Downers Grove Lifestyle
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He adds dash of contemporary flair to comfort foodsJul 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Chef J. Grant Werner was destined to cook for a living; he has always been able to open up the refrigerator, pull out a variety of ingredients and make something that ta...
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One bowl or many, get your stir-fry fill at Genghis GrillJul 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Make no mistake: Genghis Grill in Wheaton doesn't do much to separate itself from the other build-your-own stir-fry chains. So we headed to this one, we admit, with trep...
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Tropical parties hot in the suburbsJul 08, 2008 11:00 pm - High gas prices. A sluggish economy. And all those weddings, graduation parties, and family barbecues that you just can't ditch. Face it, right now it's tough to simply ...
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Authentic Chinese cuisine in the 'burbs? Check the map for MapoJul 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Naperville standby Old Peking served the community Chinese food for more than a quarter century. A little more than a year ago, the name changed, as did the menu, but it...
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Local fests offer out-of-the-ordinary funJul 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Nothing says Fourth of July like a fun festival, and the 'burbs are bursting like fireworks with patriotic parades, live music, tons of food and rides that whirl, swirl ...
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Triathlon triumphJun 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Back in February, I set what seemed to be a miracle goal of completing a triathlon. After all, it had been at least a decade since I last rode a bike outside or swam, an...
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Director films debut on familiar turfJun 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Steve Conrad knows exactly why he wrote and directed the Chicago-set comedy "The Promotion." "I wanted to do a movie where a person's dreams don't come true, because I t...
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Taking aim at muscles you never knew you hadJun 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Don't let the bow and arrow fool you. Sure, archery isn't as grueling as, say, football. Still this sport is not for slouches - quite literally. In addition to demanding...
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Stepping up fight against metabolic syndromeJun 22, 2008 11:00 pm - There are 50 million Americans who have it. Philip J. Kocisco decided he didn't want to be one of them. But at age 38, overweight with high blood pressure and cholestero...
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White Chocolate Grill gives diners reason to eat dessert firstJun 19, 2008 11:00 pm - If you've ever been tempted to order dessert before dinner, The White Chocolate Grill in Naperville will test your willpower. Open the menu of most restaurants and you'r...