Calling all chocolate lovers! Indulge your Valentine with these mouthwatering fudge recipes, straight from the fudge capital of the U.S., Michigan’s Mackinac Island. Although fudge wasn’t invented on the tiny island, more than 15 fudge shops call Makinac home and have helped make the decadent delight synonymous with vacation there. Mackinac Island is small — […]
There’s a new taqueria in town. Taco Lago opened in Wilmette and serves gluten-free, farm-to-table Mexican food everyone can enjoy. And on your first visit, don’t forget a margarita or Mexican beer. The restaurant also features graffiti art created by a Pilsen artist and the wall will be updated every six months to showcase local talent. Taco […]
Winnetka is now a little healthier thanks to Mrs. Green’s Natural Market, which opened on Jan. 27. This neighborhood store is dedicated to providing healthy and fresh produce by supporting local farmers and buying from suppliers who practice sustainability. If you want to live a natural and delicious life, then this might just be your […]
An important thing to note if you choose to venture to downtown Wilmette’s newest hotspot, Napolita: there will be a line. Get on the List Sure, you can call ahead and put your name on the list, or even make a reservation for a party of 6 or more, but you’re still going to wait. […]
Updated Jan. 22, 2019 Whether you’re rooting for the Patriots or Rams, or are just in it for the commercials, everyone agrees that the best thing about the Super Bowl is the food. Even if you think no football Sunday is complete without a hefty dose of Buffalo wings, it’s still nice to have a […]
Just in time for Valentine’s Day comes the opening of Vanille Patisserie Lakeview, the third and newest outpost of owner Sophie Evanoff’s beloved artisanal bakery. Lincoln Park and the Chicago French Market locations remain open — and busy. If you’re a macaron fan, Vanille is a go-to bakery already; the Lakeview location, which officially opens Feb. […]
There’s no arguing the fact that Chicago is a red meat town. Certainly, we’ve got the big beef houses as testimony to our love: Morton’s, Mastro’s, Gibson’s, Gene & Georgetti, Chicago Cut and more. But in the past year or so, there’s been a carnivore renaissance, with innovative new steakhouses pushing beyond the Caesar Salad/Creamed […]
My job is SO HARD. Recently I was asked to judge the third annual Cheesy Noodles Mac N’ Cheese Contest for charity. The nerve! But seriously, I was honored to accept, especially given the beneficiary. Held at Max’s Restaurant & Deli in Highland Park, the fabulous culinary competition benefitted StandUp for Kids Chicago, a nonprofit […]
In our January/February 2016 issue, we introduced a new section to highlight local businesses’ anniversaries and awards. If your company is celebrating a milestone in 2016, we want to know! Email anna@makeitbetter.net and your business may appear in our print magazine. Jewell Events Catering 2016 marks Jewell Events Catering’s 49th year in business. Jewell Events […]
Dylan Lauren, daughter of legendary fashion designer Ralph Lauren, must have been paying careful attention to her dad’s clothing empire when she was growing up. The younger Lauren now runs a booming candy company, Dylan’s Candy Bar, which has 13 locations, including a colorful shop on Michigan Avenue that is guaranteed to bring smiles to […]
