Food
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Dave’s Hot Chicken latest restaurant to open at Crossroads of Schaumburg FridayAug 14, 2026 10:29 am - The opening of Dave’s Hot Chicken on Friday will bring the new Crossroads of Schaumburg development near Woodfield Mall up to three active restaurants with more on the way.
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Aggression by restaurant guests is on the riseAug 12, 2026 12:58 pm - In 2023, there were reports of 176 fatalities in hospitality settings, nearly half the result of violent acts, but workplace violence often takes the form of verbal abuse, intimidation and degrading language.
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Dining Out: Hot & Spicy Day collab, Dr Pepper cake shake at Portillo’s and moreAug 12, 2026 10:03 am - Fry the Coop locations have a special one-day-only sandwich for National Hot and Spicy Day, while coincidentally, a new Dave’s Hot Chicken opens in Schaumburg Friday. Also, Portillo’s and Dr Pepper have teamed up for a pair of limited-time shakes.
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Enjoy outdoor dining before summer is gone at these suburban eateriesAug 11, 2026 3:23 pm - We’re near peak outdoor dining season, so go out and enjoy lunch or dinner at these 14 suburban eateries.
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‘Good health makes people happy’: Veggie Fest in Lisle offers food, fun, meditationAug 09, 2026 7:06 am - If health is wealth, then Veggie Fest is ready to help you feel a little richer. The 16th annual event, which takes place Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8-9, at Danada South Park in Lisle, features an array of wellness programs and speakers offering tips to help you live your best life.
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Strawberry gazpacho a sweet-and-tangy take on a classicAug 05, 2026 5:55 am - Don’t mistake this strawberry soup for dessert. This recipe pairs strawberries with peppers, garlic and tomato juice for a true gazpacho that’s bright, savory, slightly sweet and refreshing on a hot day.
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Gripes on grapes: Common complaints about wine answeredAug 05, 2026 5:18 am - You say you’ve got complaints about wine: It’s too complicated. You don’t know what it tastes like. And what’s a wine bar anyway? Well, wine expert Mary Ross has gripes too.
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Move over, barbecue chicken. This sticky-sweet pork is coming for you.
Aug 05, 2026 4:19 am - A sweet-savory mix of apricot jam, ginger and miso does double duty slathered onto pork chops, then as a drizzle for the meat and wedges of napa cabbage.
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Not your grandpa’s beer, but these young light lagers want to pass for it
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Pizza Hut is struggling. Can red-roof nostalgia help save it?