The weather this spring has definitely been up and down. We have had wonderful sunny days in the 70s, then the next day? Cold and rainy. We cannot always wait for the perfect day to choose our plants at the garden store.
It looks like we’re going to have a chilly, wet weekend as we close out another April here in Chicago. But those April Showers won’t dampen our spirits!
Lakeview: 5 months into water main construction on North Broadway and merchants are beginning to quote The Who and say, “We’re not gonna take it!” Clouds of dust have been stirred up by the construction and business owners are reporting a significant loss of business.
Brunch in Chicago is practically a ritual and this week was no exception. However, weekday brunches can be more difficult to come by. Thank goodness for Kanela Breakfast Club!
Container gardening can work well for just about any living situation. They work as well on the back deck of a single-family house as they do on the balcony of a high-rise condominium. Choose your container to fit in the space you have.
Not only will Chicagoans be taking care of business on Earth Day, which happens to fall on Saturday this year, but they’ll also be having fun and relaxing too!
Bucktown and Wicker Park: The food scene in Wicker Park continues to expand with the addition of new sushi restaurant Sushi Taku. Located at 1904 W. Division St., the restaurant opens on Wednesday. The menu is extensive, offering 22 signature rolls. Owner Tom Li has billed the Fire Dragon roll and Spicy Crispy Tuna Roll as two of his favorites.
I know I’ve mentioned before how much I love Asian food, but it bears repeating. I. Love. Asian. Food. This week took me to Spoon Thai, a charming restaurant located between Ravenswood and Lincoln Square.
Perennials are often forgotten in the landscape, although they still seem to carry on year after year. But if you give them a little extra care, they will reward you with more numerous, bigger blooms and more attractive plants.
Grab your basket, don your bonnet and hop to it! It’s Easter weekend in Chicago which means there are a breadth of Easter events for families taking center stage all weekend long!!
