Food
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Winners of the 2013 James Beard media awardsMay 06, 2013 12:00 pm - The winners of the 2013 James Beard Foundation book and broadcast awards announced Friday in New York are: Cookbook awards Cookbook of the Year: “Gran Cocina Latina...
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Tony's Finer Foods opening Wednesday in Hanover ParkMay 06, 2013 10:00 am - In addition to an extensive selection of produce and long bakery, deli and meat counters, Tony's Finer Foods has always touted its wide variety of international products...
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Time for salad in Exchange Club of Gurnee fundraiserMay 03, 2013 4:19 pm - Exchange Club of Gurnee will host its 25th annual Salad in the Park spring fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 14. It’ll be at the Gurnee Park District’s Viki...
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Biggby Coffee closes in Arlington HeightsMay 03, 2013 3:00 pm - Biggby Coffee, which provided that extra jolt of caffeine to coffee lovers, closed its doors this week in downtown Arlington Heights. The franchise may have had “lan...
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Palatine High School renovating cafeteriaMay 03, 2013 11:21 am - Upcoming summer renovations at Palatine High School will modernize the school building and increase operational efficiency for both students and staff. Some of the large...
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Chocolate fest opens May 3 in Long GroveMay 01, 2013 3:04 pm - Prepare to dive into three days of chocolate — the annual Chocolate Fest opens Friday and runs through Sunday in historic Long Grove near routes 53 and 83. From chocolat...
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Meatheads coming to Barrington; Tropical Smoothie Cafe closesMay 01, 2013 2:48 pm - Meatheads, noted for all-natural Angus beef burgers and fresh-cut fries, is expected to open this summer in the former Tropical Smoothie Cafe site in The Shops of Fl...
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Pasta perfect: Elgin's Villa Verone does noodles rightMay 01, 2013 6:00 am - My recent dinner at Villa Verone got off to a bit of a rocky start when our reservation for two was nowhere on the books on a busy Saturday night before an Elgin Symphon...
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Chopped Mexican SaladMay 01, 2013 6:00 am - Dressing ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon minced cilantro 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons honey 6 cups...
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Mexican cheeses add authenticity to Cinco de Mayo celebrationsMay 01, 2013 6:00 am - It wasn't that long ago that if you wanted to make authentic Mexican quesadillas you needed to head to an ethnic grocer to track down Chihuahua cheese. Or you punted and...