Open Call for Cooling Eats in Chicago

Aerial view of Castaways at North Avenue Beach

By Sarah Freeman

Happy (almost) first day of summer! How is mother nature celebrating tomorrow? Another day of 90 degree temperatures. To gear up for it, aside from cowering in central air, we want to know how you stay cool. Do you brave the crowds at North Avenue beach or camp out at Black Dog Gelato?

Restaurants and bars hear your pleas. From housemade custard and picnic baskets to alcoholic popsicles and seasonal milkshakes, menus are scorning soups in favor of market fresh dishes to make summer a little more refreshing.

What food and drinks help you beat the heat? Leave you comment below and look for it in an upcoming post.