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New Restaurant Coming to Granville, Revival Social Club
M. Henrietta on Granville in Edgewater closed a few weeks ago, and many brunch fans were sad to see them close their doors. But the sadness will soon be gone, when the replacement restaurant opens up in less than a month! In its place, Edgewater will be getting the Revival Social Club, a restaurant bar...
Last Andersonville Farmer’s Market Tomorrow, Get Your Fall Foods
This week will be Andersonville’s last farmer’s market of the season. Let’s hope the not-so-cold weather stays a little longer and the leaves hang on to the trees for just a few more weeks so we can continue to enjoy the beauty of this season. In the meantime, we should be stocking up on...
Edgewater Teens Plan Sustainable Development, Get Life Lessons
Very rarely do youth get a chance to have a voice in urban planning or neighborhood beautification efforts. They aren’t often invited to discussions regarding how our communities should look and feel for those living in the community. This past summer, 25 teens from the Edgewater neighborhood (and over 10 different countries around the...
From The Southern Hemisphere To Edgewater, Chasing Harvest’s Journey
It comes as no surprise that the thought of good food and drink are synonymous with the Andersonville/Edgewater neighborhoods. In the last several years our neighborhood has seen significant growth in respect to dining and drinking establishments, including an online based wine company, Chasing Harvest. For wine connoisseurs city-wide, Chasing Harvest’s owners Michael and...
Chicago Ethnic Food Tours Focus in Uptown and Andersonville
Having lived in Edgewater for several years and dining in both Uptown and Andersonville, I thought I knew a lot about our local eateries, bars, ethnic grocery gems, neighborhood symbols and historical roots. But on my recent trip with Phyllis Petrilli of the Chicago Ethnic Food Tours, I realized I knew very little of my neighborhood...
Chicago Market Food Co-op Coming To Area, An Option To Grocery Stores
Living in Andersonville, there is certainly an abundance of grocery stores from which to choose, but what if you are looking for locally grown or organic products? What about supporting the many small farmers in Illinois and nearby states? What if you love your local farmer’s market but can’t shop on Wednesday afternoon, Tuesday...
Let’s Rumble Medieval Style! Belegarth Battles In Edgewater
If you frequent the lake on the weekends in our neighborhood, chances are you might have seen a group of people fighting with swords, shields, and dressed in medieval clothing. But no one seems to get physically hurt or arrested? What is this grandiose fighting fest and what it is all about?! It is...
Street Named In Honor Of Women and Children First Bookstore
The city of Chicago is designating a block of the street located at Farragut and Clark as “Women and Children First” as an honor to the contributions and commitment the local and independent bookstore has had on the community. On Oct. 11, 10 a.m. there will be a short ceremony just outside the store to...
Andersonville Becomes Wonderland and YOU Become Alice
Starting at the end of September and running through November, you may notice several white rabbits running through the neighborhood leading people through Wonderland, or as we refer to it, Andersonville. Our beloved community will transform and become a joyous and magical exploration through various local businesses that coincide with some of our favorite...
High End Vintage Boutique Opening On Broadway
North Broadway is home to many types of businesses. Its proximity to the Red Line and other forms of public transportation, and the many high rise residences along Sheridan Road and Lake Shore Drive make it a well-placed location for a new business venture. VERN + VERA at 5856 N. Broadway is just such a...
Ruff N’ Stuff Closed, Famous Fido/Happy Tails Relocating
Kathy Puryear, the owner of Andersonville’s pet store Ruff N’ Stuff, sadly passed away a few weeks ago after a brief illness. The store has been in the neighborhood for 28 years and many were familiar with Kathy, her bright colored parrot and her German Shepard dog that sat at her side at the...
Edgewater Gets Its Chamber Music On
Nestled on North Paulina at 5545, to be exact, is St. Gregory the Great Church. Each day young and old alike walk through its doors to worship. Over the years, however, it has become the artistic home of Quest Theater Ensemble. Joseph Malham has produced icons, banners and murals which grace the beautiful, welcoming...
Mariano’s at Foster and Sheridan Fails Inspection But Remains Open
Mariano’s has expanded throughout Chicago in quite a fast and furious manner. They have taken over several of the previous Dominick’s locations and many people in the community were happy to have new options for grocery stores. Distinguishing themselves as a step up from other grocery chains with more amenities, Mariano’s has things like a...
Edgewater and Uptown Listed as Highest New HIV Diagnoses in Chicago
About a week ago as we were reading through some Chicago-specific Twitter feeds, we got stuck on one particular tweet that hit our hearts. It felt like it could be an opportunity for us at the EdgeVilleBuzz to highlight an issue relevant to our community and provide a list of resources that may be...
Burger Philosophy Owners Opening ‘Little Bad Wolf’ On Bryn Mawr
People have been asking for several weeks why Burger Philosophy had closed. A well-loved burger joint that offered more hand-cut french fries than anyone could handle, the spot had a pretty consistent customer base with no major complaints. Their website and social media networks are still active, so why did they close? According to co-owner Sal...
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