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Free Pilates on Oak St. beach followed by breakfast at a a French cafe! 

Here's your plan for a free beach Pilates session then enjoying breakfast pastries and coffee at a French café

Lakefront Pilates 🌊🧘‍♀️

Join a free, beginner-friendly 6:00 a.m. Pilates class at Oak Street Beach with Rise Pilates Club, surrounded by Lake Michigan views and a vibrant community vibe.

Pilates Class

✅ Before you go
• I’d recommend going a little early to find a spot for your yoga mat! 

💪 Pro tips
• There are a few speakers, so no matter where your mat is, you can still hear the instructions! 

Rise Pilates Club 

Enjoy fresh coffee and amazing raspberry pastries on the sunny patio at La Fournette in Old Town after your lakeside Pilates session. Perfect spot for a casual breakfast!

French bakery breakfast

✅ Before you go
• Highly recommend sitting outside! They also have a few indoor seats. 

💪 Pro tips
• The raspberry pastry was amazing!!

Breakfast at La Fournette  

The best way to start your summer weekends is with

a 6:00 a.m. Pilates class right by Lake Michigan.

It's hosted every Friday in the summers at Oak Street Beach.

My roommate and I went together and were blown away by how many people attended.

I think this day there were close to 2000 attendees.

followed by socializing and sometimes giveaways.

so I wouldn't worry if you're not a Pilates pro.

in Old Town where we grabbed some pastries,

and just hung out and enjoyed our Friday morning.

Kick off your West Loop evening with happy hour at Black Barrel Tavern, then head over to Viaggio for cozy, old-school Italian food. A perfect blend of chill and classic indulgence—ideal for date night or a low-key night with friends.

Cocktails & Carbs 🍸🍝

Sip craft cocktails and enjoy 30% off appetizers during happy hour at Black Barrel Tavern, West Loop. Don't miss their tajin-rimmed watermelon shot for a flavorful kick.

Happy hour cocktails

✅ Before you go
• Happy hour details: 
MONDAY - FRIDAY 2PM - 5PM

YUENGLING LAGER 5

MAKERS MARK OLD FASHIONED 12

JOSH CABERNET 5

NUTRL SELTZERS 5

30% OFF APPETIZERS

💪 Pro tips
• The watermelon shot is delicious! And covered in a tajin rim 🤤

Happy hour at Black Barrel Tavern 🍸🍹🥂

Enjoy classic Italian dishes and a cozy atmosphere at Viaggio in West Loop—perfect for dinner dates or casual nights with friends. Pet-friendly outdoor seating available!

Italian Dinner

✅ Before you go
• It was pretty crowded, so grab a res here: https://viaggiochicago.com/page/reserve

💪 Pro tips
• They’re pet-friendly and offer outdoor seating! 🐶

Dinner at Viaggio 🍝 

We started at Black Barrel Tavern with their happy hour,

2 to 5 p.m. We both got cocktails and you have to try their watermelon shots.

Then we walked right next door to Viagio for some old school Italian food.

They start you off with bread and this delicious grilled pepper.

I got a lemon drop and then my boyfriend got an espresso martini.

We each got some classic Italian dishes and of

course had to end the night with something sweet.

The new go-to brunch spot in Lakeview East 

Here's your plan for enjoying brunch at Oak & Honey with pastries, mimosas, and delicious breakfast dishes

Best Brunch in Chicago 🥞 🍳

Enjoy homemade pastries, cinnamon roll pancakes, and fresh sourdough bread at Oak & Honey in East Lakeview for a delicious brunch experience.

Brunch & Breakfast

Wed - Fri: 9am to 9pm
Sat: 8am to 9pm 
Sun: 8am to 3pm

Oak & Honey 🗓️ ⏰

This is one of my favorite brunch spots in Chicago.

It's called Oak & Honey in Lakeview East and it actually recently opened.

they have fresh pastries ready for you to grab and go as well as a coffee bar,

and they have homemade fresh baked bread daily,

The menu has a good amount of both sweet and savory things,

we had to start the breakfast with a yummy mimosa.

a side of the sourdough bread with their lovely homemade jam

I highly recommend you getting the cinnamon roll pancakes.

Stop by Oak & Honey Wednesday through Saturday for a really good brunch.

Step inside Beity, a cozy and elegant Lebanese restaurant. I went with a friend and we tried their Not Your Teta’s Tasting Menu—a curated, multi-course meal. It had everything from mezze to multiple mains and wine pairings. 

Here's your plan for enjoying a cozy Lebanese tasting menu with wine, cocktails, flavorful dishes, and dessert

Beity – Lebanese Tasting Experience

Enjoy a curated Lebanese tasting menu with expertly paired wines at Beity in Fulton Market; standout dishes include parsley hummus with duck and Arabic coffee chocolate dessert.

Lebanese Tasting Menu

✅ Before you go
• If you don’t want to do the full tasting menu, you can order a la carte as well! 

💪 Pro tips
• My favorite menu items are the parsley hummus topped with duck confit and the Arabic coffee chocolate dessert! 

Not Your Teta’s Tasting Menu at Beity 

Beette feels like stepping into someone's home.

If that someone just happens to be an incredible chef.

This Lebanese inspired tasting menu is intentional from the first pour of wine

My friend and I started with their cocktails,

Both the chef and the sommelier were so wonderful

and knowledgeable about each of the courses and wine pairings that we had.

Each sip of the wine complimented each of the bites so well,

and this is actually my first tasting menu,

From the me to the final bites of dessert,

It's a shared experience full of generosity,

Come hungry and leave full in every sense of the word.

Cruise down the river at sunset on this little electric boat. 

Here's your plan for cruising the river at sunset on a cozy electric boat in Chicago

Electric Boat Cruise

Cruise the Chicago River at sunset with Chicago Boat Company in River North on a cozy electric boat—perfect for a relaxed evening with friends and a cooler.

River Boating

✅ Before you go
• Book your rental here: https://chicagoboatcompany.com/

💪 Pro tips
• Book for around sunset! 
• Bring a cooler 