Renee Enna

First bite: Jolane's Cafe & Wine Bar There's a reason Jolane's Cafe & Wine Bar (1100 N. Milwaukee Ave., Glenview; 847-375-6986) is so near the giant Abt Electronics store. It's...

Lightening up the holidays CorningWare's SimplyLite bakeware updates the heavier classic with a glass laminate material that's much lighter. It's oven- (to 350 degrees), microwave- and dishwasher-safe. The bakeware comes...

We know that the Thanksgiving race is on as supermarkets compete to sell those hefty 12- to 14-pound turkeys at prices as low as 69 cents a pound. But what...

Deals we can't resist. How about a spread of wings? Every Wednesday, Yak-Zies (3710 N. Clark St.; 773-525-9200) has half-price wings. A single order (10 wing pieces) costs just $3.75....

We know that the Thanksgiving race is on as supermarkets compete to sell those hefty 12- to 14-pound turkeys at prices as low as 69 cents a pound. But what...

Cast-iron cuties We love cast iron's strength, even heating and durability so, no surprise, we loved the new mini serving pieces from Lodge -- perfect fun for appetizers, small entrees...

Hey, Junior! Feeling a little tired this morning? How about a nice, big bowl of sugar to perk you up? Hardly a joke. Consumer Reports' latest findings on breakfast cereal,...

Hey, Junior! Feeling a little tired this morning? How about a nice, big bowl of sugar to perk you up? Hardly a joke. Consumer Reports' latest findings on breakfast cereal,...

Jewel, a part of the SuperValu grocery chain, recently opened Urban Fresh, a 16,000-square-foot market in Lincoln Park geared to the needs of busy professionals. (A typical Jewel, by contrast,...