Dining
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Mickey Finn’s Brewery welcomes new head chef
Nov 29, 2024 11:57 am - Mickey Finn’s Brewery has a new head chef. AJ McCloud brings more than 20 years of culinary experience, from top-tier restaurants to event dining on the Hollywood scene, according to a news release.
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Libertyville High grad making good on a sweet dreamNov 29, 2024 10:30 am - While many spend a lifetime figuring out what they want to be when they grow up, Shane Wimmer knew from an early age that he wanted to make a career out of creating sweet treats.
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‘Bittersweet experience’: Susie Sushi in Fox River Grove is closing but owner hopes to relocate
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Dining out: New name for Ravinia Brewing, ‘Moana 2’ promo at CPK and moreNov 26, 2024 7:56 pm - A local brewery is changing the name on their cans but not the beer inside. Also, you can help feed needy families when you dine out at Table at Crate, and CPK wants you to take the kids out for dinner and a movie.
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Explore McHenry County breweries on the Holiday Cheers beverage trailNov 26, 2024 1:53 pm - The Holiday Cheers beverage trail features 11 McHenry County breweries offering exclusive holiday-themed drinks and promotions through the end of the year.
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Plans for Wild Fork in Buffalo Grove back onNov 26, 2024 10:13 am - The on-again, off-again saga of the Buffalo Grove Wild Fork is back firmly in on mode. The specialty food retailer could open by February at 41 McHenry Road, near the intersection at Lake-Cook Road.
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Weekend getaway led to Pizza Ranch chain choosing to build in Round Lake BeachNov 25, 2024 11:24 pm - Pizza Ranch, one of the largest pizza chains in the Midwest, will be opening its first suburban Chicago location in Round Lake Beach.
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Gregorys Coffee opens first Illinois location at WoodfieldNov 25, 2024 2:49 pm - Gregorys Coffee, specializing in quality coffee, baked goods and breakfast sandwiches, opened its first Illinois location and 50th nationwide at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg this week.
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New Korean corn dog eatery to open in Aurora, first in IllinoisNov 21, 2024 10:19 pm - Aurora is set to open its first Korean Corn Dog spot with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22.
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Dining out: Chocolate beer, local breweries recognized, Cajun wine dinner and moreNov 20, 2024 8:44 am - Enjoy two great tastes that taste great together as Penrose Brewing releases a chocolate ale just in time for the holidays. Also, a couple of other local breweries were recognized in a leading craft beer publication and there are two new Italian eateries in the suburbs.