Boxty, The Irish Potato Pancake, Is Hard To Find In Chicago — And It’s Delicious
Block Club Chicago / by Linze Rice / March 9, 2026 CHICAGO — France has the crêpe and eastern Europe the blintz. In Jewish cuisine, latkes are loved, and in African, Asian and Spanish countries, there are fritters. But in Ireland, one starchy snack encompasses them all: boxty. As Chicago prepares to go green with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, Chicagoans looking for Irish food around town can find this delectable snack at a handful of restaurants. In its simplest terms, boxty is an Irish potato
National Reading Month: A book lover’s guide to Chicagoland
Chicago Parent / by Jacqueline Kim / March 3, 2026 March marks the start of National Reading Month, a month dedicated to promoting literacy and reading amongst individuals of all ages. In anticipation of National Reading Month, be sure to prepare a list of good reads to embark on your upcoming reading journey. We’ve put together a helpful guide for your next reading adventure in Chicago! Read More Here.
Love is in the air in Lincoln Square: Couples share how they met in the neighborhood this Valentine’
Chicago Tribune / by Rebecca Johnson / February 14, 2026 Katie Kraus was wearing a dirndl when she met her now-husband. For her, the traditional German dress with a tight-fitting bodice and apron couldn’t have been more “embarrassing.” It was 2003 and she was waitressing during German Fest at Chicago Brauhaus, a Lincoln Square staple. She snuck glances at a “really cute” man who showed up that night with his friends. She’d seen him around the neighborhood before since he worked across the street at his
