Located in Lincoln Park, Summer House Santa Monica presents an escape to the warmth and laid-back vibes of the West Coast. The California-inspired menu highlights simple, market-driven ingredients with a focus on local & sustainable farming.

So far we’ve covered how to reduce food waste and how to get the most out of various pantry items with different lifespans. Now, let’s take on best practices for freezing meat!

Interior design is no walk in the park. In fact, many people build their entire careers on their keen eye for making each room in a home flow beautifully.

As we continue to embrace all that October has to offer us here in Chicago, this weekend brings a variety of autumn favorite events as well as gearing up for the arrival of Halloween!

A beer with a dinosaur? A pumpkin festival on the Chicago River? Here are some of the more unusual events this week in our local Chicago neighborhoods this week! And don’t forget to salute the runners at this weekend’s Chicago Marathon!

With fall weather clamoring for rustic colors and warm fireplaces, Etta, with locations locally in Bucktown and River North, is a perfect place for family to gather, celebrate, and laugh around a wood-fired hearth. Patrons of Etta will find a celebration of rustic cuisine that is thoughtful of the season.

We all could use a little more energy to get through the day, couldn’t we? Unfortunately, most of us either have no idea how to make that happen, or are turned off by the numerous complicated methods that don’t seem to produce consistent results.

With low inventory in many markets throughout the country, many homeowners are afraid to sell their homes because they’re concerned that they may not be able to find a new one.

Welcome to October with its cooler temps, its beautiful autumn colors as the change of season occurs, some rain thrown in for good measure, and an abundance of Oktoberfests and Fall festivities for your weekend enjoyment! Here’s what’s in store for you this first weekend of October

October is the month of pumpkin and apple paradise, of harvests and festivals throughout the city. There is no better time to take advantage of cooler temperatures and Halloween looming to get outside and celebrate autumnal wonder!

Gather opened in Lincoln Square in December 2012. Nine years later, friends and family still gather to celebrate everyday occasions, with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and “an approachable wine list.”

Last week we talked about reducing food waste - now let’s dig into how to get the best out of what’s already in your pantry! What most of us don’t realize is that many items we regularly stock in our homes are still edible even if it is beyond the manufacturer’s “use by” date

A recent survey from the National Association of Realtors® revealed that 77 percent of buyers’ agents said staging a home makes it easier for potential buyers to visual it as their own. That’s why staging is not to be overlooked! Here are some top tips.

Not only has the autumn season arrived but it also brought the fall temps with it! For some it’s a welcome relief yet for others it’s not. But this first fall weekend in Chicago is all set to bring plenty of warm sunshine and the beginning of fall festival season to please everyone!

The first weekend of Fall brings cooler temperatures and many opportunities to enjoy the autumnal splendor of the season!

“Our intention with Bloom is to focus on bringing flavorful, healthy, and affordable vegetarian food to the everyday family, while also being desirable and appealing to even the non-vegetarian. This way we can all do our part by being better to the planet and be healthier.” - The Owners of Bloom Plant Based Kitchen

No one intends to waste food, but unfortunately we all do it! Whether we buy more than we need, or things go out of date annually, each family in America throws out almost $2,000 worth of food every year. Wasting money is bad enough, but we often fail to consider the impact on the environment!

Summer may be officially winding down, however there are still many BBQs ahead, so you need your grill in tip top shape. Here are some of the most common gas grill problems and how to fix them!

As we all know, all good things must come to an end, and this weekend is no exception. Summer is fading away as autumn officially arrives in Chicago this coming Wednesday. However, a change of season doesn’t stop Chicagoans from enjoying their weekends, and this weekend is no exception! So, gear-up for an amazing September weekend!!

So much to do, so little time! Inching ever closer to fall, this weekend offers many opportunities for amazing experiences in your community, as well as art, music and festivals!

For nearly 70 years, Ann Sather Restaurant in Lakeview has been serving up Swedish delicacies such as delicate Swedish pancakes with lingonberries, Swedish meatballs, Swedish fruit soup and Swedish potato sausage.