Lincoln Square

After a hectic week of holiday shopping, family get-togethers and Christmas gatherings, it was nice to spend a relaxing day in my neighborhood. Lincoln Square, located in north Chicago, offers something for everyone. My husband and I started out our day with the necessary cup o’ joe at the local Starbucks. We then proceeded to window shop down Lincoln Avenue. After a quick stop in Merz Apothecary (they offer everything you need to pamper yourself) we headed over to Café Selmarie. Not only is Café Selmarie an incredible restaurant it is also a phenomenal bakery. At Café Selmarie, you will find some of the most decadent and irresistible desserts the city has to offer. This café is a neighborhood favorite. After happily stuffing ourselves with pastries we took in a movie at the Davis Theater. The Davis Theater is a neighborhood treasure. It was scheduled for demolition a few years ago but residences of the neighborhood were able to save it. It is architecturally stunning. Inside, you will find stained glass windows, antique movie posters and old-fashioned vending pieces. It is truly a unique theater. Our relaxing day ended with a leisurely walk home. Everything in Lincoln Square is within walking distance, the "El" (brown line), restaurants, the theater, parks, the library, Old Town School of Folk Music, shops, and so much more. I feel so lucky that I live in such a fantastic neighborhood.