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A Delorean takes up residence on Milwaukee Avenue
By: Elaine Coorens Date: Tuesday, March 16th, 2010A 1981 Delorean takes up residence in what is to be Wormhole Coffee at 1462 N. Milwaukee Ave. Travis Schaffner, owner, and his project chief James...
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Local coffee shop offers message of sustainability within a comfy atmosphere
By: Sierra L. Campbell Date: Tuesday, April 13th, 2010When you go out for a cup of joe...what matters most to you? Is it quality or convenience? While it may seem easy for urban commuters to grab...
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Grand creator of The Worm Hole coffee shop and builder of The DeLorean, James...
By: Jack M Silverstein Date: Monday, June 28th, 2010Open since June 7, the Worm Hole is loaded with 1980s memorabilia: Back to the Future, Ghost Busters, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, The Blues Brothers,...
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3 Quick Minutes with… Eric Palm of Gunners
By: Jack M Silverstein Date: Tuesday, July 6th, 2010Eric Palm, owner of Gunners (1467 N. Milwaukee)After years satisfying crowds of hungry, thirsty patrons at The Matchbox and The Silver Palm, Eric...
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3 Quick Minutes, with… Brad Meyers
By: Jack M Silverstein Date: Monday, August 9th, 2010Guitar and Vocals for Tell Your Friends read more
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Chef Charlie Socher talks about Cafe Matou and its closing
By: Elaine Coorens Date: Saturday, November 13th, 2010Café Matou for me has always been a place for "special." Divinely special French food, special wine, special service and special "feel." A place...
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3 Quick Minutes: with… Kal from Rubblebucket
By: Jack M Silverstein Date: Friday, January 14th, 2011I conducted a Skype interview with Kalmia Traver, lead singer and saxophone player for Rubblebucket, while the band drove I-80 from their...
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Check out perfect pairings at West Town Tavern
By: Elaine Coorens Date: Thursday, May 5th, 2011The perfect pairing of Chef Susan Goss and wine expert Drew Goss make an art of pairing food and wine, local and sustainable along with service and...
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Prasino to be a life style not a destination
By: Elaine Coorens Date: Friday, August 19th, 2011Third generation Greek restaurateur Ted Maglaris at the Wicker Park opening of his newest prasino said, "I came to Wicker Park because of the...
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Mindy Segal reopens HotChocolate and receives James Beard Award
By: Elaine Coorens Date: Thursday, May 10th, 2012"I needed a change," said Mindy Segal on Wed., May 9, as the last tasks on the renovation list got ticked off before the reopening of Mindy's...
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Mindy Segal on-air live with CBS's Vince Gerasole in HotChocolate
By: Elaine Coorens Date: Friday, December 14th, 2012In the HotChocolate kitchen, 1747 N. Damen, Mindy Segal, owner, was giving CBS's Vince Gerasole pastry decorating tips on air before 7 a.m. on...
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InnJoy's Late Night Liquor License application ignites controversey througout...
By: Elaine Coorens Date: Monday, January 28th, 2013As neighbors and other community members learn that InnJoy, 2051 W. Division St., submitted their application for a Late Night Liquor License to the...
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Fight erupts outside newly re-opened Dolphin Night Club in Bucktown
By: Elaine Coorens Date: Monday, February 11th, 2013UPDATE:One person was transported to a local hospital at 2:24 a.m., according to the Chicago Fire Department's spokes person. A large fight occurred...
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Happy 2nd Valentine's Birthday to Kai Sushi in East Village
By: Elaine Coorens Date: Thursday, February 14th, 2013The unlikely pairing of Mongolian brothers and a Japanese sushi restaurant has turned out to be a successful match. read more
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Rob Martwick, Illinois Rep, rocked his vocals and guitars in Wicker Park
By: Elaine Coorens Date: Monday, April 29th, 2013Robert F. Martwick, Illinois House of Representative, 19th District, sported a different persona Sat., Apr. 27, when he and the Chris N group rocked...
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Cheesies and Whiskey Business + Fry Bar scheduled for Milwaukee Ave. in...
By: Elaine Coorens Date: Wednesday, December 11th, 2013In early to mid 2014, Wicker Park will be added to the list of Cheesies locations.read more
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Food vendors invited to participate in Tastes from the Neighborhood at PSMEMC
Date: Thursday, January 29th, 2015Vendors are invited to participate in the first Tastes of the Neighborhood being put on by the largest employer in Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town and Humboldt Park...
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Moreno and Grandbar come to agreement
By: Elaine Coorens Date: Monday, November 28th, 2016In the final hours of business on Monday, Nov. 28, Alderman Proco "Joe" Moreno, 1st Ward, and Gene Stokes, GrandBar, formerly Betty's Blue Star...
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Tapster opens and a dream becomes reality in Wicker Park
By: Elaine Coorens Date: Friday, March 10th, 2017"This is a dream of mine that I've been having for many years and it's finally here and it's really happening," said Roman Maliszewski, with a mix of...
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