When Sean Sanders opened his acclaimed restaurant, Browntrout, in Northcenter five years ago, he hoped that in addition to great seasonal food, he could serve up lessons about local and sustainable eating to the community. "What I've realized is that everybody is pretty set in their ways," Sanders says. "The most effective way to create change in the food system is to teach children how to eat better." So that's just what he's doing.

Earlier this year, Northcenter was named one of the best neighborhoods in Chicago for quality of life. With great schools, diverse businesses, a vibrant community and one of Chicago’s hottest real estate markets, residents are flocking to this neighborhood.