Like any great food city, Chicago’s culinary vibrancy is rooted in an eclectic and dynamic range of food o fferings inspired by cultures around the globe. Our city’s uber-inventive chefs take advantage of the many international grocery stores both in the city proper and Northern suburbs — and so should you. To take a trip around […]
Summer officially arrived June 20, but there have already been quite a few summer events in the past few weeks. The summer fun continues this weekend as Chicago hosts the NHL Draft for the first time ever as well as these five can’t-miss events. “The Faculty Lounge” Opens June 22 Glenview Oil Lamp Theater’s newest […]
This Father’s Day weekend, treat Dad to a show at Ravinia, a beer festival at Lincoln Park Zoo, brunch at the Museum of Science and Industry, or a trip to Pride Fest. Plus, he’ll receive free admission at the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Willie Nelson & Family June 16 Highland Park Willie Nelson is coming to […]
Although summer hasn’t officially started just yet, festival season is certainly in full swing. This weekend, don’t miss festivals for everything from blues to ribs. Plus, you’ll find a few bonus events if you’re looking for even more things to do around Chicago. More from Make It Better: 9 Navy Pier Restaurants You Need to Try […]
Chicago’s Navy Pier is one of the city’s top cultural destinations, so it hosts many different kinds of people with many different tastes. To satisfy those tastes, the Pier has food-to-go, food to enjoy in a casual atmosphere, and food that’s best appreciated in more refined surroundings. Here are nine of our favorites that are […]
Here are five things to do around Chicago this weekend, including festivals and events for the entire family. Plus, there’s a new brunch in town! Lincoln Park Greek Fest June 2-4 Chicago This family-friendly festival is back for its 40th year with food, dance troupes, music, and a bounce house, games and crafts for kids. 5th […]
Spend Memorial Day weekend 2017 with the ones you love at a new Chicago Children’s Museum exhibit, an annual market, two festivals, and a dining experience that supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Forts Opens May 26 Chicago Your kiddos have probably built some amazing forts in your own living room, but now they can […]
Planning your weekend in Chicago? Shop ’til you drop at the Gilt Sample Sale, try a variety of wines while exploring businesses in Andersonville, or get active with your family at UNICEF’s Kid Power Month celebration. Or, head to the suburbs for an anniversary dinner and Chocolate Fest. Disotto Anniversary Wine Dinner May 19 Highwood The […]
On a warm summer evening in August, 100 strangers gather in Rachael Jones’ backyard for dinner. While they may not know each other, they share the same passion. You might say Jones’ dream was something right out of a Hollywood movie. A sort of “If you build it, they will come” kind of epiphany. Except, […]
Going paleo can be hard. It requires research, diligence, and usually a lot of home cooking. As a personal chef, paleo food blogger, and all-around health nut, I spend most of my days concocting new recipes without gluten, grains or dairy, but full of flavorful ingredients made from happily raised animals and locally grown produce. […]
