Kilwins Hyde Park, located at 5226 S. Harper Avenue, is ramping up for its busy holiday season by hiring three new staff members. Owned and managed by Jackie Jackson since December of 2012, KilwinsContinue reading
“Check, Please!” to Film at Hyde Park’s Saucy Porka Restaurant This Week
It was mid-July when Saucy Porka chef/owner Amy Le received a phone call from the producers of WTTW’s “Check, Please!,” letting her know that her Hyde Park restaurant had been recommended by a local customerContinue reading
Hyde Park’s Dearborn Denim & Apparel Expands with New Products and Store Locations
Dearborn Denim & Apparel, the city’s only “Made in Chicago” denim jeans manufacturer, opened its Hyde Park location just over two years ago in May 2017 at 1504 E. 53rd Street. Since making the leapContinue reading
Philz Coffee Hyde Park Location to Open on 53rd Street on September 1
The San Francisco-based Philz Coffee company is opening a Hyde Park location at 1425 E. 53rd Street on Sunday, September 1. The 1,910-square foot space will include indoor and outdoor seating with a mix ofContinue reading
Vanille Patisserie’s Launch of Vanille Dips Delighting Hyde Parkers
When Sophie Evanoff, owner of Vanille Chicago in Harper Court, launched the store’s new offering of Vanille Dips at the end of July, she knew she had a great product, but didn’t realize the levelContinue reading
The Budlong to Open in Former BBQ Supply Co. Location
The Budlong Hot Chicken restaurant will officially open on Tuesday, May 21 in the former BBQ Supply Co. location at 1301 E. 53rd Street. A ribbon cutting, organized by the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce,Continue reading
Market Beats Series to Feature 25 Local DJs at the Hyde Park Farmers Market This Summer
This summer the Hyde Park Farmers Market is switching up its musical performers with “Market Beats” a series featuring 25 local DJs, including several teens. The DJ series is sponsored by the University of Chicago in partnership with Downtown HydeContinue reading
Mama Fresh Chicago Brings Free, Fun Family Days to the Downtown Hyde Park Farmers Market this Summer
Jenny LeFlore, founder of Mama Fresh Chicago, is hosting “Mama Fresh Family Days” at the Downtown Hyde Park Farmers Market at Harper Court on the first Thursdays of June, August, September, and October, from 8:30Continue reading
TRADER JOE’S TO OPEN NEW HYDE PARK LOCATION – Grocer to Open in Former Treasure Island Foods Space
Trader Joe’s and the University of Chicago’s Commercial Real Estate Operations group announced today that the national chain of neighborhood grocery stores will open a new store in the Hyde Park Shopping Center, expanding theContinue reading
Free Career Fair at Harper Court on Tuesday, April 30
The Greater Bronzeville Neighborhood Network is sponsoring a free Career Fair on Tuesday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harper Court, 5235 S. Harper Court, 11th Floor, in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood.Continue reading