Epic Kitchens Opens 2nd Chicago Location in Lakeview

A new “ghost” kitchen has opened in Lakeview.

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Abercrombie & Fitch coming to Chicago’s Southport Corridor

Rumors go back for years of Abercrombie & Fitch looking for space in the Southport Corridor.

Abercrombie & Fitch is coming to 3551 N. Southport Avenue, former location of Uncle Dan’s/Gearhead space. The company has been rumored in coming to Southport for years.

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Guthries Tavern is back open!

Finally! Guthries Tavern is back open with new ownership after closing last summer due to Covid-19. From Guthries:

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Zip codes 60657, 60613 over 80% vaccinated (12+)

Currently as of October 5, 60657’s rate is 80.3% according to the City of Chicago’s Covid dashboard. 60613 is even higher at 82% with at least one does, 12+ in age. This would mean Lakeview is one of the most vaccinated areas in the entire country.

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2933 N. Southport Avenue condos listed

New condos are currently being built close to the Lincoln Hub, and the Penthouse prices have been revealed. A 3 BR is listed now at $1,125,000 with 1,325 sq. ft. on Redfin. See the details here.

Sunnyside taking over former Barleycorn space in Wrigleyville

Sunnyside Lakeview dispensary will move by mid-November

Cresco Labs hopes to relocate its Sunnyside Lakeview dispensary further south down Clark Street by mid-November, with representatives saying they’ve outgrown their long-time home.

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Your Southport Corridor for sale home of the day

Listed at $2.5m, this home is located at 1480 W. Grace Street. See the full listing here. Discussed on Crain’s Chicago, this was former Cubs pitcher Jason Hammel’s home.

BREAKING: Metallica playing intimate Chicago show at Metro tonight

Metallica recently made their return to the stage after, according to them, 738 days, with a surprise, last minute, intimate show at the 500-capacity Independent in San Francisco. Tonight they’re doing another intimate show in another city, Chicago. The show is at the Metro, where they last played in 1983, and tickets are on sale only at the venue box office in person.

On their site, Metallica write:

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Scenes from Sam Adam’s Lakeview Taco Fest, 2021

Did you partake in Southport Corridor’s Taco Fest this past year? Here are some pics of the 2021 festival along Southport Avenue.

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Town Hall Pub in Lakeview closes after owner dies from COVID-19

One of Chicago’s best-known dive bars has closed its doors for business.

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