Lincolnshire’s Kona Grill: Summertime, and the Patio is Easy
You might come to Lincolnshire’s Kona Grill for the bar scene, or the sushi.
Tips from a Serial Entertainer
I started a catering business when I was 16, went to cooking school, worked in restaurants, then returned to catering and teaching cooking classes before ditching it all to write for Make It Better. I’ve fed thousands of people over the years. So when it’s time to throw a party, it’s no big deal […]
Meet Julie Chernoff - Restaurant Guru, Cabaret Star, Community Powerhouse
A biting wit and decades of culinary experience accompany every bite she takes, making Julie Chernoff a most discriminating and entertaining diner and writer.
Don’t Cry for Me, Margarita! Great Cocktails to Imbibe
Is there any news—good, bad or ugly—that isn’t made better by a great cocktail?
Burger Nirvana: DMK Burger Bar in Chicago
Not all burgers are created equal.
Down Mexico Way: Glencoe’s Guanajuato
Ever since we first heard of its opening, my family has been arguing over the pronunciation of Glencoe’s Guanajuato restaurant.
Good Karma: Mundelein's Karma Asian Food & Wine
Toto, I don’t think we’re in Mundelein anymore!
Jazzy Nights on the Town at Evanston’s Q2
Q2, the terrific little bar next to Quince Restaurant, is ringing in the warm weather with a fresh new jazz series. Top Chicago-area jazz artists will perform on the first and third Thursday of the month in the intimate venue. Amazingly, there is no cover charge. Emmy-winning composer and musician Steve Rashid is curating […]
Vegetarian Ravioli Lasagna
All the yummy cheesiness of traditional lasagna, but much simpler because you’re using ravioli (like little pillows of lasagna) and even healthy with the addition of fresh-tasting gourmet frozen veggies. Vegetarian Ravioli Lasagna Serves 6-8 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 55 minutes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced […]
Gingery Bananas Foster Sundaes
Bananas are the perfect pick-me-up, low in calories, high in potassium. In this preparation, they’re still potassium-rich, but as for low calorie? Not so much! This gingery, decadent treat will put a smile on your face and a spring in your step. Curious George would be jealous. Gingery Bananas Foster Sundaes (serves 6) 3 tablespoons […]
