Joe Donut, Glenview’s first gourmet doughnut shop, opened near the Glenview Metra station in January. Shop owner Nick Philippas, who also owns Glenview hotspot North Branch Pizza & Burger Co., uses only real ingredients in the hand-crafted donuts that are made from scratch every day. The doughnut selection, rotating daily, features delicious creations like S’mores, Red Velvet and Boston Cream. […]
SafeHouse Chicago brings the best of Milwaukee’s spy-themed restaurant SafeHouse to downtown Chicago. The brainchild of Greg Marcus, president and CEO of the restaurant’s owner The Marcus Corp, SafeHouse Chicago offers a menu fit for a secret agent, with items like Licensed to Kill Cheese Macaroni, the Spy Burger and Fried C4 Cheese Curds. The space, […]
At the start of a new year, most people look to resolutions as a source of guidance for the 12 months ahead. But, for all us food lovers out there, yearly food trend predictions tend to fill this role instead. While this annual roll out of hot, must-try dishes is always rooted in excitement, so […]
DOX Quality Greek, a chef-driven and fast casual Greek restaurant, opened in December. Founded by Greek Kitchen owner Peter Thanoukos and Executive Chef Christos Fasseas, DOX brings the authentic flavors of Chef Christos’ hometown of Athens to the heart of Wicker Park. Dox features the best of Greek street food in dishes meant to be […]
After 35 years in the restaurant business, Madeleine and Kaveh Mirani felt it was time for a change. So they shuttered Mirani’s, their lovely French bistro, after a 10-year run on Elm Street in Winnetka (22 years after they first opened the original Mirani’s Gourmet Deli on Green Bay Road) and moved around the corner […]
Kal’ish, a short-order vegan restaurant, celebrated its grand opening Jan. 14. Owners Gina and Andy Kalish, who also manage the Ravenswood Event Center, were thrilled to open a vegan restaurant that caters to vegans and meat-eaters alike. Kal’ish features animal-free takes on classic American favorites and also offers gluten- and nut-free dishes. A Sunday brunch menu […]
You might not be able to taste grapes off the vine, but winter is a relaxing and intimate time to visit California wine country. You’ll find better rates at hotels, it is easier to book winery appointments, and winemakers will have more time to chat. Plus, the weather is still great compared to Chicago! Napa […]
You might not be able to taste grapes off the vine, but winter is a relaxing and intimate time to visit California wine country. You’ll find better rates at hotels, it is easier to book winery appointments, and winemakers will have more time to chat. Plus, the weather is still great compared to Chicago! Napa […]
Looking for a great new idea for date night, or something new to do with your gal pals or adult children? The Chicago area has a number of home-grown distilleries pumping out great product, and many of them offer tours and tastings. (Letherbee Distillers, makers of a killer Autumnal Gin, are production only, to my […]
What better gift for the holidays than a trip to one of the new, hot-hot-hot restaurants that have opened just this fall? From the city to the North suburbs, there are options aplenty, and we’ve lined them up for you — alphabetically, of course. We hate to play favorites! Support local food banks and pantries: […]
