Memorial Day through Labor Day—summer is here! You may be staring down 12 weeks of open space on the calendar, but trust us, it’s going to go fast. Fill it up with fun! We’ve got great guides to get you going, tons of things to do and places to go, and as always, recommendations […]
On February 25, Mariano’s Northfield opened its doors, and the North Shore breathed a sigh of relief…and welcome. And while this store, installed in the shell of the old Dominick’s #62, differs from the standard Mariano’s in some ways, the Mariano’s crew was determined to get the store open to serve the Northfield, Winnetka and […]
Forget all those Valentine’s Days you skipped the chocolate because you were watching your weight. Haven’t we all agreed that it’s fine to eat a piece of delicious chocolate every day? If you haven’t had this epiphany, get on board! Here’s the secret: If you indulge in a piece of dark chocolate, you won’t […]
A wealth of holiday happenings and fantastic hotel rates combine for a perfect North Shore holiday experience.
Each November 11, communities around the nation celebrate veterans of the U.S. armed forces with parades, memorials and observances, in recognition of what was formerly regarded as Armistice Day. Armistice Day signaled the cessation of hostilities of World War I, at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, and […]
You no longer have to go to the city to shop Londo Mondo. The popular store has expanded to the North Shore for the first time and owner Carrie Londe says the Winnetka location will still offer resort and lifestyle wear, in addition to casual and formal clothing options. Londo Mondo also carries handmade jewelry […]
Chicago’s gorgeous summer weather makes this the perfect time to take advantage of the numerous hiking trails in the area.
We’re not sure who invented the sidewalk sale.
Doesn’t every meal taste better outside?
Much to my endless chagrin, I totally missed the boat when it came to the late, lamented—and highly lauded—Great Lake Pizza in Andersonville. I just couldn’t deal with the lines, and the uncertainty that they could run out of dough while I was standing in said line, which translates to (horror of horrors): NO PIZZA. […]
