Happy Fourth of July! This holiday weekend, don’t miss a tasty festival in Uptown before catching a baseball game. Then, stop by a fun outdoor art festival, or stay inside and enjoy a new pre-Broadway show. Fourth of July Celebrations July 3-4 Various Whatever you decide to do this weekend, chances are a parade and/or […]
When Theresa Lucas opened her original Good Grapes wine boutique in Glencoe in 2008, it was a tiny 170 square feet. In contrast, her recently opened Winnetka store is a spacious 1,200 square feet, with room for all of Lucas’ treasures plus a winekeeper that allows her to sample eight wines by the glass in […]
Chicago’s Rent the Runway brings to life every shoppers’ dream: personal stylists, champagne upon arrival, and to top it off, a selfie mirror, which allows customers to snap a photo while adorned head to toes in the latest trends. As if these assets weren’t enough, the new Gold Coast location features a lavish inventory of […]
Lucky Strike Entertainment has done it again with FTW (For the Win), which opened in early June. FTW is a 20,000-square-foot arcade-gastropub hybrid that includes more than 130 games, a six-hole miniature golf course, chef-driven food, and craft beer and cocktails in one sleek, innovative venue. The large space is filled with Steampunk decor and combines […]
It’s an epic adventure that takes place on the vast, merciless sea. It’s a tale about camaraderie, sacrifice, danger and the deepest, darkest revenge. It’s “Moby Dick.” The famous “Great American Novel,” written by Herman Melville in 1851, has been adapted into a thrilling theatrical production at Chicago’s Lookingglass Theatre. Directed by David Catlin, “Moby […]
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga at Ravinia may be the big event this weekend on the North Shore, but even if you weren’t lucky enough to get a ticket, there’s still plenty going on around Chicago. Start with a visit to Lincoln Park Zoo for an adults-only evening of food, drinks and music. Then, have […]
Summer is heating up in Chicago, and soon we’ll be desperate for ways to keep cool. Our advice: Keep calm and sh-sh-shake off that heavy mid-summer humidity with the best of Chicago’s creamy, cool desserts — milkshakes! Sip ‘em neatly through a straw or scoop ‘em messily with an oversized spoon; go chocolate-y sweet or […]
Puppies and kittens are a universal source of happiness. Children especially seem to find joy and amusement from spending time with animals. For that reason, Wright-Way Rescue partnered with the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago to launch ConnectUS, a program that allows patients to view puppies and kittens from Wright-Way Rescue’s […]
Are you ready to get brain freeze this summer? Battle the heat and humidity with nine of the best frozen desserts in Chicago and the suburbs. Just hurry so you can get them before they melt! There’s no sweeter way to cool down. Homestead on the Roof There’s no better place to enjoy an artisanal twist […]
Every college town has their specialties—restaurants that students favor for brunch, dinner, or that 2 a.m. slice of pizza. As my fellow college freshmen and I finished finals and came home for the summer, however, we couldn’t have been more excited to return to all of our favorite childhood spots. Everyone has their own list, […]
