Everyone’s got their go-tos in the kitchen—those staples we’ve come to rely upon to pull together a quick meal, or round out a simple dish. With the holidays fast approaching, we thought we’d try to spice up our routines by comparing notes with some of Chicago’s most acclaimed chefs about their own home cooking. Chicken—the […]
First impressions are important. Why else would we triple-check ourselves in the mirror, smoothing our jacket or dress one last time before a big interview or first date? At restaurants, the exterior décor is our first visual impression, but when it comes to our taste buds, what’s the first thing we put in our mouths? […]
House 406, named for the area code of Montana (although I never quite figured out why), has noble intentions. They feature a seasonal menu and promote the sourcing of ingredients from local purveyors and farms. That’s all good. And certainly the sprawling suburb of Northbrook could always use another date-night restaurant. But whereas North Shore […]
In its day, Gabriel’s was a haven of civility and fine dining. PM Prime, which now occupies that space, aspires to the same, and they are well on their way. The restaurant is dark and clubby, with spotless white table linens, substantial silverware and serious stemware alerting you that they mean business here, both literally […]
Josh Gilbert was an architect by trade, but as an earnest homebrewer, what he really wanted to do was open a craft brewery in his hometown. It was Josh’s wife, Carey Bartell, who came up with the perfect name for an Evanston brewery, given Evanston’s history as hub of the Women’s Christian Temperance Movement in […]
Feeling like you could use some kale in your diet, but can’t quite stomach the dark green leaves? Juicing, the latest nutritional fad to sweep across the country, might be for you. Fortunately for newbie and veteran juicers alike, the North Shore is home to a slew of new juice bars: True Juice in Winnetka, […]
The Chicago craft beer scene is starting to resemble great beer towns like Portland, Ore. and Brooklyn, N.Y. These welcoming Windy City spots vary in their food offerings, from basic bar food to sophisticated menus, and even a few that let you order in. Either way, they’re sprouting up to great public fanfare. Here’s an […]
Labor Day marks the sad end of our beloved summer, so why not make the most of the holiday with a backyard barbecue? Our family loves ribs, so years ago I came up with a tasty rub and quick barbecue sauce that pleased us all. When we moved to Highland Park in 1985, a […]
After countless days basking in the sunshine, the end of summer is begrudgingly nigh. Kids are back in school, and, as they say, winter is coming. Say sayonara to summer with these Labor Day philanthropic events, and use your extra time off to celebrate and support your peers. 1. Cheer on the Chicago Women’s Half Marathon. […]
Honey is hot this summer. The golden liquid is gaining in popularity as people discover different varieties of honey, as well as its diverse uses and benefits. Types of Honey There are more than 300 kinds of honey produced in the United States, according to the National Honey Board’s website. “Honeys come in all flavors […]
