Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
How Sweet It Is Cakes
Bakeries & Sweets
Custom cake magic: Whether you're tying the knot or just celebrating another lap around the sun, How Sweet It Is Cakes turns ideas into edible art with elegant wedding cakes, creative cupcakes, and made-to-order desserts.
Old-school pizza vibes: Opened in 1956 and still run by the Perrella family, Sammy's Pizza & Restaurant - Downtown serves the original 1950s recipes in bite-sized squares, plus comforting Italian favorites and friendly service locals actually recognize.
Sip something crisp: Wild State Cider keeps Lincoln Park tasting fresh with natural craft ciders, cider flights, and creemees, under the biggest plant wall in town.