I’m always on the hunt for a new brunch spot! And this week, I found The Piggery. Located at 1625 W Irving Park Road, The Piggery is a large, sports-themed restaurant. They have a huge inside seating area, a large outdoor bar, and a rooftop deck!
Yes, it’s that time of year. Back to school! While Chicago schools don’t go back until after Labor Day, many of the surrounding suburbs start this week and next. The days will be getting shorter too. Daylight time is now getting one minute shorter every day.
Even though another school year is quickly approaching, there’s no shortage of weekend activities for the entire family. After all, it is still summer – for now!
Lincoln Park: It’s time to get buggy! That’s right- it’s Bugapalooza 2018 at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum! Stop by the bug zoo on Friday, August 17 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm to interact with live critters, both native and exotic species. Nerd out with their entomologist and learn how to pin an insect specimen with the museum collections staff.
This week took me to a classic Chicago diner- S&G Restaurant. Sam & George’s (S&G) is a family-run restaurant that has been serving the Lakeview neighborhood for over 60 years! I came in for lunch on a Monday. The restaurant is deceptively large, so I had no problem being seated right away.
I was shopping this morning and I noticed “Wow, there aren’t so many people in line today!” Of course, it was 8:30 in the morning. Yes, shopping early in the day or later at night is best. I thought it would be helpful to pass along a few grocery shopping hints so you can shop more efficiently.
Yes, Lolla’s back! That is Lollapalooza — a huge festival held in Grant Park. However, if you prefer a smaller crowd than Lolla, there’s plenty of neighborhood festivals to whet your appetite!
Lakeview: It’s time for the 7th Annual Chicago Women’s Funny Festival! This event features a melting pot of comedic genres, including everything from highbrow musical improv to relatable stand-up to character driven sketch.
I love a local brewery! This week, I found myself at Corridor Brewery & Provisions, located at 3446 N Southport. Every time I’ve walked by around dinner time, the patio is full and the inside of the restaurant is bustling with people. We came in for dinner around 8 on a Monday night and had no problem being seated right away.
We are hearing around Chicago of the first reported cases of West Nile Virus. This is a mosquito borne illness that can be very serious, especially in the elderly community. About 1 in 5 people bitten by an infected mosquito will show symptoms.
