It’s time to spotlight Evanston’s bakeries. Talk about an embarrassment of riches! This is one case where “too much of a good thing” is just the right amount. Whether you’re […]
Category: Food and Dining
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Fennel: Jack of all trades
Fennel, with its anise-tinged flavor, can be polarizing, but it’s one of my absolute favorite veggies because it is so darn adaptable. It’s great raw in a salad, contributes an […]
Posted inBusiness & Economy
Sketchbook wins bronze medal at World Beer Cup
It all started with the Evanston Homebrew Club. In many ways, the club led to the creation of Evanston’s two longest-running breweries: Sketchbook Brewing and Temperance Beer Company. In 2008, […]
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What’s cookin’ at the RoundTable
Hello! I’m Julie Chernoff, the new Food Editor for the Evanston RoundTable, and longtime Evanston resident. Perhaps you’ve taken one of my cooking classes, or read my work as a food […]
Posted inEvanston's Best
Best 2023 spring cookbooks: A baker’s dozen
Every year, I look at my ridiculously large cookbook collection – spread out between two rooms, numerous bookshelves, and, of course, the floor – and think, “Surely, I don’t need […]
Posted inArt & Life
Evanston native establishes new roots restoring an Italian vineyard
Some folks perfected sourdough starters or binged on episodes of Tiger King during the 2020 pandemic doldrums, but in Jesi, Italy, Evanston transplant Alexander Rocca and his wife taught themselves […]
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My Dream Date: Rhubarb
Is rhubarb a dreamboat, or a dud? In my book, this spring vegetable is tops. You read that correctly: Rhubarbs are indeed a vegetable. They are the edible stalks of […]
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Evanston’s Best: Brunches
Mother’s Day, traditionally the biggest brunch day of the year (sorry, dads!), is almost here. Gather up your friends and family and get thee hence to one of these outstanding local offerings.
Posted inArt & Life
Myra makes market magic
Myra Gorman is one of those people who you might never see or meet at the Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market, which begins a new season this Saturday. If you go […]
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Thomas & Dutch now open, serving modern comfort food with flair
Spring is the time of rebirth, and the emergence of new downtown restaurant Thomas & Dutch from the shuttered Farmhouse Evanston is well worth celebrating. Same owners, but all-new look, […]