Del Sur Opening on Damen Avenue

Del Sur Bakery & Cafe (4639 N Damen Avenue) is inviting you to their Grand Opening celebration on Saturday, March 29! Join them from 8 AM until 3 PM (or until they sell out which is more likely).

Del Sur will feature Filipino-inspired Midwest pastries, blending the comforting flavors of the Midwest with the vibrant, nostalgic tastes of the Philippines like the Longanisa croissant pictured here.

Come celebrate, savor special treats, and be among the first to experience the unique flavors of Del Sur Bakery & Cafe.

Inside Scoop

Piccadilly Market is now hosting free wine tastings every Wednesday from 6 - 8pm! Savor a curated selection of exquisite wines, mingle with fellow wine lovers, and elevate your week with a delightful tasting experience.

Gio's Bar and Grill is now open early on Fridays! Starting earlier this month, they announced they'll open at 11am with Happy Hour running 11am - 6pm on Fridays. Who's ready to start the weekend early?

Beginning April 1, Atelier will be offering a 5-course menu in addition to their standard 12-course menu. Whether you're looking for an abbreviated prix-fixe experience, or would like to try the new midweek option before jumping into their full tasting menu, this is another great way to check them out. The 5-course menu is only available Tuesday - Thursday. Book here.

Local Happenings

New Beers Eve returns to Artifact Events on Friday, April 4. Join us for a night of incredible beers, bites, and community alongside your favorite local breweries! Your ticket includes tastings from top breweries and a commemorative tasting glass to take home. They’re partnering with some of the best breweries around, each showcasing their finest beers and spirits for you to enjoy. Plus, don’t miss The Brewer, an immersive performance by Dead Reckoning Theatre Co. that brings brewing herstory to life—300 generations told in just three minutes!

You're invited to join Planet Access Company Store tonight (Thursday, March 27) from 5pm - 7pm for NeurodiVERSED - an event offering the opportunity to celebrate while learning more about neurodiversity and how to create inclusive environments within your life and community! They'll be offering local treats, a chance to win a NeurodiVERSED swag bag and more!

Stop by Gross Park on Saturday, March 29th between 9am & 11am to check out their newly planted native garden, take home native seeds, get answers to your questions from an ecologist, and chat with neighbors over coffee and snacks! Click here for more information.

Access Contemporary Music's popular Sound of Silent Film Festival, now in its 20th year, is a unique event featuring new short silent films in every conceivable genre screened with newly-composed musical scores performed live. This year’s festival will take place on Wednesday, April 2nd at 7:30 PM.  Don’t miss this unique, one-night-only event! Click here for ticketing information.

The Other Art Fair is coming to Artifact Events this weekend! What is The Other Art Fair? An event that combines affordable and original artworks and 110 independent artists with immersive installations, performances, DJs – and a fully stocked bar. Be sure to visit Ponnopozz owner/artist, Adrianne Hawthorne Thomas, in Booth 2! Click here for details.

Chicago's favorite neighborhood race, The 29th annual Ravenswood Run, returns Sunday, April 27, but you can join Fleet Feet this Monday, March 31, for the Ravenswood 5K Kick-Off: Fun Run & Community Expo event. Click here to view details and rsvp to this 3/31 free event, and Click here for 4/27 registration and race details.

Area Construction

Lincoln Square Streetscape Improvement Update

Exciting changes are coming to Lincoln and Leland Avenues. The Chicago Department of Transportation, in partnership with Alderman Matt Martin, have launched a streetscape improvement project that promises to make our neighborhood safer, more walkable, and better connected.

Building on the 2019 Lincoln Square Master Plan, this project will improve Leland Avenue from Western to Lincoln, as well as sections of Lincoln and Western Avenues.

Key upgrades include:

• Protected Bike Lanes
• Safer Pedestrian Crossings
• A New Public Plaza Near the Western CTA Station
• Enhanced Green Spaces & Streetscape Beautification

Construction is slated for completion by July 31, 2025.

Lincoln Avenue North Construction: Upcoming Work

Here’s a quick update on the Lincoln Streetscape project:

• This week, the contractors installed light poles, pavers, and tree pits along the east side of Lincoln Avenue, from Foster to Catalpa. They’ve also started work on the Catalpa Plaza at the northeast corner of Lincoln and Catalpa.

• Next week, work will begin on the west side of Lincoln Avenue, starting with the installation of sewer catch basins. Additionally, crews will begin working on the water service for the Catalpa Plaza.
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The project is set to be completed in 2025. Stay tuned for further updates!

LSR in the News

For more articles on Lincoln Square and Ravenswood businesses, click here.

• Tori Grace Outfitters: New Transit Line Designs
• Beloved by Chefs, Chicago's Rare Tea Mastermind Rod Markus Makes His Retail Move
• Del Sur Bakery Opens in Lincoln Square, Bringing Filipino Flavors to Midwestern Pastries
• Ravenswood Business Shop Small Aims to Expand in 2025, Hopes Tariffs Don't Curb Growth
• Lincoln Square Public Parking Lot Will Close For Construction Next Week

Have you seen a local business featured? Send the article information to info@lincolnsquare.org!

Stay well,

The LSRCC Staff