The Admiral at the Lake Blog

Expand Your Palate at Asia on Argyle

Posted by The Admiral at the Lake on May 2, 2017 1:53:00 PM

Argyle Street is the namesake for the 19th-century Chicago suburb developed by Chicago Alderman James Campbell and named for his ancestors, the Dukes of Argyll. In the 1960s, Chicago restaurateur Jimmy Wong attempted to turn the area into New Chinatown, attracting numerous Asian entrepreneurs to the area. In the 1970s, Vietnamese flooded into the area.

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Topics: Chicago Living

Pamper Yourself in Chicago

Posted by The Admiral at the Lake on Mar 2, 2017 3:28:09 PM

Everyone needs pampering sometime. Taking time for yourself relieves stress and makes you more productive.

And Chicago offers a wealth of ways to pamper yourself—massage, mani/pedis, facials, and more.

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9 Fun Things to Enjoy Near The Admiral at the Lake

Posted by nmiller on Dec 22, 2016 3:52:32 PM

Though The Admiral at the Lake is known for its resident-directed programs, not all fun area activities occur at The Admiral itself.

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Topics: Chicago Living

Help Others - and Yourself: Volunteer

Posted by nmiller on Nov 10, 2016 11:43:09 AM

Admiral residents volunteering at Olympics celebrations in The Harbors.

 

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Topics: Chicago Living