Whether you’re staying the weekend or just for dinner, show your gratitude with one of these thoughtful product picks. Estate Grown Carneros Pinot Noir 2018; $50 Schug, Sonoma With full-bodied black cherry and plum flavors on the palate and a finish tinged with tobacco and spicy new oak, this Pinot Noir makes an ideal pairing […]
This Veteran’s Day, the American Red Cross of Illinois is proud to honor veteran armed forces members for their bravery and service. Akbar Arsiwala, a U.S. Navy veteran is the recipient of the 2021 Military Hero Award. When he learned that the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center was forced to close its food pantry due to the pandemic, Akbar sprang […]
Whether your guests are gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan or observing a keto diet, this holiday menu offers delicious dishes everyone will enjoy.
While the upcoming holiday season is a time to shine for some theaters, the Citadel Theatre glistens all year long. From spring and fall workshops and a summer camp, to its annual gala and live shows, the team behind the nonprofit gem has limited downtime. The Citadel’s 2021-22 season is currently underway, with diverse productions […]
The diamond is a time-tested symbol of fidelity and deep abiding love. But some diamonds have a sordid past due to questionable mining techniques and potential harm to the people who extract them. Nonetheless, diamonds still dominate many holiday gift lists this year, as they have for the past few seasons. National Jeweler reported that […]
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center will host its annual Rising to the Challenge benefit on Thursday, Dec. 9. This virtual benefit, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Turning Point’s crisis program, The Living Room, will take place from 7-8 p.m. “The Living Room program has proven itself to be an invaluable resource to our community, […]
John Vandemoer spent more than a decade as Stanford University’s sailing coach before he was conned by college placement counselor Rick Singer, who had approached him under the guise of helping a sailing program that needed both donations and help finding recruits to stay afloat. He was unwittingly caught up in the “Varsity Blues” scandal, which […]
John Vandemoer spent more than a decade as Stanford University’s sailing coach before he was conned by college placement counselor Rick Singer, who had approached him under the guise of helping a sailing program that needed both donations and help finding recruits to stay afloat. He was unwittingly caught up in the “Varsity Blues” scandal, which […]
Thanksgiving is coming up fast, and it’s time to finalize that game plan. We’re told that the food on this year’s Thanksgiving table will be a little pricier this year, due to distribution lines, increased transportation expenses, labor shortages, and more. So, stock up on that canned pumpkin, get your act together, and start reserving […]
These days, an elegant eating experience often stresses safety over a white tablecloth, but dining well this holiday season offers opportunities to find luxury in other aspects of the experience, too. Madcap The sleek aesthetic — cool gray concrete walls, dark woods and plush banquettes — remains the same for the 2021 Michelin one star restaurant, […]
