Nestled 9 miles north of the Loop on the city’s far north side, Rogers Park and Edgewater are quietly taking the title as two of Chicago’s most diverse, affordable, and eccentric neighborhoods. Some attribute the charm of both neighborhoods to their distance from the hustle and bustle of the city center, while others say it's their proximity to the calm of the lake and their wide, almost suburban, streets; dotted with charming single-family homes. My opinion? A little bit of both. Whether you’re checking out one of its many parks or beaches, eating on Devon Ave, or just taking a stroll through the beautiful campus of Loyola University Chicago, you’ll be sure to find a sense of calm you didn’t know existed in Chicago.
Specialists in the rare, small, and hard-to-find, Independent Spirits is the go-to spot to get that bottle of small batch beer you've been looking for. Fancy a cocktail or that sweet vermouth you tried in the mediterranean? How about a glass of wine? Feel free to step in to their weekly wine tastings every Friday at 5.
