New in Town: Everest Burger Opens in Glencoe
Craving a hormone-, steroid- and antibiotic-free burger on a fresh, house-made bun?
Fresh: Get Bent
Yoga veterans Miguel and Mary Latronica of Riverwoods have opened up their own studio. Miguel will teach his patented Latronica Method, which uses a yoga band as a stabilizer to work the unused parts of muscles, taking advanced practitioners to the next level. The studio offers a variety of classes, as well as teacher […]
Fresh: Jeff's Soda
For old-fashioned pop lovers, nothing beats the nostalgia of a classic New York Egg Cream—made of milk, carbonated water and flavored syrup. Jeff’s Amazing New York Egg Creams, from a company based in Northbrook, come in chocolate, orange, vanilla and diet-chocolate varieties. $1.29-$1.89, at Anton’s Fruit Ranch and Michael’s in Highland Park, D&D Finer Foods […]
Fresh: Jammies That Rock
For those fighting to sleep through hot flashes, aches, pains and the like, there’s help. The negatively charged ions in the fabric of Goodnighties are scientifically proven to reduce aches and pains, and the fabric also wicks away moisture. That’s why Highland Park residents Sarah Baldwin and Jack Weissman, who handle marketing and sales for […]
Fresh: Mall’s Got it All
The holiday shopping boom brings some new retailers to Westfield Old Orchard. Look for: Charlotte Russe, for affordable, on-trend women’s clothing, similar to the fashions available at H&M and Forever 21; Adagio Teas, offering every leaf and tea set you ever dreamed of; and a pop-up FAO Schwarz store for the lil’ ones. Westfield Old […]
Fresh: $10 Off a Meaningful Massage
Egéa spa, which supports numerous local organizations, recently became the only full-service spa in the area that offers oncology massage—specialized pain-relief for those living with cancer. After a rigorous training and certification process with oncology massage expert Isabel Adkins, 10 staff members can now perform the relaxing, non-invasive treatment. $90 for a 60-minute massage. Egéa […]
Fresh: Spa O
You’ll really feel like a queen at Spa O, where pedicures include soaking your feet in hammered copper bowls. For your manicure and pedicure, choose a rejuvenating agent: lemon, green tea, rice-koji or baking soda. $15 for a manicure, $35 for a pedicure, $45 for both Mondays through Wednesdays. Make It Better readers get 15 […]
Groupon for Grandmas
Taking care of her grandchildren gave Kristine Rickert of Mundelein a great idea for a consignment business: re-selling toys that grandparents want to have when their grandchildren come to visit.
Fresh: A No-Calorie Noodle
Inspired by a growing demand for healthy and gluten-free foods, Terri Rogers of Highland Park, a self-taught chef and owner of Lincolnshire Gourmet, developed the NoOdle, a no-calorie pasta. All-natural and derived from an Asian yam plant, the noodles are a good source of fiber and contain no gluten, no fat and no carbs. We […]
Fresh: Up-Close-and-Personal Training
Michael Hanover, a longtime personal trainer in the area, recently opened his own facility, where he emphasizes positive reinforcement. His latest piece of machinery is a Jacob’s Ladder, which combines aerobic and anaerobic exercise. And, if you’re looking for extra motivation, his business partner, Donovan Klein, is a male model! Mention Make It Better and […]
