Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones and reflect on all the things that we have to be grateful for. It’s a joyous time, but for those who are hosting the biggest feast of the year, it can also be a stressful occasion—but it doesn’t have to be! If you’ll be hosting Thanksgiving…
Left Bank Blog
Oct
11
2021
The Chicago Hauntings Tours are considered the Windy City’s most well-researched and authentic Chicago ghost tours, dark history tours, and haunted tours. The ghost tours were founded by Ursula Bielski, a local paranormal researcher and author of 12 books about the paranormal and haunted places around Chicago. Bielski and her partner David Cowan, the author of two…
Oct
11
2021
Bloom Plant-Based Kitchen was created with the goal of bringing affordable, healthy, and flavorful vegetarian food to the everyday family while being appealing and desirable to the non-vegetarian. It’s all about being good to the planet and to ourselves. Eating a more plant-based diet is healthier for your body and better for the environment, and…
Oct
11
2021
If the mess of carving a jack-o’-lantern doesn’t really appeal to you, but having some fall fun does, try one of these alternatives to your traditional Halloween decoration. Nail polish pumpkins. Don’t have a fully stocked craft cabinet? No problem! Nail polish pumpkins make use of the beauty supplies you have stowed in the bathroom. Use your…
Sep
10
2021
A few years ago, Knee Deep Vintage departed from its original location to join the growing collection of eclectic businesses in the vibrant neighborhood of Pilsen. Its well-curated selection of vintage items is the perfect addition to the bustling area, especially since it’s situated in such a bright, welcoming 1,500-square-foot storefront in historic Thalia Hall. Shopping the…
Sep
10
2021
Korean fried rice. Mexi-Cali shrimp. Chicken and waffles. These probably aren’t dishes you’d expect to see on the menu at a single restaurant—let alone a taqueria. Newly opened Velvet Taco Fulton Market forgoes culinary tradition in favor of taco flavors that range from unexpected to downright out-there. Case in point, the new Korean fried rice taco. It’s…
Sep
10
2021
With its shorter days and dipping temperature, the fall season reinvigorates our desire for cozy, welcoming spaces. Here are a few tips to help you bring autumn into your apartment—in the snuggliest, comfiest way possible. Toss up some twinkle lights. Twinkle lights instantly create a cozy vibe within your home, transforming a simple space into something…
Aug
15
2021
If the striking design of Chikatana’s stylish dining room doesn’t convince you that it’s worth checking out, then the menu of Mexican-Midwestern cuisine definitely should. The chef at this newly opened eatery draws inspiration from the bustling cities and rolling countryside of Mexico, but puts an American twist on each dish with the help of local,…
Aug
15
2021
When you can’t get out of the city for a round of golf, head to Play18. Its virtual golf course is open rain or shine, and it’s tucked away in the Loop overlooking Wabash Avenue. If you’re familiar with the Tilted Kilt location, just head upstairs one level—that’s where Play18 awaits. Guests say the Tilted Kilt’s…
Aug
15
2021
Planning a camping trip this summer? Getting outdoors is a fun and safe option for a couples’ or a family vacation, but you’ll fare better if you’re prepared! Here are a few tips for newbies. Know your options. You don’t have to dive right into tent camping if you’re a novice! Many campsites offer alternatives like…