Some say that the only good delis are on the East and West coasts—but that’s a fallacy. What are we, chopped liver? Chicagoland is definitely in the mix. We’ve got the old and venerable (Manny’s has been around since the ‘40s) and the brand spanking new (hello, “it” restaurateur Brendan Sodikoff’s Dillman’s in River North), […]
It’s Deep Dish time! By now, I’m hoping it’s your favorite biweekly food and restaurant gossip column with all the latest openings, closings and food- and wine-focused events on Chicago’s North Shore. FYI, I think it’s also the only one… Honey Butter Fried Chicken Finally Opens Oh. My. God. I can’t even handle the goodness. […]
Welcome to Deep Dish North Shore, a biweekly food and restaurant gossip column with all the latest openings, closings and food- and wine-focused events on Chicago’s North Shore. Last week was HOT. Sweltering, in fact, compared to the pleasant summer weather we’ve enjoyed up ‘til the last week of August. But that’s OK, because Forever […]
When Mies van der Rohe designed the iconic IBM Building, he couldn’t have envisioned that 40 years later, 12 floors would be given over to the Langham, a luxury hotel chain with British origins. Nestled on the second floor of this stunning import is Travelle, a gorgeous new restaurant with inspired, inventive Mediterranean cuisine. Be […]
When Oceanique closed this summer for their annual vacation, it was hardly a day at the beach. The three weeks were spent redoing the restaurant from top to bottom, and the results are dramatic. In visual pop culture terms, it’s less “Nip/Tuck,” and more “Face Off.” A Whole New Look To celebrate their 25th Anniversary, […]
In the mood for a burger? You don’t have to look very far in the Chicagoland area to find one. But as we’ve discussed before, not all burgers are created equal; juiciness is not an inalienable right. Into a crowded burger field comes BurgerFi (Fi rhymes with eye), which opened its first Illinois outpost in […]
There aren’t a lot of options for South American food in the north suburbs, so the emergence of Longitud315 in Highwood is a positive development. There’s a lot that’s right here, and it’s clear that Chef Tony Castillo knows his way around the flavors of Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Venezuela. The restaurant, decorated in earth […]
Welcome to the second installment of Deep Dish North Shore, a biweekly food and restaurant gossip column with all the latest openings, closings and special events on Chicago’s North Shore. In honor of the late, great Julia Child’s August 15 birthdate, Chef Michael Lachowicz of Restaurant Michael (64 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, 847-441-3100) will be […]
No, this isn’t (necessarily) about pizza. Welcome to Deep Dish North Shore, a new biweekly food and restaurant gossip column with all the latest openings, closings and special events on Chicago’s North Shore. There’s so much timely information and news out there to share, so now you can find it all in one easy-to-digest place! […]
Walking into Nick’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill in downtown Wilmette is a bit of an out-of-body experience. Though it’s in CJ Arthur’s old space, it’s been totally renovated and revitalized. Gone is the dark and dingy room, the smell of old fry oil, and the sticky floor. Instead, there is light, open space, plenty of […]
