We're super excited to report that the Red Eye featured the Wicker Park Bucktown Insider's Guide in their "Who To Follow" List Friday. We're incredibly appreciative of the shout out and support. And... if you don't follow us on Twitter already, be sure you do it ! @WickerParkBuck
Couldn't do it without all of you. Thanks so much for your ongoing support!
Thyra DeCicco
Publisher
In a story published by the Huffington Post today, it appears a mob of people entered one of Wicker Park's retailers and robbed the store of approximately $2,000 worth of merchandise during Saturday evening's Wicker Park Fest located on Milwaukee Avenue.
The robbery, captured by surveillance cameras at Mildblend Supply Co. and posted on YouTube, took place during the Wicker Park Fest street festival Saturday evening.
The footage shows a group of about a dozen men entering the store, located at 1543 N. Milwaukee Ave., and grabbing several piles of jeans.
Employees reacted quickly locking the doors behind the men. But according to Gaper's Block, the men managed to open the doors and escape. If you have any information regarding this incident please contact Chicago Police at the 14th District.
If you're looking for something to so today, we've got a few ideas. The weather should be just beautiful. Sunny and a high of 85 degrees.
Of course Wicker Park Fest is kicking off day 2. We can attest to the fact that Day 1 was a big improvement over last year in that there is a lot more space so the crowd can spread out. There are a lot of vendors for food and fun... and a big section for fun events for kids too.
But there's more going on in the neighborhood than just Wicker Park Fest. Here are a few ideas for how to spend the day. Have a great Sunday and we'll see you in the neighborhood.
Wicker Park Fest - Day 2
Wicker Park Fest continues with headliners Joe Pug, Lucero and Budos Band. On Milwaukee Avenue from Paulina Street to North Avenue you'll find shopping, food, music and more. For full details about Wicker Park Fest's final line up: 2012 Line Up.
Wicker Park Historic Walking Tour
If you've been to Wicker Park, you know how stunning the architecture is. The Chicago Architecture Foundation agrees and is hosting a Historic Walking Tour this Summer throughout the neighborhood. A tour is scheduled for this weekend. If you haven't signed up yet, you can learn more here: Historic Tour.
Greenheart's Semi-Annual Clearance Sale
There's still time to score BIG savings at Wicker Park's most eco-friendly store. Greenheart is focused on fair trade practices, items using recycled materials and anything that involves being environmentally aware. Right now you can save up to 70% in their huge sale. But their sale is ending very soon so head to Greenheart Shop at 1911 W. Division Street today. Clearance Sale.
July 27th, 2012
Hello and welcome to this week's edition of your Insider Weekend Guide.
Another busy weekend is on the agenda in Wicker Park & Bucktown with Wicker Park Fest heading to Milwaukee Avenue. This year's fest will be the biggest to date with the festival extending from North Avenue to Paulina Street. Traditionally, the fest has ended at Wood/Wolcott. If you're there and take photos, feel free to send them to us. We may just publish them and you'll get full credit. But there's more. We also have lots of great community events happening throughout the neighborhood, art exhibition openings, fundraisers, news and more.
Thanks, as always, for
joining us. For up-to-the-minute information throughout the week, be sure to follow us on Facebook & Twitter. Have a great weekend and we'll see you in
the neighborhood.
ART
The Bucktown Arts Festival is just around the corner. Would you like to help contribute to a great cause and event? Then head to Jackson Junge Gallery this Friday for the Goat Party. Live and silent auction items, food, drink and music are waiting for you. And if you buy tickets early, you save $10. Goat Party.
In her new exhibit of watercolors and hand-sewn hair drawings, Cap the
Violence; Pile on the Sexy, Rosemary Meza-DesPlas reflects with humor
and sensitivity on violence, the sexy and femininity. Opening Reception Friday July 28th at ARC Gallery in Bucktown: 2156 N. Damen Avenue. Gallery Opening.
You Solo - The Theatre Festival of Latino Solo Shows - opens this Friday at Collaboraction. Throughout the weekend you'll find both Visual Art Openings and Music. For the schedule of events being showcased from Friday through Sunday at Collaboraction: Yo Solo.
BARS
In
record speed, the Big Onion Tavern Group has stepped in to what was
previously Adobo Grill at 2005 W. Division Street and is creating a new
sports-focused establishment with a focus on import, domestic, specialty
and craft beer that will be available in 2
sizes: the pint and the Fat Pour. Gourmet pizza
and burgers will also be served. Look for Fat Pour to open in August.
COMMUNITY
Just a
friendly reminder that Wicker Park plays host to 2 farmers markets each
week. Every Thursday you can catch the Polish Triangle market located at
Divsion/Milwaukee/Ashland from 3pm -7pm and on Sundays, don't miss the
annual Wicker Park Farmers Market located in the park. Farmers Markets.
They're back! Last month ET was featured in Wicker Park proper and approximately 2,000 people attended - including us! This month, don't miss Raiders of the Lost Ark heading back to Wicker Park next week. Movies start at dusk. You may want to head there a little early to get a great seat. Also a very special thank you to our friends at Wormhole Coffee who have sponsored so many of our movies this year. Movies in the Park.
Wicker Mic - Open Mic
Performers! Come out and perform your songs, poetry and stand up, or just enjoy listening at the outdoor open mic in Wicker Park this Friday from 6-9pm. Sign-up on the day of the event at 5pm. Each slot is 5 minutes (2 songs, 3 poems or 5 minutes of stand up). The weather should be cooperating. Wicker Mic.
Wicker Park Historic Walking Tour
MUSIC
WeHaveAirConditioningAndIndoorPlumbingFest
As many know, one of
Chicago's most famous music venues - Double Door - is just steps away
from all of the action at Wicker Park Fest. This weekend they're opening
their doors at noon on Saturday. So if you'd like to step out of the
heat and into a little a/c they'll be open and there's no cover. If
you've never been to Double Door, you should go. There's a reason the
Rolling Stones asked to play there. That's right. The Rolling Stones asked if they could play Double Door. WHACAIPF.
Wicker Park Fest - Saturday & Sunday
Wicker Park Fest arrives this weekend July 28th and July 29th and will be the biggest fest to date. On Milwaukee Avenue from Paulina Street to North Avenue you'll find shopping, food, music and more. For full details about Wicker Park Fest's final line up: 2012 Line Up.
RESTAURANTS
Pizano's Deep Dish Update
WXRT Lobster Bash
RETAIL/SHOPPING
Greenheart's Semi-Annual Clearance Sale
Into to Ballet Starts Tuesday
If you've been wanting
to try ballet but haven't known how to get started, we can help. So can
Mazi Dance & Fitness in Wicker Park. Starting this Tuesday, Mazi
will host an introductory ballet class with the very talented, Marisol Sarabia, as your instructor. Reserve your spot today. Here's how. Intro to Ballet.
Featured Deal of the Week - $30 Craniosacral Sessions
Have you ever
considered trying Craniosacral Therapy? This is an amazing deal. Lindsay
Burch, practitioner at Temple Beautiful, is offering 1 hour sessions
for only $30. But you have to act quickly. This incredible deal is
ending August 9th. $30 Deal.
Those are the highlights for the weekend ahead. Again, if you're interested in
receiving up-to-the minute news & event information from us
throughout the week, please feel free to join us on Facebook & Twitter.
We're getting close to 10,000 followers! If you have news or an event
to share, please don't hesitate to let us know. And last but not least,
if you're a Wicker Park or Bucktown business, be sure to sign up. We'd love to include you.
Have a great weekend and we'll see you in the neighborhood.
The Wicker Park Bucktown Insider's Guide
July 26th, 2012
Hello and welcome to this week's edition of your Insider Weekend Guide.
Another busy weekend is on the agenda in Wicker Park & Bucktown with Wicker Park Fest heading to Milwaukee Avenue. This year's fest will be the biggest to date with the festival extending from North Avenue to Paulina Street. Traditionally, the fest has ended at Wood/Wolcott. If you're there and take photos, feel free to send them to us. We may just publish them and you'll get full credit. But there's more. We also have lots of great community events happening throughout the neighborhood, art exhibition openings, fundraisers, news and more.
Thanks, as always, for
joining us. For up-to-the-minute information throughout the week, be sure to follow us on Facebook & Twitter. Have a great weekend and we'll see you in
the neighborhood.
ART
The Bucktown Arts Festival is just around the corner. Would you like to help contribute to a great cause and event? Then head to Jackson Junge Gallery this Friday for the Goat Party. Live and silent auction items, food, drink and music are waiting for you. And if you buy tickets early, you save $10. Goat Party.
In her new exhibit of watercolors and hand-sewn hair drawings, Cap the
Violence; Pile on the Sexy, Rosemary Meza-DesPlas reflects with humor
and sensitivity on violence, the sexy and femininity. Opening Reception Friday July 28th at ARC Gallery in Bucktown: 2156 N. Damen Avenue. Gallery Opening.
You Solo - The Theatre Festival of Latino Solo Shows - opens this Friday at Collaboraction. Throughout the weekend you'll find both Visual Art Openings and Music. For the schedule of events being showcased from Friday through Sunday at Collaboraction: Yo Solo.
BARS
In
record speed, the Big Onion Tavern Group has stepped in to what was
previously Adobo Grill at 2005 W. Division Street and is creating a new
sports-focused establishment with a focus on import, domestic, specialty
and craft beer that will be available in 2
sizes: the pint and the Fat Pour. Gourmet pizza
and burgers will also be served. Look for Fat Pour to open in August.
COMMUNITY
Just a
friendly reminder that Wicker Park plays host to 2 farmers markets each
week. Every Thursday you can catch the Polish Triangle market located at
Divsion/Milwaukee/Ashland from 3pm -7pm and on Sundays, don't miss the
annual Wicker Park Farmers Market located in the park at 1425 N. Damen. Farmers Markets.
They're back! Last month ET was featured in Wicker Park proper and approximately 2,000 people attended - including us! This month, don't miss Raiders of the Lost Ark heading back to Wicker Park next week. Movies start at dusk. You may want to head there a little early to get a great seat. Also a very special thank you to our friends at Wormhole Coffee who have sponsored so many of our movies this year. Movies in the Park.
Wicker Mic - Open Mic
Performers! Come out and perform your songs, poetry and stand up, or just enjoy listening at the outdoor open mic in Wicker Park this Friday from 6-9pm. Sign-up on the day of the event at 5pm. Each slot is 5 minutes (2 songs, 3 poems or 5 minutes of stand up). The weather should be cooperating. Wicker Mic.
Wicker Park Historic Walking Tour
MUSIC
Girl In A Coma Tonight
When we first published this event on Twitter we said: Girl In A Coma Heads to Double Door.
One of our fabulous twitter followers responded: "True but that
probably sounds little different than you intended". Duly noted. So, San
Antonio's amazing "Girl In A Coma" is playing at the Double Door
tonight. If you haven't gotten your tickets, do it now. This should be a
great show and no one's been hurt: Girl In A Coma.
WeHaveAirConditioningAndIndoorPlumbingFest
As many know, one of
Chicago's most famous music venues - Double Door - is just steps away
from all of the action at Wicker Park Fest. This weekend they're opening
their doors at noon on Saturday. So if you'd like to step out of the
heat and into a little a/c they'll be open and there's no cover. If
you've never been to Double Door, you should go. There's a reason the
Rolling Stones asked to play there. That's right. The Rolling Stones asked if they could play Double Door. WHACAIPF.
Wicker Park Fest - Saturday & Sunday
Wicker Park Fest arrives this weekend July 28th and July 29th and will be the biggest fest to date. On Milwaukee Avenue from Paulina Street to North Avenue you'll find shopping, food, music and more. For full details about Wicker Park Fest's final line up: 2012 Line Up.
RESTAURANTS
Pizano's Deep Dish Update
WXRT Lobster Bash
RETAIL/SHOPPING
Greenheart's Semi-Annual Clearance Sale
Into to Ballet Starts Tuesday
If you've been wanting
to try ballet but haven't known how to get started, we can help. So can
Mazi Dance & Fitness in Wicker Park. Starting this Tuesday, Mazi
will host an introductory ballet class with the very talented, Marisol Sarabia, as your instructor. Reserve your spot today. Here's how. Intro to Ballet.
Featured Deal of the Week - $30 Craniosacral Sessions
Have you ever
considered trying Craniosacral Therapy? This is an amazing deal. Lindsay
Burch, practitioner at Temple Beautiful, is offering 1 hour sessions
for only $30. But you have to act quickly. This incredible deal is
ending August 9th. $30 Deal.
Those are the highlights for the weekend ahead. Again, if you're interested in
receiving up-to-the minute news & event information from us
throughout the week, please feel free to join us on Facebook & Twitter.
We're getting close to 10,000 followers! If you have news or an event
to share, please don't hesitate to let us know. And last but not least,
if you're a Wicker Park or Bucktown business, be sure to sign up. We'd love to include you.
Have a great weekend and we'll see you in the neighborhood.
The Wicker Park Bucktown Insider's Guide
Wicker Park Fest 2012 is this weekend. The Fest will be July 28th and July 29th and for the first time in its history be located between North Avenue (1600 N. Milwaukee Avenue) and Paulina Street (1250 N. Milwaukee Avenue) in Wicker Park . The festival times are 12:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday and Sunday. Food, drink and music are waiting for you.
Quickly becoming one of the most popular festivals in Chicago, Wicker
Park Fest 2011 was attended by over 50,000 people and 43 bands played within
the 2 day period.
Sat 7-28: CURSIVE -THE DRUMS- KILL HANNAH
Sun 7-29: BUDOS BAND- LUCERO- JOE PUG
The musical acts for the festival have been announced. If you're looking for local acts, head to the center stage where Kill Hannah will don the eyeliner and play July 28 and the always working Joe Pug performs July 29. The North and South stages are reserved for the national touring acts like Lucero, Cursive, The Drums and The Budos Band.
The festival is adding two new arts sections this year. Redmoon Theatre is
presenting a piece called The Sonic Boom, a massive battery powered vehicle,
sculpture, and performance platform. Redmoon performers will activate the two
hydraulic performance platforms and mobile DJ booth with spectacle performance
and sound pieces, a portion of which will be fully composed in advance and a
portion that will be structured for live improvisation during the event. This piece
will be on Honore Ave., next to Native Foods, from Milwaukee to the alley.
Defibrillator Gallery will exhibit a series of large-scale inflatable
sculptures by local artists Claire Ashley, Marianne Kim, Helmut Heiss, among
others, that will be installed each day of the festival and activated with live
movement and spectacle based performances. This work will be installed on Wood
St. from Milwaukee to Beach St. across from the family area.
| Saturday, July 28th Cursive
@ 8:30 pm Foxy Shazam
@ 7:30 pm Andrew Jackson Jihad
@ 6:30 pm Screaming Females
@ 5:30 pm AM Taxi
@ 4:30 pm Iamdynamite
@ 3:30 pm Rollo Tomasi
@ 2:30 pm Sunday, July 29th Budos Band
@ 8:30 pm Miniature Tigers
@ 7:30 pm Tim Fite
@ 6:30 pm Ben Miller Band
@ 5:30 pm Lasers & Fast & Shit
@ 4:30 pm Soft Speaker
@ 3:30 pm The Kickback
@ 2:30 pm |
Saturday, July 28th Kill Hannah
@ 8:45 pm Baseball Project (featuring members of REM)
@ 7:15 pm Walter Salas-Humara of The Silos
@ 5:45 pm Magic Box
@ 4:50 pm Pet Lions
@ 3:45 pm Perfect Kiss
@ 2:15 pm TBD
@ 1:00 pm Sunday, July 29th Joe Pug
@ 8:30 pm Steepwater Band
@ 7:00 pm Tristen
@ 5:30 pm Will Phalen and the Stereo Addicts
@ 4:15 pm Midwest Hype
@ 2:30 pm Dogpatch Ramblers
@ 1:00 pm |
Saturday, July 28th The Drums
@ 8:30 pm Fang Island
@ 7:30 pm Exitmusic
@ 6:30 pm YAWN
@ 5:30 pm Big Science
@ 4:30 pm Archie Powell & The Exports
@ 3:30 pm Bestfriends
@ 2:30 pm Sunday, July 29th Lucero
@ 8:00 pm Horse Feathers
@ 6:30 pm Fort Frances
@ 5:30 pm Cheap Girls
@ 4:30 pm Derek Nelson & The Musicians
@ 3:30 pm Shams Band
@ 2:30 pm Jennifer Hall
@ 1:30 pm |
Photo Credit: AV Club
Per the West Town Chamber and an announcement published by Gold Star, Underemployed will head back to Division Street's Gold Star Bar this week after a brief stint in Lakeview.
FILMING DATE: July 24 & 25, 2012
FILMING LOCATION: Goldstar Bar 1755 W. Division Street
TIME: 8:00AM- 6:00PM
TYPE OF PRODUCTION: Television series: “ Underemployed”
PRODUCTION COMPANY: New Remote Productions
PARKING REQUESTED:
On Saturday July 1, 2012, an unknown attacker viciously assaulted Ashley Pruneau at her home in the 800 block of North California with a hammer while she was alone inside her apartment. Although stable now, Ashley suffered numerous blows to her head during the assault and will require additional surgery to aid with her recovery.
Co-workers at Mana Food Bar at 1742 W. Division Street in Wicker Park (her employer), and friends & family have set up a recovery fund for Ashley to help her with her hospital expenses and surgeries.
How you can help Ashley with a donation for her recovery: Recovery Fund.
You know us. Yeah sure we can list every restaurant and bar in Wicker
Park & Bucktown that offer brunch. But what we really like to offer
our viewers is the best in the neighborhood. So we asked you about your
favorite place for brunch in Wicker park or Bucktown and the feedback
we got was phenomenal. There are a number of tasty options out there and
each offers something a little different. Not only are there great
brunch options available, there's a very good chance you'll find exactly
what you're looking for right here because there is such a variety. And
with all of these options available, there's no reason to wait in line
on a Saturday or Sunday morning.
A very big "thank you" to everyone who participated. If you missed the poll, not a problem. Just provide a comment below and let us know about your favorite. In the interim, have a great time at brunch -- and tell 'em we sent you.
1670 W. Division Street - Wicker Park
773-252-6499
Brunch 11am -3pm
Looking for a very different twist on the traditional Sunday brunch? Try Bangers & Lace. The late night spot opens early on the weekend to serve sausage pancakes and hash as well as the Benedict: a favorite featuring eggs, sausage, bacon all sitting on top of brioche for $8.00. We also wanted to add 4 very special words: Build Your Own Biscuit. Yep...and delicious. This gets 2 very hearty thumbs ups from all of the foodies out there.
Our viewers tried most of the menu, however, and loved it all. Special note: the gravy fries ...delish. Favorites on the menu beyond just brunch included the deviled eggs, black truffle/white cheddar grilled cheese and brioche corn-battered Vienna hot dog. Don't forget the Bloody Marys.
2211 W. North Avenue - Bucktown
(773) 276-2100
Sunday 9am – 4pm
Friendly and comfortable Birchwood Kitchen offers a great atmosphere, terrific attentive service and excellent food. The brunch menu may not be as expansive as other neighborhood establishments but there is a variety to choose from. And the prices are reasonable.
Choices range from the Breakfast Sandwich (vegetable frittata, cheddar, grilled focaccia, roasted potatoes, petit salad) to Quiche to Belgian waffles to Salad to Steak and Eggs + more. You may also want to try the Croque Vert - seasonal vegetables and cheese on sourdough topped with fried eggs and served with a petite salad.
If you’re looking for a comfortable and casual brunch spot with good food and excellent coffee, this just may be your place.
The Bongo Room 1470 N. Milwaukee Avenue - Wicker Park
Sunday Hours 9am- 2:30pm.
Super cozy with a diner feeling, the best advice I can give is to get there early. Lines of people are usually forming down Milwaukee Avenue early on the weekends. The food is good --- and original. Pancakes are a favorite here and they range from carrot cake with vanilla bean sauce to cranberry...or even white macadamia ! The standard fare: Omelettes, eggs, french toast are also available. Always good but very busy on weekends.
1616 N. Damen - Bucktown
Weekend Brunch
Sat - Sun: 9am - 3pm
(no reservations)
Feast is well-known for their fresh food and variety of delicious options and brunch is no different! Yes, the traditional pancakes are available but there’s so much more. Eggs are the primary focus with build-your-own-omelettes, the grand slam breakfast (eggs, sausage, potatoes + toast). For non-traditional brunch-lovers, why not try the eggs portobello (two poached eggs with spinach and oven roasted tomatoes over a breaded portobello mushroom with hollandaise sauce + feast potatoes) or the crab benedict two poached eggs and crab cakes over jalapeno cheddar corn bread with chipotle hollandaise + feast potatoes.
(773) 489- 1747
Hot Chocolate's brunch includes treats like sweets and warm doughnuts, fresh ricotta & eggs, smoked fish, cheddar melts, buttermilk pancakes, steak and eggs, quiche and much much more. Also available are salads, granola and fruit plates. For a new and fresh twist on your old favorites, be sure to stop by. And don't forget the hot chocolate. It is truly not to be missed.
(773) 289-4991
For something completely different, put a Mexican spin on your Saturday (or Sunday) morning brunch. Tucked away on North Avenue, Las Palmas is a favorite of the neighborhood and one of Wicker Park & Bucktown's best kept secrets. For starters, how about two eggs sunny-side up smothered in salsa ranchera and served with refried black beans, rice, avocado, crema Mexicana & warm tortillas? Not a bad start to the day. Many many brunch options wait for you. The brunch menu is right here: Brunch.
(773) 342-1011
First of all, you have to love the fact that Letizia's wesbite is superyummy.com. That being said, Letizia's is one of Wicker Park's best kept secrets. Off the beaten path on the West end of Division, you might miss it if you don't know it's there. And if you're looking for fresh natural ingredients, head to Letizia's. You'll also find a full espresso bar, pastries, muffins, panini and more. In the Summer, the patio in the back is like an oasis. For hours and more.
One of the earlier brunch spots in the neighborhood, you head to Milk & Honey at 8am on Saturday or Sunday and brunch is open until 2:00pm. What can you expect to find at Milk & Honey? Buttermilk granola pancakes, orange brioche French Toast with almonds, scrambled egg burritos or smoked salmon on a toasted bagel. Those are just the starters. There are many more optins, fresh juice and you won't break the bank at $7 or less. The full Brunch Menu.
Quickly becoming a neighborhood favorite, Prasino was almost immediately voted as a neighborhood favorite for brunch. This eco-friendly hotspot features organic and locally-sourced food when available. The brunch menu is unconventional and not your traditional Sunday morning breakfast and eggs. Here you'll find lobster stuffed avocados with mango salsa, chili beurre fondue or the honey chicken salad sandwich – arugula, grapes, pecans, celery, honey yogurt dressing, pretzel croissant. For breakfast, you'll also find gluten-free pancakes. For the full brunch menu: Prasino Brunch.
Riverside Cafe
(773) 278-3354
This small little neighborhood gem is tucked away on Cortland Avenue far away from the beaten path and hectic pace of North, Damen and Milwaukee. For those looking for a quiet respite in the heart of the city, the Riverside Cafe is for you. The large patio is very private. The Sunday brunch is a huge spread of about 50+ items were you'll find: fruit, eggs, pierogis, pancakes, cereal, steak and so much more. The regular menu is not available but this is a great deal (and a great deal of food) for $12.95 a person.
Riverside is cash only.
2152 N. Damen Avenue - Bucktown
Sunday Brunch Hours: 10am - 2pm
Seasonal and locally sourced food reigns supreme here at The Bristol. What can you expect on a Sunday? Mimosas, Bloody Mary's and large menu with a lot of variety. A few items to get you thinking about heading to The Bristol this Sunday: glazed doughnuts and maple sausage. Those are just for starters. Once you head to the heart of brunch, you'll find buttermilk pancakes, house made biscuits with a poached egg, braised pork chilaquiles with fried egg, eggs benedict with smoked ham & mustard hollandaise and much much more. The full menu is right here: Bristol Brunch.
1840 W. North Avenue
Weekend Brunch
773-342-1840
The Southern has quickly become know for its outstanding brunch and amazing Bloody Marys. Although a bar, The Southern is a true contender for great food in the neighborhood. On Sunday morning, try the fried chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, chicken and biscuits or eggs sardou. Our viewers give this Sunday morning hot spot a great rating and it has quickly become a neighborhood favorite. The word everyone uses to describe The Southern Brunch: delicious.
Have a favorite who's not included? Let us know. We're happy to add them.
