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. […]
Granite City Food & Brewery opened in Northbrook’s Willow Festival Shopping Center last week. In addition to offering seasonal beers, signature Granite City brews include Batch 1000 Double IPA, Bennie German Bock, Broad Axe Oatmeal Stout, Duke Pale Ale and Prairie Vixen Hefeweizen. Plus, you’ll always find the perfect food pairing, like Pulled Pork on […]
If you can’t wait for Halloween, you don’t have to wait any longer! Between two Spooktacular events in Glenview and Northbrook and a new event at Chicago Botanic Garden, the Halloween fun begins now. Plus, enjoy a fall festival at The Morton Arboretum and a shopping event in Evanston. Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns Oct. 20-23 […]
Since 1947, Home Run Inn has been making fresh and frozen pizzas with a very special feature — every part of the pie is handmade. From the sauce to the sausage (freshly ground in their Illinois factory), Home Run Inn is frozen pizza you can actually feel good about eating. So obviously, Chicago is immensely […]
This weekend, Chicago museums will be offering discounts while more than 200 buildings in the city and suburbs will be open for exploring. Plus, “Romeo & Juliet” opens at The Joffrey Ballet, a fall family fest debuts in Rosemont, and a local foundation hosts a fundraising concert. Chicago Museum Week Begins Oct. 13 Chicago Take advantage […]
Between the Chicago Marathon and the Cubs, this is a big weekend in Chicago. Find even more events (three festivals, a cabaret for a good cause and a presidential debate watch party) in our weekly 5 Things to Do. The Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest Oct. 7-9 Highwood If you love pumpkins, there’s no better place […]
This weekend features two 21+ events and two family-friendly festivals. Plus, you can meet a U.S. soccer star in Winnetka. River to Rooftop Sept. 30 Chicago Say goodbye to rooftop season with one more outdoor party. Start at City Winery at the Riverwalk, where there will be a New Orleans-style second line marching band, before […]
Your intentions are good. You’ve signed up for a make-at-home meal delivery service but that meeting/rehearsal/practice went late, and you don’t really have time to put it all together. You still want to eat a real meal but don’t want to resort to fast food or spend an hour at a restaurant. What to do? Enter […]
During this first official weekend of fall, browse artwork at two expos, stop by two family-friendly festivals, or visit the Illinois Holocaust Museum for their newest exhibit. EXPO CHICAGO Sept. 22-25 Chicago For the fifth year, EXPO CHICAGO, or the International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art, will present art from around the world at Navy […]
It’s time for round six of Chicago Ideas Week (CIW), one of the largest festivals our fantastic city has to offer. Between Oct. 17 and 23, you can attend talks, conversations and labs on a wealth of, well, ideas — from journalism to entrepreneurship to politics. With speakers this year including entertainment exec Ariel Emanuel, […]
