SATURDAY
If you missed out on Chinatown's Lunar New Year parade last weekend or if you still haven't gotten your fill of welcoming in The Year of the Tiger, head up North to Argyle and Broadway at noon, for more fire crackers, Chinese dragons, martial arts and great food.
Lunar New Year Parade
Hosted and sponsored by Hip Sing and Area Merchants
Saturday, February 20, 2010
11:30am-1pm
1121 W. Argyle
This parade is a visual delight with parade floats, two lion dance teams, a dragon dance team, martial arts demonstrations, and two sections of the Rickover Naval Academy marching band!
The parade steps off at noon from Broadway & Argyle, heading East on Argyle, South on Sheridan, West on Ainslie and then north on Broadway, ending in the Tai Nam parking lot (4925 N. Broadway).
A traditional firecracker display will take place at Hip Sing - 1121 W. Argyle St.
Come early or stay after the parade to enjoy a fabulous meal at one of the many Argyle Street Chinese, Vietnamese or Thai restaurants, and browse the many shops for unique gift items!
Alternately, this is the last Polar Adventure Day of the winter out at Northerly Island.
SUNDAY
We've been hearing about the weekly bread co-op over at our favorite Punk Rock Pastry Shop, Bleeding Heart Bakery. But last week was our first foray into ordering a loaf. They're just $5 and can be picked up every Sunday after 1pm in Roscoe Village or Monday in Oak Park. Bread must be pre-ordered by 7pm Friday.
Every week is a different, creative flavor. We can't wait to pick up our Sourdough loaf this Sunday. Our first was, appropriately enough, a rich chocolate Valentine's Day heart, bleeding with dried cherries and gooey chocolate chips. We made awe inspiring French Toast with some and tried it toasted, and sliced right off the loaf. It was deeeeelicious.
Finally, Sunday night is the 2nd bout of the season. Come cheer on The Windy City Rollers in some fast paced, flat track fun.
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