Food + Beverage

From Stadium Lights to Taverna Nights

Lou Canellis builds Chicago legacies in sports and dining Article by Cat Rolfes | Photography by provided The man who introduced Chicago to Sunday afternoons with the Bears is now plotting how the city might dance on Saturday nights. Lou Canellis—Fox 32’s veteran sports anchor, lifelong Chicagoan, and self-professed “kid from the South Side who got lucky”—just returned from a culinary trip with his partners, Louie Alexakis and Ian Vlahakis, where they toured Greek restaurants with the...

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Detox Chicken-Cabbage Soup

The immunity-boosting trio of pepper, turmeric and cabbage makes this soup perfect for fall’s start Article by Chef Mila Furman This is not just soup—it’s a reset button in a bowl for back to school season. Every spoonful feels like it’s doing something good for your body (and your mood). Use fresh, crisp cabbage for the best results and avoid red cabbage—it will change color and flavor in the soup. For a vegetarian version, swap the chicken for tofu added at the end, or add lentils with the...

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Now Serving

A look at some newer restaurants on the North Shore Article by By Amelia Levin  From banh mi and Hawaiian plates to cozy coffee shops, tapas and tequila, the North Shore dining scene is buzzing with new arrivals. Here’s a look at some of the latest spots to check out.   Global Eats:  Corner Banh Mi 561 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka  This casual spot opened by Kevin Diep specializes in banh mi sandwiches on fresh-baked bread from Nhu Lan Bakery, plus Vietnamese coffee, pho and noodle dishes.  ...

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Healing Through Food

Ajit and Sukhu Kalra of Indus infuse Highland Park with flavor and renewal after tragedy Article by By Amelia Levin When Ajit and Sukhu Kalra opened their first, full-service Indian restaurant in Highland Park in June 2024, they made history. The once-dry town had never seen a fine-dining concept rooted in Indian cuisine.  “Indian food is the fastest-growing cuisine in the U.S. right now,” Ajit says. “But we don’t see other Indian restaurants as competition—the more people get familiar with...

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Boulevardier Cocktail: A Bourbon Twist on Negroni

Love Negronis? Try a whiskey Boulevardier this fall. Article and Photography by Cat Rolfes Maybe you love a classic Negroni but also enjoy whiskey. Enter the Boulevardier—a cocktail born in 1920s Paris, beloved today as the Negroni’s darker, warmer cousin. After years behind the bar, Ted Banick, former owner of Teddy O’Brian’s in Highwood, knows how to balance bold spirits. When the weather turns cool, his go-to cocktail is the Boulevardier. His twist? No. 14 bourbon from Vermont Spirits—an...

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Where Britain Meets the Midwest

Jackman & Co. brings pub classics, Indian spice and local charm to Glenview’s downtown Article and Photography by Cat Rolfes There’s a fine line between a pub and a parody of one. Too many places drape themselves in dark wood and Union Jacks, only to deliver limp fish and chips and a pint of something forgettable. Jackman & Co., Ballyhoo Hospitality’s latest venture in Glenview, makes no such mistake. From the moment you step into its warm, honey-toned dining room, it’s clear this is no...

Style + Beauty

Leesi’s Beauty Picks

Northbrook’s Leesi B Cosmetics founder Elise Brill shares six go-to essentials for effortless, everyday beauty Article by Cat Rolfes | Photography by provided For Elise Brill, everyday beauty should feel effortless—but never ordinary. With decades as a go-to makeup artist for weddings, fashion and TV, she believes in high-performance essentials that work hard and wear beautifully. Her morning starts with the Peptide Serum ($59), a multi-corrective treatment that targets fine lines, dullness...

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Effortless Elegance

Curated by Velvetpeel, these trend-forward looks bring elevated, intentional design into everyday spaces Article by Cat Rolfes | Photography by Provided by Velvetpeel At Velvetpeel (1820 Glenview Rd.), interior designer Lori Waller and her team curate timeless-meets-modern spaces with style and intention. In this three-part series, she spotlights key décor trends—from layered symmetry to sculptural accents—all styled in her showroom. Every piece is available in-store, offering inspiration and...

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Trenched in Purpose

Fashion meets storytelling in Chelsey Carter-Sanders’ bold new capsule Article by Cat Rolfes | Photography by Amee McCaughan Chelsey Carter-Sanders moves through her Chicago studio with the quiet confidence of someone who knows exactly what she’s building. More than clothes, she’s crafting armor—emotional, cultural, unapologetically personal—with conversation stitched into every seam. Since launching her unisex label Alex Carter in 2015, she’s become a quiet disruptor in the fashion...

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Fall, Styled Right

Stylist Rachel Boedecker curates North Shore’s best fall fashion finds Article and Photography by Cat Rolfes With fall on the horizon and personal stylist Rachel Boedecker leading the way, we spent an afternoon exploring Chicago’s North Shore to preview what the autumn has in store. A former Trunk Club and Nordstrom pro, Boedecker brings a signature mix of efficiency and elegance to everything she does—always with a hint of play. Shopping with her felt less like a masterclass in elevated...