Meet Mike Smylie, amiable Winnetka native, ex-commodities broker, oldest of five boys, lover of craft beers, brewing and barbecue. He has rebuilt and repurposed the old Oak Street Market/Social Security Office space in downtown Evanston, and along with Head Brewer Brad Pulver and Executive Chef Grant Carey, opened Smylie Brothers Brewing Co., an enormous bar/restaurant/brewery […]
The final stretch of summer is here—don’t get into a workout slump now! While you’re refreshing wardrobes and routines before the kids head back to school, why not refresh your workout playlist? Power your next workout with these hot pump-up jams that will push you through the last mile or set of reps. Here are […]
Glenview’s popular Valley Lodge Tavern has opened an outpost in downtown Wilmette in the space abandoned by Big Black Dog Tavern, and it seems to be agreeing with the locals. Families thronged the place on both weekday visits. They’ve made some agreeable changes in décor, including opening up the space from a series of smaller […]
Fifty years have passed since the original Broadway production of “Fiddler on the Roof” was first performed at New York City’s Imperial Theatre in 1964. It’s not hard to understand, though, why the musical’s heartwarming story and endearing characters remain as timeless to our generation as the age-old Jewish traditions and customs were a continual […]
I believe a nomination is in order. After 17 years of cranking out acres of fresh pasta, showcasing local artists’ work and shoehorning what feels like the entire North Shore into a space the size of Mother Hubbard’s cupboard, I think it’s time The Noodle in Wilmette finally got its due.
The voters have spoken! Thousands of readers took the time to tell us what they find best about the North Shore and Chicago. This year, over 90,000 verified votes were cast in over 11 categories in our annual Best of 2014 awards, and we couldn’t be prouder you responded in such numbers. Here are our […]
Do you have a desire for sex with someone other than your loved one? What if you could fulfill that sexual urge and still keep a happy and healthy relationship with your partner? These questions are examined in Bruce Norris’ “The Qualms,” now playing at Steppenwolf Theatre. When Chris (played by Greg Stuhr) and his […]
Celebrities endorse everything from water to cars; now, many are jumping on the cosmetic line bandwagon. While there are some stars that should leave the beauty biz to the experts, these lines are actually legit and deliver fantastic results. Drew Barrymore Flower Beauty Barrymore’s cosmetics philosophy is that you should be able to purchase quality […]
The voters have spoken! Thousands of readers took the time to tell us what they find best about the North Shore and Chicago. This year, over 90,000 verified votes were cast in over 11 categories in our annual Best of 2014 awards, and we couldn’t be prouder you responded in such numbers. Here are our […]
The loss of Lulu’s Dim Sum still stings. However, the blow has been softened by the appearance of Boltwood in its stead—a really good restaurant that could prove unstoppable once it hits its stride. Boltwood is the name of the freshman wing (and favorite cafeteria) at Evanston Township High School, the alma mater of Chef […]
