Practice makes perfect, but knowing how and what to practice helps. Brewer Scott Frank, of Wilmette, is all about improvement and said he enters beer competitions, like the Great American Beer Festival, because of the insightful critiques from beer experts. “The purpose of doing it, as a new brewery (Double Clutch), is to get objective […]
For most of us, cooking dinner after a strenuous day of work sounds about as fun as a teeth cleaning. Too much time. Too much shopping. Too many dishes. The list goes on and on. But the benefits of sharing family dinners together extend far beyond just sharing a good meal, so we want to […]
Summer is here and the heat is on with new restaurants and other businesses throwing open their doors. From a new Serena & Lily design outpost in Winnetka to a pizza spot slinging inventive Roman pies in Oak Brook and a rooftop cinema club in Fulton Market, there are a lot of must-visits on this […]
This month, you can get a great deal on a delicious meal while supporting local businesses during North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau’s (NSCVB) North Shore Restaurant Month. Running through February 28, restaurants will have special menus, freebies and deals on breakfast, lunch and dinner for dine in or takeout. View this […]
Restaurants and other places listed here are open for business, with some scheduled to hold their grand openings in the next few weeks. Delays are always a possibility, of course, so please call to confirm that these places are open before you make the trek to them. Food & Drink Pigtail 500 N. Clark Street, […]
The weekend is nearly upon us, and we have rounded up the best things to do in Chicago and on the North Shore, including celebrating Latin arts at Navy Pier, sampling new beers and ciders from start-up breweries, grooving to Ben Harper during Out of Space in Evanston, and more. August 7: Ben Harper & […]
From a world-famous chef’s first Chicago outpost and new spots for tea and dessert in Evanston to an innovative approach to home design and a must-visit boutique, here are some of our favorite new local businesses in Chicago and the North Shore. Dining Happy Lemon View this post on Instagram A post shared by Happy […]
Want to sweeten up your summer while doing something sweet? Support small businesses by attending your local farmers market. Each vendor has its own empowering backstory, and we had the privilege of profiling five different dessert vendors who can be found at farmers markets throughout Chicago and the North Shore. Sheekar Delights Growing up, Diane […]
Now that Chicago and the North Shore have reopened, what better way to start your summer than to take in all that local businesses have to offer? If you’re just starting to dine out at restaurants again, be sure to add Bar Avec to the top of your list to eat under Chicago’s shimmering city […]
Even with Covid-19, new businesses are still opening, and it’s a better time then ever to support local. Here are some new openings, happenings and updates to check out (safely) around Marin County this December. With the latest shelter-in-place orders, please support these brave local businesses (kudos for opening during a pandemic!) by ordering takeout […]
