We met up with Lincoln Square neighbor Gretchen Eng to discuss her favorite things to do, see, and eat in the North Side neighborhood.

Gretchen's Recs:

Spoon Thai

Cafe Selmarie

Luella’s Southern Kitchen

Miku Sushi

Taqueria el Asadero

Jimmy’s Pizza

Gather

Bistro Campagne

Gene’s Sausage Shop & Delicatessen

Merz Apothecary 

Vom Fass

Timeless Toys

Neighborly

Old Town School of Folk Music 

Banjo after Dark Jam at Borelli’s Pizza

Square Roots Festival

Oktoberfest

Maifest

Apple Festival

DANK Haus

A little bit of news: Today. the United Center is hosting Juice WRLD Day in honor of the late rapper. Check out our episode about Juice WRLD from earlier this year.

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