Each August, Mary DiSomma breaks out her KitchenAid and starts baking cookies for the holiday season. She needs a long runway to make a whopping 7,000 cookies—50 varieties in all—that she and her husband will put in tins and hand out as gifts to eagerly awaiting family and friends come December. DiSomma’s cookie making has […]
‘Tis the season for eating, drinking and shopping! The latest new openings around Chicago and the North Shore bring us Amy Morton’s unexpected take on the French brasserie, a new bakery with a curated butter collection, the latest “pour-your-own” beer spot, and more. Here’s what’s new in town in Chicago and the suburbs. LeTour […]
The most wonderful time of the year is a lot more enjoyable when you don’t have to stress about holiday shopping. Luckily, if you have a Disneyphile on your list, we’re here to make it as easy as saying “Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo!” From home to tech and toys to books, here are the best Disney, Star Wars, […]
The most wonderful time of the year is a lot more enjoyable when you don’t have to stress about holiday shopping. Luckily, if you have a Disneyphile on your list, we’re here to make it as easy as saying “Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo!” From home to tech and toys to books, here are the best Disney, Star Wars, […]
The food-obsessed friend or family member in your life is always on the hunt for something new and special. As a devoted foodie myself, I get it. We can be hard to shop for, even though there is SO MUCH OUT THERE, because how do you narrow it down if you aren’t fully invested? Thus, […]
Five crispy wings, four rustic sides, three smoked hens, two spare ribs and a restaurant cloaked in lights. With the holiday season’s arrival, Wilmette’s Pit & Tap will again embrace the holiday spirit by transforming into a winter wonderland beginning Thursday, Nov. 17, said owner Michael Clarke. Last year, Clarke and company joined the pop-up […]
Did you hear — Thanksgiving is early this year, which means you need to get your plans in place stat. Cooking up a feast with loved ones is a treasured part of the holiday, but bringing in a few delicious locally made side dishes and desserts (or even the whole meal) is a wonderful way […]
The weather has cooled off but the dining and retail scene in Chicago and the suburbs is hotter than ever. It’s always a good sign when popular spots add new outposts, and Edie’s All-Day Cafe, Bonchon, Barcocina, and jewelry store, gorjana, have all opened additional locations. Other new openings to add to the must-visit list […]
Practice makes perfect, but knowing how and what to practice helps. Brewer Scott Frank, of Wilmette, is all about improvement and said he enters beer competitions, like the Great American Beer Festival, because of the insightful critiques from beer experts. “The purpose of doing it, as a new brewery (Double Clutch), is to get objective […]
Not just a great opportunity to spend quality time with your loved ones, regular family dinners together can provide both physical and mental health benefits, research has shown. As part of our ongoing series, Better Family Dinners, we’ve asked top chefs to share favorite recipes they enjoy at home with their own families. Here, Chef […]
