Dining
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Reel Club snagged by too-snappy serviceFeb 21, 2008 10:00 pm - When Papagus (which we found to be one of the yummiest Greek spots around) closed abruptly last fall and we learned that Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises founder Richar...
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Palate pleaserFeb 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Northwest suburbanites can finally sample Vietnamese fare close to home. This fresh and flavorful cookery hasn't spread across the suburbs as widely as other ethnic cuis...
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Topa more eatery than tavernFeb 14, 2008 10:00 pm - The words "tavern and grill" conjure up a dim and smoky ambience, with a grillman flipping greasy burgers behind a counter. Nothing could be further from that image than...
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Flair 101Feb 14, 2008 10:00 pm - Typically, when you walk into a bar, your bartender greets you, makes your drink and sends you on your way. But when Palatine's Jason Ochoa tends your tab, he'll juggle,...
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Romance on a plateFeb 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Woodfield Shopping Center poses an ever-expanding weave around several constants: expensive services, expansive parking and age amnesia (for better or for worse). But fo...
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Set your heart on pizzeria's Valentine's specialFeb 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Pizano's Pizza and Pasta restaurants will showcase heart-shaped pizzas for Valentine's Day on Thursday. Order your favorite toppings to be baked on a thin crust or deep ...
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New Orleans-style Gumbo A Go-GoFeb 07, 2008 10:00 pm - I don't know why it is that Cajun and Creole food so rarely translates well outside of Louisiana. Is it like San Francisco sourdough bread -- it needs something in the a...
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Spicy Alaska Halibut StewFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Spicy Alaska Halibut Stew 4 halibut steaks or fillets (4 to 6 ounces each), fresh, thawed or frozen 6 ounces bulk mild Italian sausage 1 cup chopped onion ...
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Bowl Square promotes Korean cuisine to a wider audienceJan 31, 2008 10:00 pm - If you're looking for tastier, healthier alternatives to fast-food burgers and fries, you can't do much better than Bowl Square. Everything costs less than $10 at this l...
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What's cookin', good looking?Jan 31, 2008 10:00 pm - It's about more than upgrading your dinner from mac 'n' cheese and frozen entrees. It's about stepping up your game. Suburban couples and singles are flocking to local c...