Grab a group of girlfriends and head out to one of these fun spots for adult beverages, fun atmosphere and tasty eats. It’s Ladies’ Night! Live it up a little! Arlington Heights La Tasca, 25 W. Davis St., 847-398-2400 Tapas are always festive! The original small plates concept, and sangria to boot. Chicago Allium, 120 […]
Prairie Joe’s is a family affair, both in and out of the kitchen. Opened more than twenty years ago by Aydin Dincer and his wife, Diane Ubl, it’s long been an Evanston favorite for breakfast and dinner. In recent years, their kids, Joe and Yasmin Dincer-Ubl, have joined in the family biz, working the grill […]
Lake Forest’s South Gate Café just reopened as Market House on the Square. New owners, new décor, new chef, new menu. And it’s worth your attention. James Beard Award-nominated Chef Dominic Zampano was brought in from Umami Moto in Milwaukee to serve up a new vision for one of Lake Forest’s favorite locations. He provides […]
The best empanada recipe is a mystery in itself, since every household in every province in Argentine has a different recipe, all claiming they are the best! Baked or fried, fillings vary according to taste and local ingredients, but we can definitely agree that the traditional Argentine empanada is made of meat. And when I […]
A new shop has popped up in Highland Park. Local mom Kim Cohen had long dreamed of turning her cooking talents into a business. After years of creating unique popcorn flavors for friends and family, she opened Highland Pop. For fans of Garrett popcorn, Highland Pop satisfies the same craving for unique flavors and homemade […]
What started out as a hobby for Dawn Kohler has turned into a full-blown business. Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Dawn has long been baking homemade treats for eager taste testers. She decided to launch her own company, Sweet Considerations, to bring her baked goodies to a wider audience. She specializes in […]
Susan Trieschmann doesn’t want to be the focus of this article; she wants the mission and the message of Curt’s Café put first.
Beloved, long-time North Shore restaurateurs Carlos and Debbie Nieto drew on their Happ Inn and Café Central expertise in quality, casual dining to convert Carlos’ Restaurant, the 30-year-old, iconic Highland Park fine dining destination, into Nieto’s.
After a long day, creating the perfect family meal might be the last thing on your mind. Meez Meals is taking the work out of cooking. Each week they introduce a new menu, featuring five dinner options and you pick out which meals you want. They will deliver all of the ingredients to your […]
Takashi Yagihashi is a busy chef—really busy.
