Kal’ish, a short-order vegan restaurant, celebrated its grand opening Jan. 14. Owners Gina and Andy Kalish, who also manage the Ravenswood Event Center, were thrilled to open a vegan restaurant that caters to vegans and meat-eaters alike. Kal’ish features animal-free takes on classic American favorites and also offers gluten- and nut-free dishes. A Sunday brunch menu […]
Cookies are the secret weapons of the pastry kitchen. In one or two bites, you get a hit of concentrated flavor and sweet deliciousness, all without making a huge calorie commitment. It’s the perfect way to “cheat” just a little. Bake a batch of these cookies, save a few to treat yourself, and bring the […]
Full confession: I made the mistake of stepping on the scale Jan. 1 and discovered that I’ve gained back every hard-won pound (and then some!) that I lost a few years ago. They may have been lost, but they’ve definitively been found. Sigh. Back onto the struggle bus of middle age. What to do? In […]
Looking for a great new idea for date night, or something new to do with your gal pals or adult children? The Chicago area has a number of home-grown distilleries pumping out great product, and many of them offer tours and tastings. (Letherbee Distillers, makers of a killer Autumnal Gin, are production only, to my […]
What better gift for the holidays than a trip to one of the new, hot-hot-hot restaurants that have opened just this fall? From the city to the North suburbs, there are options aplenty, and we’ve lined them up for you — alphabetically, of course. We hate to play favorites! Support local food banks and pantries: […]
Eating healthy isn’t hard at True Food Kitchen. This seasonally inspired restaurant from Sam Fox and Dr. Andrew Weil opened its first Midwest location in River North Nov. 22 and features nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory foods and gluten-free, organic, vegetarian and vegan options, as well as a juice and cocktail bar. While the menu regularly changes in […]
NaKorn, a traditional Thai restaurant, celebrated its grand opening in early November. Owners Mina Sudsaard and Sam Rattanopas have been best friends since third grade and immigrated to the United States from Bangkok in 1996. Believing that authentic Thai food shouldn’t just be found in Thailand, the two opened NaKorn, where old-world recipes with a […]
A succulent roast is the ultimate showstopper around the holidays. More often than not, though, roasts take too much time, too much energy, and ultimately underwhelm on the flavor front. Have no fear because we’ve compiled a stunning list of roast recipes that are beautiful to look at AND delicious to eat. So tie up […]
Everybody knows that the real way to a person’s heart come holiday time is through their stomach; in other words, if you’re looking for a gift that’s sure to be a hit, edible gifts that are as beautiful to give as they are delicious to eat are a guaranteed win. Here are familiar favorites as […]
It’s the holiday season. Time to eat, drink and be merry as much as possible before the arrival of the new year. And few traditions honor this adage better than a swanky cocktail party. So whip up a big batch of your favorite boozy beverage and choose a few of these simple snacks for a […]
