CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS – LINCOLN SQUARE LINCOLN PARK PORTAGE PARK EVANSTON LOOP
CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS – LINCOLN SQUARE LINCOLN PARK PORTAGE PARK EVANSTON LOOP
LINCOLN SQUARE
4535 N. Lincoln Ave. has morphed from Bad Dog Tavern into Mash the new eatery by the same owners Bonehead Entertainment. After 7 years in business Bad Dog closed on February 8th and has been being going through a makeover ever since. The interior decor and menu has been upscaled to include fresh seafood such as oysters crab and lobster but the dog-friendly patio will remain. Also still expect to have plenty of local craft beers on tap.
LINCOLN PARK
I don’t know about you but leaning this was news to me: Saturday 4/11 is National Cheese Fondue Day. Although discovering the origins of the day have proven to be difficult we know it exists because purveyors of fondue across the nation are keeping this unofficial holiday alive. Geja’s Café at 340 W. Armitage is one such purveyor and claims to be recognizing a full week of cheese fondue appreciation which began Monday 4/6 and continues through Sunday 4/12. According to Patch.com premier diners will receive a $5 discount for mentioning "National Cheese Fondue Week" at the restaurant.
PORTAGE PARK
Here’s hoping this extreme rain clears out for the weekend! Bike 45 is honoring the re-election of their founder Alderman John Arena with a victory ride as their first ride of the season. The social group began to promote safety fitness and the appreciation for the neighborhoods of the 45th Ward which include parts of Portage Park Irving Park and Jefferson Park. The group ride begins this Sunday 4/12/15 at 9:00am in front of Mia’s Gelato (4200 N. Central Ave) and will take a tour of some of the ward’s best bakeries including Delightful Pastries Chicago Sweet Connection and Ideal. Expect to bike up to 10 miles and be sure to wear your helmet and bring a backpack for carrying water and any tasty treats you might pick up along the way.
EVANSTON
Eating to promote a good cause is a wonderful pastime don’t you think? Artisan bakery Hewn (810 Dempster St) is throwing a benefit event for Hazzard Free Farm whose business suffered major losses of crop and equipment due to a recent fire in Pecatonica IL. Hazzard Free Farm’s flour and oats will be on sale and Hewn will donate some of their sale proceeds towards the cause. Plus they will be raffling off products from other neighboring businesses who have rallied in support of Hazzard Free Farm’s owner Andrea (Andy) Hazzard. Attend the benefit this Sunday 4/12 from 8:00am to 1:00pm.
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The Law Project at 100 N. LaSalle St. Suite 600 is a community-based legal assistance resource that keeps on giving to small businesses first time home buyers and nonprofit organizations. They provide affordable and free services and seminars to support lower income organizations and entrepreneurs in navigating the often times bumpy track of business-related legality. One interesting upcoming event is their 2 day Nonprofit Compliance Bootcamp taking place at the office on Tuesday 4/21 and Thursday 4/23 from 9:00am to 12:00pm both days. This affordable class is intended for the board chair president or executive director of any newly recognized 501 c3 nonprofit organization looking to start out on the right foot. Search the website for other events and resources that The Law Project provides to guide your organization towards success.
CATHY MALLERS & DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO
