Whether you eat strictly vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free – or you’re just curious about trying different diets or dishes – you’ll want to check out these restaurants that are killing it with veggie-friendly options. With delicious dishes available at both upscale restaurants and fast-casual eateries, say goodbye to the stress and guesswork of dining out […]
Update Feb. 14, 2017: Marigold Maison is now located at 900 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. Bannockburn isn’t exactly on my destination restaurant radar, but now that I’ve been to Marigold Maison, I might just have to adjust my thinking. Suburban restaurants in strip malls aren’t generally my cup of tea, but the warm colors—marigold […]
Living in Chicago, there are precious few patio days each year, so treasure every one of your breezy, sunshine-y days this summer by dining al fresco. Here are 11 of our favorite patios in the city and North Shore. The dec Rooftop Lounge + Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago Twelve stories above Michigan Avenue is […]
Rarely when confronted with a breadbasket do we bother to stop and reflect on our surroundings. But it’s worth putting down the butter knife (just for a minute) to admire the dazzling and innovative design on display in Chicago’s many fine eating establishments. We toured some of the city’s (and the North Shore’s) most beautiful […]
Editor’s Note: Our Digital Media Editor, Laura Levy Shatkin, has been writing about food, wine and spirits for more than a decade. She had the great pleasure of knowing Chef Homaro Cantu as he rose to culinary prominence in Chicago. She experienced his cuisine at his various restaurants, in addition to having had a friendly […]
There are kids’ restaurants (hello, Rainforest Cafe) and adults’ restaurants (yes, Alinea) and then there’s the sweet spot—places that welcome children while also serving food that adults love. We’ve assembled a list of restaurants that fit the bill with inventive kids’ menus and friendly service. Mealtimes are all about connecting with each other and that’s […]
Patrick O’Neil has owned many restaurants in different towns over the years—from Evanston to Racine—but it’s Winnetka that has his heart. “I grew up here,” shares O’Neil, “and Winnetka has always been our most successful location.” So it’s not a surprise, then, that there are three O’Neil-owned restaurants forming a hospitality triangle around the downtown […]
Not sure what to do for Valentine’s Day? Take heart…we’ve got the recipe for romance. Here’s our roundup of the area’s ultimate date-night restaurants, from candlelit tables for two to rooms with a view. Now that’s amore. Just make sure to make your reservation soon, before your table’s taken! Geja’s Cafe For 50 years, the […]
Getting pumpkined out? Then sink your teeth into some crispy, juicy apples, the other bountiful crop of the season. The culinary possibilities for this versatile fruit range from traditional ciders and pies to apple butter on burgers. Here’s what chefs around town are doing with bushels of America’s favorite fruit. Chicago Enolo Wine Cafe With […]
Did you know that Illinois is the top pumpkin-producing state in the country? The vast majority is processed into canned pumpkin and pie mixes, although some become jack-o-lanterns. While the kids might be more interested in carving pumpkins than eating them, you will want to check out these dishes in which local chefs elevate autumn’s […]
