Chicago has embraced the food hall concept and I am here for it. After years of admiring/jealous visits to cities with thriving food halls (I’m looking at you, San Francisco’s Ferry Building, Vancouver’s Granville Island Public Market, New York’s Chelsea Market, Napa’s Oxbow Public Market, L.A.’s Grand Central Market, Cleveland’s West Side Market, and virtually […]
Chicago has embraced the food hall concept and I am here for it. After years of admiring/jealous visits to cities with thriving food halls (I’m looking at you, San Francisco’s Ferry Building, Vancouver’s Granville Island Public Market, New York’s Chelsea Market, Napa’s Oxbow Public Market, L.A.’s Grand Central Market, Cleveland’s West Side Market, and virtually […]
The following recipe comes from the cookbook inspired by the saucy new musical “A Taste of Things to Come,” playing at the Broadway Playhouse in Chicago from March 20 to April 29. The show is a fabulously fun romp tracing the changing lives of four best friends in Winnetka, Illinois, who meet once a week […]
From the perfect gown, to stunning decor and delicious food, these local wedding experts have everything you need to make your special day memorable. Mira Couture Bridal Boutique and House of Custom Couture 1 E. Delaware Place, Mezzanine Floor, Chicago, 312-255-1699 Located on the corner of State and Delaware in the heart of Chicago’s Gold […]
When Elizabeth Fisher moved from the North Shore to Florida several years ago, she was looking for a quieter life with a slower pace. Little did she know what the universe had in store for her. Fisher relocated to Sarasota, Florida, in 2010 and went to work organizing a women’s leadership event for more than […]
This weekend, keep the Valentine’s Day celebration going with two romantic productions, check out the latest free art installation at Navy Pier, and more. “The Passion of Héloïse and Abélard” Feb. 16-18 Chicago and Evanston In honor of Valentine’s Day, The Newberry Consort will present this concert of medieval love songs and readings of letters […]
Here’s an insider’s guide to the very best eats in Chicago. (Headed further north? Don’t miss our North Shore Dining Guide.) KEY: BLD (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner); Br (Brunch) Andersonville BIG JONES Southern Just off a recent renovation, this is chef Paul Fehribach’s love letter to the American South, inspired by its people and history. The cornbread! The […]
Three sets of Chicago newlyweds share the stories of their unions, adding to the patchwork of personal, beautiful, and truly unforgettable ways our city’s sweethearts say I do. Natalie Stone and Caleb Pearson Chicago Botanic Garden, Aug. 26, 2017 When the universe sends you a sign, you take note — and if you don’t? No […]
Romance isn’t dead — it just needs a little nudge now and then to keep it alive. Every year, in the weeks before Valentine’s Day, the romance machine starts up. Tables are reserved, flowers are arranged, and chocolates are bought. Restaurants are full to bursting and couples feel the love on Feb. 14. But on […]
This weekend marks the beginning of Chicago Theatre Week and The Orchid Show at Chicago Botanic Garden. Plus, don’t miss a free day at Brookfield Zoo, a pet adoption event at 360 Chicago, and a family-friendly Valentine’s Day party benefitting the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation. Chicago Theatre Week 2018 Begins Feb. 8 Various Spend […]
