A Slice of Life

Skokie kosher restaurant exceeds the generally mediocre standards for kosher cuisine, with pizza and a good variety of meatless dishes.

CITY: Skokie

Akai Hana

Akai Hana serves a variety of Japanese and sushi dishes.

CITY: Wilmette

American Toby Jug Museum

Showcasing the largest collection of Toby and Character Jugs in the world including many rare and unique jugs within the complete Royal Doulton collection. On display are over 6,000 pieces illustrating their evolution from inception circa 1765 to the present day. Admission is free.

CITY: Evanston

Annam Cafe

Wonderful authentic Vietnamese cuisine is served at this small store front restaurant.

CITY: Evanston

Annie's Old Fashioned Pancake House

Annie's is a traditional breakfast eatery. Come on in and try some warm pancakes topped with apples and cinnamon or pecans, as well as our French toast and omelets.

CITY: Skokie

AOK Gourmet...on the go

From gourmet sandwiches and salads for five to catering for hundreds, we strive to make every experience unique and memorable. Enjoy sandwiches, salads, soups, entrees and more.

CITY: Skokie

Baby on Board - Bat 17

The busy life of a successful power couple (she’s an image-conscious business woman and he’s a divorce attorney) is turned upside down when they find out they are unexpectedly pregnant and the next nine months turn into an emotional roller coaster ride they never saw coming.

CITY: Evanston

Bagel Country

Bagel Country is the finest family-style dairy restaurants on the North Shore. Our 25 plus varieties of bagels and diverse menu is sure to offer something for everyone.

CITY: Skokie

Baha'i House Of Worship

One of only seven in the world and the only one in North America, the Baha'i House of Worship is the largest and oldest surviving Baha'i Temple. Standing on the shores of Lake Michigan, the auditorium, with its walls of lace-like ornamentation and its dome rising 135 feet above the main floor, offers a scene of unsurpassed beauty. It is surrounded by exquisite gardens and fountains. This imposing and dramatic structure has received numerous design awards, and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

CITY: Wilmette

Baker's Square Restaurant - Wilmette

Baker's Square is a great place for breakfest, lunch or dinner - but don't forget to save room for pie!

CITY: Wilmette

Bar Louie - Evanston

Hip food, cool cocktails, open late!

CITY: Evanston

Belgian Chocolatier Piron

Gourmet Belgian style chocolates mad fresh on the premises. A Belgian-trained Master Chocolatier provides authentic recipes and uses only the finest and freshest ingredients. Only fresh cream and butter are used.

CITY: Evanston

Best Western University Plaza

Centrally located in downtown Evanston just blocks from the lake. Upscale amenities abound at this Best Western including free Wi-Fi, a modern fitness center, continental breakfast, courtesy shuttle and outdoor pool all for a great value. The 159 guest rooms feature Sealy Posturepedic pillow-top mattresses, luxury linens and coffee makers.

CITY: Evanston

Betise

Good provincial French bistro fare without the typically outrageous price-tage. Nice wine list. Casual, contemporary atmosphere.

CITY: Wilmette

Bistro Bordeaux

Bistro Bordeaux offers an authentic French dining experience unlike any other amid the bustle of downtown Evanston, IL.

CITY: Evanston

Blind Faith Cafe and Bakery

The Midwest's largest and oldest vegetarian restaurant, featuring a delicious variety of cuisines from around the world.

CITY: Evanston

Block Museum of Art

Northwestern University's Mary & Leigh Block Museum of Art is one of the largest fine art museums in the Chicagoland area.

CITY: Evanston

Bombay Garden

A newly opened Indian restaurant servicing delacies from all the regions throughout India. A lunch buffet is available in addition to ordering off the menu for dinner. A private dining room for 40 is also available.

CITY: Evanston

Bravo! Cucina Italiana-Evanston

Casual, white-tablecloth restaurant serving classic Italian food in the shadow of Roman ruins where an open "Italian Kitchen" creates the energy of live theater-wood grilled steaks and chops, classic Italian entrees, unique signature dishes and private dining, to go, call ahead seating, reservations, terrace dining and happy hour specials.

CITY: Evanston

Buffalo Joe's

A local favorite for burgers and wings. "Spicy" describes it best. Beer and wine served.

CITY: Evanston

Butt'ry Heartwarming Kitchen

The food is just as the name describes, butt'ry and heartwarming.

CITY: Wilmette

C.J. Arthur's

C.J.'s is a great place to eat, drink and hang out. Special concerts monthly.

CITY: Wilmette

California Pizza Kitchen

Our menu feautures hearth-baked pizzas, creative pastas, delicious desserts and much more!

CITY: Skokie

Campagnola

Amazing atmosphere and a variety of entrees and pasta prepared with fresh organic ingredients. The perfect spot for a night out in Evanston.

CITY: Evanston

Carmen's Pizza

Stuffed or thin crust pizza. A Chicago tradition. Dine-in, carry out or delivery.

CITY: Evanston

Celtic Knot Public House

An authentic public house with excellent food, well-poured pints, and a worldwide wine list. Regular live music includes Bluegrass Mondays, Celtic sessions Tuesdays, afternoon tea Wednesdays and Saturdays; storytelling monthly.

CITY: Evanston

Centre East

Centre East presents a variety of comedy, dance, music and family-oriented performances.

CITY: Skokie

Champps Americana - Skokie

Champps offers a wide variety of beers, liquors and drinks. Come in and watch your favorite team play on one of the many plasma screens.

CITY: Skokie

Champps Americana Restaurant - Skokie

Champps is a sports bar and grille, but a bit more elegant than the traditional sports bar. Come in and enjoy excellent food prepared just the way you like it or watch your favorite sports game on one of our plasma TVs.

CITY: Skokie

Charcoal Oven

Charcoal Oven offers a wide variety of fresh fish, steaks, and Greek specialites daily.

CITY: Skokie

Charles Gates Dawes House Museum

The Dawes House, a magnificent Chateauesque Mansion overlooking Lake Michigan, was the home of the former United States vice president under Calvin Coolidge and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Charles Gates Dawes.

CITY: Evanston

Chef's Station

Chef's Station's menu features a changing array of soups, salads and ethnic sandwiches for lunch and a mix of specialty created inner entrees that reflect its eclectic nature. Also open for dinner. Seasonal outside patio. Reservations recommended.

CITY: Evanston

Chili's Grill & Bar - Skokie

Chili's has sizzling fajitas, big mouth burgers and yummy desserts.

CITY: Skokie

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Enjoy the atmosphere and ethnicity of good, fresh food served at the counter. Specialties include burrittos and margaritas.

CITY: Evanston

Chuck E. Cheese - Skokie

Bring your kids or be a kid yourself at Chuck E. Cheese. Play games, win prizes and eat pizza!

CITY: Skokie

Church Street Boat Ramp

Poured concrete ramp for launching boats. Can be used by power boats up to 22 feet, sailboats 15-22 feet, and personal watercraft.

CITY: Evanston

Clarke's

Specializing in breakfast food, Clarke's serves omlettes, skillet eggs, and their specialty Northshore potatoes. Salads, sandwiches and burgers are all at home here as well.

CITY: Evanston

Coaches' Cafe

The perfect place for before, during or after the game. Menu features a variety of entrees, sandwiches and appetizers. Satellite TV in the bar. No better place to watch the game.

CITY: Evanston

Comfort Inn North Shore

Located in Skokie, just blocks from the Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, this hotel serves a complimentary hot buffet-style breakfast each morning. The 134 guest rooms are accessible via interior corridors and are outfitted with complimentary high speed Internet access. Guests can enjoy an indoor heated pool, a spa tub, a sauna and an exercise room.

CITY: Skokie

Contagion - Central Elementary School

An international team of doctors is contracted by the CDC to deal with the outbreak of a deadly disease.

CITY: Wilmette

Convito Italiano

Our award-winning food and wine market offers extensive selections of hot and cold prepared food.

CITY: Wilmette

Cosi

Breakfast, salads, soups, pizza, beverages and more.

CITY: Evanston

Cozy Noodle and Rice

Come and enjoy traditional Thai dishes. Vegetarian dishes are available. You can now order online from the website.

CITY: Evanston

Cross Rhodes Restaurant

Gyros, feta burgers adn souvlaki are the specialties and the reasons Evanstonians flock to this authentic Greek diner.

CITY: Evanston

Dave's Italian Kitchen

For more than 25 years, Dave's has been making bread, pasta, desserts, salad dressings and soup themselves. They only use the freshest ingredients.

CITY: Evanston

Davis Street Fish Market.

Since 1985, Davis Street Fishmaket has been bringing Midwesterners to the shores of the East and West Coasts and firing up the taste buds with full throttle flavors of New Orleans. Fresh fish and shellfish flown in daily from all three coasts.

CITY: Evanston

Dempster-Greenwood Street Beach

Sand beach used for launching small carry-in crafts. Lockers and racks available to store crafts on site.

CITY: Evanston

Devonshire Aquatic Center

The Aquatic Center features a zero depth pool with play equipment, a water play structure, drop slide and diving board. You'll also find lockers/showers and a concession stand.

CITY: Skokie

Devonshire Cultural Center

Home of the Skokie Art Guild and Devonshire Playhouse, the Cultural Center offers children's and adult theater, as well as visual and performing arts.

CITY: Skokie

Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop

Dixie Kitchen "brings the best of Southern delta cooking North". Specialites include gumbo, red beans & rice, and peach cobbler. Don't foret the Dixie beer!

CITY: Evanston

Dommrich Rowing Center

This year-round rowing center features a boat launch on the North Shore Channel and two indoor rowing tanks with a training center.

CITY: Skokie

DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center Chicago North Shore

A warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie welcomes you and an even warmer reception from a caring and attentive staff. The 369 spacious guest rooms feature comfortable Sweet Dreams beds, flat screen TV’s and complimentary wireless Internet access. For tasty breakfasts, laidback lunches and delicious dinners, choose Jameson’s Charhouse. The hotel features an indoor-outdoor pool and fitness center. Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center is directly across the street with world-class shopping, movie theaters, and restaurants.

CITY: Skokie

Doubletree Hotel North Shore

This 369-room hotel/conference center features an indoor/outdoor pool, spacious Precor fitness center and Jameson’s Charhouse restaurant. Doubletree is located adjacent to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts and close to Westfield Old Orchard outdoor shopping mall.

CITY: Skokie

Dozika

Evanston Thai restaurant. Order online for pickup or delivery. Vegetarian kids' options.

CITY: Evanston

E.J.'s Place

Great food, attentive service, and a comfortable north woods-inspired decor make EJ's Place a fine choice for lunch or dinner. The dinner menu leans toward red meat, fish and Italian specialties. Portions are enormous and doggy bags virtually de rigueur.

CITY: Skokie

Edwardo's Natural Pizza

Home of the award-winning stuffed pizzas, Edwardo's uses fresh ingredients, crunchy crusts and zesty tomato sauce.

CITY: Skokie

El Tipico

Friendly, neighborhood hangout with reasonably-priced, authentic Mexican food.

CITY: Skokie

Evanston Art Center

For over 68 years, the Evanston Art Center has presented exhibitions of contemporary visual arts.

CITY: Evanston

Evanston Arts Depot

This cultural center is a restored train station in the heart of Evanston. Home of the Piccolo Theatre and Custer’s Last Stand Festival which takes place each June.

CITY: Evanston

Evanston Historical Center

Housed in the gracious historic mansion of former U.S Vice President Charles Gates Dawes, this stunning chateau overlooks Lake Michigan. Visitors and history buffs explore this National Historic Landmark appreciating its original furnishings and artwork. The home features exhibits focusing on the history of Evanston.

CITY: Evanston

Evanston's Dog Beach

Bring your dog to Evanston's Dog Beach! Admission restricted to dogs with a "dog beach season token".

CITY: Evanston

Exploritorium

Named “Chicagoland’s Best Rainy Day Activity Site” by Chicago Magazine, the Exploritorium is much more than an indoor playground. It is a place where children and adults can come and explore together through interactive play. Make-believe in our costumed dress-up area, run your fingers through our water play area, make music, play with trains, and experience new heights in the two-and-a-half story maze of tubes and tunnels.

CITY: Skokie

Extended Stay America - Skokie

The hotel, conveniently located off I-94, is designed for America's "Road Warriors" and available for overnight or long-term visitors. Rooms are approximately 300 square feet with room to spread out. Accommodations include well-equipped kitchens.

CITY: Skokie

Extended Stay America - Skokie

The hotel, conveniently located off I-94, is designed for America's "Road Warriors" and available for overnight or long-term visitors. Rooms are approximately 300 square feet with room to spread out. Accommodations include well-equipped kitchens.

CITY: Skokie

Firehouse Grill

Located in a refurbished fire station, the Firehouse Grill features a variety of entrees, sandwiches, burgers and appetizers. Excellent beer selection.

CITY: Evanston

Flat Top Grill - Evanston

Flat Top Grill is a create your own stir-fry restaurant. We offer more than 25 ingredients including traditional and exotic fruits and vegetables, a selection of rice and noodles, signature handcrafted sauces, prime beef tenderloin and seasonal offerings.

CITY: Evanston

Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Theatre

For two decades Fleetwood-Jourdain has been thrilling audiences with a unique brand of inspirational and invigorating theater, with a particular focus on the African American experience.

CITY: Evanston

Frances Willard House

Frances Willard was one of the most prominent social reformers in the 19th century America. Willard rallied support for temperance as well as many important reform movements including woman’s suffrage, women’s economic and religious rights, prison reforms, education reforms and labor reforms. The Frances Willard Historical Association operates the Frances Willard House, Willard’s home from its construction in 1865 until her death in 1898.

CITY: Evanston

Gallery Mornea

Soho-style art gallery featuring contemporary art that is thought-provoking as well as aesthetic.

CITY: Evanston

Gillson Park

Gillson Park offers 60 acres of beautiful lakefront property, including a harbor and beach. It is ideal for picnics, bicycling, volleyball, tennis and other outdoor sports.

CITY: Wilmette

Giordano's - Evanston

Casual restaurant famous for stuffed pizza along with salad and pasta.

CITY: Evanston

Globe Café & Bar

Geared to today's business professional and educated travelers who want to keep up with world events. This friendly neighborhood restaurant offers newspapers and magazines, flat screen TVs and media towers located throughout the café, along with high-speed wireless Internet. Plus, really great food.

CITY: Evanston

Golden Olympic Restaurant

This restaurant offers a large, traditional dinner menu with a particular emphasis on Greek specialties. Dine-in or carry out.

CITY: Evanston

Great American Grill

Located in the Hilton Garden Inn Evanston. We are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving an all-American menu.

CITY: Evanston

Gross Point Rd. Fishing - Evanston

Equipment, bait and fishing expertise provided.

CITY: Evanston

Grosse Point Lighthouse

Built on the shores of Lake Michigan by the United States Government in 1873 after several shipwrecks demonstrated its need, this was the lead lighthouse marking the approach to Chicago. In 1999, Grosse Point Lighthouse was designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service; the first lighthouse on the Great Lakes to carry that status. The Garden Club on Evanston maintains wildflower and butterfly gardens on its property.

CITY: Evanston

Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore

Guests staying in one of the 225 rooms will enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast and free high speed internet. Leisure facilities include a pool, whirlpool, sauna, and exercise room. Complimentary shuttle within 3-mile radius. The hotel received a the 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award.

CITY: Skokie

Hilton Garden Inn

Located in the heart of downtown Evanston within walking distance of dining, shopping, entertainment, and Lake Michigan, the Hilton Garden Inn offers 178 guest rooms with complementary high-speed wireless Internet, microwave, refrigerator, two dual line phones, heated indoor pool/whirlpool/fitness center and 24-hour complementary business center. The Great American Grill restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. The Pavilion pantry has items perfect for in-room preparation. The hotel is adjacent to Northwestern University and just two blocks from public transportation to downtown Chicago.

CITY: Evanston

Hilton Orrington/Evanston

This sophisticated North Shore hotel is a Four Diamond Award winner and a recipient of the 2012 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Award. Located in the heart of downtown Evanston, The Hilton Orrington’s focus is on superior guest service, and its 269 guest rooms join contemporary style and historic elegance. Enjoy updated modern amenities, including complimentary wireless high speed internet in all the public spaced as well as a variety of dining and lounge options, including Globe Café and the Indigo Lounge.

CITY: Evanston

Holiday Inn North Shore

Located in Skokie, the Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore is just 12 miles from downtown Chicago. The 245 guest rooms include a microwave, coffeemaker and refrigerator and free morning paper. A fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool are on-site, alone with Bar Louie, an outpost of the regional restaurant group.

CITY: Skokie

Home Alone - Trinity Methodist Church

An eight-year-old boy is accidentally left home alone as his family rushes off for a vacation to France, leaving him to fend for himself against a pair of bungling burglars. Filmed along the North Shore, movie sites include Wilmette's Trinity Methodist Church and the Hubbard Woods Metra Station in Winnetka. Right across the street from the Metra train tracks is the former drugstore where the stranded kid stole a toothbrush in the movie.

CITY: Wilmette

Hotcakes Cafe

Restaurant specializing in delicious breakfasts.

CITY: Wilmette

Hotel Orrington

The Hotel Orrington is one of the most sophisticated North Shore hotels for business or pleasure. A Four Diamond Award hotel following a $34 million renovation, the Hotel Orrington joins contemporary style and historic elegance with superior guest service. Nestled in the heart of downtown Evanston just 30 minutes from O'Hare and downtown Chicago. The hotel is adjacent to the Northwestern University campus and conveniently located near more than 200 shops, boutiques, galleries, and bookstores. The hotel features 257 newly renovated and enhanced rooms and suites. Dine in-house at Blu Coral, a stylish Japanese/sushi restaurant or at The Globe Café & Bar. Relax and enjoy cocktails at the Indigo Lounge.

CITY: Evanston

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

This new center is a 65,000 square-foot building designed by renowned architect Stanley Tigerman. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Holocaust by honoring the memories of those who were lost and by teaching the universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice and indifference. The museum features an authentic early 20th century German rail car, an inspiring Hall of Remembrance for contemplation and reflection, a permanent exhibition chronicling life before, during and after the Holocaust, a youth exhibit for 9-11 year olds highlighting lessons of the Holocaust and a 225 seat auditorium.

CITY: Skokie

International House of Pancakes - Evanston

Enjoy a never empty cup of coffee and all your favorite breakfast foods, 24 hours a day.

CITY: Evanston

International House of Pancakes - Skokie

Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner anytime!

CITY: Skokie

Jack's Restaurant

24-hour diner is crowded early mornings and late nights. Quick and efficient.

CITY: Skokie

Jacky's Bistro

This bistro is at the top of many critics favorites list. Bon Appetit magazine calls Jacky's "The best new casual restaurant in Chicago".

CITY: Evanston

Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant

Come and enjoy excellent Mexican dishes at this fine establishment.

CITY: Evanston

Jameson's Charhouse

With wood paneling throughout, the Daily Grill serves a menu specializing in steaks and chops and fresh fish. The restaurant is located next door to the North Shore Center for Performing Arts (in the Doubletree/Hilton) and is a popular place for pre-theatre dining.

CITY: Skokie

Janet's Place Bed & Breakfast

A vintage bed and breakfast in Evanston's lakefront district, Janet's Place is located in a tranquil neighborhood close to shops, restaurants and public transportation. Northwestern University, beaches and Evanston's city center are just blocks away.

CITY: Evanston

Jilly's Cafe

A quaint bistro serving a wonderfully diverse menu and delicious homemade pastries. Perfect for lunch or a tasty treat to go.

CITY: Evanston

Johnny Rockets

Johny Rockets is a place where you can sit in a red-padded booth, play your favorite song and eat some good old-fashioned hamburgers and more.

CITY: Skokie

Joy Yee's Noodle Shop

Come and enjoy an array of Asian dishes - Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese.

CITY: Evanston