As a professional soccer player, Rachel Quon is proving that women can pursue their passions and make a living doing it. Now in her second year with the Chicago Red Stars, Rachel is on top of her game and loving every minute. Growing up in Lake Forest, Rachel started her soccer career with AYSO and then moved to the Lake Forest […]
Brunch. There’s just something about the word that inspires coziness…and calories. Whatever. I’m totally on board. And I’m not the only one. Weekend brunching has become a contact sport throughout Chicago and the North Shore. All-you-can-eat brunch buffet? A thing of the past. SO 10 years ago. This is a brand-new list, people! (See last […]
When first told at age 12 that I would have to maintain a gluten-free diet, I didn’t fully understand what that meant. Back in 2002, the concept of a gluten-free diet was not widely discussed. It was generally associated with celiac disease, a digestive disorder caused by gluten, a protein found in wheat, oats, barley […]
Raise the fun factor (and possibly trim the catering bill) at your next party by hiring a food truck to feed the crowd. There are currently about 80 food trucks cruising around Chicagoland and serving up enticing eats like Chorizo and Pepper Jack Mac ‘n Cheese, Pulled Pork Sliders, and Peanut Butter Cup Pancakes—and most […]
Mariano’s has opened its doors in Northfield and the North Shore has welcomed it with open arms to fill the void left by Dominick’s sad departure. Once you make your way in to the crowded parking lot and store, you might never want to leave. Grab a smoothie from The Juice Bar (or perhaps a […]
Evanston welcomes DMK Burger & Fish, the newest of David Morton and Michael Kornick’s popular DMK restaurants. Located dangerously close to the Northwestern campus (perfect for either study-break or munchies situations), you’ll find “On a Bun” options like the #1 (grass-fed beef patty, aged cheddar, smoked bacon, charred balsamic onions and BBQ sauce) or the […]
As we all gradually thaw out, thoughts of refreshing and lively libations dance in our heads. Use this as a guide to those warmer weather drinks and let’s ring in some sunnier days collectively. We’ve had our fair share of the longest, snowiest winter in memory and deserve one of these cocktails right quick. In […]
You don’t have to buy the hottest ticket in town this weekend—it’s free.
Chicago is a city of champions, and World Sport Chicago is living true to that legacy.
Stop and smell the orchids at the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Orchid Show.
