Dining
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Raymes Steak and Fish House ready to reopen in LisleSep 08, 2014 1:01 am - A well-known Lisle restaurant that was shuttered due to flood damage in spring 2013 will reopen this month in a bigger space. Owner Jerri Nolan said she already has rese...
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Oktoberfest ready to kick off at Hofbrauhaus in RosemontSep 05, 2014 5:30 am - Soon the leaves will be turning, the temperatures will be crisper — and those with an affinity for schnitzel, beer and oompa bands will be able to get their fill. Prepar...
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Rock out while sipping and snacking at Festival of the VineSep 03, 2014 6:00 am - Geneva's Festival of the Vine, which began as a celebration of all things grown on a vine, has evolved into a destination for foodies. But music lovers will find plenty ...
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Pizza truce over as East Coast poll takes shot at ChicagoSep 03, 2014 1:00 am - During the great pizza war of 2013, Marc Malnati flew to New York to break bread — well, a Lou Malnati's cheesy deep-dish pizza — with “The Daily Show's” Jon Stewart, wh...
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Dining events: Free kids' meal at Francesca'sSep 02, 2014 6:00 am - Francesca's heads back to school Back to school, back to school. Prove that you're not a fool with pickup carryout meals at Francesca's Restaurants. Now through nex...
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Barbecue hogs the spotlight at Rock 'n Ribs in Lake ZurichSep 02, 2014 5:45 am - Rock 'n Ribs BBQ's recent arrival in Lake Zurich handily fills an underserved segment in the town's dining scene. Run by Alice and Terry Banach of North Barrington, ...
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Meet Libertyville man who gave up banking to make pizzaAug 29, 2014 10:00 am - To say John Durning is gregarious is an understatement. Belting out his favorite Italian song over and over, he drives his staff crazy. He's passionate - passionate abo...
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Libertyville's Mickey Finn's pairs lively atmosphere with home brewsAug 29, 2014 5:45 am - Mickey Finn's in downtown Libertyville aptly describes itself as Lake County's oldest microbrewery. It's a comfortable, if sometimes boisterous, gathering place to go wi...
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Asian Kitchen restaurant opens in SchaumburgAug 29, 2014 1:01 am - Asian Kitchen, a new fast-casual Indo-Chinese restaurant, opened late last week in Schaumburg's Shoppes in the Prime Village shopping center at the northeast corner of A...
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Niche chef continues tradition of unfussy fine dining in GenevaAug 27, 2014 5:30 am - If you think four-star dining has to include caviar and white tablecloths, then make your way to Niche in downtown Geneva for an attitude adjustment. Here, chef Chris Ay...