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XO Marshmallow’s Lindzi Shanks Loves Lakeview

Lindzi Shanks is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of the hugely popular marshmallow company and cafe, XO Marshmallow. In 2016, Lindzi and her business partner Kat Connor opened the world’s first marshmallow cafe. Several successful years later, the cafe has just moved to a larger space in Lincoln Park (2730 North Clark St). The shop is …

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Tortello’s Dario Monni on Why He Loves Wicker Park

Dario Monni is the chef and owner of Tortello, a pasta shop, Italian market, and cafe hybrid in Wicker Park. Tortello’s large window looking out to Division Street gives passersby a chance to see the Sfoglinas at work, making pasta like their signature burrata-filled tortelli. Items like freshly imported burrata, gourmet OOO flour, artichokes marinating in …

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Chicago Summer Music Festivals

A complete list of Chicago summer music festivals. Chicago’s 2022 festival calendar is packed with events celebrating all types of music, there are events for country music, EDM, classical music, rock, jazz, gospel, blues, and more. Chicago Summer Music Festivals: June Music Festivals: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Millennium Park (@millennium_park) …

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Chef Stephanie Izard Shares Places She Loves in the West Loop

Chef Stephanie Izard’s restaurants helped to transform Chicago’s West Loop into the city’s hottest dining destination. She opened Girl & the Goat in 2010 after winning Top Chef, and today she has five additional eateries in the neighborhood: Little Goat, Duck Duck Goat, Cabra, Sugargoat, and the freshly opened Baobing. In addition to her restaurants, …

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Chicago’s January Calendar of Events

January might not be the most active month of the event calendar, but there are some fun event geared toward locals. Things to Do in Chicago in January: Silver Skates When: TBDNeighborhood: Hyde ParkAddress: Midway Plaisance Ice Rink A speed skating competition for children (6 and up) and adults that takes place at the Midway …

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Chicago’s February Calendar of Events

The best things to do in Chicago in February include participating in neighborhood restaurant weeks, attending theater week, and visiting indoor flower shows. Things to Do in Chicago in February: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chicago Chinatown Chamber (@chinatownchamber) Chinese Lunar New Year Parade When: February 2, 2023Neighborhood: ChinatownAddress: 24th Street …

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Chicago’s March Calendar of Events

The most exciting events on Chicago’s calendar in March revolve around St. Patrick’s Day, which is seriously celebrated here. Things to Do in Chicago in March: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Erin Harvego 🙌 (@erinharvego) Polar Plunge When: TBD (early March)Neighborhood: Gold Coast/Old TownAddress: North Avenue Beach Brave individuals take a …

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