Striking a healthy balance in your diet doesn’t always come easily. Trying to make sure you’re getting the right combination of fiber, protein and carbohydrates can be enough to drive anyone crazy. However, adding a few seafood recipes to your family’s weekly dinner plan can be a spectacular way to feed your body exactly what it needs. Seafood is […]
The doors are open to Wilmette’s newest storefront. Healthful food shop Chia Leah Clean Eats welcomed customers for the first time on Monday morning, Jan. 9, in West Edens Plaza. Proprietor Leah Bostrom and her team have been rehabbing the unit since the summer. “It’s been a long time coming. It feels exciting now that […]
If the kickoff to the main event is any indication — the January 19 Chicago Restaurant Week’s First Bites Bash at the Field Museum sold out in a flash — the 2023 Chicago Restaurant Week (CRW), which runs from January 20 – February 5, could be a very busy “week” — 17 days in this […]
With the dawning of a new year, Chicago and suburban neighborhoods are welcoming new restaurants and bars, retail and health and wellness spots — perfect for escaping the winter chill and combatting those seasonal blues. Fend off the cold with a steaming bowl of ramen in Evanston, check out Fabio Viviani’s latest endeavor on the […]
You know carrots are great for your eyes and that milk does wonders for your bones, but what about your brain? A diet filled with nutrient-rich foods can be a game changer for your brain, improving your decision making and problem solving skills, as well as sharpening your focus and boosting your memory, explains Matthew Kuchan, Ph.D., […]
New year, new you? New year, new adventure? No matter what you have your sights set on in 2023, it’s never been a better time to explore what’s new in Chicago and the suburbs, from new museum exhibits and classes to new shows and live theatre, to new bites and sips at Chicago restaurants. Sound […]
Financially, it is a difficult time for many right now. With recent hikes in inflation — some of the highest since 1981 — many feel a strain that comes at the expense of choosing between necessities. One particularly affected population includes seniors, many of whom face the decision to forgo medication in order to put […]
If you look beyond the glitz and champagne, New Year’s Eve is about being together as we toast to new beginnings. Whether you’re celebrating at home or want to make it a night out to remember, here’s where to ring in 2023 around Chicago, including ways to recover deliciously on New Year’s Day. Outings for […]
Good times are a-brewing! It’s been a few years since we revisited the proper afternoon tea situation in Chicagoland, and a lot has changed. Post-pandemic, many old favorites have curtailed the tradition, and some have even closed. But fear not! We’ve found some special options — some new, some old — that carry on this wonderful tradition of […]
It doesn’t happen often, but this year, the final night of Hanukkah lands on Christmas — Chrismukkah, if you will. But the first night begins at sundown on Sunday, December 18, and the menorah will be lit for eight consecutive nights. There will be latkes and other fried foods, like sweet sufganiyot — a type of […]
