Dining
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Cafe Galicia offers a taste of northern SpainAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - The real Galicia is a northwest region in Spain which enjoys a rather nice ocean coastline and simple, fresh seafood cuisine. Transitioning this concept to Wheaton takes...
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Barrington Country Bistro is simply pure raptureAug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Pale peach liqueur danced with the bubbles in my Champagne glass as I contemplated the menu at Barrington Country Bistro. The late evening sun cast its glow in the warm ...
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Bikers get break at Glenview's Gusto ItalianoAug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Bikes save bucks Traveling by bicycle won't just save you money on gas. Anyone who rides their bike to Gusto Italiano before the end of the month gets 15 percent off the...
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Depot Nuevo on the right trackAug 19, 2008 11:00 pm - On a recent Monday night trip to downtown Wilmette, I noticed a curious hum taking over the sidewalks. Families, friends, couples on dates were all pouring into a new La...
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Rock Bottom fundraiser to help Naperville humane societyAug 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Humane help Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery sells "Doggie Dollars" and "Kitty Cash" through the month of August to benefit the homeless hounds and felines at the Nape...
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Cafe Havana: A hidden gem in ItascaAug 18, 2008 11:00 pm - When it comes time to eat a meal on the fly, options are endless. Yet, somehow, the choices are seemingly the same. That's one of the reasons unassuming newcomer Cafe Ha...
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Abt Electronics expands its empire with Jolane's Cafe & Wine BarAug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - If you've ever shopped seriously for major appliances or electronic gizmos, chances are your search took you to the giant Abt Electronics store. From its humble beginnin...
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Italian comfort food the main course at BaPiAug 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Looking for a neighborhood Italian restaurant? Look no further than BaPi Italian Ristorante in Arlington Heights, where even if you aren't local and a friend of one of t...
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The Melting Pot: When girls just wanna have fon(due)Aug 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Dinner with the girls often means a light menu. No so at The Melting Pot. This national chain of fondue restaurants with three suburban locations (Oakbrook Terrace, Buff...
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Ovi's offers fresh, affordable fare in a friendly settingAug 04, 2008 11:00 pm - Thanks to my piano tuner, a musician and motorcycle-riding septuagenarian from Hanover Park, I have discovered a gem of a little pub that's friendly, affordable and comf...