Everyone’s got their go-tos in the kitchen—those staples we’ve come to rely upon to pull together a quick meal, or round out a simple dish. With the holidays fast approaching, we thought we’d try to spice up our routines by comparing notes with some of Chicago’s most acclaimed chefs about their own home cooking. Chicken—the […]
First impressions are important. Why else would we triple-check ourselves in the mirror, smoothing our jacket or dress one last time before a big interview or first date? At restaurants, the exterior décor is our first visual impression, but when it comes to our taste buds, what’s the first thing we put in our mouths? […]
Josh Gilbert was an architect by trade, but as an earnest homebrewer, what he really wanted to do was open a craft brewery in his hometown. It was Josh’s wife, Carey Bartell, who came up with the perfect name for an Evanston brewery, given Evanston’s history as hub of the Women’s Christian Temperance Movement in […]
The Chicago craft beer scene is starting to resemble great beer towns like Portland, Ore. and Brooklyn, N.Y. These welcoming Windy City spots vary in their food offerings, from basic bar food to sophisticated menus, and even a few that let you order in. Either way, they’re sprouting up to great public fanfare. Here’s an […]
Chicago has a long history with meat. From the Civil War to well into the 20th century, we were the country’s meatpacking epicenter, slaughtering, packing and shipping cattle and swine via railroad freezer cars to the furthest reaches of America. Today, the Meatpacking District is going back to its roots on a small scale with […]
Before summer slips away and autumn leaves start blowing through the Windy City, make sure to get out on the water. No boat? No problem! The Chicago River has plenty of places for dining and drinking in the views of the waterfront. A night along the river will leave you with lasting memories of why […]
Glenview’s newest addition, Heinen’s Fine Foods, provides healthy and delicious options ranging from fine meats, fresh seafood, gourmet cheeses, produce and an extensive wine, beer and liquor selection.
The voters have spoken! Thousands of readers took the time to tell us what they find best about the North Shore and Chicago. This year, over 90,000 verified votes were cast in over 11 categories in our annual Best of 2014 awards, and we couldn’t be prouder you responded in such numbers. Here are our […]
Highwood welcomes P.M. Prime, a new steakhouse helmed by James Beard Award-nominee Dominic Zampano. Ably abetted by legendary Chicago sommelier Robert Bansberg as General Manager, Zampano is shaking up the standard steakhouse menu with dishes like Beer-Battered Soft Shell Crab with Sweet Corn; Mushroom and Oxtail Risotto with Pecan; Chicken-Fried Steak with Pickled Onions; and […]
Glenview’s BurgerFi® is Keeping It Fresh. BurgerFi® is changing the way America eats burgers. We focus on all-natural, vegetarian-fed, humanely-raised Angus beef, giving our burgers an unmistakable flavor difference. Our food tastes better, and it’s better for you—there are no hormones or antibiotics. Our overall focus on all-natural selection means our extensive menu includes specialty […]
