weekend in the Windy City and I went to see the musical Big Fish at the Cadillac Palace. I tried deep-dish pizza and hot dogs. I fell in love on the spot. ? I moved to Chicago in August 2013 and now, three years after leaving it, and I am still nostalgic. Here are five things I’ll always miss about Chicago…and four I’d rather forget. I Miss: The ..read more

Frontier Finding what to eat is hard, isn’t it? One minute you want chocolate cake (maybe that’s just me) and the next minute you want a tropical smoothie. Need a little push? Look up at the stars! We’ve compiled a list of the best takeout and delivery in Chicago based on your horoscope sign. And if you don’t know much about your sign yet, this is the perfect way to learn. One bite at a time, you’ll find so much to love in the Chicago food world. Aries: The Ram {March 21 – April 19} Aries are known to be the spearhead of the zodiac signs. As the very first sign, Aries marks the beginning of ..read more

Kelly in the City Even during the middle of a global pandemic, we know we can turn to our favorite Chicago bloggers to put a smile on our face (or inspire us to step up our quarantine fashion game, or offer a new cocktail recipe that makes us feel fancy in our pjs). Since we’re all spending more time than ever on our screens, scrolling the day away, who and what we see while we spend time online can have a serious impact on our mood, so making sure you’re following the right people online is a key step to happiness and zen. Luckily, the world is full of people who will bring a smile to your ..read more

A great way to stay occupied while staying at home? How about recreating the Bucatini alla Carbonara recipe from Italian Village, the oldest Italian restaurant in Chicago and one of our personal favorite spots in the city for comfort food! Not only will this super-simple and OMG-good recip help stave off your craving for food from the best Italian restaurants in Chicago, but perfecting your Italian cooking at home will keep you entertained, too! So bust out the Brunello and get a pot of water boiling, you’ll be enjoying Italian comfort food in no time. Check out more recipes from Italian Vill ..read more