Food
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Dining events: Dave's Hot Chicken opens first Chicago-area location Friday in NapervilleJul 27, 2021 6:00 am - Feeling hot, hot, hot If you want to add some spice to your life, the new Dave's Hot Chicken in Naperville - hosting its grand opening Friday, July 30 - just might do th...
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'We want to give people crazy flavors': How suburban bars craft unusual cocktailsJul 27, 2021 6:00 am - When guests sit down at Barrel + Rye in Geneva, general manager Sarah Geist says they often have some questions about why the cocktail menu includes Greek yogurt and cur...
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Cheers! 11 upcoming suburban brew fests for beer loversJul 22, 2021 6:00 am - There's not much better on a warm day than enjoying a cold beer. Except maybe enjoying a whole event dedicated to beer. And there are plenty of hoppy happenings coming...
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Meet today's Chardonnay: It's not sweet or overly oakedJul 21, 2021 6:00 am - Chardonnay occupies a unique spot in our U.S. wine consciousness as both the top-selling variety (trouncing No. 2 Cabernet by four million cases, according to NielsenIQ ...
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The tiny ham sandwiches you won't want to do withoutJul 21, 2021 6:00 am - My husband and I love sandwiches; the more toppings, the better. So when a friend recommended trying the mini ham sandwiches appetizer at Farmstead in St. Helena, Califo...
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Dining events: $5 Ritas at On The Border for National Tequila DayJul 20, 2021 6:00 am - National Tequila Day Saturday, July 24, is National Tequila Day. So, On The Border is offering up its Grande House Rita - on the rocks or frozen - for $5. Add on a meltd...
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Winner of Just Food's writing contest announcedJul 19, 2021 11:00 pm - Kyla Muhammad of Bolingbrook displays the prize for winning The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley Writing Contest. The contest was launched Sunday, June 27, during...
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Batavia's Barnwood & Beeswax marketplace now carrying The Chocolate Shoppe creationsJul 16, 2021 6:00 am - Last week, my “chocolate radar” went up last week when sensing that Batavia suddenly entered the sweets game with The Chocolate Shoppe display in the Barnwood & Beeswax ...
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Extension workshop July 21 covers the basics of preserving food safelyJul 15, 2021 11:00 pm - Food preservation is centuries old and has many benefits, but be sure you understand the equipment, space, time, and skills needed before you begin. There are many consi...
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Tasty food and conversation are what your guests craveJul 14, 2021 6:00 am - Many years ago, when I started my food blog (mybizzykitchen.com), I felt that when I entertained I had to go to excessive lengths to impress people with my cooking skill...