Food
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Where to dine with Santa this seasonNov 12, 2023 5:00 am - Santa is coming! If you want to meet him in person, make reservations now to dine with the big guy in red at a holiday brunch, lunch or dinner happening in the suburbs o...
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From Uzbekistan, a cuminy rice pilaf comes studded with sweet pops of flavor
Nov 09, 2023 5:00 am - In Tashkent, Uzbekistan's capital, the streets are lined with paddle-wielding chefs called oshpaz who expertly tend to the sizzling contents of enormous cauldron-like pa...
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Vandalay Brands unveils Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar; grand opening in NorthbrookNov 08, 2023 10:00 pm - Vandalay Brands, the acclaimed restaurant collective based in Chicago, proudly announces the grand opening of their latest establishment, Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar, l...
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Suburban restaurants thank military service members with Veterans Day specialsNov 08, 2023 5:00 am - Many suburban restaurants are saluting those who have served and are currently serving in the military by saying thank you with free or discounted meals on Veterans Day ...
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Discovering a classic chicken Vesuvio to make at homeNov 08, 2023 5:00 am - My friend, who does not live in Illinois, asked me: "What is chicken Vesuvio, and where can I try it?" That question brought long-ago memories flooding back. Here is my ...
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Savoring the season: A symphony of soups for cozy gatheringsNov 08, 2023 5:00 am - As the crisp autumn breeze sets in and leaves crunch beneath our boots, one thing warms the soul like a cozy blanket - soup season is officially upon us! Whether you're ...
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Veteran-owned BBQ sauce business donates half of profits to veteran organizations
Nov 08, 2023 12:00 am - Steve Lulofs wasn't always into barbecuing. But after he bought a smoker about seven years ago, it snowballed into him bottling his own barbecue sauces and selling them ...
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U3 Coffee seeks to 'unite the world through coffee'Nov 07, 2023 12:00 am - Like the drink on which Kristi and Craig Ross are focusing, their mission statement is bold. After Kristi Ross' decades of success in financial services, options and fut...
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Batavia pediatrician to appear on Food Network's 'Christmas Cookie Challenge' ThursdayNov 05, 2023 5:00 am - If all you knew about Priscilla Sarmiento-Gupana of Batavia is that Ted Lasso “freaked out” about cookies she made, that would be pretty impressive. Oh, and she's also ...
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Batavia's Gather Bakery opening second location - a holiday pop-up shop in Geneva CommonsNov 03, 2023 6:00 am - In many ways, the bakery dreams of Eric and Deanna Keilty would get an important litmus test this holiday season as their Gather Bakery moves into a temporary storefront...