Wilmette is currently in the middle of a restaurant renaissance. It’s as if the city has issued a challenge to the North Shore’s culinary elite to see who can best…
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Tocco
Tocco is a study in appealing contrasts. The food tastes as if it comes straight from the cluttered kitchen of deep Italian tradition. The flavors conjure warm tones of perfectly…
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Kuro Bistro
Though Kuro Bistro has only been open for a few months, word has gotten around. When we arrived for a very early dinner shortly after they opened on a Friday…
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The Barn Steakhouse
Amy Morton is constantly trying new things. As the daughter of Arnie Morton, founder of Morton’s Steakhouse, she could have just been satisfied to open the best new steak joint…
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Pescadero
Everything about Pescadero is cool. Exposed whitewashed brick walls, Victorian ceiling tiles, support beams wrapped in ship’s rope, and a giant wood plank sign with teal backlighting all set the…
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Aboyer And Silencieux
We’ve covered George Trios in a previous Dinner Date. The 12-course tasting menu, hand-delivered and described by Chef Michael Lachowicz in person, was one of the most exquisite evenings we’ve…
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The Albert
For our Home & Design issue, we’re heading a little further afield than usual to Hotel EMC2 in the heart of downtown Chicago. Tucked next to the lobby is a…
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Good To Go
From the street, we could see this was the place to be. A raw wood plank exterior promises modern chef-driven cuisine while two towering metal palm trees mounted to the…
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Napolita
Several items on Napolita’s menu carry the designation D.O.P. or Denominazione di Origine Protetta. It’s a certification that ensures ingredients were grown by Italian farmers using traditional methods. It’s a…
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Hampton Social
Our server said it best, “This place was designed to be put on Instagram.” From the moment you step over the threshold, it feels like you’re walking into the East…
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