Owner Nancy Laytart feels handmade breakfast and caring service keeps generations returning to The Original Pancake House.

There’s something undeniably appealing about a home that’s been infused with the charm of bygone eras. Whether it’s the sense ...

In today’s design landscape, lighting doesn’t simply illuminate a room. The latest crop of artisan-made statement pieces droop, blossom, and unfurl like something alive. Nowhere was this more clear ...

‘Most designers use the “30-inch rule” when determining the placement of pendant lights over surfaces such as kitchen islands or dining tables,' agrees says Mara Rypacek Miller, founder of lighting ...

The red, white, and green striped awning of Vito & Nick’s on South Pulaski Road is like a beacon for hungry souls, promising authentic Chicago-style delights that have stood the test of time while ...

Vito & Nick’s Pizzeria might be famous for its legendary thin crust, but the real secret weapon on their menu is a plate of chicken wings so perfectly executed they’ll make you question everything you ...

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A hanging light centered above the table is a key feature in many dining rooms. However, this fancy fixture can make the space feel clunky and unbalanced.

In an exciting turn of events, a rare and highly coveted piece of Tiffany history, a “Pond Lily” lamp, set a new auction record at San Rafael’s Fine Estate, Inc. recently. The ...

Not quite a drum chandelier or pendant light, this scalloped chandelier inhabits a space, size, and shape between Art Deco ...

There’s always that moment after a meal when everyone claims they’re too full, yet somehow dessert disappears quicker than anything else. That’s the fun part about having 11 easy desserts on hand: ...