Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, the Chicago restaurant scene continues to heat up. So even if Santa doesn’t bring you what you want, a great meal or food experience is just around the corner. Recently Opened On the North Shore, we welcome the Ten Mile House (1700 Central St., Evanston, 847-905-0669) in Evanston (read […]
Let’s talk about last meals. You know, the one where you no longer have to worry about calories and cholesterol. If I could eat anything with no fear of digestive repercussion, it would be a big, juicy burger—hands down. Luckily, we live in a town that takes its meat VERY seriously. Chicago has umpteen great […]
Add another restaurant to your growing “Must-Try Burger” list. MOOYAH, the Dallas-based burger chain, has opened in The Glen Town Center. This Southern chain has exploded over the past year, opening in California and Connecticut and throughout the South. They make the burgers your way: choose between meat, turkey or black bean veggie patty; five […]
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 […]
Evanston welcomes DMK Burger & Fish, the newest of David Morton and Michael Kornick’s popular DMK restaurants. Located dangerously close to the Northwestern campus (perfect for either study-break or munchies situations), you’ll find “On a Bun” options like the #1 (grass-fed beef patty, aged cheddar, smoked bacon, charred balsamic onions and BBQ sauce) or the […]
Inovasi’s Chef John des Rosiers took what had been the private dining space of his Lake Bluff restaurant and converted it into this tiny, rustic taqueria. It may be small, but the flavors are big! Ingredients are homemade, affordable and locally sourced, so you can feel good about getting your carb on. Choose from tacos, […]
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 […]
Tania Merlos-Ruiz went from selling her homemade empanadas at Evanston’s indoor Farmer and Artisan Food Market last winter to opening her own storefront this past fall—they’re just that good. And those delicious empanadas have company: soft tacos, burritos, gorditas, a mouth-watering Coconut Tres Leches cake, and even a Spanish Olive-Oil Cake with Pomegranate Sauce. The […]
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, […]
Leonidas Chocolate Café is finally open in their brand new location in Evanston. Owner Marie Douailly is often found behind the counter, pulling the perfect cappuccinos and overseeing the beautiful new space. How we’ve missed their addictively rich hot chocolate, crusty chocolate croissants, Belgian waffles and dessert crepes. Just in time for holiday giving, the […]
