The owner of a decades-old neighborhood restaurant passes away, doing what he loved best – working in the kitchen. His family decides to keep the restaurant alive, with the son taking ownership – and hisContinue reading
Author: Amy Srodon
The Sit Down Café & Sushi Bar Offers $10 Gift Cards to Lucky Finders
Sal Pappalito, owner of The Sit Down Café & Sushi Bar at 1312 E. 53rd Street, has created a fun marketing idea for sharp-eyed Hyde Park residents. Pappalito plans to randomly place $10 Sit DownContinue reading
Harper Court’s Vanille Patisserie Features Romantic (and Delicious!) Array of Valentine’s Day Treats
Vanille Patisserie at 5229 S. Harper Court has turned up the romance and cute factor with a great selection of Valentine’s Day cakes, sugar cookies, printed macaron collections, and desserts available for custom order orContinue reading
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Hyde Park
If you haven’t made your Valentine’s Day plans yet (it’s this Friday, February 14!), several Hyde Park businesses are offering everything from comedy shows to romantic dinners and hotel packages to create a memorable holidayContinue reading
Delight Your Sweetie with Special Valentine’s Day Menu at Virtue Restaurant
Get a jump on your Valentine’s Day planning – this year Valentine’s Day is on a Friday, so last-minute lovebirds will be dealing with weekend crowds as well as couples out celebrating the holiday, whileContinue reading
Dearborn Denim & Apparel Partners With Columbia College Chicago’s Fashion Studies Department
Rob McMillan, former bond trader and owner of Hyde Park’s Dearborn Denim & Apparel, can add a new line to his resume – guest lecturer at Columbia College Chicago. McMillan was approached in earlyContinue reading
Strings Ramen Opens Hyde Park Location
Strings Ramen, currently named by Thrillist as one of “The Absolute Best Bowls of Ramen in Chicago,” opened a Hyde Park location on January 1 at 1453 E. 53rd Street. The restaurant had a softContinue reading
60th Annual UChicago Folk Festival Returns February 14-15, 2020
The University of Chicago’s Folklore Society hosted the first Folk Festival from February 3-5, 1961 at Mandel Hall, with the emcee none other than the legendary Studs Terkel. There were 20 respected musicians on theContinue reading
Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Hyde Park
If you meant to make plans for New Year’s Eve but the holiday seemed to sneak up on you, here are some fun local options for ringing in 2020: Ascione Bistro 1500 E. 55thContinue reading
Stamp’Lay’s Executive Salon Boutique Hosts Third Annual “Sharing & Caring” Dinner on Christmas Day
Kimberly Stampley, owner of Stamp’Lay’s Executive Salon Boutique at 1371 E. 53rd Street, has been a Hyde Park business owner since 1998. Her 53rd Street shop offers women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories as well asContinue reading