Oak Brook Lifestyle
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'Goodbye Girl' drowns in schmaltzJan 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Look up "grit" in the dictionary and you just might find a picture of Bernie Yvon, a Chicago-area performer who epitomizes "trouper." A nasty bout of laryngitis left Yvo...
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Great chairs, not much patternJan 04, 2008 10:00 pm - It's always informative to see how designers redo and decorate their own homes. The pros featured in the January/February Metropolitan Home obviously spend a lot of time...
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Visual aspect a key ingredient in chef's approachDec 18, 2007 10:00 pm - Growing up stocking grocery shelves and accompanying his father to produce and fish markets pointed John Ayaleanos toward a culinary career early in life. He started out...
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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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Hamptons of Hinsdale ahead of scheduleDec 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Construction at the The Hamptons of Hinsdale is pushing forward, putting the development ahead of schedule. The Hamptons of Hinsdale is a townhouse and condominium commu...
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Critic's notebookDec 13, 2007 10:00 pm - Here is a look at currently running plays recently reviewed by the Daily Herald. "Altar Boyz," Drury Lane Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut St., Chicago. This high-...
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Need quick gift ideas? Here are a few for the busy cookDec 11, 2007 10:00 pm - If you're the head cook in your family, take note: I'm going to share some holiday gift ideas, so grab a highlighter and leave this strategically placed where the rest o...
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How to judge a home's qualityDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Buying a home is like buying a car -- consumers should look for a reputable brad, style and design, quality components and workmanship, and good customer service. For th...
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For third-generation chef, cooking is in his bloodDec 04, 2007 10:00 pm - Opening new restaurants is nothing new to Mychael Bonner, who launched 36 Maggiano's restaurants around America. Now executive chef of Reel Club, Lettuce Entertain You E...
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It's Christmastime in the suburbsDec 03, 2007 10:00 pm - You know the drill. Drive downtown, pay $23 for parking, spend $400 to take the kids to "The Nutcracker" and another $200 to eat in the Walnut Room on State Street. Taki...