Did you know that Illinois is the top pumpkin-producing state in the country? The vast majority is processed into canned pumpkin and pie mixes, although some become jack-o-lanterns. While the kids might be more interested in carving pumpkins than eating them, you will want to check out these dishes in which local chefs elevate autumn’s […]
River Roast, brought to you by Levy Restaurants, is cooking with wood. Combine a seasonally driven location (most recently of Fulton’s on the River) with a gorgeous view, add in two of Chicago’s most respected chefs of longstanding—John Hogan and Tony Mantuano—and the result is literally incendiary. On an early fall night, the patio overlooking the […]
The voters have spoken! Thousands of readers took the time to tell us what they find best about the North Shore and Chicago. This year, over 90,000 verified votes were cast in over 11 categories in our annual Best of 2014 awards, and we couldn’t be prouder you responded in such numbers. Here are our […]
Home brewers, rejoice! North Shore Brewing Supply has opened its doors. It should be your go-to source for everything you need to make your own wine, beer, mead or cider, providing ingredients, equipment and the knowhow necessary for this super-fun DIY project. They’ve got classes to get you started, and they’ll even bottle your homebrew—sounds […]
Highland Park has gotten a whole lot spicier! Spice merchant Love That Spice has opened their first retail store, and owner Marlena Jayatilake wants the community to know about the many health benefits that come with a spice-filled diet. You’ll find gift baskets, spice and salt blends, extracts and more. Discover spice-laden recipes, like Acorn […]
I’m not talking about power eating, although I’m certainly not ruling that out, either. These are the restaurants you go to when you’ve got business to attend to; where to take a meeting, where to see and be seen, where to use your expense account. Not surprisingly, the list is red-meat heavy. It’s much easier […]
Meatheads has opened its first in-house designed, stand-alone family restaurant in Lincolnwood. Meatheads CEO/Founder Tom Jednorowicz wanted to maintain many of the family-design elements from their previous stores while including “a few more modern elements, like blending natural wood, masonry and metal.” This fast-casual restaurant is noted not only for the high-quality, 100-percent fresh ingredients, […]
Evanstonians rejoice! After a year of construction and anticipation, the new Evanston outpost of Trader Joe’s finally opened in early September. Located on busy Chicago Avenue, just blocks from both the El and Metra stops, and with parking for 80+ cars, the new store is continually packed with eager shoppers, from grandmas to college students. […]
Want to know what an environmentally sustainable burger joint looks like? Head to Glenview for an education in tasty. Chairs are made from recycled Coke bottles, tables from compressed, recycled wood, and the carbon footprint is surprisingly small. Not to mention the enormous Crispy Onion Rings and the juicy Brisket Burger, or the uber-creamy frozen […]
27 Live has proven to be one of the best places to go for live music on the North Shore. Now, it’s also one of the best places to be for lunch or dinner. The venue’s new restaurant opened in October, serves upscale Modern American cuisine featuring local ingredients, hand-ground meats, and breads and pastas […]
