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River North Real Estate | River North Dog Parks

Todays River North Real Estate post discusses something I have Zero experience in since I am not a dog owner.  I'm not the biggest dog person....too much work. However, if you are going to own a dog in the River North Neighborhood or anywhere else in the city, its only fair that it has a space to stretch its legs out and run around with other dogs

With the number of people with dogs moving to the River North neighborhood on the rise it only makes sense that designated areas for dogs and their owners be built.  Dogs are not allowed in Montgomery Park (and rightfully so) but there are a few spots where you can take your dog to mingle with other dogs and their owners in the River North neighborhood..

River North Dog Park Locations:

1) OHIO PLACE PARK: At the corner of Kingsbury and Ohio, next to the East Bank storage building and across the streetfrom the East Bank Club, there is the Ohio Place Dog Park... 

2) At the corner of Larrabee and Huron there is also a small dog park tucked in the corner

For a list of the Top Ten dog parks....Click Here!

Jim Kontos
Senior Broker | Analyst
Broker-Manager License Holder
FAS 114 Loss Mitigation Expert
HomeSmart Connect
630 327 9136
[email protected]

River North Personal Trainers | Heather Pande

Today's River North Real Estate post topic is personal fitness!  If you are looking for a River North Certified Personal Trainer, then look NO FURTHER than Heather Pande!  With over 17yrs in the industry, Heather has the experience, knowledge and proven results that you need to sculpt your way to a great physique and overall better health.

Here is a little bit more info about Heather's qualifications and specializations 

1) 17 yrs of training clients
2) CPT ( Certified Personal Training )
3) NASM Certification ( National Academy Of Sports Medicine Certfied )
4) Weight Loss Specialist
5) Performance Training Specialist
6) Hormonal Imbalances
7) Pre and Post Natal
8) Group Exercise Instructor 
9) Spin Instructor
10) Pilates Instructor
11) Yoga Sculpt Instructor

As you can see, there is only one choice for River North Personal Trainers: Heather Pande!  Call her today to see how she can help you!

HEATHER PANDE
River North Certified Personal Trainer
Cell 773 727 2091

 

Citizen Bar | 364 W Erie - River North Bars

If you work or live in the River North Neighborhood like I do, there is no better place stop by for a drink after work than CITIZEN..  

Citizen is hands down in my opinion one of the best places to kick back and have a few drinks or grab something to eat.. Laid back crowd and drinks are priced decently for this area.. About $9 for a Kettle One..The food is also pretty good ( i wish they put the ahi tuna tacos back on the menu )

Where Citizen really stands out is in the Summer Months! Summer time here is awesome with one of the best rooftop decks and patio's in the city.. Not as busy in winter months..

Another cool thing about Citizen is that it hasn't gotten Pretentious in all the years its been in the neighborhood.. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about alot of the other bars and restaurtants in River North

CITIZEN
364 W Erie
(312) 640-1156

 

True Food Kitchen | River North Neighborhood

According to Crains Business, the True Food Kitchen chain is bringing its concept to the River North Neighborhood.. True Food Kitchen are restaurants that focus on giving their customers a menu fresh and healthy dining options.. The restaurant's menu is focused on the dishes that adhere to a Anti-Inflammatory diet.  I dont believe there are any River North Restaurants that adhere to the Anti-Inflammatory Diet

The overall food theme of the restaurant is based on Meditteranean, Asian and California influences.

The location set for this River North Restaurant is going to be at 9 W Erie.. An exact delivery date has not been established yet

Jim Kontos
Senior Broker | CDPE
River North Realtor
Berkshire Hathaway River North
Office 312 264 1176
Cell 630 327 9136

 

River North Coffee | Robust Coffee Lounge - 416 W Ontario

 

I'm not a huge coffee fan but when i am in the mood to grab a coffee, Robust Coffee Lounge is my spot.  I am a big fan of the Robust Coffee Lounge at 416 W Ontario..

Robust has been open for about a year and took over the spot once held by the Blue 13 R.  This is the second Robust Coffee Lounge location with the original lounge located on the south side of Chicago.

Robust is definitely more of a laid back, less pretentious and non commercialized establishment.  Which is a nice break from the Starbucks and Carribou Coffee's of the world.  

What about the coffee you might be asking? Well, the coffee at Robust is pretty good! In addition to the coffee, the savory food and baked goods that Robust offers is better than anything you will find at Starbucks. You can get anything from soup and a sandwhich to a homeade slice of cake..  The prices at Robust are also surprisingly affordable for the River North Neighborhood

The only knock on Robust Coffee lounge is the SLOW service.. If you want your coffee in under 30 seconds, then this isn't the place for you.. It's been about a year, so hopefully they are getting all the kinks out.. I was recently at Robust last week, and it took me about 15 minutes to get a coffee and donut and there were only 2 other people in front of me..  

Robust Coffee Lounge
416 W Ontario
(312) 526-3420

Our Tax Money Being Put To "Good Use".....

Of all the actual legitimate places where Traffic Cameras could actually be usefull like proven Dangerous High Traffic Intersections, the city decided to put a traffic camera in probably to dumbest area of the city

The traffic camera in the picture above is at the intersection of Kingsbury and Ontarion in the River North Neighborhood. This is a very low traffic area and I have no idea which political contributor got a waste of our tax money installed here.. If you happen to find yourself in the River North area of Chicago and at this intersection, make sure you DONT TURN RIGHT ON RED BETWEEN 7AM and 7PM or you will get a ticket..