Category Archives: Wicker Park

Roadie Q (Local): Lillie’s Q

Posted on February 15, 2013 by markdollardrealty

I recently had a chance to get lunch at Lillie’s Q in Wicker Park as part of my ongoing BBQ vision quest.  I have a tough time characterizing this place.  Honestly, I would have to describe it as “BBQ for … Continue reading →

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Roadie Q (Local): Smoke Daddy

Posted on January 31, 2013 by markdollardrealty

Another stop on my BBQ vision quest, but this one is much closer to home: Smoke Daddy.  They’ve been around in Chicago for a while, and everyone in the Wicker Park/Bucktown area knows about ’em.  It’s my local BBQ joint. … Continue reading →

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Bug-Eyed in Bucktown and Wicker Park #7: Buzz: Killer Espresso

Posted on April 5, 2012 by markdollardrealty

As I have been working my way through the coffee scene in Bucktown and Wicker Park, I have (purely through luck in timing) been able to witness a little bit of a revolution in how coffee is being served and … Continue reading →

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Bug-Eyed in Bucktown and Wicker Park #6: The Map Room

Posted on January 28, 2012 by markdollardrealty

Wicker Park and Bucktown arguably have the best neighborhood selection of coffee places in Chicago.  Options abound from the ubiquitous Dunkin’ Donuts/Starbucks (they don’t deserve a spot in this review because plenty has been written about both of these places) … Continue reading →

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Bug-Eyed in Bucktown and Wicker Park #4: The Wormhole

Posted on November 17, 2011 by markdollardrealty

Wicker Park arguably has the best neighborhood selection of coffee places in Chicago.  Options abound from the ubiquitous Dunkin’ Donuts/Starbucks (they don’t deserve a spot in this review because plenty has been written about both of these places) to one … Continue reading →

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Bad Puns and Great Buildings: Wicker Park-itecture

Posted on November 3, 2011 by markdollardrealty

One of the great attributes of Wicker Park and Bucktown is the wide range of architecture in both neighborhoods.  This is going to be the first in a line of pictures and descriptions of some interesting buildings that dot the … Continue reading →

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Be a Producer (or Consumer): A Guide to Chicago Music Venues from a Musician’s (and Avid Music Fan’s) Perspective

Posted on October 24, 2011 by markdollardrealty

Chicago has oodles of music venues.  I don’t want to say that it’s too many to count because that’s not true.  I just don’t want to go to the trouble to try and count them.  Music is a very important … Continue reading →

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Bug-Eyed in Bucktown and Wicker Park, Guide to Local Coffee #1: Filter

Posted on September 30, 2011 by markdollardrealty

Intro Wicker Park arguably has the best neighborhood selection of coffee places in Chicago.  Options abound from the ubiquitous Dunkin’ Donuts/Starbucks (they don’t deserve a spot in this review because plenty has been written about both of these places) to … Continue reading →

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Own Your Neighborhood Guide #1: A Princely Look at Noble Square / West Town

Posted on September 26, 2011 by markdollardrealty

I personally get the feeling that Noble Square/West Town is the least-known neighborhood combo (I put them together because they are each pretty small) in the near north/west part of Chicago.  This is totally unscientific, but it’s just that I … Continue reading →

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