DuPage County Lifestyle
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Beer, sports and pizza - a simple recipe with great resultsSep 17, 2008 11:00 pm - In the age of growing conglomerates with ridiculously large sports bars, a small, neighborhood place can be quite the relief. Sal's Pizza Pub and Sports in Lombard has b...
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Dueling 'Broadways'Sep 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Anyone interested in catching "Forbidden Broadway" this season will have to ask, "Should I see it in the suburbs or the city?" Two productions of "Forbidden Broadway," ...
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The Grotto serves up atmosphere along with Italian steakhouse classicsSep 16, 2008 11:00 pm - When word got out that The Grotto on State was closing, loyal diners were distraught. But one city's loss is another suburb's gain: It reopened in Oak Brook's chain-ridd...
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Ein prosit! Give a toast as Oktoberfests get goingSep 10, 2008 11:00 pm - As the birch leaves are turning bright gelb under a clear blau sky and the earth goes from grun to braun, it's time to entertain your inner Arnold and party Oktoberfest-...
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World-class kitchen store opens in Northwest suburbsSep 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Not that I mind the occasional excursion to Naperville or into Chicago, but it sure will be nice to have Sur La Table closer to home. Sur La Table, the Seattle-based kit...
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Chug over to Evviva's in downtown LisleSep 02, 2008 11:00 pm - I am a big supporter of drinking establishments located near public transportation hubs. What beats the joy of having a cold one after a tough day at work while you wait...
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Addison's Nuova Italia satisfies with solid takes on traditional dishesSep 01, 2008 11:00 pm - The name might mean "New Italy," but nothing could be more traditional than the menu at Addison's Nuova Italia. Ermal Zaimi and Antonio Lettieri, cousins-in-law, launche...
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Music teacher orchestrates hometown move to The PondsAug 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Twenty-five-year-old Melissa Tomei is Naperville born and bred. The West suburb is the only place she has ever called home. She attended Naperville elementary, middle an...
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Move-in made easyAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Some Illinois universities now offer a move-in service for students. Woodridge-based Boerman Moving & Storage offers a "College Moves" service for suburban Chicago stude...
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Move-in day at the dorms means it's 'time to let go'Aug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Before Stacie Powers moved into her dorm at Northern Illinois University, her father had a little chat with her. He fought back tears as he spoke. "Wasn't it six months...