Food
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Italian deli and caterer near Schaumburg adds to post-pandemic success with grocery storeOct 10, 2022 1:00 am - Having weathered the pandemic through grit and determination after opening barely a month before it began, Finuccio & Sons Italian Deli & Catering just outside Schaumbur...
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3 knives every cook needs. And some they might just want
Oct 06, 2022 6:00 am - There is likely no kitchen tool purchase as important as your cooking knives. And it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the variety of styles, prices, sizes and materials. Bu...
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Dining out: Lou Malnati's and Portillo's pair up for ultimate Chicago pizzaOct 06, 2022 6:00 am - Totally Chicago Two stalwarts have joined forces to create the ultimate Chicago food pairing: Lou Malnati's x Portillo's Italian Beef Deep Dish Pizza. Topped with s...
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Suburban restaurants supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month with fundraising specialsOct 05, 2022 11:00 pm - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and restaurants around the suburbs are offering specialty drinks or menu items to help raise money to fund research, awareness,...
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For chewy Japanese noodles, borrow an Italian technique
Oct 05, 2022 6:00 am - Japanese udon noodles are all about the chew, but it's hard to replicate the texture with what's available in American markets. Fresh udon is hard to come by. So for thi...
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Some wines as fun to say as they are to drinkOct 05, 2022 6:00 am - It surprises my friends and wine class guests that, as a child, I had a speech impediment requiring speech classes to advance into fifth grade. My little class companion...
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Let potato soup take a tip from baked potatoes on toppingsOct 05, 2022 6:00 am - What is a baked potato, really, if nothing more than a canvas for a scrumptious variety of toppings? Crumbled bacon. Shreds of sharp cheddar cheese. A dollop of sour cre...
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Best bets: The Who, B-52's and Boo! at the ZooOct 04, 2022 3:00 pm - Open Sesame! When magician Justin comes to Sesame Street, Elmo is inspired to learn some tricks, bringing the entire gang along on a ride through science, illusion, colo...
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Like going back in time: Mount Prospect's Central Continental Bakery turns 100Oct 02, 2022 1:00 am - As soon as you open the door Central Continental Bakery in downtown Mount Prospect, even before you have a chance to fasten your eyes on the enticing array of cakes, coo...
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Dining out: Shaw's Oyster Festival, National Taco Day and Pie in the SkySep 29, 2022 6:00 am - Ah, shucks! Love oysters? You're in for a treat as Shaw's in Schaumburg is hosting the 34th annual Oyster Festival Monday, Oct. 3, through Wednesday, Oct. 19. Featured d...