You bring the company, we’ll bring the delicious food! Kick off a week of amazing dining with the Taste of Lake Geneva on Saturday, June 2. Then keep the good times and good food going with Restaurant Week, June 3-10. Enjoy delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all at exceptional prices, at a variety of different […]
Packing a healthy and well-balanced lunch can help you avoid those notorious afternoon energy slumps. But, it’s easy to fall into a lunch-time rut with the same boring salads or sandwiches on regular rotation. For some inspiration, we turned to registered dietitians to find out exactly what they eat for lunch. These 12 lunches pack […]
Packing a healthy and well-balanced lunch can help you avoid those notorious afternoon energy slumps. But, it’s easy to fall into a lunch-time rut with the same boring salads or sandwiches on regular rotation. For some inspiration, we turned to registered dietitians to find out exactly what they eat for lunch. These 12 lunches pack […]
Around the world, there are people who go the whole day without eating. According to the World Food Programme, one in nine people still go to bed on an empty stomach and one in three suffer from some form of malnutrition. So what can you and your family do about it? A lot, actually. Whether […]
Past due for an upgrade, the Dining Pavilion at Ravinia is reconceived with a new look and a take on where to eat before a concert. It’s music to our ears. Originally opened in 2007 to great fanfare, the Dining Pavilion at Ravinia had grown tired, both in terms of form and functionality. So when the […]
The restaurant business is grueling. Whether working front or back of the house, the job means hours on your feet and service with a smile in a high-energy, high-anxiety environment. Getting along with your fellow workers is a necessity, as the best staffs must work seamlessly as a team to achieve greatness in the kitchen […]
Memorial Day is almost here, and with it the unofficial kick-off to summer and, more importantly, grilling season. While burgers and hotdogs always hit the spot, why not surprise your friends and family with some more unexpected grilled specialties? These recipes will help you expand your barbecue horizons — from appetizers to desserts (yes, you […]
The hot dog is as much a part of Chicago as Wrigley Field, summer nights on the lakefront, and the roar of the “L.” A Chicago dog may not be fancy, but it’s definitely satisfying, never gets old, and, for those of us who’ve lived in the city all our lives, tastes like home. If […]
Not to get all Oprah on you, but I love brunch. I. Love. Brunch! I know what you’re thinking, and no, it’s not because of the whole portmanteau thing, although I do love a good word mash-up, and it doesn’t get much better than a combination of the best parts of breakfast + lunch (but […]
Hosting a graduation party should be an exciting, celebratory occasion. More often than not, though, coming up with a crowd-pleasing menu for what tends to be a varied guest list, with invitees ranging in age from tiny tots to elderly relatives, can make the whole thing seem daunting. But don’t fret — we’ve got your […]
