Articles filed under Dining

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  Dining events: TL's Four Seasons honors National Wine DayMay 25, 2012 12:00 AM
  TL's Four Seasons Chinese and Japanese Restaurant honors National Wine Day by pairing up some restaurant favorites with a glass of vino. Enjoy a three-course lunch or dinner beginning on National Wine Day, Friday, May 25, through Friday, June 1.
  

   
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  Night life events: Order a Treetini, save the earthMay 22, 2012 12:00 AM
  Save the earth — one drink at a time — at the Lobby Lounge in the Chicago Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort. For every Treetini ordered at Lobby Lounge, spirit maker Veev Acai will plant a tree. Glenview House celebrates barbecue month and Chicago’s craft beer week with a pairing through Saturday, May 26.
  

   
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  Pal Joey's to fill downtown Batavia restaurant spot May 22, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Batavia City Council agreed to $100,000 in incentives — some a grant, most a loan — to get Pal Joey's to open a second location, in a vacant downtown Batavia spot. The space has been redecorated or renovated twice since 2008, first when Shawn Michael's Bistro opened there in 2008, then when Fox's on the River moved in, in 2009.
  

   
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  Aliano's in Batavia aims for authenticity May 22, 2012 12:00 AM
  Pasta and pizza lovers will be in their element at Aliano's Ristorante in downtown Batavia, one of the newer independent Italian restaurants to open in the western suburbs. Making food to order in authentic Italian style sets Aliano's apart, according to Mario Aliano, who employs three chefs from Naples. "It's what you would get at my mom's house on Sunday night," he said
  

   
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  Jameson’s Charhouse closed in Carpentersville May 17, 2012 12:00 AM
  Jameson's Charhouse in Carpentersville closed this week, due to its owner selling the eatery to another restaurant operator."We just decided to leave the market — it wasn't meeting our standards," owner Spiros Angelos said.
  

   

• Night life events: Amrita plays Tokio Pub May 17, 2012 12:00 AM
  Cheers to patio season at Tokio Pub in Schaumburg when progressive-ambient rock band Amrita plays from 9 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 19. A $10 cover includes music and an all-you-can eat buffet of sushi, tacos and barbecue from 10 p.m. to midnight. A full-service bar stays open until 2 a.m. with cans of local beers for $3 to $5 and pub cocktails from $8 to $9.
  

   
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  Mellow Gather Bar a perfect spot to mingle, grab a late-night bite May 16, 2012 12:00 AM
  Located in the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, Gather Bar serves as a laid-back spot for guests and locals alike to enjoy some late-night eats, live music, sports on TV, or just the chance to chat and drink.
  

   
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  Kitchen diplomacy: NY meets Cuba at art-fair chef exchange May 16, 2012 12:00 AM
  Foreign art lovers are breaking bread with Cuban waiters, drivers and parking lot attendants this week in a unique experience that forces diners and chefs alike to overcome barriers of culture, language and five-plus decades of animosity between Washington and Havana.
  

   
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  Arlington Hts. approves outdoor dining at Mago May 15, 2012 12:00 AM
  Mago Grill and Cantina, which has been open almost two years in the Metropolis building, will have outdoor seating soon. This adds ambience to the downtown, said Village President Arlene Mulder Monday night when the Village Board approved the restaurant's request.
  

   

• Dining events: Create your own yogurt pairings at YumzMay 15, 2012 12:00 AM
  Mix and match to create your own frozen yogurt flavors at Yumz in Lake in the Hills; Waterleaf brings Portuguese close to home for wine dinner; try DiBenedetto in Hoffman Estates for lunch.
  

   
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  Suburban bars celebrating Craft Beer Week May 15, 2012 12:00 AM
  Though Chicago Craft Beer Week has been around for three years now, Bigby's Pour House in Addison is jumping into the celebration for the first time by hosting a suburban kickoff party. The reason? “We wanted to let people know there are great craft beer bars in the suburbs,” says owner Ed Simbol. Bigby's is just one of a handful of suburban bars participating in Craft Beer Week, which kicks off Thursday.
  

   
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  Zak's Place remains a Hinsdale favorite May 15, 2012 12:00 AM
  I first visited Zak's Place a few years back, shortly after it opened. I recall good, non-risky food for the country club set. Yet, it seemed like a good time for a return visit. I was glad its grilled romaine salad — topped with smoky, spicy chipotle ranch — remained. From there it was on to the rest of the menu. Throughout the meal, portions were large and service was friendly. There's no question about why Zak's is a suburban hit.
  

   

• Arlington Heights Panera closing Tuesday May 14, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Panera Bread at 1736 W. Algonquin Road in Arlington Heights will close for good at the end of business Tuesday, according to store employees. Employees said the propertys landlord found a different tenant that could guarantee staying in the shopping center permanently, which Panera could not.
  

   
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  Chicago restaurant, chefs among James Beard award winners May 9, 2012 12:00 AM
  A couple of familiar faces on the Chicago dining scene were recognized at the 2012 James Beard Foundation awards ceremony in New York earlier this week. Next, a unique restaurant concept by chef Grant Achatz (a former James Beard winner) and partner Nick Kokonus took the Best New Restaurant award.
  

   
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  Wheaton's Bank Restaurant rich in modern fare May 9, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Bank Restaurant in downtown Wheaton has everything critic Deborah Pankey wants in a restaurant: lively atmosphere and attentive servers, a sense of history, modern American cuisine and a fun beverage program. Owner Rick Horan, a second generation restaurant owner (he also operates the Old North Pancake House in West Chicago), opened The Bank Restaurant in late 2007.
  

   
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  Eating out: Celebrate mom with half-price sushi at RA May 8, 2012 12:00 AM
  She birthed you. Cuddled you during thunder storms. Supported your every endeavor. The very least she deserves is half price sushi. Make mom — and your wallet — happy with 35 sushi dishes ranging from $2 to $7 on Mother’s Day Sunday at RA Sushi in Glenview or Lombard.
  

   
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  Wheeling approves plan for pizzeria at former Hackney’s site May 8, 2012 12:00 AM
  Wheeling officials Monday approved a site plan for DAgostinos Pizza to move into the former Hackneys location on Milwaukee Avenue, clearing the way for the restaurants expected opening in July. DAgostinos, which operates four other restaurants in the Chicago area, will offer dine-in, carryout, delivery and catering options of its mostly Italian and pizza menu out of the Wheeling location, 241 S. Milwaukee Ave.
  

   
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  Same name, new restaurant: Napolitano’s in South Elgin May 7, 2012 12:00 AM
  It may have the same name, but the new Napolitano's along Randall Road in South Elgin is its own, new, unique restaurant. Owner Noubar Hawe took over the building at 455 Reddington Drive, which was vacant, and kept the name on the awning. The business reopened two weeks ago, near the intersection of Randall and McDonald roads, and already there are regulars excited to see a family-friendly Italian restaurant in their neighborhood.
  

   
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  Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse flourishes in new home May 3, 2012 12:00 AM
  Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar has been operating in Crystal Lake for a dozen years, but only since it moved into a more visible spot earlier this year have people really taken notice. Judging by a full house on a recent midweek night, diners are having no trouble finding the place that calls a former Applebee's home.
  

   
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  Indulge yourself at Long Grove Chocolate FestMay 3, 2012 12:00 AM
  Fresh strawberries dipped in double dark chocolate, crunchy popcorn drizzled with melted chocolate, chocolate cakes, chocolate doughnuts, even a chocolate martini. Sensing a theme here, are you? Long Grove's annual Chocolate Fest this weekend has all those things and more.