Wintertime demands an antidote, and my solution is a warming bowl of fabulous soup. As a bonus, this recipe conforms to my weight-loss plan because it’s low in fat, steers clear of empty starches and focuses on hearty whole grains, legumes and root veggies. It’s even better with a spoonful of kale pesto stirred into […]
On the morning of August 8, I stepped on the scale and cringed: 175. I can say it now, from the safety of more than 25 pounds away, but it was unspeakable in August when I started this journey. I can’t be proud of what I’ve accomplished if I don’t own up to where I […]
Is there anything more special than a vacation with your daughter, especially one in Paris? Made all the sweeter by a shared love of shopping, gallery hopping and good food, it’s the trip we wish for all of our readers. Some things you should know: You are unlikely to find bad food in Paris. […]
Susan Trieschmann doesn’t want to be the focus of this article; she wants the mission and the message of Curt’s Café put first.
Every Friday night at sundown (or thereabouts), Jewish families all over the world celebrate the arrival of Shabbat, the Sabbath day of rest. Lights are kindled, prayers are said, wine is drunk, challah (the traditional egg bread) is broken, and dinner begins. It’s a custom shared by millions, connecting past and present. Yet amongst […]
Hard to believe it, but yet another new restaurant has opened in Evanston.
January is National Soup Month—not like I need an excuse to make a batch of this fabulously full-flavored, delicious wintry potage.
There’s a Chinese revolution happening on Davis Street in Evanston.
Here’s why I love my job: because every so often, I get to discover a new place that thrills me… even if it’s a 40-seater in an unexpected location. Such is the case with Libertad, a Nuevo-Latino restaurant located in downtown Skokie. My advice? Run, do not walk – okay, drive quickly – to […]
Bistronomic is the new restaurant by Chef Martial Noguier, of Café des Architects and one sixty blue fame. It’s a modern space with comfortable chairs, dark wood tables and booths and, at peak times, a challenging noise level. It’s also contemporary bistro food, unfussy and mighty tasty. Share it or hoard it for yourself, there […]
