Weekend 101: April 12-14

The weekend is almost here and you won’t want to miss a festival at Chicago Botanic Garden, an evening of spoken word in Evanston, a vertical egg hunt in Chicago, and more. Taste of Iceland April 11-14 Chicago Explore Iceland right here in Chicago with food, a cocktail class, films, music, and more. Eggstravaganza Vertical […]

12 Spots for the Best Brunch in Chicago — 2019 Edition

Brunch. It’s everything that’s good about the morning meal, only transported to the weekend and with the addition of guilt-free day drinking. What’s not to love? So, every spring I take one for the team ­— actually five, because I’m talking about pounds gained here — to compile my annual list of Chicago’s Best New […]

12 Spots for the Best Brunch in Chicago — 2019 Edition

Brunch. It’s everything that’s good about the morning meal, only transported to the weekend and with the addition of guilt-free day drinking. What’s not to love? So, every spring I take one for the team ­— actually five, because I’m talking about pounds gained here — to compile my annual list of Chicago’s Best New […]

15 of Chicago's Most Romantic Restaurants — 2019 Edition

Every year, in the weeks before Valentine’s Day, romance becomes the name of the game. Tables are reserved, flowers arranged, and chocolates purchased. Restaurants are full to bursting and couples feel the love on Feb. 14. But what about Feb. 15, and beyond? This year, let’s keep that Valentine’s spirit going. By all means, check […]

Our Top Picks for Chicago Restaurant Week 2019

Updated Feb. 6, 2019  Editor’s Note: Chicago Restaurant Week has been extended through Feb. 12. Unlike the great hullabaloo of the “Big Four” winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s Eve), when restaurants full-to-bursting turn away business and reservations at hot new spots (and popular older favorites) are impossible to come by, January stretches […]