Month: February 2021

The Best Delivery in Chicago by Neighborhood

Posted on by Lindsay Smith

Whether you’re looking for a restaurant experience at home to beat the cold weather or you just don’t feel like going out, we’ve got your back. Discover some of the best delivery in Chicago by neighborhood:

Gold Coast

Maple & Ash is a posh steakhouse & seafood spot that offers carryout lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch.

Bistronomic is a French-inspired eatery with creative dishes that offers curbside pickup and delivery.

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is known for their delicious steaks, which you can get delivered either cooked or raw to cook for yourself. 

To view more of the best restaurants in Gold Coast, click here.

Lakeview

BIG & little’s Restaurant, as seen in Diners, Drive-ins & Dives, offers seafood sandwiches, tacos, and po’boys for delivery or to-go.

Coda Di Volpe is a Southern-inspired Italian joint with incredible wood-fire pizzas and handmade pastas delivered straight to your door.

Bodega Sur is an Argentinean bar with tapas, sandwiches, and entrees available for delivery and takeout.

Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar is the place to go when you’re looking to craft your own pizza, with to-go DIY pizza kits and wine by the bottle.

Looking for more Lakeview restaurants to try? Click here.

Lincoln Park

Alinea offers creative and experimental multicourse plates for curbside pickup.

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! serves authentic Spanish cuisine and tapas, all of which are available for delivery and carryout. 

Del Seoul is the place to be for your Asian Fusion cravings, and they are now offering delivery and takeout services. 

Stella Barra Pizzeria & Wine Bar is another fan-favorite for to-go pizza kits or if you’re not feeling up for it, you can also order their pre-made pizzas as well.

Summer House Santa Monica is a health-minded spot with handcrafted dishes which are available for carryout and delivery.

Click here to browse more amazing Lincoln Park restaurants.

Logan Square

Middle Brow Bungalow is known for their pub fare, pizza, and beer which are available for curbside or window pickup. 

Pizza Lobo is the spot for New York-style pizzas on the go, either for takeout or delivery.

Ground Control is a vegetarian and vegan spot with carryout and delivery options.

Lonesome Rose serves authentic Mexican & Tex-Mex fare, as well as cocktails and margaritas that are available via curbside pickup or delivery. 

For more Logan Square fan-favorites, click here.

The Loop

Cochon Volant is a French-inspired brasserie and bakery with takeout and delivery options.

Lawry’s The Prime Rib is infamous for, you guessed it, their prime rib. Lawry’s is now offering carryout and delivery services with cocktail kits and martinis to-go as well. 

III Forks Prime Steakhouse is a contemporary seafood and steakhouse with delivery and curbside pickup options.

Cafecito has been said to offer some of the best Cuban sandwiches in all of Chicago, and they are now offering delivery and takeout services. 

There are plenty of delivery and takeout options in The Loop. To check out more restaurants in the area, click here.

Old Town

Happy Camper serves delicious pizzas all across Chicago, and is now offering their DIY pizza kits and other pre-made pizzas to-go or for delivery. 

Orso’s is one of the original restaurants in historic Old Town offering exquisite Italian for delivery.

Topo Gigio Ristorante features a Tuscan-style approach to Italian cooking and is now offering carryout and delivery services. 

River North

Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery is a modern restaurant with bar fare and craft beer for delivery or takeout. 

Kinzie Chophouse offers quality steak, seafood, wine and cocktails now available for delivery or curbside pickup.

Beatrix is an American cafe and cocktail bar with carryout and delivery services.

RPM Steak is a sleek, upscale restaurant with prime cuts and raw steaks for your at-home cooking adventures. Now available for carryout and delivery. 

Sushi-san offers made-to-order rolls with fresh ingredients, and is now offering curbside pickup, carryout, and delivery.

In the mood for another cuisine? Try some of these River North restaurants.

South Loop

Flo & Santos is the ultimate Polish-American pub and pizzeria with carryout and delivery services available.

The Spoke & Bird is a local spot featuring some of the city’s best breads, pastries, food, and drinks available for delivery and pick up.

Pizano’s Pizza & Pasta is the hub for quality Italian food crafted with their heritage in mind. Pizano’s is now offering delivery and curbside pick up.

Streeterville

Carson’s Steak and Ribs now delivers their infamous ribs and world famous sauces overnight right to your doorstep.

Robert’s Pizza & Dough Company is home to artisan, brick-oven baked pizzas that are available for curbside pickup and delivery.

Volare Ristorante Italiano is known for their traditional, homestyle Italian fare with delivery or takeout services.

On the hunt for another highly-rated restaurant in the area? Try these.

West Loop

Avec is a soul-food-serving Mediterranean hub that offers delivery right to your doorstep.

Sushi Dokku serves sushi, sashimi, and Japanese cuisine for delivery and carryout.

Bar Siena boasts regional Italian dishes including antipasti, pasta, and pizza for carryout and delivery.

Aba offers posh Mediterranean fare with cocktails to-go or for delivery.

If you’re not in the mood to leave home but want the restaurant experience, try some of these restaurants to get excellent cuisine delivered straight to your door.

On the hunt for a new home-base near some of the best restaurants in Chicago? Get in touch with our experienced team of professionals today who can help answer any questions you may have about the home buying process and finding the best neighborhood for you.

7 Organization Ideas for Small Spaces

Posted on by LLCR Staff

From planning new at-home date nights and conjuring up activities for your kids at home to revamping your home office and organizing every square inch of your space, spending more time at home has caused us all to be a little more in-tune with our spaces.

When you’re gearing up to organize your home, there are plenty of things to keep in mind. Clutter can quickly feel overwhelming, especially when living in a condo with limited space. If you’re feeling like it’s time to get your place in order while you’re staying at home more, then now is the perfect time to reorganize.

The Luxury Living team has put together tips to declutter your Chicago condo, especially if you’re lacking storage. Follow these seven organization ideas for small spaces:

7 Organization Ideas for Small Spaces

  1. Purge Your Space- The first step to decluttering your space is simply sorting through the items you currently have within your condo. Get rid of anything you don’t use or don’t need to simplify and open up your living space.
  2. Remove Items off the Floor– Along with getting rid of stuff you don’t need, it’s also crucial to avoid leaving messes or items around your floor. This can quickly make your space feel more cramped and you feel more stress.
  3. Find Multi-Functional Furniture– Multi-purpose furniture is key to making the most of a smaller space. Be on the hunt for furniture that’s functional. For example, benches are great furniture to provide extra seating, great aesthetics, and extra storage. 
  4. Take Advantage of Extra Wall Space– Don’t let empty walls go to waste. Blank walls provide the perfect opportunity to decorate your space, without taking up precious square feet. Consider floating shelves as a practical option for extra space.
  5. Maximize Closet Space– Try not to let any inch of your closet go to waste. See if there’s room for additional storage boxes below and beneath the hanging racks. If there’s enough space below the clothing rack, you could even try fitting an extra dresser in the closet for even more functional storage.
  6. Use Over-The-Door Organizers– Another great way to enhance your storage is to invest in a storage solution to hang over your doors. You can find organizers that store shoes, or provide hangers for clothes, scarves, towels, or anything else you may think of. Throw them over the door or any of the rooms in your condo.
  7. Stow Away Under the Bed– Don’t forget about space underneath your bed, if there is any. This is a great place to discretely stow away things you may not need on a regular basis, such as next season’s clothing or seasonal decorations. There are even beds that offer built-in drawers.

If you’ve already organized your space and are ready to take the next steps to re-decorating and re-designing your space, we have plenty of helpful tips and tricks for you. From our guide to interior design to 13 condo design ideas for small spaces, we have the toolbox for everything you need when re-doing your home.

If you’re in the market for a condo with more space, connect with one of our team members today. An experienced broker would be happy to help you find a home that’s suitable for your preferences and lifestyle.

Looking for more ways you can upgrade your condo to make you love staying in instead of going out? Click the button below.

 

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Small Home Gym Ideas for Your Chicago Condo

Posted on by LLCR Staff

Staying at home means shifting your daily routines to ones you may not be too familiar with. From conjuring up fun activities for your kids and planning at-home date nights to building your new home office or creating an at-home gym, staying at home has caused us all to be creative in the way we go about our day-to-day lives.

While many condos offer gym amenities with strict cleaning regimens, you may still feel more comfortable working out at your home. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to maximize a small space to make room for working out within your condo.

If you’re short on space but don’t want to leave your home to work out, consider these small home gym ideas:

  • Only invest in the essentials: When every square inch matters, you want to be intentional about what workout gear you purchase. Consider finding the workout necessities that are most practical, such as a mat, a basic bench press, or exercise balls. This equipment is multi-functional and still allows you to achieve a great workout from the comfort of your home.
  • Take advantage of storage: You don’t need a designated gym or workout room to work out from your condo. If you have extra closet space, or storage, consider stowing your workout essentials away whenever you aren’t exercising.
  • Consider pegboards for a storage wall: While people tend to hangup pegboards in the garage, they can also be mounted within your condo to provide extra space to hold exercise equipment. 
  • Open things up with mirrors: Wall mirrors will not only make your tight at-home gym space feel larger, but they also allow you to ensure proper form while working out.
  • Make the most of an extra room: If you have a spare guest bedroom or office, consider getting multiple uses out of this space. You can incorporate slim, top-notch exercise equipment in these rooms to make the most out of the room.

If you’re on the hunt for a condo with designated gym space, there are plenty of luxury Chicago residences that offer this amenity and prioritize keeping residents safe and healthy. 

Three Sixty West sits in a peaceful residential enclave of River North. It boasts an exclusive collection of 38 three-bedroom homes featuring Italian kitchens with integrated appliances, 10’ ceilings, and large outdoor spaces. The exceptionally designed homes at Three Sixty West are accompanied by an impressive fitness room, dog run, roof-top lounge, and sundeck.

Consider taking advantage of everything St. Regis Chicago (formerly Vista Tower) condos offer within the Lakeshore East neighborhood. Along with a state-of-the-art fitness center, residents also have access to an outdoor pool deck, theatre, and wine tasting room. The building is situated right along the riverfront and within a mile radius of many of Chicago’s finest attractions.

Both of these condo buildings are committed to keeping their gyms and amenities safe and sanitized through various health and safety protocols. If you’re interested in touring a Chicago condo or finding one where you can implement these small home gym ideas, connect with one of our experienced brokers today.

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7 Stay at Home Date Ideas for Chicago Couples

Posted on by LLCR Staff

The truth is that you don’t need to leave your house to enjoy a romantic evening with your special someone and it’s okay to focus on date night and take the night off from all the at-home activities with your kids or cranking it in your new home gym.

If you’re looking to make a date at home in your condo feel special, look no further. We’ve got seven stay at home date ideas for couples.

7 Stay at home date ideas for couples

  1. Have a Game Night- Don’t underestimate a game night date night. There are endless choices, whether you’re looking for a classic board game or wanting to download a game straight to your device. You can find conversation starter games online, or stick with a classic choice, like chess or scrabble.
  2. Cook a Meal Together- Find a recipe you both love or one you’ve always wanted to try and get those aprons ready. Consider making homemade pasta accompanied with a glass of your favorite red, or maybe a classic family recipe that’s been passed down.
  3. Set up an At-Home Spa- Get your hands on some face masks and comfy slippers and spend the evening unwinding and relaxing. A normal trip to the spa can break the bank, so why not bring the spa to your house?
  4. Have a Travel-Theme Inspired Dinner- Even if you can’t actually fly somewhere exotic, you can make your space feel exotic. Pick a destination you and your partner love or have been wanting to go, and customize your date accordingly. If you’ve wanted to take a trip to Italy, make some homemade pizza, throw the Italian tunes on, and light some candles. If you don’t feel like cooking, find a local restaurant that specializes in the cuisine of your choice. 
  5. DIY Wine and Paint Night- Pour some vino and unleash your creativity as a couple by setting up your own paint station. Get all your essential art supplies stocked and find a tutorial you like on Youtube to watch together.
  6. Enjoy a Movie Night- If you’re looking for a laidback evening, pop some popcorn, and throw on a movie you’ve both been wanting to see or one you’ve been meaning to re-watch.  
  7. Pretend the Electricity is Out- Light the fireplace, turn off all electronics, and cozy up by the fireplace. You can even turn the evening into an at-home camping trip and set up a tent in your living room to have some extra fun.

Since at-home date nights are the new norm, you may be wondering how you can spruce up the place. Rest assured, we have plenty of tips for you including our helpful guide to luxury condo interior design, 13 small space design ideas, and some of the best small condo kitchen appliances for your dinner date nights.

Looking for more ways to enjoy life at home in your Chicago condo? View our recent stay at home guide for more tips to make you love staying in instead of going out.

 

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Chicago Condo Living — Fun Activities for Kids at Home

Posted on by LLCR Staff

Over the past year, we have all adapted in different ways since staying at home. From revamping your home office and navigating work-from-home life to channeling your true interior designer and coming up with fun activities for kids to do at home, staying at home has been a whirlwind for all of us.

Keeping your kids entertained while staying in can be especially difficult. However, with a little bit of creativity, you’ll find that there are plenty of at-home-activities to share with the young ones in your house.

Here are a few of our favorite ideas for activities you can do with your kids without leaving home:

Create a time capsule: Consider putting together a little memory box with your kid. Find special items to store in a box and hideaway for a later date in the future. Choose what container you want, decide where you want to keep it and be sure to decorate the time capsule!

Try a tie-dye project: Find a white t-shirt, bandana, or clothing article of your child’s choice and make some time to do some tie dying. This can be a fun activity for both young ones and adults. Be sure to lay down the newspapers or trash bags to avoid making a mess in the house.

Conduct a science experiment: There are plenty of fun, safe, and child-friendly experiments out there. Whether it’s making homemade slime or growing crystals, you can find a project that excites your child. Check out simple DIY experiments online or purchase something a bit more elaborate on Amazon.

Set up a scavenger hunt: Get creative and come up with your very own at-home scavenger hunt. Put together a list of items that your kids have to find throughout the home. You can come up with your own or find existing templates online.

Play board games or complete a puzzle: With so much time now spent behind a screen, sometimes kids and parents alike can enjoy a good-old-fashion board game or puzzle. It’s also an easy way to get some quality time at home with your child.

Learn a new language: If you or your child are interested in picking up another language, consider executing the goal at home. Rosetta Stones offers 24 languages to choose from and learn entirely online. Duolingo is another excellent and free app to help with language learning.

Go on a virtual tour: Even if you and your child can’t leave the house, the Internet has made it possible to go on exciting tours from the comfort of your own home. Consider taking a virtual national park vacation or tour a museum of your choice.

Bake a tasty treat: Spend some quality time with your kid in the kitchen. Find a recipe that sounds tasty and fun to make, then get those aprons ready!

Enjoy a movie night: A simple way to spend time with your kid inside is getting the popcorn popped and turning on a movie. These days there are plenty of options that you can stream or find online.

If you’re looking for more ways to stay busy while at home, check out our recent guide where we share some condo tips that you can use to make you love staying in instead of going out.

 

Condo Tips To Make You Love Staying In

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