How merry is the month of May! Especially with Mother’s Day nearly upon us, and you know what that means…BRUNCH. Here in the Chicago area, we take our brunch—and our moms—quite seriously. Mama Wants Some Yummy Take Found Kitchen and Social House (1631 Chicago Ave., Evanston, 847-868-8945), for example. Executive Chef Nicole Pederson and owner […]
Mariano’s has opened its doors in Northfield and the North Shore has welcomed it with open arms to fill the void left by Dominick’s sad departure. Once you make your way in to the crowded parking lot and store, you might never want to leave. Grab a smoothie from The Juice Bar (or perhaps a […]
Evanston welcomes DMK Burger & Fish, the newest of David Morton and Michael Kornick’s popular DMK restaurants. Located dangerously close to the Northwestern campus (perfect for either study-break or munchies situations), you’ll find “On a Bun” options like the #1 (grass-fed beef patty, aged cheddar, smoked bacon, charred balsamic onions and BBQ sauce) or the […]
I’ve got a meat guy, a fish guy, a bread guy and two vegetable gals who are at the farmer’s market every week during the summer. I’m a fussy shopper, and I patronize local shops. They give me the best quality ingredients, but I never thought it was a great way to save money … […]
There’s just a hint of spring in the air, and with spring comes change. You’ll Crave It Kim and Scott Holstein, the founders of Kim & Scott’s Gourmet Pretzels , stopped by the MIB office with samples of their new product, the Crave Bar (pictured right). It’s a big square ice-cream bar coated in real chocolate and studded with […]
As we all gradually thaw out, thoughts of refreshing and lively libations dance in our heads. Use this as a guide to those warmer weather drinks and let’s ring in some sunnier days collectively. We’ve had our fair share of the longest, snowiest winter in memory and deserve one of these cocktails right quick. In […]
Carla Hall is every bit as effervescent in person as she appears on TV (you know her from “Top Chef” and “The Chew“). But what really comes through—whether she is signing a cookbook for a long line of people or engaged in one-on-one conversation—is her genuine warmth and interest in others. She wants to know […]
The ebullient Carla Hall, the “Top Chef” fan favorite who is now in her third season as a co-host on ABC’s “The Chew,” just released her second cookbook: “Carla’s Comfort Foods” (Atria Books, 2014). It’s filled with useful information (including an international spice chart to help you experiment with flavors) and charming anecdotes from Miss […]
Highwood’s Emily Abrams isn’t your average teenager. Most 18-year-olds aren’t obsessed with the impact of global warming, and of those that are, only Emily has written a book about it filled with recipes from well-known chefs, celebrities and eco-activists. Emily, currently a senior at Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts, was inspired by the work of her […]
Just give in. April is National Grilled Cheese Month, so it’s practically an imperative to indulge in your favorite childhood comfort food. Here, we make it with a decidedly adult twist, because isn’t everything better with extra cheese? By pressing grated Parmesan onto the buttered outside of the sandwich and grilling it, you create a […]
