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.
Lunch from a grocery store? That's what most people say. But once you've had that first bite, you'll forget that you're sipping from a Jarritos at a table tucked down the aisle from where you were looking at cans of diced tomatoes a few moments before. Serving a host of pan-American dishes, La Unica, is the go-to spot in Roger's Park for a toasty Cuban Sandwich or a warm plate of Mole. Try some of their Colombian or Cuban specialties to start and be sure to finish with a slice of gooey Flan.
