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Pick a Valentine's Day wine that's as romantic as your mood
Feb 14, 2020 6:00 AM - Don't judge a book by its cover or a wine by its label. Except when it makes perfect sense to do just that -- such as on Valentine's Day. The wine itself must be good, of course, or the value of the label will be lost. But the right wine name can help brighten the mood even before the first sip. Bubbles set the stage for any celebration, of course. Why not toast your loved one with a Spanish cava called Biutiful? The brut bottling is delicious, and features 20% chardonnay in the blend, giving the wine more richness than the traditional Spanish grapes usually do. This wine has excellent distribution and availability, and at $14, it won't stretch your budget. Biutiful also makes a nice rosé. If you're celebrating a long-lasting relationship, try a pink bubbly called Tradition, from South Africa's Villiera winery. This one is harder to find, but at $26 it's worth seeking out for its champagne-like complexity. And rosé, because, well, roses.
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This exceptional Italian red wine can be yours for under $20 a bottle
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Restaurant review: Algonquin's Black Bear Bistro game for innovative cuisine
Feb 13, 2020 8:00 AM - By injecting its New American menu with Latin American flair, Algonquin's Black Bear Bistro offers some of the most innovative dishes in the far northwest suburbs. -
College of DuPage hosts Illinois Higher Education Food Insecurity Summit March 13
Feb 13, 2020 9:04 PM - As part of its ongoing effort to address hunger on campus and position itself as a leader in addressing food insecurity on college campuses statewide, College of DuPage is hosting an inaugural Illinois Higher Education Food Insecurity Summit to bring together colleges and community organizations to share ideas and best practices. -
Dining out: Portillo's heart-shaped chocolate cake is back for Valentine's Day
Feb 12, 2020 11:18 AM - Still don't have Valentine's Day reservations? Here are some dining options to fit all budgets, from Portillo's heart-shaped chocolate cake to White Castle's special Valentine's Day Dinner to Gene & Georgetti Rosemont's 40-ounce T-bone steak for two. -
Soup can help keep your resolutions on track for the new year
Feb 12, 2020 6:00 AM - How homemade soups help keep Food editor Susan Stark on track with cooking and eating resolutions for 2020.
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Low, slow turns beef shanks into a beautiful braise
Feb 12, 2020 6:00 AM - While beef shanks aren't as good looking as say a rib-eye, the correct handling will turn it into a dish of beauty.
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Valentine's Day 2020: Suburban restaurants serving up sweet deals all weekend long
Feb 13, 2020 12:58 PM - Valentine's Day is Friday, and suburban restaurants are cooking up a variety of romantic dinner specials, many of which are available all weekend long. -
Sparkling wines perfect for celebrating Valentine's Day
Feb 12, 2020 5:41 AM - Sparkling wines make a celebration that much more special and mundane events a celebration.
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Peapod service to end in Illinois; Lake Zurich, Palatine facilities to close
Feb 11, 2020 6:12 PM - The online grocery delivery service Peapod is leaving Illinois, and facilities in Lake Zurich and Palatine will be closed, its parent company said Tuesday.
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