Most of us start the morning out all wrong — a quick cup of Greek yogurt, a furtive granola bar from your child’s backpack, or (shudder!) a Frappuccino concoction — and ignore the oft-proven fact that, yes, breakfast is definitely a meal that deserves more attention than you’re giving it. You’ve just fasted for eight […]
Just in time for fall (and football!), Blue Plate Catering‘s Executive Chef Randal Jacobs shares a hearty Lobster Verde Chili recipe filled with lobster, white beans, green chilis, charred corn and cilantro, perfect for a weeknight dinner or gametime meal. If you’re having people over to watch the Bears or your favorite college team, make it […]
Chicago is Pizza Central, my friends. Grab a slice. Just got back from a trip to NYC, and I must say, they’ve got nothing on Chicago pizza. Here, we embrace all styles, from Rome and Naples to Detroit and the Quad Cities. Whether square, round, oblong, deep-dish or thin-crusted, wood-fired or grilled, all forms of […]
Though they’re currently surging in popularity, oysters have been a part of the Chicago dining experience since before the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. In mid-19th-century Chicago, the biggest and best-known restaurants in the city were in hotels, like the Tremont Hotel and Sherman House. The menus at these hotel-restaurants followed the French tradition: Dishes […]
There are few things in life more beloved than dogs and food. So, why not combine the two? Your four-legged buddy will be welcomed with open arms at any of these dog-friendly restaurants. 25 Degrees Serving unique milkshakes and decadent burgers (with ample outdoor seating), 25 degrees is the perfect “adult” burger joint, and four-legged […]
Labor Day is right around the corner, which means it’s just about time to stock up on the ice cold beer, cue up some afternoon tunes, and fire up the focal point for the main event: the grill. And while brats and burgers are always a good idea come party time, guests are bound to […]
You’ve heard it a million times: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It turns out that may not actually be true, but most of us still feel better when we start the day with a good breakfast. If you’re someone who would normally opt to down a coffee and grab a granola […]
It’s never been easier to make the case for eating less meat. Vegetarians tend to consume fewer calories, weigh less and are less likely to develop heart disease than their carnivorous cohorts. But, it’s not just the health benefits that should make you want to ditch that steak in favor of a #MeatlessMonday (or every day […]
When you’re as busy as most Chicagoans, you need your coffee. Thankfully, there are plenty of coffee shops and bars to fulfill all your caffeine needs. Of course, there’s a Starbucks on nearly every corner, but who wants that same old chain coffee when hidden in nearly every neighborhood is a spot where you could be sipping coffee […]
Here at Make It Better, we’re passionate about food. Whether we’re looking for the best international food markets in Chicago, discovering the tasty new eats at Wrigley Field, or learning more about foods that boost brain power, we’re always on the hunt for the best new restaurants, trends and recipes to share with you. Here we’ve […]
