Dining
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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...
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Lucca Osteria & Bar opens its doors in Oak BrookMay 07, 2021 1:00 am - The owners of the new Oak Brook Italian restaurant Lucca Osteria & Bar knew they were taking big risks by opening right now. “This has been the scariest two-plus years,”...
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Illinois' 'Bridge Phase' of COVID-19 restrictions is coming. What will that mean?May 07, 2021 1:00 am - More standing room at restaurants. Larger festivals and summer concerts in the park. And maybe, more kids at summer camp. There are a lot of nuances and guidelines yet b...
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Massages, eyewear, milkshakes and more: New businesses slated to open soon in NapervilleMay 06, 2021 11:00 pm - Elaborate milkshakes, trendy eyewear, hemp-derived beauty products and an assortment of specialty ice cream flavors are among the novelties slated to join downtown Naper...
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Club Arcada reopening this weekend, theater to return in JulyMay 06, 2021 1:00 am - They may not have the same definition as a year ago, but the words “sold out” are music to the ears of Ron Onesti as he puts the finishing touches on reopening the Club ...
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Pinehopple? Suburban cider makers take the popular beverage in different directionsMay 05, 2021 11:00 pm - Just as independent small breweries have led the way in experimenting with new flavors and beer styles, suburban cideries are moving beyond the traditional taste of appl...
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Dining events: Rainbow Cone opens in Lombard, plus Mother's Day specialsMay 05, 2021 6:00 am - Scream for ice cream In time for the onset of warmer weather, the new Original Rainbow Cone opened Wednesday in Lombard. Serving the famous Rainbow Cone - featuring choc...
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Wayback Burgers coming to DarienMay 04, 2021 1:00 am - Wayback Burgers is coming to Darien. The Connecticut-based restaurant chain recently announced that a lease had been signed for a future franchise location in the Darien...
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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant coming to WheelingMay 04, 2021 1:00 am - Devotees of deep-fried, spicy poultry and flaky buttermilk biscuits soon will have a new place to get their fix in Wheeling. The village board on Monday greenlit a plan ...
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Starbucks transforms downtown Naperville store into restaurant-style conceptMay 03, 2021 1:00 am - In the heart of downtown Naperville, a Starbucks Reserve coffee bar has been transformed into a specialty cafe with artisanal Italian fare, signature cocktails and an ex...