Hipsturbia. Don't know what it is? You're likely not alone. But it might be a good idea to get to know what it means. The term is coined in a recent report called "Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2020" released by Urban Land Institute and PwC. The idea is pretty simple. As millennials become parents…
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Mark your calendars for the 2nd annual restaurant week happening in Evanston from Monday September 23rd thru Friday September 27th. Take advantage of this opportunity to eat some delicious food that will help benefit The PTA Equity Project. Who this Benefits This event was created by equity representatives from all of the 13 District 65…
It is a great opportunity to try out some new restaurants, taste some delicious wine and enjoy this beautiful area and it's happening before you know it! More than 50 businesses are participating in this year's 6th annual Evanston Wine Walk, which is 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. Who it supports This year…
It’s 4:30 p.m. on a Thursday night and you’re in the midst of that same familiar text message conversation with your significant other. We all know it goes something like this: Person 1: What sounds good for dinner tonight? Person 2: Anything you like sounds good to me. Person 1: How about we try that…
It is going to be a colorful week around town as participating businesses within the Evanston Business District aim to cover the entire district with rainbows. Starting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, participating local businesses on the Main-Dempster Mile will be handing out rainbow ribbon to guests in an attempt to cover as…
There is a new kind of craft walk in town, this time celebrating a variety of locally made beverages. From 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 16, more than 30 local businesses will stay open late and offer tastings of craft beverages brewed and distilled by Few Spirits, Kombucha Brava, and Sketchbook Brewing Company. Participating…
The kitchen is a joyful place. It’s where you can create culinary works of mastery. It’s where you gather with friends and family. For many of us, it’s where we start our days. It’s a happy place in the home and keeping it clean and organized should not feel like a chore. And the place…
Get silly, use your imagination, and make some memories at a very unique business in Evanston. Located at 1809 West Webster Avenue, Little Beans Cafe is a family cafe featuring an imaginative indoor playground for kids. It began in the midst of a recession 10 years ago and has blossomed into a family favorite. The…
The sun is shining, and while the snow might hang around a while longer, the trees will soon be budding. Spring is coming, and as we wait, cases of spring fever are on the rise in kiddos and adults alike. The time has come to get outside and enjoy the renewal that this season brings,…
A yummy pastry. A warm blanket. Even a snuggle from your pup or kittie. These are some of the many ways to warm yourself from the inside out, a quality known by some as “Hygge.” Scandinavian in origin, the concept embraces coziness in all of its most basic forms. As a result, people develop a…