Dining
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What you need to know about COVID-19 restrictions easing Friday in the 'Bridge Phase'May 13, 2021 1:00 am - Friday hearkens the arrival of Illinois' long-awaited “Bridge Phase” as part of the state's COVID-19 reopening plan. Guided by a decrease of hospitalizations and new cas...
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Two Barrington restaurants want to start serving liquorMay 13, 2021 1:00 am - After surviving a rough year for the industry, two restaurants in Barrington are looking ahead with plans to get liquor licenses. One is Twisted Burger, 228 W. Northwes...
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Dining events: City Works, Old Town Pour House honor American Craft Beer WeekMay 11, 2021 6:00 am - Beer, beer, beer There's still time to celebrate American Craft Beer Week. And there's still time to get in on some of the Beer Week deals at City Works and Old Town Pou...
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'Shot and a beer' bill would allow free drink for the vaccinatedMay 11, 2021 1:00 am - Free booze with your COVID-19 vaccine? It soon could be possible in Illinois. Legislation filed by Riverside Democratic state Rep. Michael Zalewski would allow Illinois ...
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McHenry County businesses struggle to hire workers as reopening continues
May 11, 2021 1:00 am - John Macrito, the owner of Grinders Ale House in McHenry, had never considered offering hiring bonuses to employees who start work in his bar and restaurant. But he is t...
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Teatro ZinZanni to resume Chicago shows in JulyMay 11, 2021 1:00 am - Teatro ZinZanni is set to resume Chicago performances starting Thursday, July 8. Tickets are now on sale for the famed dinner-theater show that combines circus acts, cab...
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'Itasca Bucks' business vouchers extended until the end of 2021, mayor announcesMay 10, 2021 1:00 am - The voucher program designed to help provide financial assistance to Itasca restaurants and breweries during the COVID-19 pandemic will be extended until the end of the ...
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Three quick-service eateries planned on Gene & Georgetti site in RosemontMay 10, 2021 1:00 am - A vacant Rosemont restaurant building that for a time housed the only suburban Gene & Georgetti location is set for the wrecking ball, to make way for as many as three q...
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Tiki bar coming, dueling pianos returning to RosemontMay 10, 2021 1:00 am - Pack up the accordions and move in some more modern ebonies and ivories - along with a touch of rattan decor - in a portion of the former Hofbräuhaus Chicago in Rosemont...
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'Food hustler' bringing Latin flavors to new Elgin restaurantMay 09, 2021 1:00 am - Beatriz Cardona knew she wanted to cook from an early age, often playing kitchen as a young girl and making "food" in her yard from dirt. Fortunately for Elgin diners, h...