11 December 2014: Meanwhile in Lincoln Square….

Lincoln Square is one of the few Chicago neighborhoods that i like almost as much as my beloved Rogers Park. It's one of the best places i've found for patronizing high quality, independent businesses like the Book Cellar, Gene's Sausage Shop, and Merz Apothecary; it's also a great place to eat like a German (though i still mourn the demise of the extraordinary Delicatessen Meyer). Here are a few views of the 4700 block of N. Lincoln Ave. all decked out for the holidays. 

14 August 2012, Day 70

Now that i've recovered from my wonderful vacation and long ride home, it's time to get back in the groove of daily life. Step one was refilling my empty refrigerator with lots of fresh fruit and veggies, and i used that as an excuse to pay a visit to one of my favorite neighborhoods this morning. Lincoln Square is always a great place to visit, what with the mural and Maibaum, Merz Aphothecary, and Gene's Sausage & Deli, but Tuesday is special because that's farmers market day. I was feeling quite virtuous for stocking up on tomatoes and peaches, green beans and cukes, so it seemed only fair that i reward myself with a nice hunk of Pflaumenkuchen (German plum cake) from Café Selmarie.