Guide for vegans
Pork tamales from La Casa del Pueblo. Queso con chorizo from Nuevo Leon. Beef tacos from Los Comales. When it comes to authentic Mexican food just like abuela used to make, Pilsen is tough to beat....
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How to live like a Pilsener
Looking northwest on Blue Island and Loomis (Christine Harrell photo for RedEye) I actually don’t know what you call someone who lives in Pilsen, but I like the sound of “Pilsener” more than...
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The art cometh
Kicking off the Pilsen mural showcase is this piece being conceived just a minute’s walk down the way from me. Gracing a side of ‘hood staple Simone’s, the artwork is quickly taking beautiful shape and...
View ArticleBook clubbing at Simone’s: Not recommended
Ah, Summer. Many teachers, like me, spend their ten week vacay from kids hitting the beach, seeing the world and poking fun at their working friends on facebook. “It’s ten in the morning and I just...
View ArticlePilsen Music Festival seeks donations
The AHHH!!!! Pilsen Music Festival is asking for the help of some donors to guarantee the fest will go on as planned this Saturday, July 30 at Simone’s, 960 W. 18th Street. Organizers are trying to...
View ArticleVegan spirits: My cocktail needs some hickory
Did you ever wonder what a barbecue-flavored cocktail would taste like? Me neither, but it’s good! I haven’t had any of the cocktails at Simone’s since their list changed. Actually, I don’t know how...
View ArticleOpen your ears and say AHHH!!!
It took some helping hands to get the AHH!!! Pilsen Music Festival off the ground, but its unorthodox start also led to some unorthodox fun. The festival was the brainchild of Yamil Rodriguez, an...
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Vegan spirits: Simone’s gives a taste of Brazil
Everything I know about Brazil I learned from watching Carnival parades on TV. I’ve never been to Brazil and I’m not familiar with its cuisine, so I actually have no idea if Simone’s Brazilian Hanger...
View ArticleFaces of the Buen Provecho! Pilsen restaurant tour
Pilsen celebrated Mexican Independence Day on Thursday with the fourth year of Buen Provecho! Pilsen, a walking restaurant tour sponsored by the 18th Street Development Corporation. Check out our photo...
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A velvety Sunday morning
Just a lazy metal day Ever opposed to the typical, I’ve more or less avoided posting about Simone’s simply because it’s so popular. But today instigated a pleasurable exception. Sunday routines were...
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‘Wonderwall’ indeed
Found art is great, found fabulocity like this is a phenomenon Keeping it P-Town local, this print and others by Lynnette Astaire are now on display and sale at Simone’s. I missed them apparently at...
View ArticleWhere to celebrate NYE?
I’m actually asking that. I don’t know where to ring in the new year in Pilsen. I know Bottom Lounge is having a bash, but I’m not aware of anything else around here. I’ve gone to Simone’s before on...
View ArticleDel Toro: Best new Pilsen bar!
Dios Mio! Finally! Another hangout in Pilsen other than Simone’s. I hate the Skylark. Sorry but the dark grandpa’s basement-esque vibe just doesn’t do it for me. And I dig Simone’s but I feel like I...
View ArticleLa vida de la Princesa: Episode 3
Here is the third episode of La Vida de la Princesa featuring music by Pilsen MC Phillip Morris! Click here to view the embedded video.
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