Dining Near Chicago’s Ballparks
Don’t get me wrong. I love a good brat , a beer and a bag of peanuts as much as the next girl.
Act One, Take One
It’s a wonderful thing when a new concert venue opens, and the Mayne Stage in Rogers Park is no exception.
Paris Club: Ooh-la-la!
This new Lettuce Entertain You offering isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a full-fledged happening.
Visiting Vietnam By Way of Argyle Street
Chicago is home to a wide variety of ethnic neighborhoods and touring them can be a wonderful introduction to other cultures and other foods. Tet, the huge Vietnamese celebration of the lunar New Year, is coming up on February 3. Why don’t you use that as an excuse to explore Argyle Street and introduce […]
Pull Up to the Trough: Acre’s Farm-to-Table Eats
I know it’s shallow, but I’m all about a fine logo and interesting graphics.
Where to Eat While Holiday Shopping Downtown
What we love: shopping, eating, and holidays. What we hate: parking, traffic and mediocre food.
Exploring Bucktown & Wicker Park
This dynamic area on Chicago’s northwest side is the home of some of the best food and shopping in the city. Here are some suggestions if you’re heading to Bucktown and Wicker Park. For breakfast, try… The Bongo Room The creative courses dished up at this pancake house are worth the wait for a […]
The Purple Pig Brings Home the Bacon
When I heard that Jimmy Bannos (of perennial favorite Heaven on Seven) was opening a new restaurant with his son, Jimmy Jr., and Scott Harris of Mia Francesca, my ears perked up.
