Unleash your creativity at these must-visit maker spaces in Chicago & the suburbs
Photo: The Chicago Maker Space If you’re into DIY projects, inventing cool things, or just exploring your creative side, these maker spaces in Chicago…
Quirky coworking spaces in Chicago and the suburbs
Finding cool coworking spaces in Chicago and the suburbs used to be easy. There were so many with crazy amenities and unlimited coffee. Then the pandemic hit. Now, it’s a lot harder to find a spot where you can get things done, in a creative setting. Let’s check out a…
Evanston’s hidden gems
Evanston is such a great respite from the city—a college town mixed with a walkable, community vibe. There are so many great shops, cafes, restaurants, and bakeries, it was hard to narrow it down, but I did try… Shops Stella BoutiqueLocated on Central Street, Stella Boutique is a charming shop…
Neighborhood tours: Visiting like a local
There’s a big difference between visiting a city and experiencing it. If you want to dive beneath the surface and soak up the soul of a city, start with its neighborhoods. The best stories, the most unique bars, the secret dumpling joints, the art in alleyways—they’re rarely in the guidebooks.…
Devon Avenue Chicago: A cultural & food Lover’s walk through Little India
Updated April 2025. Chicago is a fascinating city, a true melting pot. And it’s always a shame to me if someone doesn’t experience the…
View from the top: A day at the University Club of Chicago
Chicago plays host to many storied private clubs promising networking at a higher level than most of us are used to (is it just me hoping for a scene from Trading Places?). Today, they aren’t out of reach, or the snooty boys’ clubs you might imagine. Though you do require a…
Breather: Airbnb for office space?
It’s difficult not to be aware of the limitations of working from home: No professional spot conference room to host clients, and sometimes, they themselves don’t have the space to share when we need to meet. What with the real estate shakeup that Airbnb has caused, it seems inevitable that hourly…
Latinicity: Pan-Latin in the heart of the Loop
Our new Latinicity is bound to draw comparisons to the already mega-successful Eataly — but this new pan-Latin food hall is only similar in that you’ll also, certainly, have a great meal. Richard Sandoval’s first foray into the Chicago dining scene has been working out the kinks — and growing pains…
Tourist in my own city: Humboldt Park, Chicago
Humboldt Park (1400 N Sacramento Ave, Chicago, IL 60622) is one of those spots I never truly attempted to see, and now that I have,…
Popular picks: My top 5 posts so far
Here are my top 5 most popular posts. It’s so interesting what you guys are really into 🙂 Nine ways to digital nomad and enjoy North Dakota Lesser known Andersonville haunts to check out Public Chicago and the Pump Room: A fresh combo for spring Three 4-star Boston Hotels: The…