Better or Bust: Travel Mug
The dribble of coffee on my cream, dry-clean-only coat was the final straw. I needed a reusable travel mug that didn’t leak, could go in the dishwasher and was BPA free.
Asparagus Vinaigrette
It is best to make this asparagus dish when it is in season. Green beans could also be substituted for the asparagus.
5 Great Burgers You Won’t Want to Miss
There’s nothing like a burger—hot and juicy, dripping with ketchup and melted cheese, sandwiched by a toasty bun—when hunger strikes.
National Chocolate Chip Day is May 15
Celebrate National Chocolate Chip Day by eating something made out of those tiny morsels of goodness. The National Candy Association assigns holidays to a variety of delicious confections; in fact, National Nutty Fudge Day was May 12 and National Taffy Day is May 23. How to celebrate: By eating chocolate chips, of course! A safe […]
Shrimp Salad on Endive
For a beautiful presentation, try to find both red and green endive at your grocery store or farmer’s market.
Convito Cafe & Market: Asparagus Milanese
Don’t miss out on asparagus season—try this fantastic recipe from Convito Cafe & Market:
PL8 It Up! New Asian Bistro in Barrington
Barrington now has one of the best Asian restaurants around.
Four Restaurants to Remember
You could throw a rock and hit a decent restaurant on the North Shore. But at Make It Better, we like to be a little pickier. And we can be!
Readers' Favorite Restaurants
Chicago and its ‘burbs are filled with good food, and no one wants to waste energy or money on a restaurant that’s not up to snuff.
Everest Burger: Still at Base Camp
There’s a reason that burgers are so popular. It’s not because they are particularly good for you, although that would certainly be a plus.
