Dining
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The Suburbs This Weekend: Floating lanterns, restaurants, and SeinfeldFeb 28, 2012 11:00 pm - Floating lanterns, a new restaurant, the return of a comic icon and tasters' choice at a Barrington bistro, are among the items Sean Stangland and Richard Battin feature...
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Burger Baron opens in Arlington HeightsFeb 28, 2012 11:00 pm - Burger Baron restaurant is now open at 132 E. Golf Road in Arlington Heights, the spot that formerly housed Garabaldi's before it was closed last year by state authoriti...
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Swing by Tipsi Monkey for Mexican fare, massive margaritasFeb 28, 2012 5:00 am - Since opening in November, Tipsi Monkey Taco & Tequila Bar has been bringing in big crowds for dinner by offering great Mexican fare and huge margaritas. Motif: The ...
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Algonquin's Day Go Dogs inspired by Gene & Jude'sFeb 27, 2012 11:00 pm - There's a new hot dog joint along the Randall Road corridor. And if you've ever been to Gene & Jude's in River Grove, it may seem a little familiar with you. Owners Rich...
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Off-track betting may come to Prospect Hts.Feb 26, 2012 11:00 pm - Prospect Heights Mayor Nick Helmer predicts an off-track betting operation from Buffalo Grove will be under construction in his city in about a month. The city council i...
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Restaurants a popular choice on Libertyville's business menuFeb 23, 2012 11:00 pm - As best as Maria Mandarino can tell, the old building in downtown Libertyville where she has been spending much of her free time likely was built in the 1920s. But it is...
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Toast the Oscars with cocktails inspired by picks from the pastFeb 22, 2012 5:00 am - Great movies and great food are box office gold, from Forrest Gump's chocolates to “Silence of the Lambs” anti-hero Hannibal Lecter's disturbing pairing suggestion for C...
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Elmhurst pizzeria delivers pleasant pies, cheerful serviceFeb 22, 2012 5:00 am - Italian restaurants are a dime a dozen, but — whether run-of-the-mill or legitimately delish — they have staying power. Piazza di Pizza in Elmhurst, located in a cheery,...
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Farewell, and thanks for all the memoriesFeb 20, 2012 4:00 am - I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all the great customers of Barnaby’s Schaumburg. We’ve had a loyal following for the past 43 years, customers who’ve c...
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St. Charles tavern touts Steelers allegiance, hottest wings aroundFeb 17, 2012 5:00 am - A flag hanging next to the bar at St. Charles' White Stag Tavern proudly proclaims “You're in Steelers country.” You don't have to root for Pittsburgh, or even be in the...