Dining
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Cooper's Hawk wheels its wine into WheelingOct 13, 2008 11:00 pm - As befits the look of an upscale casual chain, Cooper's Hawk Winery is no exception in its polished image. The sleek Web site, modern exterior, shiny floors and black ta...
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La Presa's boasts small prices, big menuOct 13, 2008 11:00 pm - When food is as economical and flavorful as La Presa's, it's hard to understand why anyone would eat at the McDonald's next door. With menu prices topping out at less th...
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Mad Maggie's serves up food and entertainment on three floorsOct 09, 2008 11:00 pm - On a recent Saturday afternoon, the Bero family of Gilberts headed out to lunch after the girls' soccer game. The foursome ended up in the recently opened Mad Maggie's ...
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New sushi guides address sustainability
Oct 08, 2008 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Mackerel is in but octopus is out. And bluefin tuna, known as the king of sushi for its fatty belly meat, is a definite no-no. These tips and others on ocean...
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Duke's returns in styleOct 08, 2008 11:00 pm - After being closed for three weeks, Duke's came back this fall with a new mindset and an overabundance of delicious beers. Formerly Duke O'Brien's, Duke's Alehouse and K...
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Palatine's Sumo balances steak, sushiOct 07, 2008 11:00 pm - Sumo Japanese Steak & Sushi tries to combine two hot cuisine trends: sushi and Teppanyaki cooking, in which the chef cooks on an iron grill at tableside. The contemporar...
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Washington wines to be showcased in LibertyvilleOct 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Chef Jean Marc Loustaunau designed eight autumn-appropriate courses for Cafe Pyrenees' October tapas wine dinner. Kurt "The Wine Guy" Yost expounds upon the paired wines...
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Vernon Hills wine and grill nearly NirvanaOct 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Since Nirvana Wine & Grillerie's name refers to the philosophical concept of enlightenment, this strip mall spot has tall shoes to fill. One of its missions is to create...
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Roundheads gets sports fans into the gameOct 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Since the second location of Roundheads opened in Lombard, the sports bar and restaurant has been building a solid audience ranging from local workers dropping in for lu...
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Geneva's Gibby's Wine Den now serving foodSep 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Gibby's Wine Den of Geneva is now offering casual dining menu selections to go along with its wines. Moveable Feast of Geneva is providing gourmet creations for Gibby's ...