Even an evening plagued with wild storms and the threat of tornadoes couldn’t keep the culinary world’s elite from filling the Lyric Opera of Chicago once again for the 2022 James Beard Foundation Awards (JBFA). Following a two-year hiatus, the awards — often considered the Oscars of the food world — returned to the Windy City, […]
Weather is warming, and people are coming out to eat, shop and play at new restaurants, shops, salons and studios around Chicago and the suburbs. Supporting old favorites and giving a boost to newly opened restaurants, stores and other businesses is a good way to help keep our communities thriving. Here’s what’s new in town […]
It’s Super Bowl time, and even though no one in the Bay Area is very happy about how the 49ers vs the Rams turned out, it doesn’t mean we have to miss out on one of the most important aspects of the game — eating. We’ve rounded up some local drinks and snacks to keep […]
This month, you can get a great deal on a delicious meal while supporting local businesses during North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau’s (NSCVB) North Shore Restaurant Month. Running through February 28, restaurants will have special menus, freebies and deals on breakfast, lunch and dinner for dine in or takeout. View this […]
If you resolved to eat healthier in the new year, your motivation (and inspiration) may have started to lag by now. Stay on track by adding these healthy, superfood-packed dishes to your dinner lineup. Coconut Cream Green Soup with Seared Salmon When it comes to superfoods, it’s hard to beat leafy greens, wild rice, and […]
The big turkey day is around the corner, and I think we can agree it’s all about the Thanksgiving side dishes — and desserts, too, of course. So, what’s on your menu this year? At my house, you’ll find many of these dishes — spins on classic recipes for iconic Thanksgiving side dishes and desserts. […]
Whether your guests are gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan or observing a keto diet, this holiday menu offers delicious dishes everyone will enjoy.
Looking for the perfect thing for the foodie in your life? We’ve got you covered with our 2021 foodie gift guide, packed with can’t-miss presents for your food- and drink-obsessed loved ones! Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven, $799 This portable pizza oven is the real deal — the only one recommended for domestic use […]
This weekend is full of art, music, books and fashion for a good cause. Don’t miss the return of Printers Row Lit Fest, Ravenwood’s ArtWalk and Chicago Gourmet’s Fitness Series with Bar Siena’s Fabio Viviani. Just remember to check out each event’s website for current Covid-19 safety measures and possible cancelations. Sept. 10: JourneyCare: Allstars of Project […]
Soak up the last days of August this weekend with a trip to the Morton Arboretum to see Human+Nature, take in breathtaking nature photography by two renowned conservationists, celebrate Hellenic pride during Taste of Greektown, and more. Just remember to check out each event’s website for current Covid-19 safety measures and possible cancelations. Opens Aug. 27: […]
