As we all gradually thaw out, thoughts of refreshing and lively libations dance in our heads. Use this as a guide to those warmer weather drinks and let’s ring in some sunnier days collectively. We’ve had our fair share of the longest, snowiest winter in memory and deserve one of these cocktails right quick. In […]
Home brewers, rejoice! North Shore Brewing Supply has opened its doors. It should be your go-to source for everything you need to make your own wine, beer, mead or cider, providing ingredients, equipment and the knowhow necessary for this super-fun DIY project. They’ve got classes to get you started, and they’ll even bottle your homebrew—sounds […]
It’s cold outside, but you can warm up indoors at some of our favorite watering holes around Chicagoland. These bars are hot, hot, hot! CHICAGO Analogue Violet Hour vets Robby Haynes and Henry Prendergast introduced Analogue in Logan Square last year. Grab a bowl of Alfredo Nogueira‘s hot andouille and chicken gumbo and wash it […]
Forget all those Valentine’s Days you skipped the chocolate because you were watching your weight. Haven’t we all agreed that it’s fine to eat a piece of delicious chocolate every day? If you haven’t had this epiphany, get on board! Here’s the secret: If you indulge in a piece of dark chocolate, you won’t […]
Tania Merlos-Ruiz went from selling her homemade empanadas at Evanston’s indoor Farmer and Artisan Food Market last winter to opening her own storefront this past fall—they’re just that good. And those delicious empanadas have company: soft tacos, burritos, gorditas, a mouth-watering Coconut Tres Leches cake, and even a Spanish Olive-Oil Cake with Pomegranate Sauce. The […]
When Caribou Coffee closed its doors in Glenview, employees and loyal customers were devastated. But the town wasn’t without local caffeine for long. Glenview Grind opened in its place a few months later, and the espresso machines are manned by the same friendly faces locals had come to know at Caribou. This new coffee shop […]
“Will you marry me?” is the most important question you’ll ever ask. So before you put a ring on it, consider how you’ll set the stage for this ultimate interlude for two, or to celebrate subsequent anniversaries. Book a table at one of these six fine-dining restaurants that serve up all the ingredients needed to […]
December: It’s the time when all thoughts turn to Christmas dinner, at least if you have your priorities straight. And naturally, if you’re Jewish, you’re thinking Chinese food on December 25. But people, it’s time to branch out. There’s a whole world of Asian food out there, including Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean and more. So […]
The Michelin Man was very, very good to Chicago this year. And while our wonderful North Shore restaurants were snubbed—again—for the coveted stars (No Quince?Restaurant Michael? Oceanique? A travesty!), a number of our neighborhood favorites were singled out as Bib Gourmand winners. Being selected for this category, while not quite as prestigious, is still something […]
Evanstonians rejoice! After a year of construction and anticipation, the new Evanston outpost of Trader Joe’s finally opened in early September. Located on busy Chicago Avenue, just blocks from both the El and Metra stops, and with parking for 80+ cars, the new store is continually packed with eager shoppers, from grandmas to college students. […]
