Kam Gottleib got the idea to place treadmills in animal shelters after visiting a shelter near her family’s summer cabin in Michigan. “We go there every year, and I got to see how the shelter runs, and that was kind of an eye-opener for me,” Kam says. “I really wanted to help more, because I […]
If you’re looking for a new pair of specs, you’re in luck. A brand new location of Chicago luxury eyewear and sunwear store Spex just popped up on the North Shore. They offer comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings and eyewear styling of the hottest designer collections, including Prada, Ray Ban and Tom Ford. Spex stores […]
Staying around town this week? It’s no reason to sit home—there’s plenty to do in the city and ‘burbs over spring break. We’ve got five great itineraries you can mix and match depending on the weather: Day 1: Take an architectural tour. The Chicago Architectural Foundation offers amazing experiences by bus, by train and by […]
The “Jekyll & Hyde” musical revival’s pre-Broadway express derailed at Chicago’s Cadillac Palace March 14, replete with theatrical carnage demanding its patrons look away. Put the debacle squarely at the feet of the show’s producers, undaunted by the musical’s original 1,543-performance run from 1997- 2001 that still managed to lose more than $1.5 million and […]
The Museum of Science and Industry’s “Animal Inside Out” easily ranks in the Top 3 of Chicago’s must-see museum attractions this summer. And being that MSI is home to the exhibition’s U.S. premiere, it’s going to garner a lot of tourist attraction as well. And deservedly so—it’s a feast for the eyes and the mind. […]
Throw off the end-of-winter doldrums—at least in your home. We’ve rounded up 8 great ideas to get you going. 1. Start with a Clean Slate After you’ve swept out the last of those leftover pine needles from Christmas, open up the windows and let the fresh air in. Before beginning any redecorating project, get to […]
Until now, I’ve resisted doing a full review of an uber-fine dining, very expensive restaurant for this column. Why? Places like Alinea and Next provide rarefied experiences that are difficult to share on paper. It’s virtually impossible for anyone to get a reservation, and once you do, the meals are filled with sleight of hand, […]
BloOuts blow dry bar is the newest addition to Highland Park. After blowing out celebs such as Jennifer Aniston, Vera Wang and Hillary Clinton, stylist Vivian Arpino decided to take her talents to the suburbs. For $35, you can get one of more than 20 celebrity-inspired hairstyles. Fashionistas can browse through styles on an iPad […]
Long-time Lake Bluff residents Tammy and Reggie Ash opened LuLu’s Frozen Delights, named after their daughter Elizabeth, as a retirement project. LuLu’s even opens at 5 a.m. on weekdays and serves coffee, homemade donuts and other breakfast options. The food and treats are a big hit, but the connection to the community sets LuLu’s apart. […]
Since moving to this country from Russia 33 years ago, third-generation distiller Gregory Feldman has had a dream: to handcraft a sipping-quality vodka in America. When he opened Premiere Distillery in Gurnee last year with his daughter, Northbrook’s Inna Feldman-Gerber, that dream came true, and the accolades soon followed. You can find the bottle—proudly sporting […]
