Dining
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'One of the best': The Philly Special is serving up cheesesteaks in MundeleinOct 06, 2023 1:00 am - A restaurant specializing in Philadelphia-style cheesesteak sandwiches has opened in Mundelein. The Philly Special, at 1408 S. Butterfield Road in the Butterfield Co...
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens in Lake ZurichOct 05, 2023 5:45 am - A new Tropical Smoothie Cafe is now open at 927 S. Rand Road in Lake Zurich. Owner Gina Williams said the cafe quietly opened Sept. 22 and is in the midst of weekly pro...
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Celebrate National Pizza Month at these 10 longtime suburban favoritesOct 04, 2023 11:00 pm - October is National Pizza Month, and pizza needs an entire month to be celebrated because it is the world's most versatile food. It can be vegan or loaded with meat. You...
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Kharasch: I spy with my little eye: What a restaurant secret shopper is looking forOct 04, 2023 1:00 am - Secret shoppers are everywhere - stores, hotels and, of course, restaurants. I do secret shopping for clients all over the country every week, and what I'm evaluating mo...
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Dining out: Lou Malnati's & Portillo's Italian beef deep dish is backOct 03, 2023 11:00 pm - That's the Chicago way Two iconic local restaurant names known far beyond city limits are teaming up again for a very Chicago mash-up. The Lou Malnati's x Portillo'...
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Breaking Bread settles in new location at downtown Crystal Lake train stationOct 02, 2023 1:00 am - Smells of coffee and breakfast sandwiches fill the train station in downtown Crystal Lake as the deli, Breaking Bread, serves a full menu of sandwiches, new coffees, tea...
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Morton Salt and Alter Brewing toast to 175 years of 'Pure Joy' launching a limited-edition beerOct 01, 2023 11:00 pm - CHICAGO, Ill. (Oct. 2) Morton Salt, Inc. and Alter Brewing are pleased to introduce Pure Joy, a limited-edition beer named in honor of Morton Salt's founder, Joy Morton....
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Chick-fil-A planned at former Chili's location in St. CharlesSep 28, 2023 1:00 am - The vacant former Chili's restaurant on Route 64 may be demolished to make way for a Chick-fil-A, under plans proposed before the St. Charles City Council. Joe Vavrina, ...
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Chicago's iconic Signature Room abruptly announces closure ThursdaySep 28, 2023 1:00 am - The Signature Room, whose views of downtown Chicago from atop the building formerly known as the John Hancock Center attracted diners for 30 years, abruptly announced it...
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Where to get deals Friday for National Coffee DaySep 28, 2023 1:00 am - If you're among the two-thirds of Americans who drink coffee every day, Friday will be a treat. It's National Coffee Day. According to the National Coffee Association, ...