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Julie Chernoff

Where to Eat Before a Ravinia Concert

No one wants sit through a concert—no matter how special—on an empty stomach.

by Julie Chernoff
May 23, 2011

Set Sail for GT Fish & Oyster

GT Fish & Oyster is sure to get along swimmingly with the other cool kids on the block.

by Julie Chernoff
May 15, 2011

5 Great Burgers You Won’t Want to Miss

There’s nothing like a burger—hot and juicy, dripping with ketchup and melted cheese, sandwiched by a toasty bun—when hunger strikes.

by Julie Chernoff
May 10, 2011

PL8 It Up! New Asian Bistro in Barrington

Barrington now has one of the best Asian restaurants around.

by Julie Chernoff
April 26, 2011

Four Restaurants to Remember

You could throw a rock and hit a decent restaurant on the North Shore. But at Make It Better, we like to be a little pickier. And we can be!

by Julie Chernoff
April 21, 2011

Readers' Favorite Restaurants

Chicago and its ‘burbs are filled with good food, and no one wants to waste energy or money on a restaurant that’s not up to snuff.

by Julie Chernoff
April 19, 2011

Everest Burger: Still at Base Camp

There’s a reason that burgers are so popular. It’s not because they are particularly good for you, although that would certainly be a plus.

by Julie Chernoff
April 17, 2011

Paris Club: Ooh-la-la!

This new Lettuce Entertain You offering isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a full-fledged happening.

by Julie Chernoff
March 25, 2011

Mas, Por Favor! Hay Caramba! in Park Ridge

This charming restaurant garnered our good will from the moment we walked in. No reservation, Senora? No problem.

by Julie Chernoff
March 18, 2011

Celebrating Mardi Gras on the North Shore

Mardi Gras is more than colored beads and a crazy parade in New Orleans.

by Julie Chernoff
February 28, 2011
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