2023

Doughnuts from DeEtta’s Bakery

So Old-Fashioned

From doughnuts to cocktails, always a classic   A.M. DeEtta’s Bakery Naperville…
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Illustration by Kevin Sterjo

Fiscal Fitness

Tax considerations to keep in mind for the coming year A new calendar year is the perfect…
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Julie Thompson and Alexa Abaroa’s first-prize winning cake in the fondant category.

Let Them Sculpt Cake

By Peter Gianopulos These Naperville bakers proved to be top tier   Every three…
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A worker planting on a rooftop

Roots on the Roof

An expansive green roof project plants ideas of sustainability   Once the province…
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The kitchen of a Wheaton home

Worldly Possessions

A travel-seeking couple create their perfect refuge in Wheaton   Our homes reflect…
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Perfect Proportions

The generous spaces in this Wheaton home demand appropriately sized furniture. Whether…
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Outside a large downtown Geneva home

High-End Historic

This updated downtown Geneva gem dates back to a founding family   While most buyers…
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Need Wheels? Rent From Your Neighbors

With rental car companies short on available vehicles coming out of the pandemic—not…
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The Spice House, 15 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville

’Tis the Seasonings

By Kelli Ra Anderson The Spice House opens shop in Naperville   Trying out something…
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Ice Castles

Glacial and Palatial

Lake Geneva’s Ice Castles captures wintry magic   It’s a marvel of icicle agriculture…
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Inside The Indian Harvest

It’s Harvest Time

By Phil Vettel Naperville Indian restaurant serves up authentic food from its vast menu…
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Tuna Tartare

It’s All Greek to Them

By Peter Gianopulos New Mykonos-inspired taverna   True love will make you do the…
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