It’s finally fall, and new restaurant openings in Chicago and the suburbs continue, with some familiar names and the apparent return of fine dining. So great to see these chefs and restaurateurs back in business. For those of you keeping score, here are 13 new spots to add to your must-try list. Alla Vita 564 […]
The Chicago Sky are one win away from knocking off the WNBA’s No. 1 team and reaching the league finals for the first time in seven years. The Sky finished sixth in the league with a 16-16 record but made an improbable run to the semifinals with playoff wins over Dallas and third-seeded Minnesota. The […]
The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting crisper, the leaves are starting to change color — so let the annual family pilgrimage to the pumpkin patch begin! There are plenty of pumpkin patches around the Bay Area to shop for the perfect pumpkin, get lost in a corn maze, and get up-close-and-personal with […]
The slight chill in the air signals the arrival of fall and the perfect time to get lost in a bewitching book. From magical tales to clever murder mysteries to psychological thrillers, 2021 did not disappoint with new releases. Check out a list of spooky books with enough twists and turns to keep you reading […]
Mark Shaw doesn’t mind making some noise on behalf of women who’ve been silenced. Shaw, a Bay Area resident, is the author of the recent book, Collateral Damage: Connecting the Deaths of Marilyn Monroe, JFK, and Dorothy Kilgallen. While Monroe and JFK are well-known names, Shaw’s link to the story came through his commitment to […]
Mark Shaw doesn’t mind making some noise on behalf of women who’ve been silenced. Shaw, a Bay Area resident, is the author of the recent book, Collateral Damage: Connecting the Deaths of Marilyn Monroe, JFK, and Dorothy Kilgallen. While Monroe and JFK are well-known names, Shaw’s link to the story came through his commitment to […]
Pumpkin spice evokes a feeling of warmth, coziness and a little bit of magic, too. We found nine items from local stores that channel the season perfectly, or pair impeccably with our favorite fall scent. Dried Fall Harvest Bouquet – YellowChalet, $19.99 3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette A beautiful (and everlasting) bouquet, Chalet’s mix of harvest […]
Remember the days when speaking to a doctor by phone or video conference seemed too, well, remote? Or when we almost always went to a salon to cover those roots? As the world around us shifted due to the pandemic, so did our relationship with technology, and leaders in the health, wellness and beauty industries, who […]
Walt Disney World’s newest ride, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, opened in EPCOT’s expanded France pavilion on Oct. 1, 2021, coinciding with the official launch of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration. The family-friendly, trackless 3D dark ride is the centerpiece attraction in the stunning France expansion area and brings new all-ages fun to the park’s World […]
A Napa festival pours beer instead of wine, the Mill Valley Film Festival is back and John Waters is hosting a Halloween Meltdown in Oakland. What spooktacular things will entice you out of the house this month? Featured Planet Earth Fights Back One of Marin’s cultural treasures, experimental artist Phyllis Thelen opened a new show […]
