Everyone loves a discount, and these days it’s easier than ever to score a great deal. Invest your money in key fashion items that are timeless and look for trendy pieces at less expensive prices. Although many of these stores are hit or miss, if you check in from time to time, you’re bound to […]
Gusto Italiano, a long-time Italian favorite on the Glenview scene, has moved to new digs and the change seems to have inspired the kitchen. Maybe it’s having more room to breathe, or the appealing redo of the old Orange space, but the restaurant was packed on a recent snowy weeknight. A beautiful dark wood bar […]
Hedda Gabler is not happy. Back home after a honeymoon trip that lasted six months and found her mostly alone while her husband continued his research, Hedda is forced into a life she never wanted, married to a man she doesn’t love. Bored, she spends her time manipulating the few people around her and finds […]
Looking for a way to chase the winter blues? Look no further than Lifeline Theatre’s new musical production, “The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!” This musical, based on the popular book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, turns the classic story on its head. Audiences will “squeal” with delight as they hear both […]
Tom Jones is no Don Juan. The ladies are the ones chasing this good looking, friendly lad. But when led into temptation, Tom strays and eventually finds himself tangled in more than the sheets. The comedy “Tom Jones” has opened at Northlight Theatre in Skokie. It is a thoroughly entertaining production, with William Brown skillfully […]
Thanksgiving offered savory turkey with gravy, melt-in-your-mouth mashed potatoes, and the richest pecan pie ever, which blended right into December festivities. The last few months of the year are filled with fabulous parties complete with tasty cocktails, an abundance of chocolate, cookies and cakes, buttery everything, and meats smothered in heavy sauces. Healthy eating…remind me […]
Remember when you did hundreds of sit-ups in the quest for six-pack abs? Now we know that those muscles, rectus abdominis, are only part of the deal. Today, it’s all about core strength. Your core includes all the muscles in your torso—abdominals, back, hips, butt and hamstrings—all of which are critical muscles for daily living, athletics and good health. Dr. Cherise Russo of NorthShore University […]
Let me just put it out there: This is damn good pie. In fact, anything that involves a crust at Hoosier Mama is pretty much guaranteed to be a home run, whether it’s the melt-in-your-mouth Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche ($6/slice; $8.50 with side salad), the adorable and addictive savory hand pies ($3 each; $10 for […]
Music is an extra ingredient that can spice up a dining experience. However, it needs to be just a pinch of background music or it can ruin the meal as easily as overdone meat, scalded milk or a fallen soufflé. How many times have you been to a restaurant or party where the music trumps […]
The title character of “Luna Gale” is never visible. In the few moments when she is onstage during thisGoodman Theatre production, Luna is quietly hidden away inside a baby carriage. And yet, as invisible as she may seem to the audience, the infant named Luna Gale is the force driving most of the adult characters […]
