The weekend is nearly upon us, and we have rounded up the best things to do in Chicago and on the North Shore, including celebrating Latin arts at Navy Pier, sampling new beers and ciders from start-up breweries, grooving to Ben Harper during Out of Space in Evanston, and more. August 7: Ben Harper & […]
As summer winds down, get out and explore all that Chicago and the suburbs have to offer. Here are 31 events, activities, museums and more that will allow you to do just that, and really savor August before the first leaf drops. All Month Grant Park Music Festival View this […]
Marin restaurants boast some of the best patios and decks in the Bay Area, outdoor spaces beloved for their view, great lighting or unique charm. Check out a few of our favorites here. Marin Range Cafe at Peacock Gap Golf Club San Rafael Chef Stephen Simmons, who served 15 years as food-service director at Skywalker […]
Lynn Bergersen was given the special nickname of “Momsy” by her grandchildren, and though she passed away in October 2019, Momsy lives on thanks to her daughters. The two sisters opened Momsy’s, a new cafe that sits along Green Bay Road in Winnetka’s Hubbard Woods Design District, this month to pay tribute to their late […]
From a world-famous chef’s first Chicago outpost and new spots for tea and dessert in Evanston to an innovative approach to home design and a must-visit boutique, here are some of our favorite new local businesses in Chicago and the North Shore. Dining Happy Lemon View this post on Instagram A post shared by Happy […]
Going camping is an activity the whole family can enjoy, but it can also be a lot of work — first, how are you going to fit both a full-size mattress and the dog in the car, and, most important, what are you going to eat? Provisioning, at least, has become a whole lot easier […]
The Chicago restaurant scene is back in business! We’re thrilled to see all the restaurants that have re-opened to enthusiastic guests. And against all odds, new restaurants are still opening… and thriving. It’s a celebratory feeling out there right now, with people gathering joyously on Chicago’s fabulous restaurant patios, and inside as well. Be sure […]
The last 18 months took a heavy toll on small businesses around the country — and here in Marin County — but finally, the worst of the pandemic appears to be behind us, and it’s time to celebrate just how far we’ve come. As we recognize our 2021 Best of County winners, we thought we’d […]
Want to sweeten up your summer while doing something sweet? Support small businesses by attending your local farmers market. Each vendor has its own empowering backstory, and we had the privilege of profiling five different dessert vendors who can be found at farmers markets throughout Chicago and the North Shore. Sheekar Delights Growing up, Diane […]
Poolside parties and summer evening soirees call for festive beverages that celebrate the season. We’ve got you covered with these new releases and seasonal specials — all by local makers — from session-friendly drinks to a party-ready cocktail. Marin’s First Hard Kombucha Folksy, a brand-new line of low-sugar, low-alcohol (5% ABV) hard kombucha drinks, could […]
