Head to The Wooden Spoon for in-depth and fun cooking classes. Choose from a variety of different classes from filled pastas to Indian food, which is the class that I took!

Here's your plan for a cooking class in Andersonville: learn to make delicious Indian food

Cooking Class in Andersonville 🍛🫓

Book a cooking class at The Wooden Spoon in Chicago to learn Indian cooking and more. Purchase cooking supplies on-site.

Cooking Class

✅ Before you go
• This is the website where you book classes: https://www.woodenspoonchicago.com/cooking-classes.html

💪 Pro tips
• You can also inquire about doing private cooking classes with a group. ￼
• They have many different cooking supplies in their store and it’s hard to leave without something! 

Book a cooking class at The Wooden Spoon

Let's go to a cooking class at The Wooden Spoon located in Andersonville.

Learn how to make your favorite Indian food and take home the recipes

so that you could try them from the comfort of your own home.

Chef Janet Cobb guided us through this class

and her experience of traveling around the globe made her very

knowledgeable about the ingredients and cooking techniques that we were using.

I love that you can purchase the same cooking supplies you

used to make the food right here in their store.

There's a variety of different cooking classes that you can

take and I did the cooking class with my dad,

And don't worry, I washed my hands before this.

so put on your apron and get ready to say yes, chef to learn how to make yummy food

A wholesome, cozy night out for the holiday season 

Igloo Dining + Holiday Light Show ❄️

At Rebel Kitchen + Bar in Lombard, reserve an igloo for a private dining experience and enjoy holiday cocktails or weekly specials in a cozy, festive setting.

Igloo Dining

✅ Before you go
• make a reservation at Rebel Kitchen and Bar for a private igloo
• no reservations needed for bar seating

💪 Pro tips
• order an espresso to-go! 

Reserve an igloo 

Experience a magical holiday light show at Lilacia Park, daily from 4:30 to 10:00 PM, ensuring warmth with a hot drink in hand.

Holiday Light Show

✅ Before you go
• the light show runs daily 4:30-10:00pm 
• last day to see the lights is January 7th

💪 Pro tips
• bring a hot drink with to stay warm 

Walk through holiday light show 

If you're on the lookout for a wholesome night out

that's cozy and still get you in the holiday spirit,

Start the night with holiday cocktails or weekly specials at Rebel Kitchen and Bar.

reserve one of their igloos for private dining.

order an espresso on your way out and head to

Llasia Park to walk through the beautiful holiday light show.

Save this for your next holiday night out.


A cozy date night that starts with sipping wine at a charming bar and ends with indulging in juicy burgers at a laid-back spot—perfectly blending elegance and comfort.

Date Night Done Right 🥂🍔

Start your evening at Uvae Wine Bar in Andersonville with happy hour specials on cava, shrimp, and oysters. Enjoy the cozy ambiance and extensive wine selection.

Wine Tasting

✅ Before you go
• HH $5 cava, $2 shrimp, $2 oysters 

💪 Pro tips
• HH T-Fr. 5-6:30 pm and Sat-Sun 3-6:30 pm

Uvae Wine Bar 

At Little Bad Wolf, enjoy the famously filling Wolf burger in a laid-back atmosphere where waiting is part of the experience with no reservations taken.

Burger Dining

✅ Before you go
• They don’t take reservations, so be prepared to wait (or grab a drink meanwhile!)

💪 Pro tips
• We ordered the wolf burger which was delicious but soooo filling. 

Little Bad Wolf dinner 

End your night at Lady Gregory’s with a vast selection of cocktails at the bar in a cozy atmosphere.

Nightcap Drinks

✅ Before you go
• We had no problem nabbing a seat at the bar. 

💪 Pro tips
• They have a huge list of cocktails! 

Lady Gregory’s nightcap 

Here's a cute date night idea if you're looking

to switch it up from your regular routine.

In Andersonville we went first to Uve Wine Bar

and my boyfriend tried this local jam and bourbon drink that was really good.

Then we walked across the street to little Bad Wolf

and then the star of the show was this burger.

Then we walked down to Lady Gregory's right down the street

where we ended the night with a little nightcap.

Went on a double date to Daebak in Wicker Park then had a night cap at Bangers & Lace! 

Here's your plan for a double date featuring Korean BBQ at Daebak and nightcaps at Bangers & Lace

Korean BBQ 🍖🥦🍷

Enjoy a lively dinner at Daebak KBBQ in Wicker Park, Chicago with a selection of beef and pork. Make sure to reserve ahead, especially for larger groups.

Korean BBQ

✅ Before you go
• Be sure to make a reservation, especially if you’re going with a big group! 

💪 Pro tips
• Try both the beef and the pork! 🍲

KBBQ at Daebak 

End your night at Bangers & Lace in Wicker Park, enjoying their extensive cocktail menu and possibly playing a round of pool if available.

Night Cap

✅ Before you go
• The have a great cocktail menu! 🍷🍸

💪 Pro tips
• If you want to play pool you might have to wait a little because it gets popular! 🎱

Night cap at Bangers & Lace

If you're looking for a fun and interactive dinner with either friends or a date,

where we had some Korean barbecue for the first time.

There were different pickled vegetables you could try

Then after we walked around the block to Bangers and lease where

we had a nightcap chatted with our friends and ended our night.

Did you know that Maple & Ash has a sister restaurant? Check out Eight Bar, located on the first floor

Here's your plan for a delightful dinner at Eight Bar, featuring casual vibes and happy hour

Dinner Date in Gold Coast 🍸

Visit Eight Bar, the casual counterpart to Maple & Ash in Chicago for a lighthearted menu and budget-friendly happy hour deals. Perfect for a relaxed but elegant dining experience.

Casual Dining

✅ Before you go
• check out their happy hour deals and make a reservation!

💪 Pro tips
• if you’re facing Maple & Ash, Eight Bar is located on the left of the restaurant 
• dress code is casual 

Eight Bar

Did you know that one of the most popular

restaurants in Chicago opened up a sister restaurant.

The infamous Maple and Ash opened Eight Bar

located on the first floor of the restaurant.

The ambiance is still elegant and luxurious but

definitely has a much more casual and lighthearted menu

and so much better prices, check it out and let me know who are you bringing?