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If you’re looking for a healthy and unique dining experience on the south side of Chicago, look no further than Majani, a fairly recent addition to the South Shore neighborhood. The combination of the relaxing, colorful atmosphere, amazing food, and friendly staff guarantees you will be coming back for more. Best part of it all,…
Category Archives: Chicago Living
Mar
05
2019
photo courtesy of the chicago crusader Currently Chicago’s oldest restaurant, Daley’s was founded as temporary spot for railroad workers in 1892 that has been handed down from generation to generation for 127 years. This mom and pop restaurant in Woodlawn is just steps from the CTA Green Line Cottage Grove stop and an eight minute…
Jan
18
2019
Stop by LiFE Restaurant and enjoy the fresher side of homecooked food. All food is bought at the market that day and is made to order from scratch in front of customers. It does not get any fresher than this! Nestled in a standalone building at the intersection of Springfield and Madison in the West…
Oct
17
2018
5 Loaves Eatery is the place to check out when you’re craving authentic, hearty Southern-comfort food. The small, quaint restaurant in Chatham is bursting with personality. Bold color choices and art pieces adorn the walls, and invite customers into the busy, packed space. Get here early for a table because this is the local’s best…
Sep
10
2018
If you are ever in the Washington Park neighborhood, please make your way to Ms. Biscuit! This long-standing restaurant has been serving guests since 1974 when Bob and Juanita Johnson decided to quit their jobs at the Chanute Air Force Base to open the restaurant. It was once a small space fit for only 25…
Jun
19
2018
Alright guys, we made it. It’s June, the sun is shining, we can finally put away our winter coats, soak in the sun and soak in the fun. I know quite a few of us are already daydreaming about an endless stream of pina coladas, losing track of time while on a white sandy beach…
Nov
03
2017
Finding really good vegetarian-friendly soul food is no easy feat. No, seriously. All my fellow vegetarians out there, raise your hand if you feel me on this one! I mean, sometimes even us non-meat eaters get sick of eating only side dishes and crave a good old fashioned piece of fried chicken with our collard…
Sep
29
2017
If you find yourself in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago and you DON'T go to Give Me Some Sugah for some sort of delectable treat, then honey, you are doing yourself a major disservice! The only plausible reason for making this grave error in judgment is that you haven't heard. You didn't know it…
Apr
18
2017
When you’re trying to find a healthy alternative to some of the high calorie eats in the Bronzeville neighborhood, Ain’t She Sweet Café is the answer. Located at 526 E. 43rd street and a new location 9920 S. Western Ave, their hours of operation are Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm, Saturday 11am – 6pm…
Feb
02
2017
Have you ever been driving down Lake Shore Drive or down Hayes Street and seen this huge gold statue? Oddly enough the statue seems to rotate, which is still debatable, or just my imagination. Anyhow, if you’re a Chicago native, you’ve most definitely seen this oddly placed statue before. Well it’s not just there because…