EAT. SHOP. PLAY. Discovering the Best in Chicago
BY MARIS CALLAHAN You might not expect to find a seafood shanty in the Gold Coast, but in a city where people put an Italian beef sandwich on top of their burgers, anything is possible. Da Lobsta is a Gold Coast newcomer that does one thing, … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN If you're a senior in college, it's the most wonderful time of year: graduation season. It's time for overemotional parents, job offers and grad school acceptances. Even though my impending graduation from Loyola University means … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN Several years ago I found myself stuck in an airport in the middle of March. Delayed two hours and feeling especially self-piteous, I decided to treat myself to the billion-calorie McDonald's Shamrock Shake that I'd heard so much … [Read more...]
BY BRITT COLLETT Is there anyone out there who dislikes cake? I didn't think so. However, short of baking your own (and who has that kind of time?) it can be hard to find a reasonably-priced bakery in downtown Chicago. I mean, does anyone else … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN More Cupcakes, the Gold Coast bakery, is neat, chic, and modern. More’s perfectly garnished treats are made with the finest and most mouth-watering ingredients (think Madagascar Bourbon vanilla and Valrhona chocolate) and are … [Read more...]
BY KELLY ALESSO Every summer, I go a bit gaga over local produce. My deck becomes one giant gardening experiment, an overgrown array of tomatoes and herbs. Well, with the bulk of Chicago’s farmers’ markets closing at end of the month and my … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN I have to admit, one of my favorite parts of living in Chicago is the availability of amazing pizza. Although I love deep-dish pizza, it is nice to change it up sometimes. Bar Toma is known for its cooking methods, as they bake … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN Out of all of the cuisine in Chicago, Italian food is my favorite. Nothing makes me happier than pizza, toasted sandwiches, gelato and all different types of freshly baked breads. L’Appetito in the Gold Coast, was the first … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN Since I work on the Magnificent Mile downtown, I spend a lot of time near tourist-y restaurants and stores. Recently, a French restaurant on Superior caught my eye and lured in by the adorable, modern European decor, a friend and … [Read more...]
BY WHITNEY HEWITT Having spent most of my life in the Carolinas, I consider myself an expert on BBQ. I’ve spent hours devouring it at countless summer picnics, family dinners, and football tailgates. Needless to say, I was skeptical about … [Read more...]
