If you’re in the mood for fast casual fried chicken, Honey’s Hot Chicken, a new chef-driven restaurant with a made-from-scratch menu, opened June 28 in downtown Highland Park. Also included on the menu are tasty chicken and Belgian pearl sugar waffles, fried shrimp, buffalo chicken spring rolls, homemade fruit pies and more. Plus, Honey’s Hot […]
The thrill of the new … it never gets old! Chicago and the north suburbs continue to impress with a slew of spring and summer openings, and more notables on the fall horizon. No wonder we’re an eating destination! It’s time to expand your to-do list. Arbella The folks that brought you Tanta, that River […]
For the sixth year in a row, our audience has spoken — this year louder than ever before. With more than 168,000 votes across 11 categories, what follows are the best businesses and services in Chicago and around the North Shore. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #Bestof2016.
Make It Better’s Best of 2016 drew more than 168,000 votes across 11 categories. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #Bestof2016. Best Burger (Suburbs) Edzo’s Burger Shop The undisputed suburban burger champ for five years running. 1571 Sherman Ave., Evanston Best Burger (Chicago) Au Cheval A burger that will make you […]
Just in time for summer, Raised, An Urban Rooftop Bar, opened in May at One West Wacker. Located on the third floor, you’ll dine and sip above the Chicago River, complete with gorgeous views of the city, fresh flowers, fire pits, cabanas and couches. Here you’ll find shareable plates of American bar food that’s made […]
Ten Ninety Brewing Co. opened in Glenview this past April. The first (and only) brewery/taproom in Glenview currently offers 12 beers on tap but will soon have 20. Popular beers include Half Wit (a witbier with honey, coriander and orange peel), Pink Tie Saison (which supports the Schaumburg Firefighters Cancer Research Fund Pink Tie Ball) […]
Chicago and the suburbs offer an endless lineup of great summer festivals, activities and entertainment for the whole family. Having trouble choosing from so many amazing options? Everyone loves to eat, so you’ll never go wrong with a food festival. We’ve taken a look at some of the area’s best food fests and have picked out the tastiest […]
Joy District, a “multi-level dining and drinking experience,” celebrated its grand opening in River North on May 12. On the first floor you’ll find the dining room and elevated library and lounge. The bar is on the second floor, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows. Joy District also houses the first kinetic lighting installation outside of Las […]
Burnt City Brewing, the new concept from Atlas Brewing Company’s John and Ben Saller, opened this May. In addition to their canning facility in the Pullman neighborhood, Burnt City Brewing’s brewpub in Lincoln Park offers 12 beers on tap (always in rotation) and eight bowling lanes. This summer, try the Retrofit Radler, made with key-lime […]
Every few years I feel motivated — nay, compelled — to compile a list of my favorite new (at least to me) burgers around Chicago. Why not every year, you ask? Because is takes a while to recover from this research, good people. But it’s a sacrifice I make for you. Of course, we don’t […]
