Dining
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Black Ram Restaurant reopens in Des PlainesNov 17, 2013 4:31 pm - The Black Ram Restaurant in Des Plaines that closed in March 2009 has reopened under new ownership, officials said. An official ribbon cutting attended by local Des Plai...
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Shift in ordering takeout a sweet and sour taleNov 17, 2013 5:22 am - NEW YORK — There’s been a shift in how restaurants satisfy their patrons’ taste buds. The consequences are both sweet and sour. Eat24, GrubHub, Seamless, Delivery.c...
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Batavia eatery serving free Thanksgiving dinner to seniorsNov 15, 2013 12:56 pm - Grateful for the support of the community for the two years it has been open, the owner of Aliano’s Ristorante in Batavia has decided to show it, by feeding senior citiz...
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Barrington Holiday Wine Walk is Saturday afternoonNov 15, 2013 9:18 am - The merchants in downtown Barrington will host a Holiday Wine Walk from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. The event kicks off the holiday shopping season by introducing sho...
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Dining events: Eat on the cheap at Cibo Racconto’sNov 14, 2013 5:00 am - Cibo Racconto’s winter warm-ups Temperatures may be falling, but Cibo Racconto’s hot winter specials are turning up the heat. On Mondays, try the $4 pasta marinara dishe...
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Fans brave cold night for free Chick-fil-ANov 13, 2013 2:20 pm - A group of 96 Chick-fil-A enthusiasts formed a tent city on a cold and blustery morning Wednesday outside the popular restaurant chain’s new location in Vernon Hills in ...
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Aurora's Sushi + puts its own spin on creative cuisineNov 13, 2013 5:00 am - The Aurora/Naperville area, no stranger to sushi bars, recently welcomed Sushi +, a chic newcomer that quickly has become a popular favorite among fans of the cuisine. J...
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Contest to decide who makes Palatine’s best pizzaNov 12, 2013 12:46 pm - The Palatine Jaycees will be holding their annual contest Sunday to determine who makes the best pizza in the Palatine area. More than 10 pizza restaurants that deliver ...
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Algonquin’s Cheeseburger in Paradise to be reborn as FuddruckersNov 11, 2013 1:51 pm - A favorite Randall Road eatery closed without much notice last month. Restaurant employees learned Cheeseburger in Paradise was closing on a Friday, and two nights later...
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Chefs pay tribute to Charlie TrotterNov 11, 2013 6:10 am - Acclaimed chef Charlie Trotter was remembered Monday for turning Chicago into an international culinary destination, mentoring countless aspiring chefs and even inviting...