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Not a bando. Not really nature. But it's relaxing and good people watching in the summer. Here are some of my favorite spots:
- Promontory Point in Hyde Park
- The little piece of land that wraps around the south side of Montrose harbor. Heck, everything from Montrose to Foster is really great. You don't need a dog to enjoy the dog beach.
- The park that starts at Pratt Blvd and the lake and goes north for a few blocks has great benches. I've met awesome people there over the years.
Feb 7, 2024
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holstein park pool
quesadilla la reina del sur (restaurant)
logan arcade (bar)
the charleston (bar)
taking the brown line on a summer day
chef’s special (restaurant)
rainbo club (bar)
gemini / penelope (shop)
handlebar (restaurant)
running/walking/biking on the 606
dial m for modern (vintage furniture)
engine coffee shop
lula cafe (a dinner must)
club lucky (martinis n caesar salad)
merz apothecary (lotions n potions)
logan square farmers market
ok feel like there’s so many more recs but honestly you can do anything in chicago during the summer and have a good time
Jul 4, 2024
& since it’s summer, a tiny lake guide for you, don’t miss her in all her glory!!!
Hollywood beach is a gay beach party 🪩
Foster beach has snacks so you don’t have to pack a picnic 🌭
Promontory Point is a bit farther but very magical ✨
Jul 2, 2024
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This time of year you really can’t go wrong with hanging out at any of the beaches or spending time in Lincoln Park. Get as much sunshine as possible!
Hard to give just a few food recs but my faves now probably are Rose Mary, Mama Delia, and Armitage Ale House. For something quicker get tacos at La Pasadita or a hot dog or a burger at Red Hot Ranch.
A lot of good thrifting/antiques on Grand Avenue in West Town if you’re into that, and then some awesome bookstores too are Myopic Books in Wicker Park and Open Books in Logan Square.
The Robey Hotel is also an amazing place to grab drinks, now that it’s summer their pool bar will be open too! If that’s not your speed and you just want a good ol dive bar and cheap cans of beer, Rainbo Club is right down the road from there! Enjoy!
May 4, 2024
