Batavia Lifestyle
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The Niche teamFeb 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Jeremy Lycan Age: 31 Town: Elburn 302 West connection: Kendall College graduate worked at 302 West from 1999 to 2001, then taught at California Culinary Academy. Returne...
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Where the celebrations areFeb 11, 2008 10:00 pm - The birthday and upcoming bicentennial of President Abraham Lincoln will be celebrated at events near and far: • Meet and greet: The Batavia Depot Museum holds its annua...
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Brothers Affleck score with 'Gone Baby Gone'Feb 11, 2008 10:00 pm - "Gone Baby Gone" -- Fans of the American crime film should be murderously happy these days. Starting with Martin Scorsese's 2006 triumph "The Departed," quality crime fl...
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How to fly solo during this holiday of loveFeb 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Forget those showoffs who gush when their bouquets arrive at their cubicles on Valentine's Day. Tune out that friend who brags about the romantic weekend he's planned fo...
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'Hunting Party' keeps on track despite GereJan 21, 2008 10:00 pm - "The Hunting Party" -- I'm a sucker for flicks about cynical, alcoholic, crusading journalists, which is why I enjoyed "The Hunting Party," despite some glaring flaws. R...
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Baking's always in seasonJan 15, 2008 10:00 pm - Spoiler warning: The recipes you are about to read have a high probability of sabotaging your freshly baked New Year's resolutions. Yes, we're supposed to be running not...
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Suburban company shutting doors, ending a way of life for hundredsJan 09, 2008 10:00 pm - For 26 years, Ruben Mendoza worked 12-hour days, pouring white-hot molten metal to make car parts and power tools. Few people using the results of his labor had heard of...
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Diners' feedback feeds his cooking creativityDec 25, 2007 10:00 pm - Chef Jason Stoffels was bitten by the culinary bug at a young age while on family vacations. Buffet lines with serving stations always caught his attention and he relish...
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Simpsons to slasher can stuff those stockingsDec 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Christmas is a week away, and the movie studios are releasing a slew of stocking-stuffers today. Let's get to it: "The Simpsons Movie" -- Like many "Simpsons" fans, I wa...
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City and suburban eventsNov 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Pug-nosed reindeer? The Chicago Botanic Garden stages its 5th annual Reindog Parade this Saturday, but there is so much more creativity on display than just sticking fuz...