Dining
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On board with baked goods: The Great Sandeenie opens at Downers Grove Metra stationSep 27, 2023 1:00 am - After years of preparing pastries for friends or to sell at farmers markets, Jennifer Sandeen decided to take the plunge. In late August, she opened The Great Sandeenie,...
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Huntley's Sew Hop'd Brewery strikes gold in nation's largest beer competitionSep 26, 2023 1:00 am - A small Huntley brewery sewed up a big win at the recent Great American Beer Festival in Denver. Sew Hop'd Brewery took home a gold medal in the German-style altbie...
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'We can all use a little happy': Sweets are serious business for familySep 25, 2023 1:00 am - From luscious toffees to the irresistibly named Chocolate Peanut Butter Pillows, being sweet is a serious business for the Vieau family. Pam Vieau is the master chocola...
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Beerhead Bar in Schaumburg to host fundraiser for Ride for HopeSep 24, 2023 1:00 am - Beerhead Bar & Eatery in Schaumburg will team up with Biker Dude Burgers for a fundraiser supporting Ride for Hope Ovarian Cancer Awareness from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Thurs...
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Proposal to build Texas Roadhouse near Gurnee Mills emergesSep 22, 2023 1:00 am - A proposal to build a Texas Roadhouse restaurant near Gurnee Mills mall is being reviewed by the village staff. The restaurant would be built at 6060 Grand Ave., just we...
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Portillo's plans for 920 new locations nationwide in the next 20 yearsSep 22, 2023 1:00 am - The Oak Brook-based Portillo's chain has upped the ante on growth, planning to open 920 new locations nationwide in the next 20 years. The new goal, shared with investor...
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Prost! Raise a stein and celebrate Oktoberfest at these suburban eateries and breweriesSep 21, 2023 6:00 am - It's September, which of course means it's Oktoberfest. Celebrated since 1810 in Munich, Germany, Oktoberfest is the world's largest celebration of Bavarian culture. Mi...
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Lake Zurich board grants liquor license to gyros restaurantSep 21, 2023 1:00 am - Papagus Gyros in Lake Zurich soon will offer beer and wine to dine-in and carryout customers, after receiving permission from village leaders this week. About 90% of the...
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'The whole place could have blown': Antique car crashes into Libertyville pub, ruptures gas lineSep 21, 2023 1:00 am - Operations and events are being assessed after an antique car crashed into the kitchen entrance and ruptured a natural gas line at Mickey Finn's Brewery in downtown Libe...
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Coffee bar, restaurant planned for vacant Palatine buildingSep 19, 2023 1:00 am - The owner of Chicago Prime Steakhouse in Schaumburg plans to open a new restaurant in the former home of a Boston Market and Peapod in Palatine. The Palatine village cou...