Dining
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Dining events: Smashburger debuts in Schaumburg
Jan 19, 2021 6:16 AM - Fast-casual Smashburger just opened its newest location in Schaumburg near Woodfield, Niche in Geneva is hosting a virtual wine tasting Friday, and The Chocolate Sanctuary in Gurnee is offering its Afternoon High Tea to-go on Saturday. -
Palatine council wants more discussion on new Madcats venue downtown
Jan 19, 2021 5:10 AM - A plan to open Madcats restaurant/bar with live music in downtown Palatine was grilled by members of the village council, who generally expressed support for the venture but postponed their decision to Feb. 1. -
Bacci Pizzeria coming to Palatine
Jan 19, 2021 5:10 AM - The 11th location of Bacci Pizzeria in Illinois is expected to open in Palatine sometime within the next three to six months. -
O'Hare's Pub in Bartlett moving next to new bowling alley
Jan 18, 2021 5:44 PM - O'Hare's Pub and Restaurant in Bartlett, shuttered by pandemic regulations since October, is aiming for a March 1 opening date at a new location alongside the equally new Midway Landing Bowling Alley in the Streets of Bartlett shopping center downtown. -
Will outdoor dining zone be permanent in downtown Arlington Heights?
Jan 18, 2021 10:05 AM - Arlington Heights' outdoor street dining zone may return this year, in anticipation of continued indoor restrictions and capacity limits. Its popularity has some talking about making it a permanent fixture of the Northwest suburb's vibrant downtown scene. -
Suburban restaurants offering Inauguration Day specials
Jan 17, 2021 7:32 AM - If you're planning to watch the Inauguration Day festivities at home on Jan. 20, why not enjoy a meal at the same time? Here are what some suburban restaurants are offering. -
Outdoor dining music noise complaints? St. Charles says "Acoustic, yes. Amplified, no."
Jan 15, 2021 8:30 PM - St. Charles expanded outdoor dining options for restaurants and bars struggling financially because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but there's also been an uptick in noise complaints there and in other towns because of amplified music. -
As suburbs edge closer to looser restrictions, restaurants get some hope for indoor service
Jan 15, 2021 6:12 PM - The suburbs and Chicago will stay under tough restrictions to prevent COVID-19 but trends indicate those could be lifted soon. Gov. J.B. Pritzker says rule change should heat up indoor dining's return. -
New Chick-fil-A opening Thursday in Elgin
Jan 15, 2021 5:05 PM - Chick-fil-A is opening its 36th Chicago-area location Thursday in Elgin at 1110 S. Randall Road. -
St. Charles' new sensory garden will be a place for everyone
Jan 15, 2021 6:00 AM - The St. Charles Park District is planning a Memorial Day grand opening for its new sensory garden and inclusive playground, currently under construction in Pottawatomie Park.
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