Nothing beats eating a just-plucked tomato still warm from the sun. In the quest for the freshest food, restaurateurs and chefs are going hyper-local. Even in the heart of Chicago, some innovative restaurants are homegrowing produce on patios and rooftops as part of their farm-to-table fare. Here’s an up-close look at standout restaurant gardens in […]
Make It Better’s Best of 2015 drew more than 105,000 verified votes across 10 categories. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #MIBBestof2015. Go-To Eats Brunch Ten Mile House (North Shore) This newcomer has won a legion of fans with their sunny morning meal, not to mention the Hangover Fried Rice. 1700 […]
There’s nothing more festive than a Mexican restaurant for a fun get together or special occasion. And whether you’re toasting with a margarita, sangria or limonata, you can’t help but feel happy, knowing that guacamole will most likely be involved. Enjoy these North Shore and Chicago Mexican restaurants: Chicago Frontera Grill/ Topolobampo/XOCO, 445 N. Clark St., […]
A biting wit and decades of culinary experience accompany every bite she takes, making Julie Chernoff a most discriminating and entertaining diner and writer.
