Everyone needs some hearty Italian food after a long day of shopping at Westfield Old Orchard. Now you’ll find Father & Son Italian Kitchen, a new quick, casual dining concept from the owners of Marcello’s, right across the street. The spot will feature gourmet flatbread- and pan-style pizzas, pastas, grilled sandwiches and salads—similar to the […]
The Generations Yoga space on Green Bay Road in Wilmette will remain a yoga studio, thanks to Quinn Kearney of Chicago and Tom Quinn of Glencoe. This fall, they opened their third Yogaview studio, and their first suburban location. So far, their vinyasa flow-style yoga is a natural fit—many of their students were already here, […]
Your kid loves horses, but you’re afraid of the costs involved with riding. Short Stirrups, a new shop on the grounds of the Glen Grove Equestrian Center, offers equestrian supplies and riding wear at entry-level price points—so families can discover riding without breaking the bank. Owner Colleen Nathan of Wilmette says, “Horses are magical, healing […]
Finally, you won’t have to listen wistfully to your far-flung friends as they brag about all the great, affordable denim, downtown-chic clothes and accessories they found at Madewell. The store recently opened at Westfield Old Orchard! So if you’re living in your jeans, cardigans and leather boots this winter (and who isn’t?), check out this […]
Fashion is best when it’s shared with friends—just ask Paula Zacharia and Davi Berk, who met in kindergarten in Northbrook. They named their new Winnetka boutique Willow after their childhood subdivision and elementary school. The meticulously curated shop features an array of accessories at a variety of price points, including handbags from Linea Pelle, Carla […]
For the choosy parent of young kids, Deerfield’s Wonder! will be a destination. The new store, with its grand opening on October 29, will be the largest children’s retailer in the country, offering baby gear, furniture, bedding, apparel, unique toys and other items. And they’re not joking with the exclamation point: The store will offer […]
Four local partners have collaborated to open Foster Dance Studios. They are: Artistic Director Ronn Stewart, a Joffrey teacher and longtime dancer; Sarah Goldstone, a Juilliard grad and a Chicago dancer; along with Kathryn Ebert of Evanston and Sally H. Turner of Wilmette. The studio will offer a wide variety of classes for all […]
Many North Shore residents are already familiar with Melly Schwartz of Northbrook. Her ability to reinvent old—sometimes even heirloom—furniture by hand painting or refinishing it, or adding other elements such as architectural embellishments, or paper or fabric lamination, is legendary. She recently outgrew her Northbrook studio and she and her husband-partner, Mitch, have moved to […]
Working out ballerina-style is all the rage these days, so The Dailey Method is right on trend. Founder Jill Dailey McIntosh’s technique, which combines ballet barre work with core conditioning, stretching and orthopedic exercises, is growing into new locations—including a studio across from the Kenilworth Metra station. “We’re really excited to bring a class to […]
Suburbanites can now get their fresh summer fruits and veggies on the go at the Arboretum of South Barrington. The open-air shopping center is introducing a new seasonal produce market, in partnership with Green Grocer Chicago, a Chicago shop featuring organically grown, locally produced food and specialty items. “It’s an easy way for folks […]
