Food
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Restaurant review: Algonquin's Black Bear Bistro game for innovative cuisineFeb 13, 2020 7:00 am - By weaving a Latin flair through its creative New American menu, Algonquin's Black Bear Bistro offers some of the most innovative dishes in the far northwest suburbs. T...
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Dining out: Portillo's heart-shaped chocolate cake is back for Valentine's DayFeb 12, 2020 9:00 am - Valentine's Day specials Haven't thought about what you're going to do for Valentine's Day yet? Here are some dining options to fit all budgets. For more ideas, see what...
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Don't give up dessert when you can have this tangy pineapple drizzled with spiced honey
Feb 12, 2020 5:00 am - My fruit-as-dessert "aha!" moment took place in Greece. Years ago, at a modest, family-owned taverna, I was served a complimentary after-dinner treat of thinly sliced ap...
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Soup can help keep your resolutions on track for the new yearFeb 12, 2020 5:00 am - By now, you're deep into new habits that formed part of your New Year's resolutions, including eating better and exercising more, right? Maybe not, if you are anything l...
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Low, slow turns beef shanks into a beautiful braiseFeb 12, 2020 5:00 am - Braised beef shanks are intensely flavored and budget-friendly. But whether they are raw or braised, beef shanks are never as visually appealing as, say, a rib-eye steak...
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College of DuPage hosts Illinois Higher Education Food Insecurity Summit March 13Feb 11, 2020 10:00 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 ...
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A guide to all the new condiments lining grocery shelvesFeb 11, 2020 5:00 am - Sauces, dressings, salsas, mustards, honeys, international ingredients. The selection of condiments at grocery stores has expanded dramatically in recent years. Some are...
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Peapod service to end in Illinois; Lake Zurich, Palatine facilities to closeFeb 11, 2020 12:00 am - The online grocery delivery service Peapod is leaving Illinois, and facilities in Lake Zurich and Palatine will be closed, its parent company said Tuesday. Ahold Delhaiz...
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Sparkling wines perfect for celebrating Valentine's DayFeb 10, 2020 10:00 pm - Sparkling wine, what's not to love? It plays well with other beverages as the base for famous (and infamous cocktails), can turn any event (Tuesday laundry, for instance...
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Valentine's Day 2020: Suburban restaurants serving up sweet deals all weekend longFeb 10, 2020 10:00 pm - Valentine's Day falls on a Friday this year, so you and your significant other can celebrate all weekend long if you want. And suburban restaurants are cooking up a vari...