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NorthalstedNate

Northalsted | Joined Dec 12, 2020 | 5 posts

Event planner, brunch defender, Halsted regular.

Recent posts

  1. Apple cider donuts this weekend, where are you going?

    Oct 3, 2026

    Thanks for all the tips, everyone. We decided to brave Apple Fest on Saturday morning since it was so easy to get to on the Brown Line. EdgewaterEddie, your advice was a lifesaver. The main donut line was absolutely ridi...

  2. Marathon Sunday Oct 11. Street closures and where to watch

    Oct 3, 2026

    Oscar's right that Old Town is a good option. But if you want the best energy, you come to Halsted for mile 8. Yes it's loud and crowded, but it's the most fun you'll have watching. A tip for your parents: set up on the...

  3. Apple cider donuts this weekend, where are you going?

    Oct 1, 2026

    My mom is flying in from Ohio this weekend, and her one non-negotiable request is for "real" apple cider donuts. I am car-less in Northalsted, so a two-hour drive out to an orchard in Michigan is not happening. Are there...

  4. Cubs and Padres again in the Wild Card. Who is watching where?

    Oct 1, 2026

    I know you said no Wrigleyville, but you are missing out! The energy for a playoff game is what makes it fun. You do not have to go to one of the huge places right on Clark. There are plenty of great spots along Halsted...

  5. Fender bender in Lincoln Park. Body shop recommendations on the North Side?

    Sep 20, 2026

    There's a big shop on Clark just south of Wrigley that I used. Took my Accord there after a tow truck scraped the whole side of my car. They did a decent job but you have to be really clear with them upfront. The first e...