Dining
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Bannockburn's Marigold Maison tantalizes the taste budsJul 08, 2015 6:00 am - The first thing to hit you when you walk into Marigold Maison in Bannockburn is the tantalizing scent of cooking naan, Indian spices and sweet sauce. Decor matches the s...
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New restaurant moving into Buffalo Grove Winberie's locationJul 08, 2015 1:00 am - Work is underway on a new restaurant, to be called Countyline Tavern, that will open later this summer in the former home of longtime Buffalo Grove dining staple Winberi...
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Italian eatery in Huntley closes after eight monthsJul 08, 2015 1:00 am - Marsala's Italian Kitchen in Huntley has closed after barely eight months in business. The Italian bistro opened in November in the remodeled Niko's Grill & Pub building...
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Barrington's 'Uncork' and 'Brewfest' events are this weekendJul 07, 2015 11:00 pm - The Fourth of July is gone, so it must be time for Uncork Barrington and Barrington Brew Fest, two adults-only parties that take place on consecutive nights in the Brat ...
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Dining events: Olive Garden turns breadsticks into sandwichesJul 07, 2015 6:00 am - Olive Garden's breadstick sandwiches Olive Garden expanded one of its most popular menu items - the breadsticks - into sandwiches. Try the Italian meatball sandwich...
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Gurnee willing to spend $1.425 million to land a Portillo'sJul 07, 2015 1:00 am - Gurnee will invest up to $1.425 million to prepare a site for a Portillo's, in what was described as a tenacious effort to lure the popular restaurant. The village board...
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Food, fellowship and fun are the heart of St. Sophia's Greek Fest in ElginJul 05, 2015 11:00 pm - Fresh traditional dishes and modern Greek music will set the stage for the 37th annual St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church Greek Fest in Elgin. "First and foremost, it's a...
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Rosati's coming to MundeleinJul 05, 2015 9:15 am - A Rosati's Pizza restaurant soon will open in Mundelein, village officials have announced. The chain is set to move into space in the Mundelein Crossings shopping center...
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How Dick Portillo built a hot dog stand into an empireJul 05, 2015 7:30 am - Dick Portillo was facing a lonely Thanksgiving as a U.S. Marine in 1957. At 17, the Chicagoan had gone through boot camp, learned to march and slept in a Quonset hut in...
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Grumpy Goat celebrates official openingJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - The Grumpy Goat Tavern, which is in The Highlands of Elgin golf course clubhouse at 875 Sports Way, held its grand opening Thursday. Owner Greg Shannon said the new bar ...