Dining
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Answering the age-old question: What is good service in restaurants?Jul 12, 2023 1:00 am - There is a saying in the restaurant business that goes something like this: "Exceptional food will never overcome poor service, but great service will always overcome un...
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With new chef's table series, Hey Nonny owners tap into chef's culinary, interpersonal skillsJul 11, 2023 11:00 pm - Hey Nonny's owners have a secret weapon in new chef Mauricio “Noe” Sanchez-Tapia, who took over the Arlington Heights restaurant's kitchen on Jan 1. And it's not just hi...
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What's for dinner? Try one of these 10 new suburban restaurantsJul 11, 2023 11:00 pm - Who knew growing up that one of the biggest challenges of adulting was going to be figuring out what to eat for dinner every night for the rest of your life? Unless of c...
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Shuttered Palatine banquet hall to reopen with new name, ownersJul 11, 2023 1:00 am - A dormant Palatine banquet facility is getting a new lease on life. The Palatine village council Monday granted a special use for the Saahar Group Inc. to operate Cosmop...
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Shaq's Big Chicken to open Tuesday in Rosemont, but he won't be thereJul 10, 2023 1:00 am - Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken restaurant in Rosemont is scheduled to open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, but the former NBA big man isn't expected to attend the grand opening to a...
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'Something about weekend barbecue warriors': Famous Dave's hosting BBQ contest in AddisonJul 06, 2023 5:00 am - Dave Anderson loves an old-fashioned barbecue contest. The founder of the Famous Dave's restaurant chain will be on hand this weekend at the Addison location when the Al...
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No more free coffee on your birthday? Companies rein in customer rewards programs - here's why
Jul 06, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Reward programs, including birthday freebies and discounts, have long been a way for brands to build loyalty and incentivize spending. But now some companie...
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These three new businesses are coming to Crystal Lake this summerJul 06, 2023 1:00 am - Crystal Lake will welcome three new small businesses this summer: a gluten-free bakery, Vine and Plate's new wine shop, and a Breaking Bread location at the train statio...
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Cheers! 3 brew fests this weekend in the suburbs — and 3 more coming soonJul 06, 2023 1:00 am - You'll find beer tents at most summer fests, but festivals devoted to beer take tasting to a whole other level. Here are six this summer in the suburbs. 1. Napervill...
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Dining out: Summer flavors at Bonefish Grill; Maggiano's Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish returnsJul 05, 2023 11:00 pm - In season Bonefish Grill is making the most of summer flavors with its new seasonal offerings. Start off with the flash-fried Thai chili green beans before digging ...