Evanstonians rejoice! After a year of construction and anticipation, the new Evanston outpost of Trader Joe’s finally opened in early September. Located on busy Chicago Avenue, just blocks from both the El and Metra stops, and with parking for 80+ cars, the new store is continually packed with eager shoppers, from grandmas to college students. […]
Want to know what an environmentally sustainable burger joint looks like? Head to Glenview for an education in tasty. Chairs are made from recycled Coke bottles, tables from compressed, recycled wood, and the carbon footprint is surprisingly small. Not to mention the enormous Crispy Onion Rings and the juicy Brisket Burger, or the uber-creamy frozen […]
27 Live has proven to be one of the best places to go for live music on the North Shore. Now, it’s also one of the best places to be for lunch or dinner. The venue’s new restaurant opened in October, serves upscale Modern American cuisine featuring local ingredients, hand-ground meats, and breads and pastas […]
Mother-daughter team and Barrington natives Caryn and Britnee Simons have opened Nothing Bundt Cakes in Skokie, right across from Old Orchard Mall. Whether you opt for the Bundtinis ($18.75/dozen), Bundtlettes ($3.99), 8” (serves 8-10, $21) or 10” (serves 18-20, $31), there’s a cake here for any occasion. All cakes are topped prettily with their signature […]
To celebrate iconic Evanston restaurant Oceanique’s 25th year, owners Renee and Mark Grosz decided to mix things up a bit. When they reopened in late July after their annual summer vacation, the restaurant was renovated from top to bottom, from comfier chairs and tables to new restrooms and a reworked, more inviting bar area. The […]
Roka Akor is now open at Westfield Old Orchard. Voted one of the “Top 10 Sushi Spots in the U.S.” by Bon Appetit, they’ve packed ‘em in at their River North location. Chef Jason Alford’s menu features favorites like Butterfish Tataki with Yuzu Shallot Dressing and Shiso, Tuna and Avocado Tartar with Truffle Ikura and […]
If you open a new restaurant in a location where numerous places have failed, you have to create something totally different. Farmhouse Evanston co-owners TJ Callahan and Ferdia Doherty, who earned a prestigious Michelin Star at their Farmhouse Restaurant in Chicago, have done just that. Opened in July in the 5500-square foot, first-floor space in […]
You probably don’t want to eat dinner at a fancy restaurant with Meatheads CEO Tom Jednorowicz (or Tom Jed, as he is known to all).
Highland Park’s Jill Balick and Susie Schuster have hit on a genius idea. Cookie Fries are tender shortbread that’s crinkle-cut and fry reminiscent. They’re available in five flavors, and packaged in classic “to go” cartons. Dipping sauces like salted caramel, marshmallow and raspberry come on the side. Great for party favors and a real conversation […]
Dennis Brosseau has a green thumb.
