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Marmalade: The Hot New Brunch Spot
I love breakfast foods. I would eat breakfast three meals a day, seven days a week if I could. So when my friend invited me along to Marmalade, 1969 W. Montrose St., I was thrilled to try something new. We ventured over on a Saturday morning at about 10:00, just early enough to beat the [...]
Expand Your Palate With Provenance
Looking for a last-minute Mother’s Day gift? On Sunday May 8, Provenance Food and Wine (2312 W. Leland) will host a wine and cheese pairing event, the first of the series, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tracy Kellner, owner of Provenance Food and Wine, told Center Square Journal that the class “will be held each [...]
Living Philanthropic’s Carlo Garcia Reflects on Year 1
Today, Lincoln’s Square’s own Carlo Garcia will make his final donation to complete year one of Living Philanthrophic, his quest to give to 365 charities in 365 days. Last weekend, Garcia sat down with Center Square Journal on his plans as he moves into year two. Carlo will be hosting a party Saturday night in [...]
Fork to Host Tyranena Beer Dinner Thursday
For those of you who haven’t made it to Fork (4600 N. Lincoln Ave.) since its change from Fiddlehead, head down on Thursday for a hefty pile of pork and beer. Fork is offering a four-course prix fixe dinner paired with beers from Wisconsin’s Tyranena Brewery. For $49 you can try: Salt n’ Vinegar Pork [...]
The Super Bowl Spectacular Comedy Show
As a Bears fan, is it too painful to watch the Super Bowl this year? Or maybe you just detest football? Or maybe you and the girls want a peaceful night away from your football-crazed significant others? For some fun at the NFL’s expense, Lincoln Lodge invites you to fill that Super Bowl party void [...]
At the Corner of Snowdrift Street and Snowdrift Ave
The photo above was taken at the corner of Eastwood and Leavitt avenues in Lincoln Square, though it’s difficult to believe cars could once drive here. Have a blizzard photo to share? Email it to samantha@centersquarejournal.com or post it to our Flickr pool.
47th Ward Offers Property Tax Assistance
UPDATE: (11:56 a.m.) The February 1 session at Coonley Elementary has been canceled due to weather. Are you a concerned resident who thinks your property tax bill is too high? Want a chance to fix it? If you live in Lakeview Township, as indicated on your tax bill, this is your chance. The Cook County [...]
NYE Plans: Fiddle Your Way Into The New Year
While they can’t offer you fiddle players on New Year’s Eve, Fiddlehead Café at 4600 North Lincoln Ave. can fill your stomach with a special menu. For $49 you can partake in a three-course dinner, with an optional wine and beer pairing for an additional $19. You can start the night off with your choice of lobster [...]
Lincoln Square Resident Gives Back
Time Out Chicago’s Around Town feature placed the spotlight on Lincoln Square’s own Carlo Garcia. Garcia, producing director at Mary-Archie Theater, was inspired to give back to the community as he tried to raise funds for his latest production. He started making daily philantrophic donations and listing them on his blog, Living Philanthropic. From the [...]
Relive Summer Fun with Volleyball at Horner Park
Behind us are the days of playing volleyball at North Avenue Beach. For those of you looking to recapture some of that summer fun, Horner Park is looking to fill slots for its co-ed volleyball league. Those interested in joining can visit Horner Park at 2741 West Montrose Avenue on Tuesday nights to attend the [...]
Squishy Press Brings Sustainable Parenting to a New Level
As Allison Manley and Rob Coleman, owners of Ravenswood-based sustainable marketing firm Rogue Element, watched their son chew on one of his books, they wondered exactly what was in it. The couple completed research and were surprised to find few regulations exist for children’s books. “My wife and I were talking about all of the [...]
Lane Tech Freshmen Connect with 47th Ward
This summer more than 1,000 students from Lane Technical High School have been volunteering throughout the 47th Ward as part of the prep school?s Freshman Connections program. Lane Tech Staff designed the program to include four volunteer hours per session, providing students with the opportunity to become more acquainted with the surrounding area. “We were [...]
