Donatella’s Mediterranean Bistro Opens in Evanston
Do Tell, Donatella!
Spicing Up Vernon Hills: Saffron Indian Cuisine
It’s a spicy little place for a strip mall.
Highland Park’s Bluegrass: Down Home Cooking in the Suburbs
Saturday night and the joint is jumpin’ at Bluegrass! Owner Jim Lederer, a restaurant veteran, leaves nothing to chance.
Restaurant Michael: A Quiet Oasis in Winnetka
Get thee to Restaurant Michael, “a Personal Creation by Chef Michael Lachowicz.”
Paris in the Springtime: Evanston’s Bistro Bordeaux
First things first: Pascal Berthoumieux, the oh-so charming and dapper owner/maitre d’ of Evanston’s terrific new restaurant, is spoken for, so that shouldn’t be your reason for visiting the restaurant.
The Purple Pig Brings Home the Bacon
When I heard that Jimmy Bannos (of perennial favorite Heaven on Seven) was opening a new restaurant with his son, Jimmy Jr., and Scott Harris of Mia Francesca, my ears perked up.
Highwood’s Sage Grille: A Wise Choice
Finding a restaurant in Highwood is like catching fish in a barrel; it ain’t rocket science. But choosing a place that’s really special, one you’ll want to return to again and again? Not so easy. Luckily, we made a reservation at Sage Grille.
Glenview’s Orange Restaurant: “Contemporary Brunch with a Peel”
This adorable, bright and sunny restaurant is just what the doctor ordered on a recent wintery North Shore day.
Cheat a Little–Abigail's
The delightful treats at Abigail’s in Highland Park are well worth the extra calories.
Eating Your Way through Northbrook’s Willow Festival Shopping Center
Shopping makes me hungry. Come to think of it, most activities make me hungry. So by the time I walk out of the beautiful new Lowe’s at Waukegan and Willow, I’m just about ready to eat the wallpaper paste I just purchased there.
