Whether you’re looking for ways to entertain out-of-town guests or work off all that turkey (and stuffing, and mashed potatoes, and pie, and …), here are five things to do this Thanksgiving weekend. Wonderland Express Opens Nov. 25 Glencoe This seasonal favorite is back with model trains, indoor snow, mini Chicago landmarks and more. Throughout […]
In addition to Christkindlmarket, the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Goodman’s “A Christmas Carol,” here are five more can’t-miss events this weekend. Holiday Boutique Nov. 16-19 Lake Forest The Women’s Board of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital will host their annual holiday boutique this week with more than 40 retailers, so you can check items off your holiday […]
Chicago’s Loop business district is filled with quick-fix lunch options (I’m looking at you, Hannah’s Bretzel and Protein Bar) just right for the office worker on the go. Sit-down dining choices — especially for the theater, opera and symphony crowds — were for many years limited to stalwarts like Italian Village, Petterino’s, Russian Tea Time […]
The holidays are rapidly approaching, which means plenty of year-end celebrations, and more need than ever for interesting private dining spaces, whether it be for work parties, family gatherings, special dinners or weddings. Here are some of our favorite spaces right now, running the gamut from intimate to spacious; inventive comfort food to haute cuisine. […]
Ready or not, it’s time for holiday shows and shopping events, but you can also visit the Museum of Science and Industry for a new exhibit, attend one of the final Chicago Humanities Festival events of the fall and tour gorgeous Evanston homes. The Grove Arts & Craft Faire Nov. 10-13 Glenview It’s the final weekend of […]
A musical about Judy Garland makes its Chicago premiere this weekend while two festivals (one all about film and one all about mac and cheese) return to the area. Plus, there will be two ways to shop art, decor, jewelry and more both in the city and the suburbs. Antiques + Modernism Show Nov. 3-6 Winnetka […]
Love Thanksgiving but shudder at the thought of preparing a whole dinner yourself? Don’t fret! We’ve got you covered with a whole lineup of Chicago-area restaurants offering a dazzling variety of gourmet options for the big day. So all you have to worry about come Thursday, Nov. 24 is what to eat first. Acadia Want […]
This weekend will be all about the Cubs as the World Series shifts to Wrigley Field, but there will still be plenty of other events in and around Chicago to keep you going until first pitch. 101st Annual Haunted House Oct. 28 Winnetka Start your weekend with a Friday morning visit to the Not So Scary Haunted […]
In the not-too-distant past, to-go restaurants often meant fast food; a place you’d run into for sustenance in a hurry. Sure, you’d find the occasional truly fabulous hot dog or hamburger joint — looking at you, Hot Doug’s (sob! RIP) and Edzo’s — committed to responsible ingredients and outside-of-the-box flavors, but more likely, it would […]
Evanston has always been a foodie destination, but there’s even more to love now that Alpana Singh’s Terra & Vine opened in late September. Executive Chef Andrew Graves is dishing up rotating Mediterranean cuisine like Wild Mushroom & Artichoke Pizzette and Grilled Swordfish with Eggplant Caponata and Agro Dolce, both featured on the opening menu. […]
