by Ben Lalez | Jan 28, 2026 | Lifestyle
Hey Chicago wine lovers! We’re back this week to talk about some of the very best wine bars in Chicago. The city’s wine scene is pretty diverse, and this means this list is going to include some upscale lounges as well as some laid-back places where you don’t have to...
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 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 | May 28, 2025 | Lifestyle
Hey there, future Chicago visitor! So you’re thinking about spending a summer weekend in our city? Good call! Chicago in the summer is the kind of place that gets under your skin in the best way possible, and we know you’ll leave here already planning your next...
