Chicago’s still reigning “It” chef, the Evanston-born, Connecticut-bred Stephanie Izard, is an unlikely reality TV star— though she earned her fame when she became the first and only woman to win Bravo’s “Top Chef.”
The restaurant business is notoriously difficult, full of long hours and backbreaking work. It’s crucial to have the right partner.
Michigan native and Highland Park resident Carol Goldman’s homemade cookies are all handmade with premium ingredients, such as rolled oats and Ghiradelli Chocolate. After years of selling the original thirteen flavors in upscale grocery stores and through their website, Carol’s Cookies is branching out with a gluten-free line. They currently sell four flavors: double chocolate […]
As far as family restaurant dining is concerned, there’s far more to life than the drive-thru window.
Traveling soon and wondering what may be on your menu? Nancy Brussat can tell you.
There’s a new wine shop in Lake Forest: Grand Cru Wine Merchants. Recently relocated from Arlington Heights, Grand Cru Merchants offers affordable boutique wine, spirits, and beer from around the world. Proprietor Craig Brautigam is a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute, and has worked at the Chicago restaurants Le Francais and Trio. “Lake […]
Sure, it’s just a week away, but you still have time.
Make It Better contributor Galit Greenfield recently launched one of the first macaron trucks in the nation.
I was shocked to hear the news that Carlos’ Restaurant was closing after 30 years atop Chicago’s Best Restaurants list. Husband and wife team Carlos and Debbie Nieto, who also own Café Central and the Happ Inn, have decided that it’s time to make a change. Accordingly, the next two months will be filled with […]
The minute I feel a chill in the air, I head for the stove.
