West Marin, a short drive from the other side of the hill, captures the essnce of Marin–wide open landscapes dotted with farms, sunset views over Tomales Bay, and the easy-to-experience abundance of land and sea. Nick’s Cove, a local fixture since the 1930s, helps define the character of Marin in its one-of-a-kind way. The Lure […]
In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, we showed our support for women-owned local businesses with a long list of women-owned restaurants and bakeries in Chicago and the suburbs. But that was just A through L! Here are some of our absolute favorite women-owned restaurants from the second half of the alphabet. As I’ve […]
Step out of your comfort zone with these new restaurants and small businesses in the Bay area.
March in Chicago might be all about the St. Paddy’s Day green, but we’re taking some liberties and adding eco-conscious ways you can go “green” this month too. The parades are canceled (though in a surprise move the city still dyed the Chicago River its signature St. Patrick’s Day green!) but there are still plenty […]
If math class taught us one thing, it’s that every year on March 14 we celebrate the mathematical constant known as pi by eating our weight in pie. According to our calculations, Sunday is 3/14, the first three digits of pi. “If you can’t work this equation [to eat pie],” said the Spice Girls, “then […]
Better late than never, right? Thanks to a Herculean effort by Choose Chicago , Chicago Restaurant Week is a go, but the dates have shifted from the traditional late February (post-Valentine’s Day winter has always been a slow time for the hospitality industry, thus the marketing effort from the restaurant consortium) to March 19-April 4, […]
Temperatures are beginning to warm, the snow is melting and museums and other attractions are reopening, making it the perfect time to get out and enjoy the arts, local restaurants and shopping. And if you’re not quite ready to venture out, there are still plenty of virtual events to keep you entertained. Here are the […]
From restaurants to fitness centers, there is no shortage of new businesses popping up all over Chicago and the North Shore. If you’re looking to continue supporting local restaurants during the pandemic, you can add the new Greek spot Andros Taverna into your rotation. For those interested in trying out a new workout routine, Vibez […]
Even with Covid-19, new businesses are still opening, and it’s a better time then ever to support local. Here are some new openings, happenings and updates to check out (safely) around Marin County this December. With the latest shelter-in-place orders, please support these brave local businesses (kudos for opening during a pandemic!) by ordering takeout […]
Obsessing about pizza is not new to me. Growing up in Michigan, I was all about Buddy’s Detroit-style pizza, the crispy-airy-cheesy crust, spicy pepperoni nestled under a swath of mozzarella and brick cheeses, with a lick of sweet tomato sauce layered on top. I could even occasionally appreciate the journeyman Little Caesar’s at a friend’s […]
