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Dog Friendly Spots in Wicker Park

Sometimes we write about family-friendly spots around the Inn, other times we write about the best date night ideas, or the perfect staycay itinerary with you and your gal pals. But we realized we were missing some of humans very closest companions i… Read more

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5 Ways To Be More Sustainable This Holiday

We know holidays will be a little different this year but that doesn’t mean your celebratory spirit has to wither in reality’s wake. More important to us this year is minimizing our consumption and making more conscious choices in our spending power.… Read more

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Top 3 Yoga Studios in Wicker Park

Where to downward dog with some of Chicago’s hippest yogis. Chicago’s Wicker Park offers some of the very best of the city. From restaurants and bars to shopping and fitness facilities. Over the last three years, Wicker Park has seen an increase in f… Read more

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Wicker Park Restaurants with Heated Patio

Now that Chicago has entered Phase 4 , indoor dining is available again. There are great restaurants in Wicker Park that need our support now more than ever. Not sure about dining indoors just yet? Outdoor dining is still a great option. More restaur… Read more

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Mexican Conchas from Tartine Bakery!

Earlier this year, I hosted my niece for Spring Break. She was here just as the pandemic hit and the world froze. The way we dealt with the stress and uncertainty of life was by baking. Something about following a recipe with the end result being a t… Read more

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Top Podcasts To Listen To Right Now

It may be tricky to get some alone time these days. Most of us got peaceful solitude on what would have been a normal commute to the office, workout at the gym, or quiet morning at a cafe. These peaceful moments are important. I recently discovered P… Read more

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Weddings at the Wicker Park Inn

On April 3, 2019, the Wicker Park Inn hosted a styled photoshoot for the Cage and Aquarium photography team. Although it's been almost a year, we thought NOW would be the perfect time to release it! With the stay at home order , many Chicago couples … Read more

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A Brief Bio on Wicker Park

I moved to the Wicker Park neighborhood over 20 years ago. As an Urban Studies major , the rich immigrant and architectural history of this neighborhood mixed with the fiercely independent and artistic energy truly appealed to me. Learning about the … Read more

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Top Recommendations for Romantic Dining in Wicker Park

Love is in the air. That undeniably sweet, romantic pitter-patter that tugs at your heart strings. Valentine's Day reminds us to stop and smell the red roses and appreciate the people closest to us. And what better way to express our love than over a… Read more