Fresh Strawberry Margaritas and Lighter Mexican Fare at Cesar’s Killer Margaritas in Lakeview

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BY SARAH AMUNDSEN Even though there are hundreds of Mexican restaurants in Chicago, I always find myself at Cesar’s, a family owned joint with two locations in Lakeview: one on Clark Street, walking distance from Wrigley Field, and another on … [Read more...]

Weekend Cocktail: Wang’s Ginger Martini [Ginger Martini Recipe]

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BY TYLER LYMER Within craft cocktail culture, ginger is still a popular go-to ingredient for many cocktails. Bartenders find that the brightness and astringency of ginger pairs well with most citrus, making it a logical choice. With that choice in … [Read more...]

Mimosa Bottle Service and Brunch at Dale Levitski’s Frog N Snail in Lakeview

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BY MARIS CALLAHAN I have lived in Chicago for several years and can only think of a few sporadic complaints about living in the city: the humidity in the summertime, CTA trains that occasionally smell like a bathroom and the traffic on Lakeshore … [Read more...]

More than French Toast: Lakeview’s Kanela Breakfast Club Does Dinner

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BY MARIS CALLAHAN Every once in awhile, breakfast for dinner can be a real treat, but when you eat at Kanela Breakfast Club for dinner, you'll be more than pleasantly surprised to discover that the Lakeview breakfast joint does more than just … [Read more...]

Wakamono Sushi Bar a Go-To in Lakeview

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BY MARIS CALLAHAN A few years ago I lived in New York City where I worked in an office that was both directly next door to and across the street from two different sushi restaurants, with a third half a block away. At the same time, I was also in … [Read more...]