From must-visit restaurants to a unique doctor’s office you have to see to believe, here are some of the Chicago area’s best new businesses. Dining The Smith 400 N. Clark St., Chicago With locations in New York and Washington D.C., The Smith has now opened a new Chicago restaurant, which features favorite dishes like Smitty’s […]
A new year is here, which means it’s the perfect time for your kiddos to discover a new book at Kid Lit Fest, learn about Illinois at The Grove, or see a world premiere play perfect for young audiences. And adults won’t want to miss a poetry reading in Winnetka. Editor’s Note: The Creative Minds Talks […]
Tucked away in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, Ravinia Festival is the oldest outdoor music festival in North America, attracting nearly 600,000 visitors each summer concert season. Ravinia presents music that spans all genres and ages. Throughout the years, the festival has hosted “the greats,” such as Louis Armstrong, Janis Joplin, Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak […]
If you’re in the mood for fast casual fried chicken, Honey’s Hot Chicken, a new chef-driven restaurant with a made-from-scratch menu, opened June 28 in downtown Highland Park. Also included on the menu are tasty chicken and Belgian pearl sugar waffles, fried shrimp, buffalo chicken spring rolls, homemade fruit pies and more. Plus, Honey’s Hot […]
A new medicinal cannabis dispensary will open its doors in Highland Park this March. Elevele provides a safe and supportive environment to make every interested (and qualifying) patient feel comfortable and at ease to ask questions and seek medical care. This location will offer the highest quality products and a highly trained staff. Stop by […]
For a sparkling shopping experience this holiday season, step into the new Cy Fredrics location in Highland Park. The third-generation jeweler expanded with a second location in Port Clinton Square on Nov. 11. A bit smaller than its sister store, the intimate new boutique specializes in ladies jewelry, featuring both cutting-edge and traditional collections. Looking for […]
Question: Do you know consignment places on the North Shore that take ball gowns? – Sandi Hollander Dear Sandi: Yes, and no. Two North Shore shops accept evening gowns, but with strings attached. Here are two options for you, plus details on two Chicago shops that accept gowns. Luxury Garage Sale, 1658 N. Wells St., […]
One of the most beautiful things about the Chicago metro area is the diversity of its neighborhoods and the suburbs. From the Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in Oak Park to the authentic global cuisine and antique shops in Andersonville to upscale boutiques on the picturesque streets of Winnetka — there’s so much to explore! Plus, there […]
Halloween comes early this weekend with the family-friendly Spooktacular in Glenview. Or, plan a date night or girls’ night out at Art Attack, a Nicholas Sparks book signing, or the newest exhibit at the Chicago History Museum. Plus, if you’re thinking about adopting a dog or cat, don’t miss PAWS Chicago’s mega adoption event in Highland […]
There’s a new fast-casual restaurant in town: The Simple Greek is open in Highland Park. Marcus Lemonis, host of CNBC’s “The Profit,” is a partner in the restaurant, a franchise out of Philadelphia that he first worked with on his show. The Simple Greek emulates the much-admired Chipotle model of an open food assembly line, where […]
