Fresh: Kaufman's Is Back!

Hard to believe it’s only been a year since the devastating fire that closed the beloved Kaufman’s Deli; it feels like an eternity since I had a really good corned beef sammy. But fear not! Kaufman’s is back, better than ever. The new build out—necessitated by the fire damage—is modern and clean, with an expanded […]

by Julie Chernoff

Fresh: The Alcove

At 400 square feet, it may be the smallest bar in Chicagoland, but that’s just how proprietor Scott Bradley of Evanston likes it. “It’s a place for adults to get a cocktail and a bite,” he says. “It’s less about ‘the thing’ and more about the time you spend here.” With just 12 seats, it’s […]

by Julie Chernoff

Fresh: Artisanal Wilmette

Artisanal Wilmette, a new grocery store featuring locally-sourced, sustainably produced, organic and specialty products, opened its Linden Ave. doors on Friday, September 7th. This beautiful, family-owned shop focuses on supporting small, independent and artisanal vendors and offers an array of items like pastas, soups, eggs, greek yogurt, cheese, olives, salsas, eco-friendly cleaners and healthy snacks. […]

by Talia Beechick

Fresh: Lucila's Homemade

When Lucila Giagrande left Argentina for America at 24, she never imagined that her passion for the delectable pastries of her family would turn into a thriving business. But “making traditional Argentinean food and sharing it with my family and friends is what I love to do.” And no one else was making alfajores (which […]

by Julie Chernoff