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 […]
Looking for a delicious, healthy way to start your morning or make it through the afternoon? Swing by True Juice in Winnetka. This organic juice bar, which opened in September, serves up fresh, made-to-order smoothies and juices, including a kid’s menu, seasonal beverages and juice cleanses. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even create your […]
It’s hard to miss the 530,000-square-foot Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont—and it’s equally hard to not find something for everyone. Open since August, with 120 stores, ranging from Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH to Bloomingdale’s The Outlet Store to Forever 21 to the Disney Store Outlet, the Fashion Outlets of Chicago, it’s the newest […]
Looking to jump back into the work world? Regus, the world’s largest provider of flexible workplaces, opened a brand new facility last month in Evanston. Regus allows people to work their way, whether it’s from home, on the road, or from an office. The new rentable workspace includes receptionists, support staff, video communication suites and […]
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 […]
Get ready to get a whole lot more comfortable! Splendid—the leading brand in comfy-chic clothing—has opened their first location in Illinois this summer in the Westfield Old Orchard. Selling everything from T-shirts and shorts for men to jackets and dresses for women, Splendid has become an instant hit on the North Shore. They also sell […]
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 […]
