Dining
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‘It’s like giving happiness’: Crystal Lake catering business brings mini pancakes to the masses
Jun 17, 2024 10:37 am - Cary resident Jasmine Rico was trying her luck at starting her own business but wasn’t feeling the spark. When scrolling through social media, Rico saw a small business in Mexico selling mini pancakes. That is when the Crystal Lake-based catering business Sweets in Heaven Mini Pancakes was launched in 2021.
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After 43 years, owner of Tony’s Steamers in Winfield is hanging up the apronJun 13, 2024 2:30 pm - After 43 years of serving up Hall of Fame-worthy hot dogs, Tony Vassil of Tony’s Steamers in Winfield is retiring.
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Give dad a break from the grill on Father’s Day with a special meal outJun 11, 2024 5:19 pm - Father’s Day is a good time to treat dad to a nice dinner out. Better hurry on the reservations, because availability becomes more limited with each passing day.
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Chicago’s Lula Cafe, Palestinian DC chef and Senegalese restaurant in New Orleans win coveted James Beard AwardsJun 11, 2024 7:20 am - A Palestinian chef using ancient cooking techniques, a Senegalese restaurant in New Orleans and an upscale Thai restaurant in Oregon won coveted James Beard awards Monday. Chicago’s Lula Cafe won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Hospitality.
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Microbrewery to replace tool library in MundeleinJun 10, 2024 8:13 pm - Another microbrewery offering on-site food and drink service is coming to downtown Mundelein.
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An eclectic mix of restaurants and chefs are vying for the coveted James Beard Awards
Jun 10, 2024 9:55 am - From Seattle pho shops to an East African eatery in Detroit, an eclectic mix of restaurants and chefs are vying for the coveted James Beard Awards, which will be announced Monday at a ceremony in Chicago.
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Sweet spots: Revisiting some favorite bakeries, doughnut shops in the Tri-CitiesJun 09, 2024 7:24 am - As Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun’s sweet tooth beckons, he revisits several bakeries and doughnut shops in the Tri-Cities area.
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Long Grove Strawberry Fest returns with food, music, carnivalJun 07, 2024 5:00 am - One of summer’s sweetest fruits will take its turn in the spotlight when Strawberry Fest returns to historic downtown Long Grove June 21-23.
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‘Farm to foam’: Tangled Roots craft beer-focused restaurant in Vernon HillsJun 06, 2024 6:29 pm - Tangled Roots’ Craft Beer and Kitchen is opening next week at Mellody Farm in Vernon Hills.
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‘Different culinary types’: Here’s a look at six new restaurants opening in Rolling MeadowsJun 05, 2024 7:01 pm - From sushi to Chicago-style hot dogs, a half-dozen restaurants are opening or reopening soon in Rolling Meadows, city officials said.