The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture inspired food like short rib tagine, tropical cocktails, and a boho-chic design. A mixture of Asian influences (think Chinese, Thai, Japanese) play together beautifully at James Beard Award-nominated Maxwells Trading , with produce sourced from the rooftop herb and vegetable garden. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS The Intuit Art Museum features incredible works by self-taught artists, along with performances and lectures, in a recently renovated space. Home to a large Ukrainian population, Chicago naturally features some of the country’s best Ukrainian museums. Founded in 1952, PHOTO CREDIT LEFT TO RIGHT: CHOOSE CHICAGO; @TEQUILAGRAPHICS the Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago houses an impressive collection of Ukrainian artifacts, including musical instruments, embroidered folk costumes, and dazzling pysanky (beautifully decorated Easter eggs). Featuring an ongoing program of cultural exhibits, literary events, films, and music recitals, the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art offers a contemporary take on Ukrainian culture. made with fried plantains to garlic-infused rotisserie chicken. House-made pastas, tender meatballs, deconstructed lasagna, and Italian-leaning cocktails can all be found at Segnatore . For more than 20 years, Nellie’s has been offering hearty takes on Puerto Rican cuisine for breakfast and lunch, including lechon asado and four varieties of mofongo. Don’t miss the weekend breakfast buffet. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Spanning almost 200 acres, Humboldt Park is an oasis of green space with a historic boathouse, lagoons, the city’s only inland beach, and miles of plant-filled trails to stroll. It also houses The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture , dedicated to interpreting the arts and culture of the Puerto Rican people via exhibitions, community education, and lively festivals. HUMBOLDT PARK DINING At family-owned Papa’s Cache Sabroso , the cuisine of Puerto Rico shines, from its signature jibarito SCAN HERE TO SEE THE 77: A CITY OF NEIGHBORHOODS VIDEO SERIES. 19
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