Dining
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Mardi Gras rice frittersFeb 06, 2013 10:18 am - Gaynell James has fond memories of her mother making sweet and pillowy rice fritters called calas on Mardi Gras mornings more than a half-century ago. Her mother is gone...
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Hinsdale taqueria offers unique Mexican experienceFeb 06, 2013 4:00 am - CiNe is no ordinary taco stop. Set within the iconic Hinsdale Theater, this modern taqueria at 29 E. First St., has two-starred Michelin chef Yanitzin Sanchez (previ...
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Libertyville chef gets 'Taste' of reality TVFeb 05, 2013 4:30 am - Chef Paul Caravelli will be at Libertyville's 545 North Bar & Grill tonight, but don't expect him to be doing the cooking. Caravelli, the 30-year-old Kendall College gr...
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Arlington Heights approves new dine-in movie theaterFeb 05, 2013 4:15 am - Star Cinema Grill, a new dine-in movie theater and restaurant, is officially coming to Arlington Heights this spring after receiving approval from the village board on M...
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Palatine residents will reopen Brandt’sFeb 04, 2013 2:33 pm - A longtime Palatine staple won’t be going to the auction block, after all. New owners Walt Oswald and Jim Iuorio stepped up and purchased the struggling Brandt’s Little ...
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Food specials, beer list draw fans to Midcity in West ChicagoFeb 01, 2013 5:00 am - Midcity Cocktail & Supper Club's name is misleading as the bar emphasizes beer over mixed drinks and the food menu is small. Name aside, though, Midcity — located at 124...
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Suburban dining: Let’s get romanticFeb 01, 2013 4:46 am - La cozy La Cave Diners have spoken and they’ve named Cafe La Cave in the top 10 romantic restaurants in the Chicago area, according to OpenTable.com. Soak in the romance...
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Night life events: Blackhawks game specials at WicketsJan 31, 2013 5:00 am - Goal! at Wickets He shoots, he scores with Wickets Bar and Grill's new Blackhawks game specials. Corona specials include 7-ounce bottles for $1.50, 12-ounce bottles...
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Palatine delays restaurant’s business license hearingJan 30, 2013 3:07 pm - A hearing scheduled for Wednesday regarding the business license of a Palatine restaurant — where authorities say illegal drug sales have taken place — has been postpone...
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St. Charles gastro pub wild at heartJan 30, 2013 5:00 am - St. Charles is home to several pubs, but the newest, Wild Monk, distinguishes itself from the rest with surprisingly eclectic food, a huge craft beer list and a downtown...