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The Columbia Yacht Club is a premier boating and social club located in the heart of Chicago's New Eastside neighborhood. With a rich history dating back to 1892, the club is an important part of the city's maritime culture and a beloved gathering place for boaters and non-boaters alike. If you're a resident of the […]

The Chicago Pedway is described as a system of underground walkways connecting hotels, apartment buildings, bus and train stations, civic buildings, and various downtown businesses. But some would call it a three-story concrete maze of pedestrian confusion. While some areas of the pedway are well-lit with helpful signage and cheerfully decorated, others are dim and […]

The New Eastside is a neighborhood that is a part of the Loop community area number 32. It is a mixed-use district bordered by Michigan Avenue to the west, the Chicago River to the north, Randolph Street to the south, and Lake Shore Drive to the east.

The coffee shop opened its doors in January 2018. Owner Nick Papageorgiou wanted to combine the experience of a coffee café with a wine bar. His concept was to take a customer from day to night without leaving his space. This is how the name of the establishment became the “Drunken Bean.”