7 Hangover Cures Chicago Restaurant Pros Swear By

New Year’s Eve is around the corner, which means it’s high time to gear up for one of the biggest nights of the year. The only problem with an hours-long celebration punctuated by Champagne, confetti, caviar — and more Champagne? The morning aftermath that accompanies it. Thankfully, we’ve rounded up some of Chicago’s best restaurant […]

5 Things to Do: Dec. 22-24

Whether you’re finishing up your holiday shopping or want to entertain out-of-town guests (or kiddos on winter break), here are five can’t-miss events around Chicago and the North Shore this weekend. Winter Carnival Begins Dec. 22 Glenview The Glenview Ice Center will host its 17th annual Winter Carnival through Jan. 7, 2018. Events include the […]

Where to Party Like It’s 2018

New Year’s Eve is a weird mix of wishful thinking and hard, cold reality. Wishful thinking: You’re going to have the best time of your life tonight because it’s New Year’s Eve and that’s how it works. Just stand there and good things will magically happen. Reality: You forgot to book a reservation/make plans/do any […]

Chicago’s 7 Best Restaurants for Fresh Pasta

It’s the eternal question for a carb lover: Which is better, fresh pasta or dried? The answer, of course, is whichever one is in front of you. Ideally, each may serve as delicious starchy conveyances of judiciously applied sauce. Dried pasta, which is built to last with flour and water, can stand up to a […]

5 Things to Do: Dec. 15-17

As December rolls along, enjoy holiday fun at Chicago French Market, Northbrook Court, and Gorton Community Center. Plus, skate with Santa in your best “Star Wars” gear at Westfield Old Orchard and explore seasonal masterpieces at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago. Jinglefest Dec. 16 Chicago Visit Chicago French Market for cookie decorating, photos with Santa, a Santa […]

5 Things to Do: Dec. 8-10

This weekend, continue your holiday shopping at the One of a Kind Holiday Show and Brushwood Center Holiday Art Market and Open House. Or, take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season with a new Medieval Times show, a holiday festival in Skokie, or a concert in Highland Park. One of a […]