No matter who you cast your vote for, there is one thing that is for certain — election night is going to be a nail-biter. While you are glued to your TV, and your Twitter feed, why not support a local restaurant by ordering cocktails-to-go or special Election Night meals? Here are just a few […]
Of all the times to launch a restaurant, one of the very worst must be during a pandemic, when people are sheltering at home, avoiding others, and postponing dinner plans until sometime in 2021. Many Chicago-area restaurants have closed permanently, but some were already gearing up to open when the pandemic hit, redesigning their strategies for […]
We are so sad to hear that our friends at Nick’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill in Wilmette, a repeat Best of Winner, are closing their doors. In an Instagram post, Nick’s broke the news: “It is with heavy, but grateful hearts that we share the news that Nick’s has officially closed. Words cannot express how […]
The pandemic has forced businesses across the city to reimagine their operations in accordance with CDC guidelines. And over the last few months, restaurants have shown just how inventive they can be. Chicago has transformed busy streets into outdoor-dining meccas, revamped patios and made take-out cool again. But, many of these changes were contingent on […]
For the very first time, the Chicago restaurant group responsible for many of Chicagoland’s most beloved dining spots, Lettuce Entertain You, is hosting a special restaurant week. From Monday, September 28 through Sunday, October 4, you can order from three-course lunch, brunch and dinner menus for dine-in and carryout at more than 30 participating restaurants […]
Ever since Chef Curtis Duffy’s famed three-Michelin-starred Chicago restaurant Grace shuttered in 2017, we’ve been anxiously awaiting the opening of his next endeavor, Ever. Duffy has similarly lofty goals for his new restaurant, which opened in Chicago’s Fulton Market in July and is another collaboration with friend and business partner, Michael Muser. Our friends at NBC Chicago’s “Chicago Today” got […]
The restaurant scene is looking up in downtown Winnetka, with a number of exciting new contenders sticking it out in these uncertain times. 501 LOCAL Global The gorgeous walled-in patio of this appealing global-cuisine resto is especially relevant now. Small plates shine here, especially the fried Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms and the refreshing Shrimp Ceviche. 501 […]
From dining al fresco at Chicago’s first mariscos on the water, to perfecting your summer salad game, here are five things you can actually do this weekend. Please take care and help our community fight COVID-19 — maintain at least 6 feet of distance, wear a mask and wash your hands properly and frequently, when […]
Let’s continue to support and uplift local businesses. Evanston, long the North Shore hotspot for dining, provides a wide range of options for dining out, and in these emotionally fraught times, comfort food has taken on a new meaning. Blind Faith Café Vegetarian For more than thirty years, they’ve been satisfying vegetarians, vegans, and those […]
Last week, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a stern warning to Chicagoans that a renewed wave of restrictions could be on the horizon if coronavirus cases continue to increase. Less than a week later, Lightfoot’s administration today announced a rollback with new limitations impacting Chicago, bars, restaurants, salons and gyms. First up, bars that do […]
