You know how we do it when we’re on a mission. We were out hitting spots, checking vibes, and putting in work for ChicagoRoute.com — and stop number four of the day dropped us at Honky Tonk BBQ, a.k.a. “The Tonk,” right in the heart of Pilsen. Right where the action is. They came correct...
The plan was Mole de Mayo. Pilsen, food trucks, Mexican street energy, the whole weekend wrapped around it. So I rolled out of the house, pulled up the festival page, and… nothing. No schedule, no map, no vendors. Asked Gemini. Sure enough — Mole de Mayo is not happening in 2026. That's two...
The Crosstown Classic returned to 35th Street last weekend, and if you weren't at Rate Field, you missed it. Over three days, the White Sox didn't just play the Cubs—they defined their identity, proving that in 2026, the neighborhood isn't backing down from anyone. Rate Field, the Crosstown...
Rate Field sits at 35th and Shields, right in the heart of Bridgeport — which means you've got two great ways to eat before first pitch. You can post up at a Sox bar you can walk to from the gates, or hop one Red Line stop from Sox-35th down to Chinatown and turn pregame into a full-on feast....