The Better Letter

There’s a Chinese revolution happening on Davis Street in Evanston.

January is National Soup Month—not like I need an excuse to make a batch of this fabulously full-flavored, delicious wintry potage.

Here’s why I love my job: because every so often, I get to discover a new place that thrills me… even if it’s a 40-seater in an unexpected location.

The video store is no more; in its place is the Central Street Café, already an Evanston favorite.

Bistronomic is the new restaurant by Chef Martial Noguier, of Café des Architects and one sixty blue fame.

I’ve got to admit, my expectations weren’t high. After all, it’s a funky space with the fire pits in front, on a busy intersection.

The Glenview House has been around since 1878, when it was the first operating bar in town.

Benjamin is the lovely new restaurant that opened in the old Mimosa space in Highland Park.

After many months of construction, the wrapping is off and Wilde & Greene is open for business as a new generation of food court at Westfield Shopping Town/Old Orchard.

If she could check us out from above, Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, would be pleased to know that the Chicago restaurant named after her is worthy of the honor.

Always a go-to for brunch on the North Shore, Fuel can now cater to a later crowd.

Don’t let them fool you. Tom Dentice and Eddie Renzi aren’t really retired.

I’ve been a Panino’s customer for many years ...

To some, the Jewish New Year brings thoughts of apples and honey.

It’s a wonderful thing when a new concert venue opens, and the Mayne Stage in Rogers Park is no exception.

GT Fish & Oyster is sure to get along swimmingly with the other cool kids on the block.

Rising from the figurative ashes of the late Red Star Tavern is Townhouse Kitchen & Bar, another concept from the same parent company.

Barrington now has one of the best Asian restaurants around.

There’s a reason that burgers are so popular. It’s not because they are particularly good for you, although that would certainly be a plus.

This new Lettuce Entertain You offering isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a full-fledged happening.