The new Cocoa + Co. was born of owner Kim Hack’s obsession with chocolate. Hack, a longtime food industry professional, feels that cacao beans—like grapes—have a distinct terroir, a sense of place. At her new Old Town store, you’ll find freshly baked creations from celebrity chefs Malika Ameen and Gale Gand; the work of 35 […]
Wicker Park favorite Bangers & Lace has opened a 4,200 square-foot outpost in Evanston on the site of the notorious Keg. It’s a big step up! Aside from a hip and fun remodel, they’ve got 32 craft beers on tap (including local favorite Temperance Beer) and inventive pub food from Chef Jesse Miller. We love […]
Spring is busting out all over. This weekend, take the kids to the wonderful Kohl Children’s Museum to search for Easter eggs, or get your classics on at Ravinia. There’s a lot to entertain you this weekend, from the Cubs home opener to the premiere of Mad Men to New Orleans jazz. Kohl Children’s Museum […]
North Shore fans barely had time to mourn the passing of Jerry’s Corner Cooks with the prompt February opening of Taste on Chestnut, but new owner Steve Leviton is up to the challenge. Leviton brings his experience gleaned in the kitchens of Kiki’s Bistro and Highland Park’s Exmoor Country Club to bear with unique twists […]
Christine Sherrill is no stranger to the Chicago stage. This Jeff Award-winning actress has worked in some of our best theatres, including the Goodman, Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, and Northlight Theatre. But when she faces the audience on the opening night of “First Wives Club” at the Oriental Theater, it […]
Almost everyone likes dogs—the cuddling, the love. SitStayRead, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the love of learning and improving literacy proficiency for at-risk kids, capitalizes on that idea. Dogs allow SitStayRead (SSR) to tackle the sobering issue of childhood literacy with a positive spin: they address reading fluency in a fun way by incorporating reading […]
In much of the United States, access to health care is often taken for granted. But in many South American countries, that access is far from a given. That’s where Solidarity Bridge comes in. Their mission is to train, equip and empower the medical communities in Bolivia and Paraguay to serve the most needy. This […]
Remember TV’s “Dating Game” from the ‘60s and ‘70s? It was the ultimate blind date: one woman, three bachelors, divided by a wall and a smarmy emcee. Questions were asked and answered before the winning date was chosen, sight unseen. The audience could see all—and it was hilarious. Fast forward to last night’s opening of […]
Whether you’re a Patriots or Seahawks fan (or, like me, a Super Bowl commercials devotee and avid Katy Perry follower), the truth is you’ve got to eat. The question is, where? You don’t want to sit at home and watch because you’d like a really big screen and the excitement of a crowd. These restaurants […]
The question begs to be asked: Does Chicago need another high-end steakhouse? As it pertains to Lettuce Entertain You’s newest restaurant, RPM Steak, an unequivocal answer: you betcha. In this meat-mad town, RPM Steak has quickly made an impression for deliciousness and excellent service, borne out by a recent visit. It’s hard to believe that […]
