Dining
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Couple behind The Graceful Ordinary to open European-inspired cafe in AuroraMay 30, 2024 11:05 am - The husband and wife team that brought The Graceful Ordinary to St. Charles plans to open a European-inspired cafe and pasticceria in Aurora early next year.
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Dining out: New Indian restaurant opening soon, free steak for grads and moreMay 29, 2024 8:32 am - A much-anticipated restaurant in Highland Park is finally about to open, while a Naperville restaurant is cooking up something special for the class of 2024 graduates.
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Sun’s out, suds out: Summer means beer festivals are just around the cornerMay 29, 2024 8:21 am - It’s unofficially the start of summer, which means it’s officially the start of beer festival season. And beer fans will be able to find one or more most weekends in the suburbs between now and the end of August.
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First Watch, Raising Cane’s proposed for Vernon Hills, though traffic a concernMay 28, 2024 4:02 pm - First Watch and Raising Cane’s are considered welcome additions to the village’s extensive restaurant roster. However, each has some questions to be addressed during a detailed review by village staff and subsequent public hearings.
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Nano brewery proposed for downtown Arlington HeightsMay 23, 2024 1:52 pm - The recently-closed Bangkok Cafe at 17 N. Vail Ave., in Arlington Heights is proposed to become Eric Lamkins’ nano brewery, where the bearded home brewer will craft small batches of his favorite suds.
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‘A little less nasty’: Lombard brewpub serving up cicada-infused Malört shotsMay 23, 2024 9:09 am - The worst part about drinking cicada-infused Malört is picking pieces of bug legs out of your teeth for the next hour. There’s a sentence you probably thought you’d never read. But thanks to Noon Whistle Brewing in Lombard, cicada-infused Malört is a thing.
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Red Lobster peers square off in fight for discount-hungry guests
May 23, 2024 7:33 am - Familiar U.S. restaurant chains are navigating the same pressures now-bankrupt rival Red Lobster faced, with falling foot traffic, higher labor costs and generous promotions that don’t always bring the most profitable customers in the door.
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Palatine council approves plan for Chicago RamenMay 23, 2024 6:17 am - Palatine’s village council on Monday approved a special use for a restaurant with liquor service for Chicago Ramen, which plans to move into a new location at 3 E. Northw...
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Tuesday is National Burger Day. We’ve got some reader faves for you to tryMay 23, 2024 5:45 am - Tuesday, May 28, is National Burger Day. And while there is a “national (fill in the blank) day” for just about every food, hamburgers stand out as part of the fabric of this country and deserve to be celebrated.
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Dining out: Enjoy Memorial Day with craft beer, brunches, specials for veterans and moreMay 21, 2024 4:24 pm - There’s not much better than a long holiday weekend, and we’ve got plenty of ways to help you enjoy it with a craft beer celebration, bonus Monday brunch happenings and specials for veterans on Memorial Day.