Long ago, the Greeks conquered Troy. This fall, they have conquered Winnetka — at the wonderful new Greek restaurant, Avli Estiatorio, located inside the Laundry Mall. Weekend reservations are hard to come by, and justifiably so. The interior is warm and comforting, with plenty of exposed brick, warm tones and a toasty fireplace. And of […]
Times are tough, and as a result, more families are eating in to save money. But let’s face it: Preparing meals for kids — three times a day, seven days a week — well, that’s tough, too. Luckily, many North Shore restaurants offer programs that allow your children to eat for free so you can […]
I’ve been spending time with “The Posse,” a trio of divorced moms who live on the North Shore and love to go out. These women have been on their own for several years and have discovered the best hot spots for a single woman to hang—fun joints that draw a good crowd and aren’t […]
Birthdays—remember when they used to be a day we looked forward to? Princess parties, turning sweet 16, dropping the “minor” status, the first celebration with a spouse or significant other … yeah, those were fun. Now, say the word, “birthday,” and most us think about our kids: parties to plan, goodie bags to one-up […]
Check out these two fabulous sites: Groupon – Groupon is my new favorite site! It’s hip. It’s fun. And, best of all, it offers great deals! They offer a deal a day for places to go and things to do in and around Chicago. But here’s the catch—you get the deal only if a […]
I’m a fantasy foodie. The kind of gal that loves to make and bake the finer things in life but is trapped in a world consisting of piles of paper wrappers, frozen chicken breasts, Kraft American Cheese Slices and Diet Coke.
We’re all looking to get quality and value for our money these days. Eating out is no exception.
To visit a new restaurant the week it opens is like asking to have a bad night out. Some restaurant critics believe it’s not fair to review a restaurant in the first week—or the first couple of months.
