Dining
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Toom Toom Thai gives diners a world of choicesSep 20, 2010 11:00 pm - I've had some mixed experiences with Thai restaurants in the past few years. Thanks to a recent visit to Toom Toom Thai in Elgin, though, I've finally found one that hit...
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New York eatery features custom burgers - and no friesSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Ever chow down at a restaurant and think, "I could do better"? A new burger joint in New York is giving you the chance to prove it. At 4food, a recently opened burger sh...
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Happy returns: Nozumi reopens with new owners and new offeringsSep 14, 2010 11:00 pm - To the surprise of many area diners, Nozumi Japanese Cuisine - the stylish sushi bar in The Arboretum of South Barrington - suddenly closed earlier this year despite bei...
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It's tater's turnSep 14, 2010 11:00 pm - It's tater's turn Steak and potatoes make a great pair. This month, it's not about the steak though. It's potato's turn to shine. At Gibson's Rosemont, potatoes a...
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The French (chefs) are coming!Sep 10, 2010 11:00 pm - Francophiles rejoice, as Hoffman Estates will once again host a week of events celebrating French cuisine. The Sister Cities Commission will offer three events starting ...
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Blind dining coming to New YorkSep 09, 2010 11:00 pm - A French restaurant group that offers pitch-dark dining is preparing to open New York City's first blind eatery. Eat with your eyes? Not at Dans le Noir?, French for "In...
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Warm summer challenging winemakersSep 09, 2010 11:00 pm - This has been a strange year for vintners. We remember a winter of record snows, but mid-Atlantic winemakers recall a quick warm-up that brought summerlike temperatures ...
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John & Tony's embraces small plates and big appetitesSep 06, 2010 11:00 pm - John & Tony's in West Chicago is upscale yet a "joint," contemporary yet classic, classy yet neighborhood friendly. It's also a wonderful addition to the suburban dining...
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Consumers checking out Japanese whiskiesSep 05, 2010 11:00 pm - It wasn't too long ago that Owen Westman's customers at Rickhouse Bar in San Francisco didn't even know there were Japanese whiskies available, let alone ask for them by...
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Restaurant closes to revamp menu, will reopen next weekSep 02, 2010 11:00 pm - The Grand Station restaurant in downtown Arlington Heights might look the same when it reopens in a week or so, but ownership, management, some staff and the all-importa...