Make It Better’s Best of 2015 drew more than 105,000 verified votes across 10 categories. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #MIBBestof2015. Go-To Eats Brunch Ten Mile House (North Shore) This newcomer has won a legion of fans with their sunny morning meal, not to mention the Hangover Fried Rice. 1700 […]
Chicago, raise a glass to the latest and greatest app, Drizly, which allows legal-age drinkers to purchase alcohol to their door in under an hour. Partnered with local retailers such as Schaefer’s Wines, Foods & Spirits, Rayan’s Wine & Fine Spirits, South Loop Market, Kimbark Beverage Shoppe and Hops & Grapes, this app promises a satisfying […]
Nourishing and full of antioxidants, fresh-pressed juice cocktails are a healthy new drink trend we can raise a glass to. We’ll happily toss aside cloying, artificially colored syrups in favor of fresh botanicals and juices for a more refreshing poolside happy hour. Making your own flavored syrups or pressing your own juices is an extra […]
For a once-dry town, Evanston is making up for lost time. The owners of this über-local nanobrewery, Shawn Decker and Cesar Marron, met through Evanston’s Homebrew Club and decided to partner up to open Sketchbook Brewing. They produce “fine beers in small batches,” selling growlers and kegs to both members and the general public out […]
There’s nothing scarier than a crappy cocktail. So if you’re hosting a Halloween bash, make sure that you aren’t guilty of that transgression. Here are a few that are a wee bit naughty but taste mighty nice: a margarita with just the right amount of pumpkin; a rum-based cocktail with a little sparkle; and a […]
Celebrating the Fourth of July? That’s a given. But if you’re really committed to your theme, you’ll need red, white and blue cocktails. Luckily, we’ve paired up with CÎROC Vodka for these great cocktail recipes to set the mood. Mix up a few pitchers and you’re good to go. Now, all you need are the […]
Mariano’s has opened its doors in Northfield and the North Shore has welcomed it with open arms to fill the void left by Dominick’s sad departure. Once you make your way in to the crowded parking lot and store, you might never want to leave. Grab a smoothie from The Juice Bar (or perhaps a […]
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 […]
When Caribou Coffee closed its doors in Glenview, employees and loyal customers were devastated. But the town wasn’t without local caffeine for long. Glenview Grind opened in its place a few months later, and the espresso machines are manned by the same friendly faces locals had come to know at Caribou. This new coffee shop […]
Moo-ve over two percent! The grocery store shelves are stocked with plenty of tasty, dairy-free milk options that cater to all kinds of health and dietary needs. And since more than 60 percent of people in the world have a hard time digesting lactose (the primary sugar found in milk), according to a USA Today […]
