Charity comes from the heart … but sometimes via the stomach. Chicago is an obsessive foodie town to its core, but it’s also a city of big-hearted people who are eager to give back. What happens when the two ideologies collide? The foodie charity event, and Chicago has perfected it. Most people love a good […]
On a warm summer evening in August, 100 strangers gather in Rachael Jones’ backyard for dinner. While they may not know each other, they share the same passion. You might say Jones’ dream was something right out of a Hollywood movie. A sort of “If you build it, they will come” kind of epiphany. Except, […]
Going paleo can be hard. It requires research, diligence, and usually a lot of home cooking. As a personal chef, paleo food blogger, and all-around health nut, I spend most of my days concocting new recipes without gluten, grains or dairy, but full of flavorful ingredients made from happily raised animals and locally grown produce. […]
Is blood thicker than water? For these three multi-generational Chicago restaurant families, it’s all relative. Growing up in the restaurant industry can be a grounding experience. While schoolmates may spend their weekends running around the neighborhood or meeting friends at the mall, restaurant kids are learning how to work the front and back of the […]
Lake Geneva Restaurant Week (June 2-11, 2017) will feature special menus, events and hotel deals, and Visit Lake Geneva wants you to be there to enjoy it all! Enter below to win a getaway package that includes: Two nights accommodations at The Ridge Hotel $100 gift certificate for Lake Geneva School of Cooking $50 dining certificate […]
A few of this year’s James Beard Awards finalists and past winners share their favorite charities and why they give back. Tony Mantuano, 2005 Best Chefs in America winner “We have supported the Leukemia Lymphoma charity for many years, and it is especially close to my heart because my father passed away from leukemia. We have […]
In spring, a young woman’s fancy turns to brunch. Actually, to be honest, every woman’s — and every man’s — thoughts turn to brunch, each weekend on the regular. Basically, I’m telling you that brunch is essential to modern civilization. Because life is simply better when you’re in a sun-filled room with people you love […]
I don’t know about you, but I’m a bit of a bakery fanatic. Ever since I can remember, I’ve sought out locally owned spots to meet friends for coffee, knock out some computer work, or just indulge whatever daily pastry craving presents itself. Luckily for me and all of you fellow sweets enthusiasts out there, […]
Joe Donut, Glenview’s first gourmet doughnut shop, opened near the Glenview Metra station in January. Shop owner Nick Philippas, who also owns Glenview hotspot North Branch Pizza & Burger Co., uses only real ingredients in the hand-crafted donuts that are made from scratch every day. The doughnut selection, rotating daily, features delicious creations like S’mores, Red Velvet and Boston Cream. […]
You know that feeling when you’ve got a few minutes to waste and you plug into Facebook to check in for a sec and the next thing you know, three hours have passed? You’ve fallen down the social media hole, my friend, and it’s a long way back up. It’s important to stay connected, of […]
