Check out this very cool photo of the North-Damen-Milwaukee Avenue intersection taken just outside of Glazed & Infused at 1576 N. Damen Avenue. The photographer is Robert Martinez and he sent us this photo via Facebook. You'll find a larger version published there.

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Image via Time Out Chicago

There are only a couple of days left to vote for your favorite Wicker Park and Bucktown spots in this year's 2013 Time Out Chicago Eat Awards.

Wicker Park, Bucktown establishments who have been nominated include: Antique Taco, Carriage House, Pipeworks Brewery and Trenchermen. Be sure to vote while you can. Voting ends Wednesday March 13th.

 

2013 Time Out Chicago - Eat Out Awards

 

Marketing/Journalism/Adv/PR Students!

Work with the Insider's Guide. If you're interested in participating in an internship program to gain experience in digitial media while you're in school, this is the program for you. We are currently working with both Columbia College & DePaul College as part of their formal educational internship program so you earn school credit for your participation and the internships are available year-round.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who has an interest in Marketing or Media; particularly digital media. If you live in the neighborhood - or have an interest in Wicker Park & Bucktown, that's a huge plus but not necessary.

You will be working with people with many years of marketing experience and you will not be expected to work more than 10 hours a week. Your schedule will also be flexible to accommodate your school schedule and you'll work primarily from home.

What will you be doing? Your primary role will be helping us to review pertinent information as it comes through our doors and add it to our website.

The Wicker Park Bucktown Insider's Guide is growing like crazy and we're creating a great team. Join us. This is a terrific opportunity for anyone looking for a career in digital media.

Interested? Send your resume to Info@wickerparkbucktown.info. 

The info at the end is key.

 

Thanks so much and we look forward to meeting you !

All the best,

 

Thyra DeCicco

Owner/Publisher

At midnight on Tuesday February 19th 2013 people began asking us what was going on at North-Damen-Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park. Being located several blocks away (and it being midnight) we weren't sure.

But then the information came over the Chicago Scanner that said 1 or 2 had been shot by the Chicago Police Department in the 1600 block of N. Milwaukee Avenue. Approximately 40 Chicago Police Department vehicles were on the scene.

An individual suspected of 12 robberies in the area had just robbed a Subway in the 800 block of N. State Street and was in a high speed chase with Chicago Police. That chase ended with the suspect hitting a car parked outside of Walgreens at the North-Damen-Milwaukee intersection in Wicker Park.

According to ABC News Local:

The suspect had been wanted for at least a dozen other armed robberies at restaurants and convenience stores. All of the holdups happened between 11:30 p.m. and 2:15 a.m., all matching the description of the same man.

The man was shot but not seriously injured and was apprehended by Police.

North-Damen- Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park. Photo Credit Jaik Willis.

 

 

 

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Chase, shooting in Wicker Park nets alleged serial store robber

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Back on the market >> 2 bed/2 bath foreclosure in Ukrainian / East Village - Block of 900 N. Honore - $294,900.

Hardwood floors, garage parking, approximately 1200 sq ft.

Price just reduced and it won't last long. If you're not working with a real estate agent...contact this @properties Wicker Park - Bucktown Real Estate Expert today and request a copy of the listing details. They will send you a listing sheet with full details and the address of the property.

We don't broadcast the addresses of foreclosed properties because they are vacant...and broadcasting the address of an empty/vacant property just doesn't seem like a good idea. If you're an interested buyer, contact the agent for details.

January 11, 2013

 

Hello and welcome to this week's edition of your Insider Weekend Guide. 

 

What's on our radar for the weekend ahead? A number of restaurant/bar openings for starters with all featuring different types of food from Russian/Turkish to Korean. You can also find out which Wicker Park, Bucktown restaurants are participating in Chicago Restaurant Week (we feature them each year) and catch a little filming of the Chicago Fire. But that's not all. We've also included a great real estate deal, information about one of Wicker Park's coolest vintage shops and an early warning on an interesting event coming soon to Collaboraction.

 

Last but not least, we published an incredible picture of Ashland/Milwaukee/Division circa 1953 earlier this week. It's an amazing shot. And you can see it here: Vintage Polish Triangle.

 

 

 __BARS

 

   COMMUNITY  

 

Learn Spanish at Club Lucky

Is one of your New Years resolutions to learn Spanish? Well, you're in luck! Elena Chicago is starting their new conversational language classes this month. And they're being held at Club Lucky in Bucktown. No stuffy classrooms. Lots of fun and a don't miss. Spanish Classes

 

 

 

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 RESTAURANTS

Enhakkore Plans Soft - Opening Monday

Bucktown's newest Japanese/Korean eaterly Enhakkore has moved into the former home of MELT Chicago at 1840 N. Damen Avenue. And we're happy to report, they're planning their soft opening for this Monday, January 14th. For additional details: Enhakkore

 

Red Square Cafe - Opening Sunday

Almost a year after our initial report, the Red Square Cafe is targeting Sunday as they're official opening date at 1916 W. Division. Red Square Cafe will focus on Russian/Turkish small plates with an American twist. And they're hoping to be serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in one of Wicker Park's most beautiful turn-of-the-century buildings. > Bath House.

 

The Monarch Opens Tonight

Although the focus of their PR campaign seems to be about royalty, we see The Monarch more about transformation. Formerly Uberstein at 1745 W. North Avenue, The Monarch is launching a brand new restaurant/bar with the amazing Chef Andrew Brochu. This very talented chef is switching his focus from Michelin-award winning fine dining to the perfect chicken wing...but you just know it's going to be good. The official opening is tonight: The Monarch.

 

 

 

 

  SHOPPING

 

 

 Antiques, Collectibles and More- Welcome to CAZA

If you haven't ventured into CAZA yet, at 1459 N. Milwaukee Avenue, and you're looking for something unique and beautiful for your home, you may want to stop by and take a look. Formerly Lenny & Me, owner Alison Veit hand picks each item she sells and you'll find everything from home furnishings to clothing here. Our favorites, the vintage typewriters and baby grand. CAZA

 

 

Monthly Handmade Market - This Weekend

Each month The Empty Bottle hosts their handmade market which features a wide variety of artisans showcasing all different types of jewelry, clothing, accessories and more. And because Bite is right next door, you can shop with a mimosa in hand. The details about this Saturday's Handmade Market.

 

 

 

  __THEATER

 Crime Scene - A Chicago Anthology at Collaboraction

Opening in February, Collaboraction's Crime Scene: A Chicago Anthology examines Chicago's history of violent crime and what it might take to create lasting change in our city. They use real accounts (including an attack on 2 women in our neighborhood) to help tell their story. For additional details: Collaboraction.

 

 

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January 4, 2013

 

Hello, Happy New Year and welcome to this week's edition of your Insider Weekend Guide. 

 

We hope you've had an incredible holiday season. This weekend the word for the neighborhood is quiet.After the hustle and bustle of the holidays and the huge parties, dinners and special events for New Years Eve, Wicker Park and Bucktown are taking it easy this weekend. But we always have event information and news to share. So this week we're focusing primarily on what's going to be new this year. New developments and many new restaurants are making our headlines this week.

 

 

 __ART  

 

   COMMUNITY  

 

 

  MUSIC

Al Scorch's Winter Slumber

This Sunday afternoon The Empty Bottle is hosting Al Scorch's Winter slumber which is a free 2-hour show from 2pm-4pm. So if you're looking for something to do this Sunday now that the Bears are officially done with their football season, head to the Bottle. Winter Slumber

 

 

 RESTAURANTS

Middle Eastern Fare Heads to Division

The corner of Damen-Division is just booming with new restaurants. We don't have any detailed information on this yet, but a new restaurant featuring Middle Eastern Fare is heading into the space formerly the home of Habit at 1951 W. Division Street in Wicker Park. We are really looking forward to this and will share additional information as soon as we have it.

 

Mysterious MAK - Modern Asian

For many many months we've been patiently waiting for Chinese food to be available right on Division Street. But MAK hasn't opened yet in the space formerly the home of Renegade's retail shop at 1924 W. Division Street. And they have not yet released an opening date. But we're hoping it's soon. As soon as we know you'll know. MAK- Modern Asian.

 

O'cha Thai To Open on Damen

Thai cuisine is moving in to the space formerly the home of Daniel's Antiques at 2062 N. Damen in Bucktown. O'cha will be offering delivery and carry-out service in addition to their restaurant service. O'cha Thai should be opening early this year. O'cha Thai.

 

 

Russian-American Small Plates & Luxury Spa

We reported last March that the gorgeous Bath House building located at 1916 W. Division was being restored and converted to a spa and restaurant. But, per a recent update provided by Eater Chicago, plans have expanded. The plans for the space now included a bed & breakfast overlooking Division Street as well as a restaurant which will serve Russian-American fare and a spa. Their plan is to officially open this month. > Bath House.

 

Takito Kitchen - Heads to Wicker Park

When we heard the former home of Sabor Saveur at 2013 W. Division Street had new owners, we were happy to hear the news. And when were heard Takito Kitchen would be serving up modern tacos well, we were even more excited. Sure there's Picante but you can never have too many tacos and every taco eatery in our neighborhood uses their own unique flair when creating them. Look for Takito Kitchen to open this Spring.

 

 

 

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