Fulton Market ‘Reve Burger’

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Chef Curtis Duffy is a Michelin three starred Chicago chef known for Randolph Street’s ‘Grace’, which closed its doors in 2017. After three years in the works, Duffy and his business partner, Michael Muser, opened their new Fulton Market restaurant, Ever, in July. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions and supply chain obstacles, Ever has pivoted […]

West Loop Restaurants Offering Curbside

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Even with the shelter in place order, you can still enjoy many of the West Loop’s greatest restaurants. Here are some of the West Loop restaurants offering curbside pick up. Aba- 302 N. Green St. Aba is a favorite when it comes to Mediterranean fare. With an assortment of spreads and hummus, meat, fish, and vegetarian […]

West Loop Apartment Specials

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Many luxury high rise apartment buildings in Chicago have opted to offer virtual tours during the stay at home order. The West Loop has multiple new construction buildings in their lease up also offering virtual tours. With all the new inventory in West Loop, pricing is competitive and many buildings are offering concessions. Here are […]

West Loop Restaurants With Outdoor Dining

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In light of COVID-19 protective measures, rooftop and al Fresca dining has become even more of a Chicago summertime staple than it already was. Here are some of the top places in the West Loop to enjoy outdoor summer dining! Nobu Hotel Rooftop – 155 N. Peoria St. One of the West Loop’s newest summer […]

Westerly River West Luxury Apartments

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With all the demand from recent commercial growth and new jobs in downtown Chicago, the residential market can hardly keep up! With multiple significant corporate relocations to the Loop and West Loop, demand for luxury residential rentals isn’t showing signs of slowing up anytime soon. For those looking to live in an area with a […]

Porte: New West Loop Apartments

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Porte is a new set of  luxury apartment towers in the West Loop at the corner of Madison and Green. The units will be a composition of studio, 1, 2, and 3 bed apartments, as well as town home apartments, each with it’s own private ground level entrance. The townhomes at Porte will surround the […]

West Loop Old Main Post Office Redevelopment

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The West Loop Old Main Post Office has been closed since 1996, but following the recent major redevelopment, is now welcoming its first tenants in the newly revamped building at 433 W Van Buren. The structure was first built in 1922 and greatly expanded in 1932. At the time, Montgomery Ward and Sears were the […]

West Loop History on Halsted: Athenian Candle

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Halsted Street in West Loop is known for its high density of Greek shops, restaurants, museums, and other cultural sites, many of which are long time neighborhood treasures. Athenian Candle is a specialty spiritual goods shop that’s stood the test of time as Halsted Street has evolved over the past century. Athenian Candle was founded […]

West Loop Dog Friendly Restaurants

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Your furry friends shouldn’t have to “sit” and “stay” home while you soak up all the West Loop has to offer. Bring them with you to these dog friendly spots in West Loop. Saint Lou’s Assembly- 664 W Lake St The patio at Saint Lou’s Assembly is a prime pooch social spot. Bring your dog for […]

New Soft Loft West Loop 3 Beds For Rent

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Looking for 3 bedroom apartments for rent in West Loop? Check out these soft loft new construction rentals! Property 120- Randolph & Halsted This building’s curved exterior and floor to ceiling windows offer stunning views of downtown Chicago. The two toned interiors, dark hallways, and soft loft accents give this  three bed its distinct West […]

2019 West Loop Hotel Development Boom

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In 2015 the West Loop started to see the first wave of a residential development boom, followed by an influx of new office development in the past two years. This year, the West Loop is seeing an increase in hotel development. Hotels Locals Love Currently bustling hotels, including The Hoxton, Ace Hotel, and Soho House, […]

West Loop 2019 Apartment Lease Ups in Review

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2019 was a busy year for both residential and commercial development in West Loop. The residential inventory went above and beyond in terms of visionary design and creative amenities. These four West Loop apartment buildings stole the show with their lease ups this past year. The Van Buren Although the Van Buren opened September 15th […]