CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: Bucktown and Wicker Park, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Andersonville, Logan Square, Oak Park

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Bucktown and Wicker Park: Hebru Brantley, an acclaimed Chicago artist, debuted his second solo show “Eat Crap King” at Vertical Gallery on February 4. Brantley is a contemporary artist whose work is inspired by Japanese anime and street artists such as Jean-Michael Basquiat, KAWS, and Keith Haring. Hebru Brantley has exhibited his work in Chicago, London, San Francisco, Miami, Seattle, Los Angeles, and New York. “Eat Crap King” is on display until February 25 at 1016 N Western Ave. Find out more about the exhibition here.

Lincoln Park: Milwaukee based Colectivo Coffee is in the process of opening its first Chicago store. Located at 2530 N Clark St., they are currently under construction. On Tuesday, the company applied for a liquor license. While alcohol won’t be the primary source of income, they will be selling their Colectivo Keg Co. house beer. Opening is planned for late spring and the unique location is marked by a parking lot and a large open patio.

Lakeview: For a sandwich experience that will both delight your taste buds and clog your arteries, look no further than Kuma’s Corner in Lakeview. The restaurant famously offers monthly specials as tributes to their favorite heavy metal bands. This month’s “The Sourvein” is a masterpiece. The giant burger is topped with fried chicken strips, pieces of waffle, thick-cut bacon, cheddar cheese, raspberry maple aioli, and maple syrup. This special only runs til the end of February, so get yours now! Find  their hours and more information here.

Andersonville: Larry’s is a new neighborhood bar, located in the lobby of Lawrence House, at 1020 W. Lawrence Ave. The menu features eight specialty cocktails, local beers, whiskeys, and a rotating wine list. The owner of Heritage Bicycles, Michael Salvatore, and Wade Hall McElroy and Jeff Donahue of Leisure activities, co-developed the menu together. Salvatore says, “Our focus is on quality and simplicity using seasonal flavors to complement the cozy, eclectic interior of the Lawrence House.” Larry’s is open from 5 pm- midnight Wednesdays and Thursdays and 4 pm-midnight Fridays through Sundays. It is currently closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Logan Square: Looking for your weekly dose of brunch and bluegrass? Look no further! The General, a Southern comfort food staple in Logan Square, has a weekly Bluegrass Brunch. This Sunday features The Atlantics. Brunch starts at 11 am and music is from 12-3 pm. Continue your artery-clogging journey with the Waffle Cone & Fried Chicken Taco or The General’s Benedict.

Oak Park: Get yourself in the mood for Valentine’s Day at the Careful Peach in Oak Park. On Sunday February 12, this adorable Oak Park boutique will be hosting a free rosé tasting. This is the perfect time to stock up on a last minute Valentine’s Day Gift or card as well.

RACHEL HOOVLER & DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO