With the planned mid-October 2020 opening of the new Jade Court at 1516 E. Harper Court in Hyde Park, owner Carol Cheung proudly brings back one of the city’s most treasured authentic Chinese restaurants –Continue reading
Category: 53rd Street Blog
Hyde Park’s Core Power Yoga Offers Outdoor Classes
The Hyde Park location of Core Power Yoga is now offering outdoor classes, available to both current members and drop-in guests. On Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m. the studio offers a Core Power 2Continue reading
She Fit Fitness Studio Now Open in Hyde Park
Talking to She Fit founder Cheryl Nelson, you just can’t help but feel energized and empowered, especially to try a class at her new fitness studio located at 1390 E. Hyde Park Boulevard in HydeContinue reading
The Revival, Hyde Park’s Improv Theater, Offers Six New Virtual Classes
The Revival, Hyde Park’s improv theater, has released a list of six new virtual classes for adults, and it might be difficult for you to decide just which one you want, because all of themContinue reading
Stamp’Lay’s Executive Salon Boutique Hosts Free Neighborhood Lunch on Saturday, August 8
Anyone who knows Kimberly Stampley, owner of Hyde Park’s Stamp’Lay’s Executive Salon Boutique, knows about her passion for community service and acts of neighborhood kindness. Stampley is hosting a free lunch giveaway on Saturday,Continue reading
Pure Barre Hyde Park Location Soft Opening Planned for Week of July 20
If you didn’t take ballet classes as a kid, “barre” is the French word for the hip height stationary handrail used by dancers to maintain balance during practice – and the key element of theContinue reading
Neighbors Together Unite to Help Hyde Park Restaurants, Frontline Healthcare Workers, and Local Families
The local group Neighbors Together came about when three Hyde Park residents – Kate Oakes, Susan Alitto, and Linda Swift – were all wondering how they could best make a difference in the community duringContinue reading
Hyde Park’s Cedars Restaurant Delivering Donated Meals to Healthcare Workers
Amer Abdullah, owner of Cedars at 1206 E. 53rd Street, was talking with restaurant employee Kinan Moufti about how the COVID-19 pandemic was impacting their family members, many of whom work in Chicago-area hospitals onContinue reading
Bonne Santé Health Foods Open as Essential Business in the Community
Bonne Santé Health Foods, located at 1512 E. 53rd Street, is a true Hyde Park retail pioneer with a history going back nearly 50 years. Owner Kristofer Braaten is the second generation of this family-ownedContinue reading
Nella Pizza e Pasta Catering Meals for UChicago Medicine Staff & Offering Special Sunday Dinner
An anonymous donor contacted Hyde Park’s UChicago Medicine with a generous offer – they wanted to donate $500 a day to cater meals from Hyde Park’s Nella Pizza e Pasta for the doctors and nursesContinue reading