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Image from 5 Loaves Eatery Facebook page 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…
Category Archives: Chicago Living
Mar
05
2020
Spring is underway and the temperature is slowly but surely increasing! Warmer weather calls for more events here in Chicago! Check out some events happening this March in some of the neighborhoods where Pangea owns and operates in on the Southside. 3/5: Learn more about mental health at the free Mental Health Awareness Training at…
Nov
27
2019
This article was contributed by Mariah Cowan. Fall has left us early and though it isn’t officially winter, I think we can all agree that it certainly feels like it! Snowy mornings and cold winds make it hard to want to step foot outdoors but the wonderland that is winter awaits and you shouldn’t let…
Oct
10
2019
(Picture Courtesy of Chef Sara's Cafe Facebook Page) It’s no secret that Chicago has a thriving food scene. No matter what type of cuisine you’re looking for, or what neighborhood you’re in, you’re guaranteed to find something to satisfy your taste buds and fill your stomach. The South Shore neighborhood is no different, with delicious…
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…
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…
Jan
10
2017
When a taste of Africa meets a taste of Chicago. Inside Yassa African Restaurant, the walls are covered in bright murals and amazing authentic artwork. Tables are covered in African prints and the aroma of spices and herbs fill the room. Although Yassa has been around for over a decade, it’s fairly new to the…
Sep
22
2016
One beautiful end-of-Summer day, we found ourselves in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago and decided to check out the ever-famous South Shore Cultural Center. What a gem! This beautiful building, once named the South Shore Country Club, has a lot of history and has seen a lot of change since it was first built…