Dining
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Tickets on sale for Hoffman Estates’ International Food Tasting FestOct 02, 2013 12:05 am - Tickets went on sale Tuesday for Hoffman Estates’ second annual International Food Tasting Festival. About 20 restaurants will provide samples of ethnic foods, ranging f...
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Local brewers put own stamp on Oktoberfest beerSep 27, 2013 6:00 am - Oktoberfest started with a wedding — and grew into something much more. In 1810, the citizens of Munich were invited to attend the wedding of the crown prince of Bavaria...
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Opa!'s Greek cuisine shines in new Oakbrook Terrace locationSep 27, 2013 6:00 am - Melitzanosalata, spanakopitakia and hapothi sti skhara. At first blush, these tongue-twister dishes can throw diners for a loop, especially those unfamiliar with the del...
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Dancing hot dog doesn’t pass muster in AlgonquinSep 26, 2013 8:30 am - What could be more entrepreneurial than trying to drum up some business by hiring a guy in a hot dog suit to dance in front of one’s fast-food business? Turns out Richie...
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Dining events: Fogo de Chao opens in RosemontSep 25, 2013 11:00 am - Fogo de Chao opens in Rosemont The authentic Southern Brazilian steakhouse known for its prix fixe menu and green/red card system for signaling the delivery of more...
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Lightning caused fire at Carpentersville pizzeriaSep 23, 2013 12:17 pm - A lightning strike was the cause of a fire at Village Pizza & Pub, a popular Carpentersville restaurant, a village fire official confirmed Monday. Meanwhile, owners Mike...
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Woow Sushi opens soon in AlgonquinSep 23, 2013 12:07 pm - There is a new sushi restaurant coming to the Randall Road corridor. Woow Sushi, which already has three locations throughout the Chicago suburbs, is opening a fourth al...
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Bartlett officials worried about growth in video gamingSep 20, 2013 6:15 am - The Bartlett village board heard more details about two proposed video gabling bars this week, and the response from some board members and residents was not positive. T...
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Suburban brewpubs capitalize on microbrew trendSep 20, 2013 6:00 am - Local beer is a hotter trend than ever and you can't get more local than at a brewpub, where the beer is made under the same roof where you're drinking it. As interest i...
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Food, drinks keep racing-themed Saddle Room on trackSep 20, 2013 6:00 am - Whether you're looking for a place to have a romantic dinner, lounge by the fireplace with some drinks or share a meal with your family, the segmented space at The Saddl...