by Ben Lalez | Jan 14, 2026 | Lifestyle
Hello once again, coffee fans in Chicago! Last week, we wrote about the best coffee shops in Lakeview. This week, we’re moving a few blocks north into Andersonville to find out which coffee shops are the highest-rated and most reviewed by customers. We’re the Ben...
by Ben Lalez | Jan 7, 2026 | Lifestyle
Hey, coffee lovers! In the past, we’ve written about the best places to get coffee in Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, and Logan Square. Today, we’re going to be covering Lakeview. Lakeview has no shortage of coffee options, which is great, but it also makes it hard to know...
by Ben Lalez | Dec 15, 2025 | Lifestyle
Hey Chicago! The Ben Lalez Team here, and you know we’re constantly looking for ways to get through the winter quickly. This week, we’ve put together this guide to every public ice rink in Chicago (and a few nearby spots worth the short trip). So sharpen your...
by Ben Lalez | Dec 3, 2025 | Lifestyle
Well, December is finally here in Chicago. And with the polar vortex making its appearance this year, summer seems like a distant memory already. But here at The Ben Lalez Team, we refuse to let winter dictate how much fun we have during the winter months. We’ve...
by Ben Lalez | Nov 26, 2025 | Lifestyle
It’s that time of year when we’re about to flip to the last page of our calendars (yes, some of us at the Ben Lalez Team use paper calendars), so that means another long winter ahead. But December does mean it’s the month of holiday cheer, so we thought we’d help you...
by Ben Lalez | Nov 19, 2025 | Lifestyle
Hey Chicago! At the time of writing this article, Chicago is gearing up for its first major winter storm of the season. We thought it would be the perfect time to talk about what to do and where to find help in the event of a disaster striking the city. But first,...
