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TOPIC: Food & Wine

Living Large: Outdoor Dining on the North Shore


Doesn’t every meal taste better outdoors? Whether it’s a burger in its natural habitat, a brat at the Friendly Confines, or a steak under the stars, it’s all good.

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5 Delicious Spring Salads

End-of-the-year lunches are a tradition on the North Shore—PTOs, committees, boards—if you’re on it, you’ll be attending a lunch in the next few weeks.

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Pecan Apple Bites

Makes about 20

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Still Yummy After All These Years

In the notoriously fickle restaurant industry, to make it to 10 years is a badge of honor; 20 years is pretty much super human.

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Rabaton: Piemontese Spinach and Cheese Dumplings

Rabaton is a traditional Piedmont dish made of spinach, ricotta, and eggs. There are a few steps, but the delicous results are worth the effort!

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Paul Kahan and Donnie Madia Partners at Publican

The restaurant business is notoriously difficult, full of long hours and backbreaking work. It’s crucial to have the right partner.

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Best Chicago Suburban Farmer's Markets

Summer is the perfect time to cook with fresh fruits and veggies, and what better place to buy them than local farmer's markets?

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Carlos and Debbie Nieto Café Central, The Happ Inn and Nieto’s Highland Park

Beloved, long-time North Shore restaurateurs Carlos and Debbie Nieto drew on their Happ Inn and Café Central expertise in quality, casual dining to convert Carlos’ Restaurant, the 30-year-old, iconic Highland Park fine dining destination, into Nieto’s.