899 North Milwaukee Avenue, Unit 300, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 The landscape of craft coffee and tea is booming with shops, purveyors and pop-ups. One hardly knows where to turn when choosing that next hot cuppa. Time is money, and money is money. I’m here to save you some time and money. Scroll down to … Continue reading Fairgrounds Craft Coffee and Tea
701 North Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 268, Vernon Hills, IL 60067 One of my mom’s favorite meals is authentic Japanese ramen. The only place where she can find such high quality ramen is Japan; and, even there, sometimes, it can be hit or miss. My mom favors classic ramen such as shio (a clear, salt-based broth). … Continue reading Ramen House Shinchan
1260 South Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 You say you want a revolution? Well, you know. By this time or maybe in a few weeks—most, if not all of us—will have broken our New Year’s resolutions. I have a secret that’s not so secret: I never make any New Year’s resolutions. Every morning is … Continue reading Fried Egg Cafe
701 North Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 312, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Nothing Bundt _______________. (a) Sacrifices (b) Singles (c) Cakes (d) Tchotchke (e) In case of emergency, break glass Let’s get educated. A bundt cake is a ringed piece of flavorful goodness. It is the bright, warm sunshine on the 13th consecutive day of road salt, … Continue reading Nothing Bundt Cakes
240 Hawthorn Village Commons, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 The summer’s getting hotter. And the treats are getting larger! You could fly on an Airplane! to South Korea, home of Milkcow Cafe, to experience the new Premium Milk Soft Serve sensation. Or you could go to Vernon Hills or a few other select locations in North … Continue reading Milkcow Cafe
1350 North Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 They make no mention of the beauty of decay. The Cuneo mansion and gardens are a lot like you and me. There are some areas in need of a little work. But there are many areas that look like a dream made into reality. The Cuneo mansion … Continue reading Cuneo Mansion & Gardens
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