A weekend should be all about relaxation. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to unwind in Chicago and on the North Shore. Begin with an evening of meditation at the Winnetka Community House. Then head downtown for a wine tasting at Union Station, because what better way to relax than with a few glasses of […]
So long, Starbucks! There are groovier spots on the North Shore to grab a cup of joe, get cozy with a good book or meet a friend. The Brothers K Coffeehouse The Brothers K (pictured right) has been a local tradition on Main Street in Evanston for nearly 10 years, and it’s still a hub […]
Two pieces of soft bread mushed together with one layer of nutty peanut butter and another of sweet, tart jam. This simplest of school lunches never fails to bring back memories of field trips and recess. It wasn’t until I studied abroad for a year in Germany, where Nutella reigned supreme and erdnussbutter had to […]
This fall, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is tackling a complicated task: How does an art museum capture a gender-bending, genre-jumping rock n’ roll tour de force? In its current exhibit, organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the MCA tours throughDavid Bowie’s extraordinary career, highlighting more than 400 costumes, liner notes, […]
Everyone’s got their go-tos in the kitchen—those staples we’ve come to rely upon to pull together a quick meal, or round out a simple dish. With the holidays fast approaching, we thought we’d try to spice up our routines by comparing notes with some of Chicago’s most acclaimed chefs about their own home cooking. Chicken—the […]
First impressions are important. Why else would we triple-check ourselves in the mirror, smoothing our jacket or dress one last time before a big interview or first date? At restaurants, the exterior décor is our first visual impression, but when it comes to our taste buds, what’s the first thing we put in our mouths? […]
Josh Gilbert was an architect by trade, but as an earnest homebrewer, what he really wanted to do was open a craft brewery in his hometown. It was Josh’s wife, Carey Bartell, who came up with the perfect name for an Evanston brewery, given Evanston’s history as hub of the Women’s Christian Temperance Movement in […]
The Chicago craft beer scene is starting to resemble great beer towns like Portland, Ore. and Brooklyn, N.Y. These welcoming Windy City spots vary in their food offerings, from basic bar food to sophisticated menus, and even a few that let you order in. Either way, they’re sprouting up to great public fanfare. Here’s an […]
Shopping local? With the help of a new mobile app, your everyday purchases can benefit more than just your wardrobe (or stomach). WeeVu, which just launched in Chicago, is teaming up with local businesses and nonprofits to connect consumers with the causes they care about most, merging philanthropy with everyday spending. This free app allows […]
This fall, update your wardrobe with key pieces from some of Chicago’s latest and greatest boutiques. Each of these stores has either recently opened or been in business for less than a year. It’s worth a day trip (or two) to the city to check them out! Ad Hoc Ukranian Village’s newest boutique is also […]
