Around Chicago: Wicker park!

The following post is written by Abby Westcott, Where I've Been team member.


Hey everyone!

So yesterday I went to Wicker park and explored all the fun restaurants, bars, shopping, and parks there are to go to! I've lived in the city for over a year and I had never just taken the time to explore these places by myself! The atmosphere is very young, hip, and alternative. (great place for people watching lol) They have a variety of different restaurants and all have a very unique feel. My favorite restaurants were Ear Wax and Pint.


Ear Wax is nuts! The walls are decked out with posters of concerts and the place is filled with bright, vibrant colors. They have all kinds of foods but their specialty is vegetarian. Pint was also very fun. It have a very european feel and all there dishes and drinks are the favorite dishes of England. It's a beautiful room and the atmosphere was very young and hip.


Another great place in Wicker park is Reckless Records. They have other locations in Chicago, but I had a blast wandering through the store and looking around and listening to some of my favorite artists on records. Even if you don't intend to purchase anything, the store is still a fun place to hang out and talk about music.

Katy Lynch
Community Manager
katy@whereivebeen.com