Local brewery Sketchbook opened in Evanston in late 2014, brewing up small-batch craft beers and selling them by the growler. They’ve been so successful — both in retail and wholesale — that they have just opened a brand spanking new street-front tap room on Chicago Avenue, just down the street from the brewery, and conveniently […]
We may be a bit biased, but we believe Chicago has some of the best restaurants in the world. To help you take advantage of what Chicago and its surrounding suburbs have to offer food-wise, we’ve created this handy dandy dining guide. Read on to find some of the best garden-to-table restaurants, the area’s new steakhouses, where […]
Updated Jan. 17, 2018. Running east to west across what was once the semi-skeezy Fulton Market District, Chicago’s Randolph Street is the major artery through the heart of the vibrant West Loop dining scene. Close to the offices of the Loop and Union Station and directly on the access path to the United Center, Randolph […]
We wait for eight cold, sad months, and one day, the sun finally shines, the earth warms and our hearts open up to summertime in Chicago. And for four glorious months, we dine outside like Parisians, gazing out at our sapphire lake. In recent years, Chicago has added some fabulous rooftop bars to its arsenal […]
Drum roll, please. It’s that time of year again: Make It Better’s Best of 2016 survey has arrived! Each year, we ask you — our valuable audience — to vote for your favorite businesses across different categories. This year’s survey is designed to find the best in Arts & Entertainment, Beauty, Celebrations, Dining, Fitness & […]
Long known for their inventive, groundbreaking shows, Steppenwolf Theatre will soon stage a different type of opening. This May, the curtain rises on Steppenwolf’s newest productions: Front Bar and The 1700 Theatre, both contained in the old Ethan Allen furniture store space directly north of the Steppenwolf Theatre building. Steppenwolf bought the space in 2012, […]
To understand just how much fun the Les Dames D’Escoffier Chicago fundraiser on May 16 will be, imagine your wittiest girlfriends joining forces with the most talented female chefs to throw a party. To understand the good that your participation in this event can do, imagine empowering young women to receive professional training in the still […]
Mother’s Day brunch? A fabulous dinner? A day at the spa? Shopping to your heart’s content? Special events just for Mom? We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re looking for a traditional Mother’s Day buffet or a Mother’s Day tea, a weekend golf package, a painting party or a day of pampering, Chicago’s North Shore Convention […]
May is National Barbecue Month, which means it’s time to channel your inner carnivore. Chicago may not have a nationally recognized barbecue style like the Carolinas, Texas, Memphis and Kansas City do, but these 13 restaurants in the city and ’burbs are churning out authentic finger-licking barbecue fare with their own unique flare. So roll […]
Updated June 5, 2018. The changing seasons bring fresh fruits and vegetables, and farmers markets are great resources for shopping local and enjoying a day out. Check out our list to find the best farmers market near you. Barrington Farmers Market June 14 to Oct. 18 Thursdays, 3-7 p.m. Buffalo Grove Farmers Market June 17 […]
