Dining
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Cheers! 5 things to know about champagne
Dec 23, 2024 4:40 pm - The vast majority of champagne sold in the United States this year will be purchased in December, and much of it will be consumed in the year’s waning hours on New Year’s Eve.
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Former Aurora hospital building reopens as caféDec 23, 2024 11:41 am - The 136-year-old original Copley Hospital building in Aurora has reopened as a neighborhood eatery.
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Gravitea Boba expands to Batavia
Dec 23, 2024 7:18 am - Gravitea Boba’s new Batavia location at 2004 W. Wilson St. opened Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce.
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Family bringing Hacienda Real restaurant to former Chili’s site in Vernon HillsDec 23, 2024 7:15 am - Hacienda Real, a family-owned Mexican-themed restaurant with locations in Geneva and Yorkville, plans to open this spring in the former Chili’s Grill and Bar in Vernon Hills.
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The Biz Week That Was: New hemp regulations, data center boom, and car condos among the highlightsDec 22, 2024 5:08 am - Pritzker endorses hemp regulation bill More than five years after Illinois began issuing permits for legal production of industrial hemp, Gov. JB Pritzker now favors...
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Owners of Geneva’s Riganato look to open chicken eatery in town
Dec 21, 2024 4:54 pm - An 1877 building at 427 E. State St., Geneva, formerly used as office space, will be converted into a dine-in/carry out chicken restaurant to be called HoneyBird.
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‘I know when it’s time’: Strat’s Drive-Thru to close Sunday after more than 38 years in Villa ParkDec 20, 2024 10:05 am - After more than 38 years of serving up hot dogs, hamburgers and more in Villa Park, Strat’s Drive-Thru will close Sunday.
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Smoothie King coming to Huntley
Dec 19, 2024 10:54 am - Huntley residents soon will be able to get Smoothie King in town. The chain plans to open a store at 12900 Route 47 in Huntley.
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Ring in the season: Cocktails infused with baking spices bring on the holiday spirit
Dec 18, 2024 9:58 am - With so much going on in the world, these spiced drinks for the holidays can warm up your whole day.
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Dining out: Winter pop-up bar, where to dine with Santa or the GrinchDec 17, 2024 4:42 pm - A warm but wintery pop-up bar has returned to the Broken Oar in Port Barrington, while on Sunday you can lunch with Santa or the Grinch, depending on your mood.