Why Avondale Really is That Cool

Shortly before the neighborhood was named one of the coolest in the world by TimeOut, City Cast listener Cat Kliegle reached out to say Avondale is “like Logan Square’s slept-on sibling.” Cat takes host Jacoby Cochran right across the river to Clark Park to talk about how the historically Polish neighborhood has changed. Plus, she gives us her recommendations of things to eat, see, and do, including some recs for the Halloween season. Learn more about Avondale's history as a Polish neighborhood by listening to our episode about Jackowo with Mary Visniewski and Joanna Marszalek. Places discussed: Avondale Coffee Club The Brewed Honey Butter Fried Chicken Staropolska Kurowski Sausage Shop Taqueria Mazamitla La Nonna Joong Boo Market Hairpin Arts Center Puerto Rican Arts Alliance Basilica of Saint Hyacinth Avondale Bowl Bucket O’ Blood: Books and Records Bric-a-Brac Records & Collectibles Books4Free Record Breakers Some Good News: City Bureau Pumpkin Pop-up Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Call or Text Us: (773) 780-0246