Dining
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Colonial Cafe closes abruptly in Elgin and Crystal LakeAug 20, 2018 1:00 am - The Elgin and Crystal Lake locations of Colonial Cafe abruptly closed Monday after decades in business. Even though this is “a day for Colonial that we are sorry it happ...
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Next Door American Eatery coming to Vernon HillsAug 20, 2018 1:00 am - Next Door American Eatery, to be launched by restaurateur and entrepreneur Kimbal Musk, is the most recent announced offering coming to the developing Mellody Farm proje...
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Firewater BBQ close to opening in GenevaAug 17, 2018 1:00 am - Barbecue fans in the Tri-Cities will have another option soon, as Firewater BBQ gets ready to open in a few weeks in Geneva. The city council will vote Monday on giving ...
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How you can get a free happy hour Starbucks drink todayAug 16, 2018 1:00 am - As summer winds down, Starbucks is offering a happy hour special Thursday that includes a buy-one-get-one-free deal. The Starbucks Happy Hour promotion is good for all o...
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Country bar, restaurant plans to open in downtown Des PlainesAug 16, 2018 1:00 am - Des Plaines may be going country - at least a little bit. Firewater Saloon, known at its Edison Park and Mount Greenwood locations for daily drink specials, country...
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Special touches make new 1910 Spirits and Crafts bar stand out in GenevaAug 15, 2018 11:00 pm - It takes a special type of vision, business savvy and maybe a little art background to consider how a small apartment and adjoining storage area above your restaurant co...
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Dining out: Shaw's lobster fest, Martini Room's Martini Madness & moreAug 15, 2018 12:25 pm - Rock lobster Lobster lovers are in for a treat during the month of August during Shaw's lobster festival. The special menu includes starters such as lobster maki roll ($...
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Food truck coming to Long Grove plazaAug 15, 2018 1:00 am - A Long Grove plaza off a busy thoroughfare has gained village board permission to host a food truck belonging to a potential restaurant tenant. Sunset Grove, bounded by ...
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Self-order kiosks part of McDonald's plan to update 401 Illinois restaurantsAug 14, 2018 1:00 am - McDonald's and its franchisees are investing about $317 million in Illinois to update its restaurants. Over the next year and a half, the company will transform “most” o...
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Rolling Meadows' new Rep's Place primed to become a local favoriteAug 13, 2018 11:00 pm - The neighborhood gathering place for drinks, eats and watching sports can conjure up many different images. Some may envision a “Cheers”-type bar at the bottom of the st...