Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

It’s Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month! Take the time to acknowledge the importance of honoring the heritage of the AAPI community and celebrate by supporting local AAPI businesses.

Grab a bite! Our community is home to an incredible selection of AAPI restaurants, such as Sushi Mura, Kai Sushi Lakeview, Pho’s Thai Cuisine, Thai Thank You, Le Sud or Pokiology. Looking for something sweet? Stop by the Roscoe Village Farmers Market this summer and pick up a hand-packed half pint from Milky Milky Ice Cream!

Get your caffeine boost…and a plant! Coffee Lab and Roasters or Botanical Café have a delicious selection of coffees, teas and baked goods. And yes, Botanical Café can also help you become the plant parent you’ve always dreamed of.

Make your next health appointment at Blink Chicago, Zephyr Dental or Truly Chiropractic.

Go shopping! Shop for your kiddos (or your kiddo at heart) at Building Blocks Toy Store. Stop by And Studio for a selection of local and handmade goods, accessories, and prints.

Treat yourself. Emerging from quarantine for the first time in year(s?!) deserves a manicure at Blossom Nails or Nail Junkie Chicago.

Keep the celebration going all month! Read a book written by an AAPI author (we’re pretty jazzed to pick up a copy of Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner, who also performs as a musician under the moniker Japanese Breakfast). Watch a film directed by an Asian American - might we suggest The Farewell, directed by Lulu Wang and starring rap queen turned actress Awkwafina?