It’s bright and sunny and you’re ready to grab your blanket and cooler and venture out for a picnic at Millennium Park, Ravinia, or any of Chicagoland’s other gorgeous outdoor venues. But oops … you haven’t gotten around to shopping for all the good things you want to put in your picnic basket. Not to […]
No matter how full you might be, in the summer, there’s always room for a few bites of ice cream. Here are our favorite places around town to enjoy the cool, sweet delight. Pretty Cool Ice Cream James Beard-nominated pastry chef Dana Salls Cree could be considered Chicago’s ice cream queen. She’s written an ice cream cookbook […]
Summer may be ice cream and burger season, but it’s also the easiest and most enjoyable time all year to eat your fruits and vegetables with the plethora of local produce available. These chefs are upping the salad ante, with salads to savor rather than scarf down on your lunch break. Homestead on the Roof […]
Finally, summer is upon us and farmers market season is back in full swing. Local markets bring us city (and suburb) folk fresh fruits and vegetables, music, baked goods, and more, and the markets offer the perfect way to support local farmers. Here’s our ultimate list of pretty much every farmers market in Chicago and […]
It’s a universal truth: you cannot run to Target for just a toothbrush and leave without a cart full of things you didn’t know you needed. If you are like us and are looking to not only simplify your life but also save money on frequent trips to the store, we have a list of […]
It’s a universal truth: you cannot run to Target for just a toothbrush and leave without a cart full of things you didn’t know you needed. If you are like us and are looking to not only simplify your life but also save money on frequent trips to the store, we have a list of […]
From family-friendly music festivals to food fests serving up delicious fare, here are five Chicago area festivals to check out this summer. Pride Month Throughout June This year, Pride Month is jam-packed with nearly a hundred different political, social, and cultural happenings reflecting the important influence of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community. Chicago’s Boystown was America’s first […]
Americans are eating more meals on the go, and snacks such as energy bars are keeping up, morphing from guilty pleasure to meal replacement. The wellness trend plays a part, pushing bar brands to bulk up their products with protein, vitamins, and other nutrients consumers favor. We looked at one segment of the energy bar […]
Can we all agree? The Chicago dog is top dog. But if you love hot dogs, and want to impress friends and family this Memorial Day weekend, we’ve got five hot dog recipes from around the country that put a gourmet spin on the classic backyard barbecue fare. Here are five fun ways chefs prepare […]
When summer in Chicago finally arrives, we’ve got to soak up every last second of that sun and warmth while we can. Dine al fresco at these rooftops to get incredible food and cocktails plus your dose of vitamin D. Homestead on the Roof Dine beside the 10,000 square-foot secret garden above Roots Pizza in […]
