Hopleaf deal to purchase La Donna space collapses
The owners of Hopleaf Bar at 5148 N Clark had plans to purchase the two-story building currently owned and occupied by La Donna Restaurant, but that deal has collapsed according to an article today in...
View ArticleSteve Dolinsky: Top 5 places to eat & drink in Andersonville
Food critic Steve Dolinski from ABC7 and the “Hungry Hound” wrote an article listing his top five best places to eat in Andersonville on his blog. In order, they were Hopleaf, Great Lake, A Taste of...
View ArticleHuffington Post: Andersonville’s best beer gardens
Photo: Adriatic Cafe (5553 N Clark) Check out Huffinton Post’s guide to “Chicago’s Best Beer Gardens: Andersonville Edition.“ Once again, just as they did with the Edgewater edition, there are some...
View ArticleGrant for Pierce School announced during successful Kegs for Kids event
Attendees at Kegs for Kids. Credit: Morgan Anderson Photography The second annual Kegs for Kids fundraising event benefitting Helen C. Pierce Elementary School occured this weekend at Loyola...
View ArticleHopleaf expansion plans moving forward
Current Hopleaf space. Credit: Lyle Bright We’ve reported in the past that Hopleaf had purchased the building due south to them, which was formerly occupied by the Italian restaurant La Donna in hopes...
View ArticleMultiple local Bib Gourmand winners
The Bib Gourmand logo. Credit: Michelin Travel Multiple Andersonville & Edgewater restaurants received the honor of being rated a Bib Gourmand restaurant in the Michelin Guide Chicago 2012. The...
View ArticleIt’s Glögg Time!
Simon’s Bar. Credit: Flickr/Mark 2400 True Andersonvillites don’t warm up by the fireplace or with a parka, they snuggle up to a glass of warmth, called Glogg, when the temperatures plunge. Simon’s...
View ArticleSomething to do for all on Valentines Day
Credit: Chicago Reader There are plenty of traditional Valentine’s Day options in the area, as we mentioned in a previous article, such as great dining options, candy/gift shops and florists in...
View ArticleAndersonville Honors Winners & Gala
Hamburger Mary's owners accept the Eco-Andersonville award. Credit: Lyle Bright Last Thursday’s Andersonville Honors Gala was the first of its kind, with representatives from the Andersonville Chamber...
View ArticleEdgewater & Andersonville in the news
Edgewater Community Council Sand Castle Open. Credit: Flickr / Hello CheateuHo Dance Works: Bolero Chicago and the Chicago Dancing Festival [Gapers Block] Hopleaf Gets Bigger [Chicago Magazine]...
View ArticleEdgewater & Andersonville in the news
Edgewater/Uptown. Credit: briantdempsey / Flickr A weekly summary of articles from other news sources featuring our neighborhood Woman Mauled by Dog Warns Other Seniors to Watch Out [DNA Info]...
View ArticleKegs for Kids is this weekend
This Sunday is the annual “Kegs for Kids” event – a beer lovers paradise masked as a fundraiser for the children. OK, we’re kidding about the latter, but the former (the beer part) is true. Kegs for...
View ArticleThree Local Restaurants Among 2014 Michelin Bib Gourmands
The Bib Gourmand logo. Credit: Michelin Travel The Michelin Guide has released their 2014 Bib Gourmand winners and 69 Chicagoland restaurants earned the honor. The Bib Gourmand is given to restaurants...
View ArticleHopleaf Ranks In Thrillest’s Top Choices For Both Beer and Bar Food
Hopleaf located at 5148 N. Clark has been serving the community since 1992. The beer selection here is staggering. Their focus is on Belgian brews and many of the tap selections are served up properly...
View ArticleHopleaf Bar Teams Up With Peirce School To Raise Funds For At-Risk Programs
Community support is good business, and the owners of Hopleaf Bar at 5148 N. Clark, Michael Roper and Louise Molnar, hope that other Andersonville businesses will follow their lead to support other...
View ArticleSvea and Hopleaf Get New Facelifts, Facade Rebate Program Helps To Revitalize...
With Hopleaf celebrating their 25th Anniversary and Svea restaurant being a part of the community for as long as most can remember, time has taken its toll on the storefronts through the years. As many...
View ArticleRaising $100,000 For The Arts At Peirce School, Hopleaf’s Third Annual...
Budget issues have effected Chicago Public Schools for some time now and arts programming is often one of the first things to be eliminated. In order to help support Helen C. Peirce School of...
View ArticleAndersonville’s Hopleaf To Temporarily Close until It Is Safe To Reopen
Andersonville’s well-known Hopleaf bar and restaurant at 5148 N. Clark has announced that they will temporarily close and reopen when the city of Chicago says it is safe to do so. The statement...
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