Proof Bakeshop serves pumpkin spice as it should be When fall rolls around, the craving for everything pumpkin spice is almost instinctual. It’s something in the crisp air, the changing leaves and the slow emergence of Halloween decor that makes you long for what’s perhaps the year’s most comforting and nostalgic flavor profile. Of course, ...

Inhale the aroma of freshly baked goods at a local bakery (above) The Little Tart Bakeshop in Grant Park is overflowing with decadent goodies, from warm chocolaty croissants and sweet cinnamon sugar morning buns to savory quiches filled with fresh local veggies and artisanal cheeses. Or maybe you prefer one of the large loaves of ...