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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…
(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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Yesterday, our Pangea Cares team headed to Brookfield Zoo to help out with the Chicago Housing Authority’s Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway. This is the fourth year in a row that we’ve partnered up with CHA and is easily one of our favorite events. Who doesn’t love spending a sunny Summer day having fun and giving back…
We stopped by Currency Exchange Café one morning for a much needed caffeine fix and spent a good 10-15 minutes outside admiring the artwork before heading in (image below). Why? The Currency Exchange Cafe is located next to Arts Incubator, a space for local artists to show off their work and connect with the community.…