Pilsen is a culturally diverse suburb of Chicago, located in the Lower West Side community of residential neighborhoods. In the 1800s, this area was originally settled by Czech, German and Irish immigrants, coming to America in search of new jobs and better lives for their families. It wasn’t until the early 1960s that a growing [...]
The National Museum of Mexican Art (formerly known as the Mexican Fine Arts Museum) is the premier museum featuring Mexican art in the nation. The NMMA houses over 6000 artifacts in its permanent collection, including pieces from Mexico and Mexican-American artists. There is also always a variety of temporary exhibitions. The NMMA also collaborates with [...]
Elote was traditionally served by Mexican street vendors, but it quickly spread around the world. Whether you enjoy your elote in the traditional way off a stick or with the kernels cut up into a bowl, you do not have to look any further than the Chicago neighborhood of Pilsen. This neighborhood is located directly [...]
