After many delays, The Curragh finally opened a fourth location at The Glen Town Center in Glenview—on St. Patrick’s Day. Good timing. A welcome addition to the Glenview dining scene, The Curragh has a large space with soaring, wood-timbered ceilings, brick walls and the overall feeling of a really nice barn. Live musicians play from […]
Teatime is brewing. Most of our days are filled with work, chores and other responsibilities, but sometimes it’s good to slow down a little. Our suggestion? Take time out for afternoon tea, a leisurely luxury that’s steeped in tradition and perfect for Mother’s Day. A cup of tea infuses a bit of calmness into our […]
South Evanston is so hot right now. I can honestly say I never thought I would type those words—but there it is. Evanston in general has seen a slew of openings in the last year, including La Macchina, Lao Sze Chuan, Olive Mediterranean Grill, Farmhouse, Hewn Bakery, Naf Naf Grill and Hoosier Mama Pie Shop, […]
Just in time for spring—because rumor has it that it’s going to happen, at some point in time—are some fun new openings featuring everyone’s favorite food from some familiar faces. Burgers, Burgers Everywhere! Excited to report the opening of David Morton andMichael Kornick’s DMK Burger and Fish Bar (815 Noyes St., Evanston, 847-424-8226), where they’re […]
Yelpers, you need to relax. I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: When you go to a restaurant in the first week after they open, you can’t be surprised that there are glitches. Unless a restaurant has the luxury of a soft open—and even then—there will be service issues. There will be kitchen mishaps. […]
The James Beard award-winning pair of Paul Kahan and Donnie Madia is a formidable one; their One Off Hospitality Group has managed to crack the code on exactly what makes a restaurant great—and what makes it sizzle. Their newest effort, Nico Osteria at the Thompson Hotel, follows that blueprint. Compelling design? Yes. Well-curated menu filled […]
For lo, these many years, I’ve been firmly in the Chicken Marbella camp at Passover. If you haven’t made it yourself, I’m sure you’ve tried it: juicy poultry marinated in olive oil, copious amounts of garlic, brown sugar, vinegar, capers, olives, oregano and dried prunes. I was in a bit of a Marabella rut until Yotom […]
March 19 is National Poultry Day. No, seriously! I’m taking this to heart. Maybe it’s because I’m a crazy chicken lady—I own more than 150 poultry-themed items, from sculpture to stationery—but this is one important holiday in my book. So in honor of the humble bird, we’ve compiled some of our most popular chicken recipes […]
No matter the time of year, macaroni and cheese is the ULTIMATE comfort food. This is a great way to prepare a slimmed-down version of a favorite dish just in time for spring—or to slip some extra veggies into your kids’ diets. They won’t even know the difference! The butternut squash cuts out some of […]
Several versions of Puttanesca can be found all around Italy. Nancy Brussat found this version during her trip to Positano. Discover more about many of the recipes, and how they came to be served at Convito Cafe & Market in her blog. You can make this delicious version at home, or Convito can prepare you […]
