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The cost of a ‘free’ basket of chips at your favorite Mexican restaurant

By Izzy Kharasch
Jul 24, 2024 8:43 am - I’m starting to lose patience with guests whose constant whining is that “prices are going up” and “I don’t get anything for free anymore.” These are guests I would like to talk to directly and find out where they are getting their free gas and where they are shopping at stores that still have 2019 prices.
Riccardo’s Ristorante in Schaumburg closes, new concept being prepared for site

By Eric Peterson
Jul 17, 2024 9:08 am - The closing of Riccardo’s Ristorante in Schaumburg this week ends a 35-year story as much about the people behind it as the beloved business itself, but plans already are afoot to bring a new dining concept to the space.
A day in the life of a chef

By Izzy Kharasch
Jul 03, 2024 8:58 am - Having a job that supports you and your family is one thing. Having a job that you enjoy is another. But having a job that also is your passion is a whole different level...
Hilton hotel to be built where La Quinta stood at Elk Grove Village entryway

By Christopher Placek
Jun 25, 2024 12:28 pm - Where a La Quinta Inn motel had stood for decades at the entryway to Elk Grove Village is set to be the construction site for a Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel.
A scoop of nostalgia: The Milk House turns memories into unique ice cream flavors

By Dave Oberhelman
Jun 24, 2024 12:04 pm - The Milk House ice cream shop in Pingree Grove is an Illinois “Maker” inducted into the Illinois Office of Tourism’s “Illinois Made” program featuring artisans, experiences and products unique to the state.
Hacienda Real brings authentic Mexican experience to Geneva

By Jamie Baker
Jun 20, 2024 8:51 am - The Aréchiga family introduced their newest rendition of Hacienda Real to Geneva in February 2023, which set the standard for an elevated, authentic Mexican dining experience.
Restaurants, retail, pickleball all part of plan for area near Charlestowne Mall

By David Petesch
Jun 07, 2024 6:53 am - St. Charles Plan Commission members heard plans for a proposed commercial development near Charlestowne Mall on the city’s east side at their June 4 meeting. The proposed...
Think, ask questions before you round up for ‘charity’

By Izzy Kharasch
Jun 05, 2024 9:05 am - Restaurants are adding a new way for you to spend your money, and this one is called charity, says columnist Izzy Kharasch.
Grahams 318 bakers find new home at Corner Grind in Elburn

By David Petesch
Jun 06, 2024 12:26 pm - Since joining the Corner Grind crew in April, bakers Molly Fraser and Austin Dabbert have revamped the entire selection of baked goods offered at the coffee shop in downtown Elburn.
Preservation in Geneva adds Front Lounge for ‘intimate, artistic’ gatherings

By Renee Tomell
Jun 06, 2024 12:13 pm - Preservation in Geneva recently morphed its original dining room into the Front Lounge, reducing the number of seats and reconfiguring the space.

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