As the holidays approach — a time of year typically filled with socializing, passing appetizers and get-togethers full of merriment (laughing, talking and basically a whole lot of exhaling in public) — it is apparent that this year’s festivities will be colored by Covid-19. Let’s make the best of it. Many of us have long […]
As the holidays approach — a time of year typically filled with socializing, passing appetizers and get-togethers full of merriment (laughing, talking and basically a whole lot of exhaling in public) — it is apparent that this year’s festivities will be colored by Covid-19. Let’s make the best of it. Many of us have long […]
Just three hours from the city lies the charming town of Saugatuck, Michigan, which as of press time, is not on Chicago’s restricted state list. In fact, social distancing measures are taken very seriously by residents—and tourists—alike, meaning you can safely enjoy all the destination has to offer. The Saugatuck/Douglas region—known as Michigan’s Art Coast—has […]
A pair of Bay Area restaurateurs face a daunting journey home at the start of the pandemic.
Get your spook on with these ideas for safely and creatively celebrating Halloween this year.
As part of our “Love Essentially” series, Jackie Pilossoph helps us navigate the complex world of relationships. Have a question that you would like her to answer? Contact her here, and it may be featured in an upcoming article! Over the past seven months, Covid-19 has touched all of us in some way, whether it’s physical, […]
We are so sad to hear that our friends at Nick’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill in Wilmette, a repeat Best of Winner, are closing their doors. In an Instagram post, Nick’s broke the news: “It is with heavy, but grateful hearts that we share the news that Nick’s has officially closed. Words cannot express how […]
If you’ve been looking forward to gathering with loved ones for the upcoming holidays, you sadly may want to rethink those plans. As the colder temperatures force us indoors, Illinois has released their guidelines and tips for coming together during the pandemic, in an effort to stop super-spreader events and spikes, like we have seen […]
The pandemic has forced businesses across the city to reimagine their operations in accordance with CDC guidelines. And over the last few months, restaurants have shown just how inventive they can be. Chicago has transformed busy streets into outdoor-dining meccas, revamped patios and made take-out cool again. But, many of these changes were contingent on […]
When the pandemic arrived, we all had to adjust our lives accordingly. Small businesses and organizations took a large hit as the state shut down and we sheltered-in-place. We are thinking of these local business owners that stayed resilient with the love and support from community members, and wanted to reach out to our Best […]
