Dining
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Giordano's to open by December in Des Plaines' Metropolitan SquareSep 17, 2014 1:01 am - A Giordano's restaurant is coming to Metropolitan Square in downtown Des Plaines, the franchisee announced Wednesday. The pizzeria will be located in a 1,500-square-foot...
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No frills, some thrills at Seasons of Japan in Vernon HillsSep 16, 2014 5:45 am - At 7 on a Saturday night, we strolled into Seasons of Japan in Vernon Hills and easily got a table. The restaurant occupies space in a strip mall and serves no-frills fo...
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Culver's of St. Charles to hold bone marrow registry driveSep 12, 2014 9:01 pm - In honor of Blood Cancer Awareness Month, Culver's of St. Charles, 4068 East Main St., will host a "Day of Giving" and marrow registry drive from noon to 3 p.m. on Satur...
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Oktoberfests in full swing around the suburbsSep 12, 2014 5:45 am - The weather is starting to cool, but before you break out your coat you can still have some outdoor fun at local Oktoberfest celebrations. The suburbs' big German popula...
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St. Charles Jazz Weekend features live musicSep 10, 2014 5:45 am - Swing to the sounds of live jazz music this weekend in St. Charles, when the city hosts the third annual St. Charles Jazz Weekend. From Thursday, Sept. 11 through Sunda...
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Ex-strip club manager denied liquor license in Arlington HeightsSep 10, 2014 1:00 am - The Arlington Heights village board denied a liquor license this week to a former strip club manager trying to open a sports bar and grill in town. Petitioner Ilias Hari...
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New Orleans-inspired menu cements The Patten House's place in dining historySep 09, 2014 11:00 pm - If you enjoy your food as I do, seasoned with a pinch of history, a newly opened jewel of a restaurant and bar known as The Patten House in downtown Geneva is sure to pl...
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Raymes Steak and Fish House ready to reopen in LisleSep 08, 2014 1:01 am - A well-known Lisle restaurant that was shuttered due to flood damage in spring 2013 will reopen this month in a bigger space. Owner Jerri Nolan said she already has rese...
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Oktoberfest ready to kick off at Hofbrauhaus in RosemontSep 05, 2014 5:30 am - Soon the leaves will be turning, the temperatures will be crisper — and those with an affinity for schnitzel, beer and oompa bands will be able to get their fill. Prepar...
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Rock out while sipping and snacking at Festival of the VineSep 03, 2014 6:00 am - Geneva's Festival of the Vine, which began as a celebration of all things grown on a vine, has evolved into a destination for foodies. But music lovers will find plenty ...