There’s something about Chicago’s Far North Side that I absolutely love. All of the neighborhoods that form the city’s northern boundary are captivating places to visit. One of my favorite largely overlooked neighborhoods in Chicago is North Park...
Chicago’s most stunning attribute is undoubtedly the city’s waterfront. The urban coastline is absolutely gorgeous! The Windy City has over a dozen official “community areas” on the lakeshore. One on the North Side that I highly recommend is Edgewater...
Ever since I moved to Chicago in April of 2021, I’ve been exploring different neighborhoods throughout the city. West Ridge is one of the most intriguing. It’s ultra-diverse, and has an almost suburban vibe. This is also one of the least touristy parts of the North Side...
Have you ever been up to Chicago’s northernmost neighborhood? It’s called Rogers Park, and it’s a low-key, quirky part of town that I really love. One of the best things about Rogers Park is its incredible food scene! Even though this isn’t a touristy area, restaurants here represent a wide range of authentic...
One of Chicago’s most overlooked and underrated neighborhoods is Rogers Park! It’s as far north as you can go while remaining within city limits. This isn’t a place where you’ll run into lots of tourists. However, Rogers Park has a lot to offer, including its own distinct, off-beat vibe...
Are you interested in exploring a part of Chicago that’s rich in history and culture? If you are, consider a visit to Uptown! Almost a century ago, this community area on the city’s north side was one of the most lavish and influential entertainment districts...
Chicago’s historic Bridgeport neighborhood isn’t exactly a tourist hotspot. The streets here are mostly quiet and residential. But don’t let that stop you from checking out this area! Anyone who ventures over is bound to discover a vibrant, multicultural community and one of Chicago’s most interesting culinary scenes...
I’ve spent the past few months on a mission to find the best places to get a bowl of phở in Chicago! This popular noodle and soup dish from Vietnam is one of my all-time favorite foods, and there are so many places to get it throughout the city. This blog post is for all the foodies out there who are craving some phở in the Windy City...
Chicago is truly a foodie’s paradise, with each neighborhood offering its own unique specialties. Many of these delightful dishes come from all over the world, and aren’t necessarily easy to find in other American cities. That’s especially true of Chicago’s Chinatown...
One of my all-time favorite neighborhoods in Chicago is the West Argyle Street Historic District! Known for its Vietnamese, Southeast Asian, and East Asian heritage, Argyle is a prominent cultural destination on the city’s north side. You should definitely check out some of the restaurants, cafes, and street art in this area...