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This cocktail bar in Bucktown has amazing food! And it’s right down the street from the best arcade bar in the city.

Here's your plan for cocktails, Chinese food, and games in Bucktown and Logan Square, Chicago

Cocktails, Chinese Food and Games!

Head to Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar in Bucktown, Chicago for delectable drinks and appetizers. Be sure to make a reservation, as it fills up quickly!

Cocktails and Appetizers

✅ Before you go
• Come hungry! All of their food is delicious. But make a reservation because they get busy quickly.

💪 Pro tip
• I recommend ordering a bunch of food and splitting it with your guest!

Drinks and apps at Chef’s Special😋

Enjoy classic arcade games like Pac-Man and DDR at Logan Arcade in Logan Square, and don't forget to bring extra cash for game tokens!

Arcade Games

✅ Before you go
• Get some extra cash or change so you can pay for the games

💪 Pro tip
• Pac-Man and DDR are my favorite! 

Games at Logan Arcade🎯

Nothing better than good food, yummy drinks and fun games. Chef.

Special in Bucktown is my new favorite spot.

Their drinks were amazing and I had to try their famous crab Rangoon.

these brand new potatoes that they just added to the menu.

We hung out for a while, but I was in the mood for some friendly competition.

to play some Pacman and some pinball and of course, show off my sick DDR moves.

Head to Glazed Expressions for some pottery painting!

Paint Your Own Pottery 🎨 🖌 

Visit Glazed Expressions in Chicago to paint your own pottery. Ideal for crafting personalized ceramics like mugs and vases.

Pottery Painting

✅ Before you go
• Check out their website: https://glazedexpressionslp.weebly.com/

💪 Pro tips
• They accept walk-ins but they get super busy so definitely call to make a reservation if you can!

Glazed Expressions 

Come with us to a paint your own pottery studio!

This is Glazed Expressions in Lincoln Park,

They have what seems to be hundreds of ceramics you can choose between,

ranging from decorative to functional or both.

and we definitely took our time deciding.

They have all the supplies you could need- tons of paint,

and we decided to make them Fourth Wing themed.

like how many layers to do depending on how we wanted the colors to turn out,

and you can pick up your finished piece about 7 days after your appointment.

We had so much fun and we're already eyeing what to paint next,

Head to the Spectrum of Spring Flower Show at the Lincoln Park Conservatory!

Spring Flower Show! 🌼 🌸 

Explore Lincoln Park Conservatory's Spectrum of Spring Flower Show. Marvel at vibrant flowers and enjoy a free, serene afternoon surrounded by nature.

Flower Show

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation on their website: https://www.lincolnparkconservancy.org/conservatory-reservations/

💪 Pro tips
• The Conservatory is open year round on Wednesdays-Sundays from 10 AM-5 PM 
• The Spectrum of Spring Flower Show ends on May 11th!

Spectrum of Spring Flower Show

Join me on one of my favorite indoor spring activities.

This is the Spectrum of Spring flower show at the Lincoln Park Conservatory.

I think the conservatory is one of the best ways to spend an afternoon.

and there are so many beautiful plants and flowers to look at.

and the really unique flowers and arrangements.

I always see things I've never seen before,

but the Show House is definitely my favorite-

and it feels like you've stepped into a whole new world.

I always leave wishing I could take a bouquet home with me,

but I guess the next best thing is the thousands of flower pictures on my phone.

and the Spectrum of Spring flower show is open for a couple more weeks,

Work from or just enjoy happy hour at The Good Eating Company! 

Here's your plan for enjoying happy hour with drinks and a veggie wrap in Chicago

The Happiest of Hours 🍻🍷🥂

Enjoy drinks like sangria and an espresso martini at The Good Eating Company's happy hour, a perfect spot for work or a date, with deals on cocktails.

Happy Hour

✅ Before you go
• Happy Hour runs from Monday - Friday
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

💪 Pro tips
• This could also be a really cute date! 
• I had the sangria, but the bartender said they also have a good espresso martini! 

Happy Hour @The Good Eating Company 

This is a happy hour you just can't miss.

the Good Eating Company is located inside an office

I was honestly surprised more people weren't here.

It would be great for a little date as well,

Learn how to crochet (or knit, sew, and embroider) at Nina Chicago! The classes are small, intentional, and tailored to your skill level, and the shop is so cozy with a tight-knit community. I can’t wait to come back to keep building my skills!

Here's your plan for learning crochet at Nina Chicago with cozy classes and premium supplies

Hooked on Crochet 🧶

At Nina Chicago in Noble Square, learn crochet with hands-on guidance, and choose from premium yarns to start making a shawl.

Crochet Class

✅ Before you go
• Book your class here: https://ninachicago.com/collections/classes-workshops
• Buy your supplies for class in store! 

💪 Pro tips
• Arrive 10-15 minutes early to allow yourself time to browse the fabulous supplies!
• If you’re going to the store to shop outside of class, heads up it’s closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Book a class at Nina 

I think I just found my new favorite hobby.

Nina Chicago has been a Chicago staple for over 20 years

and hosts regular learn to crochet and learn to knit classes.

most fabulous selection of premium yarns and fabric.

And then the instructor taught us basic crochet

We spent 2 hours in this beautiful space with tons of

hands-on guidance and helped to get our initial triangle started.

and I can't wait to come back to keep building my skills!