Jason Schumer

• Best Museum in a Basement
• Best Breath of Fresh Air
• Best Low-Power FM Station
• Best Three-Pound Burrito
• Best Donut the Size of Your Head

What can I say that hasn’t already been said about Bridgeport? From its immigrant beginnings producing the nation’s sausages, or its dichotomy of old-school born-here, die-here types rubbing shoulders with the constant tide of artisans and students floating around, it’s the most Chicago neighborhood. Bridgeport has sordid histories; it has promising futures.

Juliet Eldred

• • Best Last One Standing
• • Best Respite From the Corporate World
• • Best Recipe For Love
• • Best Punkin’ Donuts
• • Best Heart