These events will help you stick to your resolution to be healthier, read more with your kids, learn to play a new instrument or simply laugh more. Cooking for Life Month January Various Chicago-born nonprofit Common Threads is encouraging families to be healthy this month by cooking at home and making better nutritional choices. The […]
Chi-Town Rising is back, but that’s not the only way to ring in 2017 around Chicago. Celebrate with these five events that are perfect for a family outing or date night. 1. Kohl Children’s Museum New Year’s Eve Bash Your kiddos don’t have to stay up until midnight to welcome 2017 in style. Kohl Children’s Museum […]
This weekend, find the perfect hostess gift, entertain out-of-town guests, or simply take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season. Happy holidays! Jove T’s Holiday Cookie Shop Dec. 22-23 Chicago If you’re looking for a last-minute gift or treats for your holiday party, visit this Holiday Cookie Shop from Cindy’s Executive Pastry Chef Jove […]
Looking for a great new idea for date night, or something new to do with your gal pals or adult children? The Chicago area has a number of home-grown distilleries pumping out great product, and many of them offer tours and tastings. (Letherbee Distillers, makers of a killer Autumnal Gin, are production only, to my […]
It’s the weekend before Hanukkah and Christmas, so take some time to relax (or finish up last-minute shopping) with these events around Chicago. CTA Holiday Train Celebration Dec. 16 Evanston Wherever you’re heading this weekend, take the CTA Holiday Train, which will run on the Purple Line Dec. 16-17. Enjoy free taffy apples (while supplies […]
What better gift for the holidays than a trip to one of the new, hot-hot-hot restaurants that have opened just this fall? From the city to the North suburbs, there are options aplenty, and we’ve lined them up for you — alphabetically, of course. We hate to play favorites! Support local food banks and pantries: […]
Eating healthy isn’t hard at True Food Kitchen. This seasonally inspired restaurant from Sam Fox and Dr. Andrew Weil opened its first Midwest location in River North Nov. 22 and features nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory foods and gluten-free, organic, vegetarian and vegan options, as well as a juice and cocktail bar. While the menu regularly changes in […]
NaKorn, a traditional Thai restaurant, celebrated its grand opening in early November. Owners Mina Sudsaard and Sam Rattanopas have been best friends since third grade and immigrated to the United States from Bangkok in 1996. Believing that authentic Thai food shouldn’t just be found in Thailand, the two opened NaKorn, where old-world recipes with a […]
This weekend, watch a holiday classic with the CSO, build a gingerbread house, meet Santa and more. “It’s a Wonderful Life” in Concert Dec. 9-11 Chicago If this classic movie is always on your holiday must-watch list, do something new this year with a viewing accompanied by Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Gingerbread Jubilee Dec. 10 Glenview Build a […]
Holiday fun continues this weekend at Navy Pier, Brookfield Zoo and LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago. Plus, stop by two more shopping events. Holiday Bricktacular Opens Dec. 1 Schaumburg LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago is turning into a bricktacular holiday wonderland this month. Visitors can take pictures with the life-sized LEGO Santa, build an ornament for the […]
