Dining
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Relish new, old hot dog stands this summerJul 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Gas prices haven't been so prohibitive this summer as to curtail the simple pleasure of cruising, that great American pastime that involves hopping in your car and motor...
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Despite downturn, new restaurants open in the suburbsJul 17, 2010 11:00 pm - While some eateries around the suburbs have closed their doors, others have opened, giving new hope to the battered restaurant industry here. Mint Julep Bistro in Palati...
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Homegrown specials at Amore MioJul 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Homegrown equals yum It doesn't get much fresher than the homegrown dishes at Amore Mio. The restaurant is currently featuring zucchini blossoms, ravioli filled w...
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33 West Trattoria makes the most of its Italian inspirationJul 12, 2010 11:00 pm - The classic "trattoria" falls in the middle ground of the dining spectrum - definitely not haute cuisine, though not exactly informal either. But the concept of that mid...
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Half Day Inn could return - in MundeleinJul 09, 2010 11:00 pm - There will be no replacing the bricks and mortar of a local landmark demolished several years ago, but the spirit of the Half Day Inn could resurface as a new venture of...
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Free ice cream at Mad Mark's Mystic PizzaJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Free ice cream Don't stampede to Mad Mark's Mystic Pizza, but we hear that kids eat free ice cream with the order of a kids' menu personal pizza for $3.95. Childr...
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David's Bistro serves fine favorites in new Antioch homeJul 05, 2010 11:00 pm - You know that feeling you get when you bump into a treasured old friend on the street. Your eyes twinkle and your smile widens as you catch up briefly before promising t...
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Mount Prospect restaurant closes without explanationJul 02, 2010 11:00 pm - The popular Mount Prospect restaurant Michael's, at 113 S. Emerson St., has been closed for around two weeks, leaving everyone - neighbors, patrons and village officials...
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Mina offers Middle Eastern fare in a dressed-up settingJul 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Many of the Middle Eastern restaurants in these parts tend to be casual, counter-service operations or informal storefronts. If you want somewhere a little dressier, sui...
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Benihana express lunchJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Benihana express lunch Short on time? Benihana has your back. The Japanese and sushi restaurant is rolling out a new express lunch menu. Pick from 12 of your favo...