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O’Cha Thai Cuisine Celebrates Soft Opening with MLK Tribute Lunch

By at January 21, 2013 | 12:20 pm | 0 Comment

O’Cha Thai Cuisine Celebrates Soft Opening with MLK Tribute Lunch

Headline says it all...  here's a pic of some of the food you'll find over at O'cha Thai, 2062 N. Damen Ave. O'Cha is open Jan. 21 for a special Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday tribute from Noon to 2 p.m. Read more. more...

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Save-the-date: Wicker Park Dog Park Fundraiser Sat. Feb. 16 @Twisted Spoke

By at January 13, 2013 | 8:54 am | 0 Comment

Save-the-date: Wicker Park Dog Park Fundraiser Sat. Feb. 16 @Twisted Spoke

It’s time again for the annual Wicker Dog Park Fundraiser! As if hanging with friends, eating awesome grub and drinking the finest brew isn’t enough, you get to do it for great cause! Every year this event raises much needed funds to maintain one of the busiest dog parks in the city. It is vital in providing our furry friends with a safe place to play and more...

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‘American Pickers’ Star to Open Shop in Wicker Park

By at January 10, 2013 | 9:34 am | 0 Comment

‘American Pickers’ Star to Open Shop in Wicker Park

The owner of a rockabilly-inspired boutique is teaming up with the star of reality TV show "American Pickers" to form a "Cherry Pickers' Row" in Wicker Park. Not exactly a full street, or even a block, "Cherry Pickers' Row" will comprise two adjacent storefronts at 1734-36 W. North Ave. — one owned by Remey Rozin, 38, owner of the Broken Cherry boutique, and the more...

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Public Safety Meeting Wed. January 9th at Innjoy

By at January 6, 2013 | 1:54 pm | 0 Comment

Public Safety Meeting Wed. January 9th at Innjoy

Concerned about the recent closure of the 13th District Police station, neighbors are banding together to create a Neighborhood Watch. On Wednesday, January 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Innjoy Eat & Drink, 2051 W. Division, the group will be discussing public safety issues, tips, and ideas for keeping our neighborhood safe. We will also be discussing the phone tree that more...

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He said, she said: Oiistar

By at January 1, 2013 | 4:48 pm | 1 Comments

He said, she said: Oiistar

We went to Oiistar (1385 N. Milwaukee, a few doors down from Filter) this past Friday after waiting patiently for it to open the past several months. Little did we know that Oiistar has been in the works for a year! Well it was worth the wait: He said: * The Ramen is not the Ramen you had in college! It’s hand-made and full of flavor. * The food speaks for more...

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Monday Night in Bucktown: ‘Johnny Quest’ IPA Debuts at Floyd’s, BCO Holiday Gala at Hot Chocolate

By at December 10, 2012 | 7:13 am | 0 Comment

Monday Night in Bucktown: ‘Johnny Quest’ IPA Debuts at Floyd’s, BCO Holiday Gala at Hot Chocolate

In case you're already thinking about what to do after work tonight, here's two events of note: Floyd's Pub, 1944 N. Oakley St. (at Armitage) is one of just three city pubs tapped to debut "Johnny Quests Thinks We're Sellouts," a new IPA from not-yet-open Lakeview Brewery DryHop tonight. Floyd's hours are 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Read all about it in this DNAinfo Chicago story more...

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16 Things to Do in the Hood this Weekend

By at December 7, 2012 | 10:44 am | 0 Comment

16 Things to Do in the Hood this Weekend

WICKER PARK— The weekend is packed with holiday events, activities, shopping bazaars, the first days of Hannukah and more. Here are a few events on our radar. Friday Dec. 7  10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Free Flu Shots, 2058 N. Western Ave. (1st Ward Office). Walgreens will provide free flu shots on a first-come, first-serve basis at Ald. Joe Moreno's (1st) more...

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Dec. 2 Pipeline and Lucky 13 Party Tonight

By at December 2, 2012 | 2:32 pm | 0 Comment

Dec. 2 Pipeline and Lucky 13 Party Tonight

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DNAinfo.com/Chicago is (a)Live with News You Can Use

By at November 26, 2012 | 6:57 pm | 0 Comment

DNAinfo.com/Chicago is (a)Live with News You Can Use

DNAinfo.com/Chicago is live. Read more in the Chicago Tribune.  One lucky winner who signs up for the DNA daily e-newsletter might win a $500 shopping spree. Bookmark the Wicker Park Bucktown West Town DNAinfo page if you enjoy neighborhood news. Feel free to email (ahauser@dnainfo) or call me (773-960-3997) with your news leads. Tomorrow I will be working out of more...

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Chamber Welcomes Four New Board Members on Election Night at Cafe Absinthe

By at November 18, 2012 | 6:46 am | 2 Comments

Chamber Welcomes Four New Board Members on Election Night at Cafe Absinthe

WICKER PARK—All four incumbents retained their seats for two-year terms on the board of the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, as four new members were elected in during a spirited election night Wednesday. Alex Averbach told DNAinfo Chicago that running for the board has been something that she's wanted to do for at least a few years. "I'm a small indie more...

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