Julie Chernoff

Spring in Chicago means new restaurants, some already open, with more just on the horizon. Here’s what you need to know.

Joffrey Ballet’s world premiere of "Anna Karenina" will be gracing the Auditorium Theatre’s stage Feb. 13-24. But "Anna Karenina" is not alone as a great novel that has made the transition from page to stage; here are five others that have been done with grace, style, and even wit.

Not all energy bars are created equal, so which ones deserve our attention? We decided to break it down for you.

You just got out of a game at the United Center, a show at the Goodman, a concert at the Aragon Ballroom, or (gulp) a late night at work. You’re famished, and you don’t want to settle for fast food — nor should you. Chicago might not be the late-night mecca that NYC is, but we’ve still got plenty of options.

National Donut Day — yes, it’s a real thing — is always the first Friday in June, which falls this year on June 1. By all means, celebrate with a donut or three, or if you’re feeling really ambitious, run the table by sampling the wares at all our favorite donut stops.

Get all you can out of the all-too-short Chicago summer experience by dining outside as often as the weather allows.

These four Chicago charity events are all about food and giving back.

Have you ever considered a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share box? You'll receive a box of delicious vegetables, fruits and other farm products.

The question begs to be asked: Does Chicago need another high-end steakhouse? As it pertains to Lettuce Entertain You’s newest restaurant, RPM Steak, an unequivocal answer: you betcha. In this meat-mad town, RPM Steak has quickly made an impression for deliciousness and excellent service, borne out by a recent visit. It’s hard to believe that […]

When Bill and Kathy Newlands moved to Winnetka from Northern California two years ago, they thought it would be a great ice breaker to share their love of wine with all of their newfound friends and co-workers. So they threw a wine party. Between them, the Newlands have almost 40 years in wine sales and […]