Most Romantic Restaurants: Chicago and North Shore
Drink to me only with thine eyes… then pass me the bottle of Pinot Noir so I can polish it off! Love is all about sharing.
7 Tips for Tastier Slow-Cooker Meals
Dinner cooked in a Crock-Pot doesn’t have to be bland and mushy, but too often it is.
Fresh: The Wine Goddess
Diana Hamann is a wine evangelist. Step into her new Evanston storefront, The Wine Goddess, and she will make you BELIEVE in the power of good wine to elevate any meal or occasion. She stocks about 200 wines from around the world, with a keen focus on small producers. Give her the parameters—price, varietal, a […]
Brunch Off the Beaten Path
Come Sunday morning, there’s nothing I’d rather do than grab my family or a few friends and sit down to brunch.
Buffalo Chicken Cheese Dip
Be the most popular person at your Super Bowl viewing party with this brilliant dip. It’s everything a football fan could want—the flavor of Buffalo chicken wings (without the greasy fingers), beer, cheese—and served bubbly and warm in a bread bowl. Plus, it’s easy to make. We can’t guarantee your team will win the game, […]
Fishing for Compliments: MH Fish House
You can almost smell the sea air when you walk up the wood stairs to MH Fish House in Lake Forest, which opened in early January in place of the old Bank Lane Bistro.
Ward Eight: Speakeasy on Howard Street
It’s not easy to find a comfortable North Shore bar with craft cocktails, delicious bites and warm and attentive proprietors.
Blueberry Muffins with Crumb Topping
These blueberry muffins are great for kids to grab for breakfast or a snack, or for mom to savor with her afternoon tea. The way the berries pop and the juices run purple streaks into the batter—I love that part, and I’m guessing your family will too. Makes 12 muffins Crumb mixture 1/4 cup all-purpose […]
Fresh: JD's Smokehouse BBQ
Pitmaster—and 30-year barbeque veteran—Thanos “Tom” Grigorio serves up favorites like baby back ribs, rib tips, turkey tips, pork shoulder, beef brisket, hot links, Texas sausage and chicken smoked for fourteen hours over hickory and apple wood chips. To complement the meat and three house-made sauces, JD’s offers over 99 bottles of beer (just like the […]
Hearty Winter Warmers
Brrrr! Baby, it’s cold outside. But I’ve got your love to keep me warm… that, and a piping hot bowl of stew.
