To celebrate iconic Evanston restaurant Oceanique’s 25th year, owners Renee and Mark Grosz decided to mix things up a bit. When they reopened in late July after their annual summer vacation, the restaurant was renovated from top to bottom, from comfier chairs and tables to new restrooms and a reworked, more inviting bar area. The […]
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 […]
There’s a certain expectation when dining at Old Orchard.
It’s National Peach Month, and not coincidentally, the height of the peach season. So there’s no better time, really, to get creative with this fuzzy, summery, super-juicy fruit. Why not make this versatile fruit salsa, equally delicious next to a basket of chips, atop a goat cheese and arugula salad, or as an accompaniment […]
I present to you the next dessert craze: pie.
Roka Akor is now open at Westfield Old Orchard. Voted one of the “Top 10 Sushi Spots in the U.S.” by Bon Appetit, they’ve packed ‘em in at their River North location. Chef Jason Alford’s menu features favorites like Butterfish Tataki with Yuzu Shallot Dressing and Shiso, Tuna and Avocado Tartar with Truffle Ikura and […]
If you open a new restaurant in a location where numerous places have failed, you have to create something totally different. Farmhouse Evanston co-owners TJ Callahan and Ferdia Doherty, who earned a prestigious Michelin Star at their Farmhouse Restaurant in Chicago, have done just that. Opened in July in the 5500-square foot, first-floor space in […]
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! […]
After numerous delays, Farmhouse Evanston finally opened in mid-July.
The art of breading and pan-frying meat—chicken, veal or pork—is a valuable skill to have. Why? Because it’s unbelievably delicious, that’s why. Plus, everyone in your family will love this dish. The key is to offset the crunchy, fried exterior by topping it with an acidic sauce or salad. The classic Milanese treatment of […]
