May 14th, 2012
It’s no secret that Chicago summers make the city a warm and sunny oasis after bearing another chilly Midwestern winter. One of the main reasons why warm weather in the city is so famed? Dining (and drinking) al fresco. Chicago is home to some of the best rooftop and patio locations around, and you’ll want to take advantage of as many of them as possible. We’ll take the guesswork out of your outdoor dining experience as we list of a few of our favorite spots to sip a cold one under a sunny (or starry) sky:
The Terrace at Trump (401 N. Wabash)
Just a few blocks north of Lakeshore East you’ll find “The Donald’s” Windy City skyscraper, complete with an unbelievable 16th floor terrace. Positioned smack in the middle of Chicago’s bustling center, Trump offers guests gorgeous Lake Michigan …
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May 7th, 2012
It’s that time of the year when we pay homage the women who raised us, dealt with diaper changes, midnight stomach aches, packing school lunches, and shuffling us to and from football/violin/cheerleading practice: our mothers. Whether your idea of the perfect gift is a day of pampering at her favorite spa, or maybe just spending quality family time together, this city presents a variety of different choices. Chicago hosts a variety of Mother’s Day-themed brunches, events, and specials, giving you plenty of options for spending an afternoon (or weekend!) spoiling mom. Here are some of our picks for celebrating the perfect Mother’s Day in Chicago:
Mother’s Day Cruise
Show mom how special she is by spending a day sipping mimosas, dining on a delicious buffet, listening to live music, and taking in the beautiful city skyline on this afternoon-long yacht cruise. There’s …
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April 30th, 2012
April showers bring May flowers, concerts, farmers markets, and more. Everyone knows that summers in Chicago make the often-brutal winters worth the wait. Luckily we escaped this winter season relatively unscathed (knock on wood), and are eagerly anticipating the best that spring and summer in the city has to offer! Located in the epicenter of the city, Lakeshore East is a great place to live for anyone who wants convenient access to the Chicago’s noteworthy attractions. With that in mind, here are the events we’re most looking forward to this month:
NBA Playoffs
May 1 at 7:00pm (United Center, 1901 W. Madison Street)
The Bulls have officially clenched the #1 seed for the Eastern Conference, and with the Blackhawks down and out of the Stanley Cup runnings, Chicagoans are hungry for an NBA title. After last season’s bitter loss to the …
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April 23rd, 2012
With warmer weather approaching, Chicagoans are looking forward to the city’s summer festival season. Visiting Chicago’s festivals presents plenty of opportunities to take advantage of the weather, city, culture, and food. One of the best parts about living in Lakeshore East is the close proximity to festival hotspots like Millennium Park and Grant Park. Since you’ll be so close to the center of the city’s action, why not take part in Chicago’s street scene with a festival or two? Here are our picks for the city’s best festivals each month:
MAY
5/4-5/6 – Cinco de Mayo Festival (Douglas Park, 1401 S. Sacramento Drive)
The food, art, and margaritas make this Mexican fiesta a great way to kick off the summer festival season.
5/27 – Bike the Drive (Grant Park)
Join other cyclists for a non-competitive 15 or 30-mile bike ride along Chicago’s famous Lake …
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April 16th, 2012
Spring has officially sprung, and nothing is more telling of that than Lakeshore East’s blossoming restaurant scene. Chicago’s ever-growing restaurant list includes everything from cupcakeries, to bahn mi subs, to Top Chef-owned venues, and food trucks galore… but we’re particularly excited about the new restaurant additions around Lakeshore East. Here’s what resident foodies can look forward to:
Eggy’s
Location: 333 E. Benton Place
Opens: April 16th
Owners: Peter Drohomyrecky and Sue Kim-Drohomyrecky
Concept: Upscale urban family diner
Highlights: The restaurant will feature diner breakfast and lunch classics all day, showcasing Executive Chef Zach Millican’s whimsical twists. The menu will include options like green eggs & ham (baked eggs, grits, tomatillo sauce, house-made ham, and avocado), frank & beans (hotdogs stuffed with pickled, wrapped in bacon and smothered with homemade baked beans), and Eggy’s signature burger (topped with pastrami, pickles, Eggy’s sauce, and, of course, a fried egg). Eggy’s will also feature a family-style seasonal dinner menu …
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April 9th, 2012
Spring has officially arrived in Chicago, even if we’re missing the 80° temperatures we were spoiled with in March. Now that there’s no snow on the ground, Chicagoans are relishing the opportunity to explore the city’s array of springtime events. At a loss for what to do with your free time? We’ve rounded up our top five things to do around Lakeshore East (and beyond!) this month:
NHL Playoffs
Begins April 11
The Chicago Blackhawks have officially clenched their playoff spot, so hockey-lovers have a lot to look forward to this postseason. The 6th seeded Blackhawks are slated to play against the 3rd seeded Phoenix Coyotes in the first round of the playoffs. This will be the 4th straight playoff appearance for Chicago, and they have a lot to prove after losing in the first round last year to the Vancouver Canucks. …
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April 2nd, 2012
When discussing baseball in Chicago, it’s a tale of two cities. When Chicagoans “root, root, root for the home team,” they have to choose where their loyalty lies. On the North Side are the Cubs fans, hell-bent on the belief that this year will be the year to break the 103-year World Series drought that’s plagued the team. A stark comparison to the South Side fans, who take pride in supporting the 2005 World Series winners, the White Sox.
Residents of Lakeshore East are lucky to live right between the two baseball territories. Whether residents want to head south to U.S. Cellular field, or north to revel in the history of Wrigley, the decision is theirs to make. If you’re new to the city and deciding which team to lay claim to, here’s a rundown of each team’s highlights:
Chicago Cubs
League/Division: National League, …
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March 26th, 2012
Spring weather has crept up on Chicago, and now is the perfect time to transition from trotting on the treadmill to jogging outdoors. Whether you’re a novice or a pro, signing up for a race is a great motivator for all runners. Looking for the perfect race to run this spring? Magellan Development has teamed up with Life Time Fitness to host the Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K on May 12, 2012.
Participants in this year’s race can choose from either the 10K (6.2 mile) distance, or the half marathon (13.1 miles). Both races begin just steps from Chicago’s Lake Michigan waterfront, and will happen on a scenic out-and-back style course past the city’s history museum campus and Soldier Field. Runners will cross the finish line in The Park at Lakeshore East, where a post-race picnic and celebration will also …
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March 5th, 2012
With spring on the way, March presents a slew of exciting happenings around downtown Chicago. Whether you’re new to the area or a born and bred Chicagoan, we’ve rounded up the top 5 events you HAVE to check out this month:
Lady Antebellum (Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Rd.)
March 9 at 7pm, tickets $29.50-$79.50
Even casual country music-listeners recognize Lady Antebellum’s 2009 chart-topper, “Need You Now.” The trio’s pop-country sound has landed them in the winners’ circle at numerous awards shows in recent years including Top New Duo or Group and New Artist of the Year (Country Music Association), and Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group and Song of the Year (Grammy Awards). The group’s most recent album, “Own the Night,” also picked up a Grammy for Country Album of the Year at this year’s big show. Don’t …
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February 27th, 2012
Mention “improvisational comedy” in Chicago, and you’re bound to receive an array of responses as to which of the Windy City’s many famous improv troupes is the funniest. That said, Chicagoans have good reason to be so passionate about their favorite local comedy clubs. The city has been home to some of the best comedians of our day including John Belushi, Tina Fey, Steve Carrell, Mike Myers, and Stephen Colbert to name a few.
Craving a night of laughs and can’t decide on a destination? Let’s take a look at some of Chicago’s best comedy venues located near the condos at Lakeshore East and see what’s happening in the upcoming weeks.
The ComedySportz Theater (929 W. Belmont Ave.)
No, ComedySportz isn’t exactly an “athletics” venue per se. But rest assured, sports fans, that the competitive spirit is as high at this North Side …
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