Where to Eat Before a Ravinia Concert
No one wants sit through a concert—no matter how special—on an empty stomach.
5 Great Burgers You Won’t Want to Miss
There’s nothing like a burger—hot and juicy, dripping with ketchup and melted cheese, sandwiched by a toasty bun—when hunger strikes.
Four Restaurants to Remember
You could throw a rock and hit a decent restaurant on the North Shore. But at Make It Better, we like to be a little pickier. And we can be!
The Ultimate Rib Smack Down
Five couples, three grills and 75 rib recipes …
Portuguese Wine Dinner at Inovasi in Lake Bluff
Here is an exciting dinner opportunity:
Fresh: Mondo Mandelbrot
Once Passover has passed (or before it arrives), grab some leavened goodness in the form of Mandelbrot, or mandel bread, which is Yiddish for “almond bread” and similar to biscotti. Libby & Laura, a company started by Laura Klibanow of Highland Park, makes the certified kosher treats in a variety of flavors, all based on […]
Fresh: Jeff's Soda
For old-fashioned pop lovers, nothing beats the nostalgia of a classic New York Egg Cream—made of milk, carbonated water and flavored syrup. Jeff’s Amazing New York Egg Creams, from a company based in Northbrook, come in chocolate, orange, vanilla and diet-chocolate varieties. $1.29-$1.89, at Anton’s Fruit Ranch and Michael’s in Highland Park, D&D Finer Foods […]
Shake Up the Holidays: Drinks from That Little Mexican Cafe
The holidays are here—if you’re looking for an alternative to champagne, try one of these recipes from That Little Mexican Cafe:
5 Faves: Side Dishes You Can Pick Up
You work. You have a bunch of kids. You don’t have a lot of time.
5 Burgers We’re Craving Right Now
The magic of a freshly grilled burger on a summer night is undeniable. Of course, if you’re like me, a good burger is pretty much a grand slam any day of the year.
