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When the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel underwent renovations over the summer, it decided its restaurant needed an update as well. So in August, it replaced Rook's Corner …

Restaurant Reviews

Why order a hot dog when you can have a fowler? From movie-inspired sandwiches to Chili Bombs at an Evanston hot dog shop. North Shore Foodie Finds …

Inovasi means Innovation in Indonesian, and adapting and changing the menu has been important to owner and executive chef John des Rosiers since the …

Four months ago, I wondered aloud whether the North Shore was ready for Moderno. Today, we begin to find out, as Chef John des Rosiers and his crew …

O’Neils A neighborhood staple for its reliably delicious Italian food and constantly changing specials menu, O’Neils is a tried and true date spot. …

Here is a little known fact: More couples breakup around Christmas time than any other time of the year. That being said, it may be time to step up …

Two new Italian restaurants have opened on Waukegan Road near the center of town during the past couple of weeks. Both newcomers are making an …

Before celebrating its ribbon cutting last Friday, Highland Park's newest gelato place had its grand opening last Thursday night.  A full house came …

Second Street Bistro Stashs owner Bobby Dubin has jumped on two foodie trends with his new restaurant, Second Street Bistro: organic, locally …

Old-fashioned Jewish delis and Greek diners rarely compete for the same business a block from each other, as Max and Benny’s and George’s What’s …