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 ...

Tucked away on a modest corner in Dayton, Ohio sits Hickory Bar-B-Q, a culinary time capsule that proves sometimes the most extraordinary flavors hide in the most unassuming places.

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 ...

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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.

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: ...

It is said that the ghosts of David "Skull" Schulman and Ike Johnson haunt the Southern Turf building, the anchor of Printers Alley. If you're a true crime fan, a ghost hunter or a listener of the ...