Chicago’s Southport Corridor in Chicago’s Lakeview Neighborhood. All the latest news of what is happening in and around Lakeview's Southport Corridor neighborhood.
The Lakeview Chamber is exploring the possibility of bringing a pro cycling event to Lakeview this summer, as part of the Intelligentsia Cup series. The event would attract international attention to the neighborhood, support the neighborhood’s reputation as a great destination for world-class events, and create a fun experience for residents and visitors. The course would center on Lincoln Avenue between Barry and George.
4-Star Restaurant Group, owners of Crosby’s Kitchen will be moving into their latest concept later this year, and rumors are that it will be a TexMex type of restaurant from the former owner of Justin’s himself. Would you welcome this type of restaurant on Southport?
Celebrate the special women in your life at the Susan G. Komen Chicago Mother\’s Day Race for the Cure! Bring your friends and family and help create a world without breast cancer on Sunday, May 8th, 2016 in Downtown Chicago. The Race Site opens at 6:30 am, and the Race begins at 8:00 am. Register for the 10K or 5K Timed Run, 5K or 1 Mile Fun Walk at www.komenchicago.org.
75% of funds raised will go to provide breast health and breast cancer care, treatment and support here in our local community; the remaining 25% will provide global research to find the cures.
The Le Coeur Pop-Up shop will begin Wednesday, Feb 10 from 6pm-9pm with a fun night of freebies & wine at the Two Penny Blue Flagship + Studio located at 3738 N. Southport Avenue, across the street from the Music Box Theatre.
The pop-up shop will feature the Le Coeur watch collection alongside the permanent flagship + studio merchandise at Two Penny Blue — including the Two Penny Blue jacket and blazer collection with fun add on\’s like candles, blanket scarves, jewelry and home decor pieces.
Specials for the Opening Night include complimentary engraving for all Le Coeur watch purchases, and the first 10 will receive a complimentary additional leather strap of their choosing. For all Two Penny Blue customers, they will be gifting a free earring while supplies last.
The pop-up will continue Friday & Saturday, Feb 12-13 from 10am – 6pm each day. For every blazer purchased, Two Penny Blue donates a school uniform to a girl in Africa,opening the door to her education, increasing her self esteem and creating the opportunity for a brighter future.
Wrigleyville Dental Space The building behind Crosby’s Kitchen will be developed and will open in early 2017 as an adult restaurant and full bar. The name of the new restaurant will be Ella Elli (and not Three Sisters).
Justin’s Space. The former Justin’s Bar & Grill space is currently gutted (take a peek when you walk by), and 4-Star is hoping to get in there this month to start the process. There is no name as of yet for the new space, but they are looking to have it open by fall of 2016. Per 4-Star, “It will be a very comfortable family style restaurant (similar to Crosby’s Kitchen, but different food).”
Timings are all dependent on the permit processing times from the City of Chicago for both restaurants.
As we hear more from 4-Star, we will be sure to let you know.
We reached out to the real estate brokers on the status of 3424 N. Southport Avenue, and they have confirmed that the buyers will be creating a new mixed-use development with retail, and either apartments or condos above. No word on timing as of yet, but we will keep everyone posted as we hear more.