Dining
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'Stacking the Chunky Monkey ... that was exciting': Naperville's first Ben & Jerry's opened FridayAug 26, 2021 1:00 am - As Naperville's first Ben & Jerry's ice cream “scoop shop” prepares to open, there's a definite sugar buzz in the air. Tom O'Toole, who operates the new shop with his w...
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Long-awaited Rivalry Alehouse set to open Monday in downtown AntiochAug 25, 2021 5:30 am - More than three years after the concept was approved, a major project intended as a game changer for downtown Antioch is set for public debut. Private parties have been ...
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Lauretta's restaurant moving from Mundelein to Grayslake areaAug 25, 2021 1:00 am - A Mundelein restaurant is moving to the Grayslake area this fall - and tweaking its business model. Lauretta's Italian Bake Shop & Cafe will serve its last meals at ...
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Plans for Chipotle, Starbucks in Batavia get preliminary approvalAug 25, 2021 1:00 am - It looks like Batavia is going to get a Chipotle restaurant and another Starbucks, as plans received preliminary approval Tuesday night from Batavia aldermen. In unanimo...
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Naperville Ale Fest returns Aug. 28 with Summer EditionAug 24, 2021 11:00 pm - The eighth annual Naperville Ale Fest - Summer Edition will take place on Saturday, Aug. 28. It will feature over 100 unique craft beers, and food from some of the area'...
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Dining events: Pennyville Station hosts first bags tourney Sunday; Starbucks' PSL is back!Aug 24, 2021 4:00 pm - Show off your skills If you're a fan of playing bags, then grab a friend and sign up for Pennyville Station and Taco Melly's first bags tournament, which runs from 3-9 p...
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Woods Creek Tavern in Lake in the Hills to close
Aug 24, 2021 1:00 am - Woods Creek Tavern in Lake in the Hills will close its doors on Tuesday, exactly six years to the day it first opened, as the tavern's owner has sold the property. "Anot...
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New Ditka's restaurant set to open this fall in downtown WheatonAug 20, 2021 5:30 am - Light up a stogie, Wheaton. Legendary Bears coach and player Mike Ditka and his business partners will open a new restaurant downtown this fall. And their latest venture...
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Should Wheeling's Restaurant Row get a riverwalk? Consultants to take a lookAug 20, 2021 5:30 am - A planning and architectural firm has been hired to develop promotional strategies for Wheeling's famed Restaurant Row. As part of the study, the Lakota Group also will ...
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To help short-staffed restaurants, Elk Grove will allow 19- and 20-year-olds to serve boozeAug 19, 2021 5:30 am - Elk Grove Village officials will allow 19- and 20-year-olds to sell and serve alcohol at local restaurants in an effort to help struggling business owners who've found i...