Until now, I’ve resisted doing a full review of an uber-fine dining, very expensive restaurant for this column. Why? Places like Alinea and Next provide rarefied experiences that are difficult to share on paper. It’s virtually impossible for anyone to get a reservation, and once you do, the meals are filled with sleight of hand, […]
Is it time to do some updating in your home? You may be looking for a fresh take on an entire room or just changing out a few accent pieces. And while we love our North Shore stores, if you’re looking for something new, consider a quick trip to the city. Here are our favorite […]
Drink to me only with thine eyes… then pass me the bottle of Pinot Noir so I can polish it off! Love is all about sharing.
Anyone who writes an honest tell-all memoir about their family will hurt some feelings. Most parents, siblings and spouses would rather not have their private moments revealed in a book. And what if the family has secrets involving crime, death and politics, and disagreements about what it all means? In that situation, a family […]
If there’s only one show you bring your kids to this season, make it Chicago Children’s Theatre’s new production “Bud, Not Buddy.” The play, based on the Newberry Award-winning book, follows a charismatic 10-year-old orphan (Bud) as he embarks on a journey to find his father in depression-era Michigan. Using clues his late mother […]
Come Sunday morning, there’s nothing I’d rather do than grab my family or a few friends and sit down to brunch.
Even the busiest of couples usually find time for at least one date night this month. Make it memorable with a trip to the theater. With historical journeys, memes on parenting, and classics from Pinter and some guy named Shakespeare, there’s certain to be a show to light your fire. The Whipping Man Through February […]
Looking for a great place to strap on the skates or careen down a snow-packed hill? We’ve got a rundown of local outdoor ice rinks and sledding hills, along with a few picks for places to go when you need to feel your toes again! Deerfield For skating Patti Stryker Park Pine and Hackberry Sts. […]
For many, the holidays are synonymous with the theater—whether it’s a holiday date night out on the town or a traditional family trip to the city. Make this year special—from the traditional to funky, the choice is yours. Bah Humbug! Through December 22 Piccolo Theatre, 600 Main St., Evanston 847-424-0089 Looking for a slightly more […]
Holiday activities in Chicago and beyond? Yeah, we’ve got ‘em. There’s no shortage of great stuff to do, places to go and people to see this season. From family outings, to date nights and friendly get-togethers, we’ve got plenty of ideas to keep your holidays entertaining. The Theater Circuit Hellcab Profiles Theatre, Chicago Through January […]
