It’s summer, and what’s more thirst quenching, refreshing and delicious than a smoothie? Fortunately, smoothies have caught on around town and are now offered at many restaurants, coffee houses and ice cream parlors.
Fear not. The closing of the coffee shop at the corner of Central and 12th streets in downtown Wilmette was not a sign of blight. Instead, it led to the birth of a vibrant new dining opportunity: Olive Oil Restaurant. Olive Oil is small and sophisticated, yet welcoming, and features Mediterranean dishes prepared with the […]
Most families have a hell day. Each kid is going in a different direction, and dinner isn’t going to be a sit-down meal…unless everyone’s willing to eat late and tolerate cranky kids. But if you pack a cooler with these appetizer-inspired sandwiches, dinner can be enjoyed on the sidelines (call it a tailgate picnic) while […]
This vegetarian entree is Cafe Too’s biggest seller and a snap to put together. It has a long ingredient list, but they’re easy to find and give the beans a zippy-but-kid-friendly flavor. Black Bean Burger Makes 4-6 patties Active time: 30 minutes Total time: 2-3 hours Ingredients 3 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained […]
Ann Eloe and Kim Williams greet customers who walk into Cafe Too with smiles and warmth, just as you would expect in any neighborhood.
Somewhere, Stanley Kubrick is blushing. Remember that trippy mindbender of a set that he created for the close of 2001: A Space Odyssey? The sterile space shuttle painted in what looked like five coats of white-out that poor old astronaut Dave Bowman saunters into before the end credits roll? Well, I found it. It’s parked […]
My friend Mimi Rodman suggested this recipe. It turns Italian sausages into a meal and, best of all, only dirties one pan. The hash browns were a huge hit and totally easy to make. Sweet Italian Sausages with Hash Browns Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients 4 Italian sausages 1 […]
I love to eat out. Any meal, it’s a pleasure to sit and read a menu and have someone else turn raw ingredients into beautiful plates of food. Except for Mother’s Day.
The Butt’ry sign still hangs above 1137 Greenleaf, but upon entering 153 Akiza, Wilmette’s new Japanese restaurant, there is no hint of the former’s heavy Eastern European standards.
If you’re interested in eating locally grown fruits and vegetables, but don’t have the time or space to start your own tomato patch, think about buying a share in a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). A CSA is a relationship between you and a farm. You purchase a share before the growing season begins. Once that […]
