St. Patrick’s Day weekend is upon us, and if you’re in the Chicago area, chances are you have some sort of plans to celebrate, whether by participating in a bar crawl, viewing the river dyeing, or watching the parade. And if you want to do as the Irish do, you may also want to tip a […]
Hot tea gets a month to call its own in January, which is perfect timing given the cold temperatures and snow bomb cyclones. Plus, we’d be shorting hot tea (and your health) by only giving it a day — the warm beverage has so many wide-ranging health benefits that it’s a great idea to work […]
Hot tea gets a month to call its own in January, which is perfect timing given the cold temperatures and snow bomb cyclones. Plus, we’d be shorting hot tea (and your health) by only giving it a day — the warm beverage has so many wide-ranging health benefits that it’s a great idea to work […]
Great hot chocolate is not to be trifled with. You’re either serious and willing to wait for it (freshly made with high-quality artisanal chocolate) or you’re not (Swiss Miss). So let’s lay down some simple laws. Rule #1: No commercial mixes allowed. We’re talking house-made, chocolate-forward, honest-to-goodness hot chocolate. Sugar is not the main ingredient […]
Just as the fall is a harbinger for new fashion trends, so is it a time for brand-spanking new restaurants. There’s a lot of news to share: restaurant openings (and closings – sob!), singular food and wine dinners, and special events. Get your stomachs – and wallets – ready. Hot New Restaurants “Top Chef” fan […]
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 […]
Updated 7/10/17 by Manon Blackman Any bar can pour you a cold one, but today’s cocktail scene is much more demanding.
When we want a margarita (right now!), we don’t want a drink made with a mix full of sugar or artificial ingredients. Here are three great margarita recipes that will have you bypassing the mixes and stirring up your own. Mama Rita This one seems odd, but you’ll have to trust us because it’s flat […]
Remember the 1980s, when American wine drinkers en masse debated the fruity finish of the Glen Ellen vs. the Beringer white zin? My, how the communal palate has grown.
Clearly our request for great drinking wines for under $15 struck a chord with our readers!
