Shop & Eat Local

The Origins of Small Business Saturday

Shopping locally is pretty important to us here at Our Friend the Artist. I mean, we talk about it all the time, and it makes sense. As...

Chicago Coffeeshops Making an Impact on Mental Health Awareness

Nothing hits right like a nice hot cup of coffee or an iced cold brew on a hot summer day. Sure, you'll see there’s the usual big green...

Three Chicago Boutiques Worth Knowing

Over the past few years, we’ve seen an increasing desire among consumers to shop at and amplify local businesses. Some may simply label...

Supporting Your Local Coffee Shop

Here in Chicago, tipping food industry workers more than the usual percentage has become the normal “thank you for everything you do.” A...

Uprooted: Semillas & the Pilsen Neighborhood

Plants are all the rage. Nowadays, being a plant parent is like telling someone you have your shit together without actually telling them...

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