Lombard Lifestyle
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Boudin brings San Francisco sourdough to the 'burbsJul 28, 2008 11:00 pm - The Lombard dining invasion continues, and it's a well-documented fact. We won't belabor the obvious, except to say Boudin SF is, in fact, another chain. This San Franci...
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Giving Garden efforts beginning to take rootJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Tucked away in a vacant lot surrounded by industrial parks, a bevy of tomatoes and zucchinis are starting to ripen. The food, and the 240-square-foot garden where it's g...
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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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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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Save the planet with pedals, plants and solar powerJun 20, 2008 11:00 pm - You can reduce your output of greenhouse gases and help save the planet by riding an electric bicycle instead of driving a car or using solar energy to heat water for yo...
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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...
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Glamorama tickets on saleJun 11, 2008 11:00 pm - MC Hammer and Cyndi Lauper will headline this year's Macy's Glamorama, the annual bash that focuses on fashion and fundraising. It will be held Aug. 22 at the Chicago Th...
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Our critics pick the best places to dine alfrescoJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Warm weather can be fleeting, so when the mercury climbs above 70 we want to savor every second of the warm breezes and sun shining on our bare shoulders. We flock to lo...
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Local house tours reveal surprises and decorMay 30, 2008 11:00 pm - House tours are your chance to peek inside homes old and new around the suburbs and check out their surprises. We can also see how their owners have modernized and decor...