Nicole Schnitzler – Page 2

Dear Margaret restaurant executive chef Ryan Brosseau and his grandmother, Margaret Tetreault, make pies. Brosseau named his restaurant for Tetreault.

What’s in a name? The stories behind 7 Chicago restaurants named for women

March 28, 2023 at 10:23 a.m.

Growing up, I didn't really understand a small plaque in my grandmother's kitchen on Chicago's South Side. It read "Grandma Spells Love." Eventually, I connected the saying with its location,...

A menorah's candles glow in front of a Christmas tree.

Nicole Schnitzler: How ‘Christmas Carol’ revealed my dad’s dedication to keeping my mom’s holiday spirit alive

December 24, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

When I decided to see "A Christmas Carol" at Chicago's Goodman Theatre, I knew I would ask my father to join me. I didn't know if he would say yes....

Chicago’s best afternoon teas — and the hunger-induced history behind the beloved midday tradition

July 27, 2022 at 10:27 a.m.

Between sandwiches, scones and sweet pastries, afternoon tea is easy to love. We can thank Duchess of Bedford Anna Maria Russell for kicking off the ritual around 1840, when hunger...

The octopus at Andros Taverna on Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago is seen April 4, 2022.

Flood of new Greek restaurants in Chicago showcases regionality in delicious ways

June 1, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

When Louie Alexakis and his team opened Avli Taverna in Lincoln Park in 2018 after the success of their Winnetka location, it set the stage for three additional city locations...

Nicole Schnitzler: I gave my mother flowers while cancer slowly stole her life. Her legacy continues to bloom.

May 6, 2022 at 2:20 p.m.

The year before my mom passed away, I remember bringing tulips home to her after school every week. Upon entering our suburban Chicago home, I'd find her on her bed...

Espresso martini at Osteria Langhe, 2824 W. Armitage Ave., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022.

Espresso martinis are the buzzy 1980s cocktail making a major comeback at Chicago bars

February 14, 2022 at 1:48 p.m.

The scene: 1980s London. A gentleman named Dick Bradsell is tending bar when a young patron grabs a seat and requests a drink that will wake her up. Bradsell shakes...

Almond croissant at Floriole cafe and bakery on March 22, 2019, in the Sheffield Neighbors neighborhood of Chicago.

It’s National Croissant Day this weekend, so here are 6 indulgent croissants from Chicago bakeries

January 27, 2022 at 7:59 p.m.

Sunday is National Croissant Day, and if there was ever a reason to celebrate such a buttery, flaky, indulgent cause, we're thinking this is our chance. Thankfully, plenty of Chicago...

7 picnic-perfect Chicago shops with everything you need to-go for a late-summer park hang

August 31, 2021 at 5:00 a.m.

As we approach September, it may seem as if summer in Chicago is winding down, but we're not done with it yet. One of the best ways to prove it?...

Chicago spas add CBD treatments to de-stress and beat the end-of-winter blues

March 12, 2020 at 3:21 p.m.

Between the upcoming election, stock market woes and a few weeks of official winter left to go, there's never been a better time to hit the spa and de-stress. And...

Five Spots to Try Sunny Saffron Dishes This Winter

July 2, 2026 at 1:55 p.m.

The precious spice is appearing in everything from pasta to ice cream sandwiches.

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