As one museum exhibit closes this weekend, another opens for the first time in the U.S. Plus, meet a best-selling author, see a spectacular show, and visit Chicago Botanic Garden for a favorite annual event. Thrity Umrigar Author Event Feb. 18 Lincolnshire Thrity Umrigar, best-selling author of “The Story Hour,” will speak at Adlai E. […]
Chicago would never be mistaken for a dry town. We’ve got a plethora of great cocktail bars here, with award-winning mixologists combining fanciful artisanal ingredients — sweet as well as savory — to great effect. But let’s discuss what really sets a bar apart in 2017: a bespoke ice program. Serious cocktails call for serious […]
At the start of a new year, most people look to resolutions as a source of guidance for the 12 months ahead. But, for all us food lovers out there, yearly food trend predictions tend to fill this role instead. While this annual roll out of hot, must-try dishes is always rooted in excitement, so […]
Spend an evening at the theater, indulge in chocolate treats, explore a new museum exhibit or annual car show, or shop for a cause this weekend around Chicago. Chicago Theatre Week Feb. 9-19 Various Find $15 or $30 tickets (sometimes less) for more than 100 shows around the Chicago area, including “Faceless” at Northlight, “Gloria” […]
DOX Quality Greek, a chef-driven and fast casual Greek restaurant, opened in December. Founded by Greek Kitchen owner Peter Thanoukos and Executive Chef Christos Fasseas, DOX brings the authentic flavors of Chef Christos’ hometown of Athens to the heart of Wicker Park. Dox features the best of Greek street food in dishes meant to be […]
Great hot chocolate is not to be trifled with. You’re either serious and willing to wait for it (freshly made with high-quality artisanal chocolate) or you’re not (Swiss Miss). So let’s lay down some simple laws. Rule #1: No commercial mixes allowed. We’re talking house-made, chocolate-forward, honest-to-goodness hot chocolate. Sugar is not the main ingredient […]
After 35 years in the restaurant business, Madeleine and Kaveh Mirani felt it was time for a change. So they shuttered Mirani’s, their lovely French bistro, after a 10-year run on Elm Street in Winnetka (22 years after they first opened the original Mirani’s Gourmet Deli on Green Bay Road) and moved around the corner […]
Kick off February with a concert in Chicago, a play in Lake Forest, a new exhibit in Evanston, and a Super Bowl charity event with a former member of the Chicago Bears. Plus, find out how you can score dining deals and discounts around the North Shore all month long. “Elemeno Pea” Opens Feb. 3 Lake […]
Kal’ish, a short-order vegan restaurant, celebrated its grand opening Jan. 14. Owners Gina and Andy Kalish, who also manage the Ravenswood Event Center, were thrilled to open a vegan restaurant that caters to vegans and meat-eaters alike. Kal’ish features animal-free takes on classic American favorites and also offers gluten- and nut-free dishes. A Sunday brunch menu […]
This weekend, Disney On Ice’s latest production comes to town and Anne Loucks Gallery’s new exhibit opens. Plus, you can dine at a new restaurant during Chicago Restaurant Week, get health tips in Highland Park, and watch an inspiring film at the Spertus Institute. Support local and national nonprofits: [takeaction] “Disney On Ice Presents Follow […]
