When Oceanique closed this summer for their annual vacation, it was hardly a day at the beach. The three weeks were spent redoing the restaurant from top to bottom, and the results are dramatic. In visual pop culture terms, it’s less “Nip/Tuck,” and more “Face Off.” A Whole New Look To celebrate their 25th Anniversary, […]
In the mood for a burger? You don’t have to look very far in the Chicagoland area to find one. But as we’ve discussed before, not all burgers are created equal; juiciness is not an inalienable right. Into a crowded burger field comes BurgerFi (Fi rhymes with eye), which opened its first Illinois outpost in […]
There aren’t a lot of options for South American food in the north suburbs, so the emergence of Longitud315 in Highwood is a positive development. There’s a lot that’s right here, and it’s clear that Chef Tony Castillo knows his way around the flavors of Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Venezuela. The restaurant, decorated in earth […]
As the weather changes, and you find yourself indoors for most of the day, consider adding the beauty of green houseplants to your living space. Houseplants are popular as decorating accents, bringing natural color to a room and softening hard corners. The biggest benefit, though, is your health. According to Tony Fulmer, Chief Horticulture Officer at […]
Renowned playwright David Mamet says, “To find beauty in the sad, hope in the midst of loss and dignity in failure is great poetic art.” By Mamet’s definition, Northlight Theatre’s 2013-14 season opener, the understated dramatic comedy “4000 Miles,” may be poetry indeed. This year’s Pulitzer Prize for Drama committee thinks so, naming the Amy […]
Fall fashion this season is crazy good! While there are always trendy pieces, designers are also showing extremely striking, wearable items. These five trends will have you actually excited for cooler temperatures. Green It’s all about green for fall. Regardless of your coloring, there’s a shade of this jewel-toned hue for everyone. Earthy moss green […]
The Chicago area’s theater season falls into place this month with an intriguing New York troupe visiting the North Shore and acclaimed dramas making their local premieres. The Old Man and the Old Moon September 3 to November 10 PigPen Theatre Co., which created this mythological adventure in New York, is coming to Glencoe to […]
With the start of a new school year, most parents share the same concerns: greater expectations, new friends, expanding social opportunities. However, if you have a child with special needs, navigating the social and emotional landmines become more complex. According to the Institute of Educational Sciences, more than 90 percent of 6- to 21-year-olds with […]
Getting a massage isn’t just a way to be pampered—it also provides relief to people of all ages. Massage therapy addresses a variety of health conditions, the most prevalent being stress-related tension. Massage has also proven beneficial in treating sleep disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes, lower back pain, immunity suppression, spinal cord injury, autism, cancer-related […]
Summer’s last blast is this weekend—don’t miss it.
