There are large indoor music venues throughout Chicagoland, but the scope of the new Joe’s Live in Rosemont’s MB Financial Park is still impressive. The creative team behind Bub City, Joe’s Bar on Weed Street and the BBQ and country festival Windy City Smokeout have joined forces to take over a 35,000-square-foot space that is literally […]
In a bold move, local mini-chain Epic Burger has opened in downtown Evanston, just a block north of homegrown Edzo’s and a block east of national burger chain Five Guys. They’re betting that locals and Northwestern students will be enticed by their message of sustainability and mindful eating. The menu is pretty basic — choose […]
A new medicinal cannabis dispensary will open its doors in Highland Park this March. Elevele provides a safe and supportive environment to make every interested (and qualifying) patient feel comfortable and at ease to ask questions and seek medical care. This location will offer the highest quality products and a highly trained staff. Stop by […]
There’s a new taqueria in town. Taco Lago opened in Wilmette and serves gluten-free, farm-to-table Mexican food everyone can enjoy. And on your first visit, don’t forget a margarita or Mexican beer. The restaurant also features graffiti art created by a Pilsen artist and the wall will be updated every six months to showcase local talent. Taco […]
Winnetka is now a little healthier thanks to Mrs. Green’s Natural Market, which opened on Jan. 27. This neighborhood store is dedicated to providing healthy and fresh produce by supporting local farmers and buying from suppliers who practice sustainability. If you want to live a natural and delicious life, then this might just be your […]
Just in time for Valentine’s Day comes the opening of Vanille Patisserie Lakeview, the third and newest outpost of owner Sophie Evanoff’s beloved artisanal bakery. Lincoln Park and the Chicago French Market locations remain open — and busy. If you’re a macaron fan, Vanille is a go-to bakery already; the Lakeview location, which officially opens Feb. […]
Get ready to exhale. The aptly named well-being brand opens its second Chicagoland location in Evanston on Jan. 15. Nestled in the bottom floor of the new luxury residential high-rise, E2, this exhale location will offer a wide variety of award-winning classes that transform both body and mind. Stop in for a Power, Flow or […]
Roti Modern Mediterranean (formerly Roti Mediterranean Grill) opened its second restaurant in Northbrook on the corner of Skokie and Dundee. Offering fast, healthy and affordable Mediterranean cuisine including couscous, falafel, salads and rice plates, this location is also the first to offer numerous new menu items. Try the grass-fed beef, lamb meatballs, red lentil soup […]
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For a sparkling shopping experience this holiday season, step into the new Cy Fredrics location in Highland Park. The third-generation jeweler expanded with a second location in Port Clinton Square on Nov. 11. A bit smaller than its sister store, the intimate new boutique specializes in ladies jewelry, featuring both cutting-edge and traditional collections. Looking for […]
