Dining
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Coffee roaster bringing hometown flavor to Mount ProspectJul 07, 2026 7:54 pm - A Mount Prospect woman’s hobby could blossom into a full-fledged retail business, with financial help from the village.
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Taste of Chicago returns to Grant Park this weekJul 07, 2026 1:31 pm - Taste of Chicago has taken over Grant Park this week offering dozens of food vendors, free concerts, cooking demonstrations and more.
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$3.5 million tax break would help transform vacant Des Plaines bank into upscale eateryJul 03, 2026 11:31 am - A promised tax break could save a restaurateur launching a new venture in downtown Des Plaines about $3.5 million, documents reveal.
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New Yemeni coffee house opens in AuroraJul 02, 2026 4:54 pm - A new Yemeni coffee house now is open in Aurora, following a burgeoning global and suburban trend.
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‘Not just for golfers’: Bar and food truck offer something new at historic golf course in ElginJul 02, 2026 12:44 pm - Chip Shots Golf and Whiskey Bar recently opened as part of the new $4.3 million, 9,600-square-foot clubhouse at the Wing Park Golf Course in Elgin. A permanent food truck outside offers elevated takes on classic handhelds, while the inside houses state-of-the-art golf and sports simulators and a full-service bar.
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Chefs Giada De Laurentiis and Stephanie Izard bring taste of celebrity to Hollywood Casino AuroraJul 01, 2026 11:18 am - “At the end of the day, people want more than just a plate of great food, they want to be wined and dined, they want to have an experience,” Giada De Laurentiis said of her new restaurant, Sorella by Giada, which recently opened at Hollywood Casino Aurora.
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After helping the US win the Cold War, the all-you-can-eat buffet is fading. Thanks, COVID
Jul 01, 2026 11:07 am - A year after the end of World War II, Las Vegas saw the opening of “America’s first all-you-can-eat buffet,” a local paper wrote. It was a big night in a small city that dreamed of drawing visitors with appetites to slake. The timing was just right. Now, though, hobbled by COVID, the all-you-can-eat buffet is facing a reckoning.
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It’s a dog’s life — at the restaurant: Tips for dining out with your petJul 01, 2026 10:53 am - Historically, U.S. restaurants that allowed you to bring your dog were few and far between. It was a real leap forward when restaurants allowed Fido to sit on the patio. In the Chicago market alone, there are now more than 500 restaurants that allow dogs on the patio.
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Lou Malnati’s opens renovated Buffalo Grove restaurant with new patioJul 01, 2026 10:19 am - Lou Malnati’s recently completed renovation of its Buffalo Grove restaurant, featuring a new outdoor patio, updated interior and exterior, and design elements that reflect the building’s history, according to a news release.
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Dining out: Portillo’s new Char’diniera Dog, $2.50 kids’ scoops at OberweisJun 30, 2026 3:19 pm - Portillo’s is turning up the heat with a new limited-time Char’diniera Dog infused with giardiniera and provolone cheese. Plus, are you ready for it? July 4 holiday weekend specials are here.