A day after my last post the Chicago Reader came out with its “Best of Chicago 2010” issue. The accidental theme of the issue is “street smarts.” Though, am I lacking them because I found it a bit cumbersome to find the Logan Square gems in this, the third annual, issue? No fears; they are there.
“Best of” in Logan Square
In 2008, the “Best of” in Logan Square was a fairly traditional list of categories while 2009’s “Best of” in Logan Square was a bit quirkier. And this year’s is a mixture of both.
I want to highlight those that are relevant to this blog’s geographic focus:
Lula Café resurfaces, chosen in the readers’ poll in the more traditional category of Best Brunch of 2010.
Lula Café on Kedzie Boulevard
in Logan Square
And newcomer Longman & Eagle continues its year of accolades as the readers’ choice for Best New Restaurant of 2010…,
runner-up for Best Bourbon Selection…,
runner-up for Best New Bar (also see Next we conquer the world! ).
Longman & Eagle on Kedzie Boulevard
in Logan Square
Finally, in the beyond quirky category of Best Place to Get Hopped Up on Caffeine and Play Mike Tyson’s Punch-out!! 2010, the Reader picked New Wave Coffee! (adding to its “Best new coffee shop to write a paper in while listening to good music” honor [see Mo’ best Logan Square]).
New Wave Coffee on Milwaukee Avenue
I don’t think any of these honored is a surprise to those of us who live in the area. Congratulations for the recognition is in order though. Thanks for making Logan Square great!
Summer diversions in Logan Square:
Art in the Park: Experience live painting Saturday, July 17, from 10:00 a.m. –
3:00 p.m. at Unity Park, 2636 N. Kimball Ave.; while they last: a free canvas and paint (or bring your own), food and music, all you need to create a piece to display in the upcoming Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival; registration requested (email info at unityparkchicago dot-org).
