Tucked snugly into a front corner of historic Winnetka building The Laundry, Fizz & Pop Soda Shop transmits a comforting aura through its large windows that recalls an old-fashioned candy store and soda fountain that once occupied every downtown corridor. Owner Leigh Anne Beath said that she wanted to create a welcoming space with the […]
Covid numbers are currently declining, and sloooowly, Chicagoland businesses are coming back…especially restaurants, which have been hit so incredibly hard during the last two years of the pandemic. If you’ve been hesitant to go out to eat, shop or workout, now is the time to venture back into the world (some places listed here may […]
Everybody in Chicago is Irish on St. Paddy’s Day, so it’s time for the wearing of the green! Kick it off with the time-honored dyeing of the Chicago River on Saturday, March 12 (10 am), then head over to Columbus Drive for the 12:15 pm kick-off of the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade, one of […]
Chicago during the winter can be a cold and daunting place, but no fear! These warm and welcoming new restaurants in Chicago and the suburbs are open and ready to receive you. Some are cozy, a couple on the larger scale, and a few are filled with certified star power — but all are worthy […]
Despite pandemic uncertainties (are we moving slowly out of it or back into it?) new restaurants, bars and other retail establishments are opening this month and next. The best way to welcome these new ventures is to stop by and maybe give them some business. Be aware, however, that delays and shutdowns are always a possibility, […]
It’s finally fall, and new restaurant openings in Chicago and the suburbs continue, with some familiar names and the apparent return of fine dining. So great to see these chefs and restaurateurs back in business. For those of you keeping score, here are 13 new spots to add to your must-try list. Alla Vita 564 […]
Don’t know about you, but I spent the Pandemic indoors, eating and reading voraciously — my two favorite activities at any time of year. But soon, we’ll all have the chance to read and eat outdoors at one of Chicago’s all-time great festivals, the 2021 Printer’s Row Lit Fest, set for September 11 and 12. […]
The Chicago restaurant scene is back in business! We’re thrilled to see all the restaurants that have re-opened to enthusiastic guests. And against all odds, new restaurants are still opening… and thriving. It’s a celebratory feeling out there right now, with people gathering joyously on Chicago’s fabulous restaurant patios, and inside as well. Be sure […]
With the weather warm and vaccinated people getting comfortable eating in public, again, without masks, there may be no better time to dine outdoors in Chicago. We have many beautiful parks and other potential picnic areas in the city. Restaurants and delis have never been so prepared to offer take-out service for menu items that […]
Saganaki, the shallow pan of cheese set on fire tableside and squirted with lemon before serving, is the must-have starter at many of Chicago’s Greek restaurants. Flaming saganaki, however, is rarely found in Greece, at least outside of touristy areas. Now enjoyed in stateside Greek restaurants from New York to Los Angeles, flaming saganaki seems […]
