Barb Flanagin of Northbrook became known in her community for organizing Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in New Orleans. Now she’s on to a new relief effort: Relieving the stress of the college admissions process, with the help of George Rumpf, who, like her, is a Northbrook parent and successful businessperson. Having been through the process […]
Gigi Bottega, a new women’s clothing boutique in Evanston, specializes in affordable, contemporary women’s clothing that’s trendy but not over-the-top. Owner Gina Vericella of Chicago says everyone from college-age women to younger moms to women in their 50s have found clothing in her shop. Brands include BB Dakota, Topin and Lucca Couture. Most price tags […]
Everyone needs some hearty Italian food after a long day of shopping at Westfield Old Orchard. Now you’ll find Father & Son Italian Kitchen, a new quick, casual dining concept from the owners of Marcello’s, right across the street. The spot will feature gourmet flatbread- and pan-style pizzas, pastas, grilled sandwiches and salads—similar to the […]
This year, we put you—our readers—at the top of our gift list. Every weekday and Sunday until December 23, we’re giving away a fabulous gift from our holiday gift guide on our Facebook page. To be eligible, simply become a fan by heading to our Facebook page and clicking the “Like” button. Every […]
This year hasn’t been a cakewalk for Chef Dana Herbert, a.k.a. “The Sugar Daddy” and “The Kind of Cakes.” Since winning “Next Great Baker” on TLC with “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro, which finished airing in January, his business, Desserts by Dana in Wilmington, Del., has been busier than ever. His company has baked custom cakes […]
We put together a checklist of “Martha” characteristics after meeting the domestic guru at a recent Evanston luncheon for the American Cancer Society.
Chicago’s latest “It” chef, Evanston-born Stephanie Izard, is an unlikely reality TV star.
For Highland Park’s Franny Billingsley, being named to the National Book Awards shortlist is the culmination of decades of writing. Billingsley is one of 5 finalists for this year’s award for young people’s literature, for her novel “Chime.” The awards will be announced at a ceremony in New York on November 16. Even before the […]
As the holidays approach, you might want to invite an extra, super-helpful guest into your kitchen: your iPad or iPhone! Every day, developers are cooking up new apps that let you get up close and personal with your favorite celebrity chef, or your favorite cookbook or food magazine—and these apps are time-saving, interactive, fun, informative […]
The Generations Yoga space on Green Bay Road in Wilmette will remain a yoga studio, thanks to Quinn Kearney of Chicago and Tom Quinn of Glencoe. This fall, they opened their third Yogaview studio, and their first suburban location. So far, their vinyasa flow-style yoga is a natural fit—many of their students were already here, […]
