by Ben Lalez | May 6, 2026 | Buying, Chicago Real Estate, Lifestyle, Neighborhood Guides, Real Estate
Hey Chicago coffee addicts! We’re back again with another article on the top-rated coffee shops (according to Google reviews), and this week we’re covering Chicago’s West Loop. Although West Loop is best known for Randolph Street’s restaurant row and Fulton Market’s...
by Ben Lalez | Apr 30, 2026 | Lifestyle, Neighborhood Guides
Hey Chicago dog lovers! There are many cities where having a dog is sometimes inconvenient due to a lack of pet amenities and stricter bylaws, but thankfully, Chicago isn’t one of them. The Park District maintains 33 designated off-leash parks spread across the...
by Ben Lalez | Apr 22, 2026 | Lifestyle, Neighborhood Guides
Hey Chicago foodies! Did you know that Chicago is among the top 5 North American cities with the most Michelin-starred restaurants? Before 2025, there were 19 in Chicago, but Feld got added to the list in last year’s guide, making a total of 20 restaurants in...
by Ben Lalez | Dec 17, 2024 | Buying, Condos, Lifestyle, Real Estate
Are you wondering how to find that perfect Chicago neighborhood where great transit meets an amazing lifestyle? Don’t worry, we’re the Ben Lalez Team and we got you covered. After selling more than 1,000 homes in Chicago over the last decade, we’ve learned a thing or...