east village

it’s young. it’s hip.  it’s the hall to ukrainian village’s oates. east village is a confluence of its neighboring communities, but still feels homey enough for a place to kick off your shoes and relax.

the four thoroughfares—grand, chicago, augusta, and division—conveniently space out the retail, restaurants, and nightlife from the residential areas.  the side streets are quaint, quiet, and lined with trees whose branches extend to the other side of the street.  gotta love those.  east village apartments are refined and modern.  what else?  oh, east village caters to many shopping moods.  you name it -- record stores, vintage shops, boutiques, and art galleries.  they’re all here. 

things get busier on the northern edge, where east village ends and wicker park begins.  streets can be a bit cramped for parking, but it’s not nearly as frustrating as other jam-packed pockets of the city.  the division blue line stop is the only one that’s remotely close.  over here, the buses are your friend.