Put these neighborhood hot spots on your radar this month, courtesy of DailyCandy.com.

Once we were seated, we ordered the homemade guacamole. The guacamole is “smashed” right at the table. This was the coolest part of our night. They came to our table and let us pick from six different ingredients and you tell them how much you want of it put into your guacamole.

There's some newbies in town that you don't want to miss....and some oldies but goodies, too.

What's hip and happenin' in your Chicago neighborhood this weekend, brought to you by the fabulous dailycandy.com.

It’s important for people to be aware of how to prevent any type of cold or flu—especially those living in close quarters with many other people, such as apartment renters.

These new map tools help you find your way around your Chicago neighborhood. Looking for a good yard sale to score some decor for your new digs? Need help finding a jogging route near your new apartment? Read on.

This Thursday, July 30, a jazz concert will focus on a tribute to Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama.

Still trying to find a perfect gift for Mom this Mother's Day? We've got you covered.

Puppies and apartments don't always play nice together. If you're familiar with this scenario, check out this blog about Mason, a Chicago apartment dweller, and Norman, his new not-so-potty-trained puppy.

Okay, so downsizing to a smaller apartment isn’t the most fun in the world. But in times like these, it’s a smart thing to do. So your choice of a studio apartment is something you’ll chalk up to good financial sense at some point. Today, though, you have to start getting rid of stuff!

They have been noted as having the 10 best hamburgers in the world listed in National Geographic Passport to the best “The 10 Best of Everything”. Other local magazines have rated it high as well. I highly encourage one to go to Jury’s if in the area.

Check out these Halloween events going on in Chicago this October!

They are celebrating their 31st Ocktoberfest on October 17th and 18th with the Phenix Band and The Perlen Band. They are offering a special Oktoberfest menu and Oktoberfest beers, dinner and dancing.

This outdoor exhibit takes you from New York to California with model trains representing America’s landmarks. Of course, there is a miniature Wrigley Field. The trains are continually running and a delight for the young ones.

It is called GroupOn (Group + Coupon) and it offers a new local “thing to do” in Chicago everyday for a heavy discount with limited availability. If the daily deal sells out, or "tips," then everyone who signed up for the deal gets the discount. If not, no one gets the deal.

In addition to the outside farm animals to visit there is a small museum inside to check out. The kids can milk a replica cow, gather eggs, sweep hay and lift it up.

They also have hand painted furniture, shoes, baby shower gifts, toys, burp cloths that have that homemade special touch with beautiful fabric sewn on. The prices are high, but quality shows.

Before music was digitized online and mega stores decided to only sell “mainstream” artists, there used to be a record store in every part of every city and town. One block west of Chicago in the Village of Norridge sits a unique music store that caters to all kinds of tastes.

Being a 13 year old boy growing up in the north suburbs of Chicago, nothing was more sacred to me than the possibility of playing at Thillens Stadium. Young boys and girls have been playing at the stadium for over 65 years. Thillens is the Mecca of all little league baseball fields.

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