EAT. SHOP. PLAY. Discovering the Best in Chicago
BY GWEN KENNEALLY Until the outdoor farmer's markets return to Chicagoland, there are plenty of root vegetables and herbs available at markets and groceries. With its umbels of tiny yellow flowers and dark green or bronze wispy leaves and subtle … [Read more...]
BY GWEN KENNEALLY It’s pumpkin season… We've been obsessed with finding the best pumpkin dishes at Chicago restaurants, but we're also keen on cooking and baking with pumpkin at home . Toasted pumpkin seeds are an autumn stable in my … [Read more...]
BY GWEN KENNEALLY Here are some easy fall or back to school entertaining recipes. A light cocktail and some tapas or small bites of food are perfect for a tailgate party or just having some friends over. While on occasion I enjoy traditional … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN Football season is here and if you're anything like me, you think the game day snacks are just as important as the starting quarterback. It's only week two of this year's NFL season, but if you're growing tired of buffalo chicken … [Read more...]
BY GWEN KENNEALLY (FOR MY DAILY FIND) Once again, it is almost time to put away your white pants and celebrate the unofficial end of the summer. The labor unions created Labor Day over 100 years ago to honor the social and economic achievements of … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN In this city it's acceptable to be obsessed with a lot of things: the occasional overrated food truck, Black Dog Gelato, farmer's markets. I like all of those things, but I also like to go against the grain from time to time and … [Read more...]
