Caroline Linden
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Cirque du Soleil's waking dream 'Luzia' a wonder to watchJul 22, 2017 1:00 am - Exhilarating. Exuberant. Excellent. These are but a few words to describe Cirque du Soleil's latest touring show, "Luzia: A Waking Dream of Mexico," under a white and g...
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Fresh, handcrafted fare front and center at Oakbrook Terrace's En Fuego Mexican GrilleFeb 21, 2017 10:00 am - Warm. Inviting. Personable. En Fuego Mexican Grille in Oakbrook Terrace is all these and more. As soon as we walked into the rustically appointed hacienda-like restauran...
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'Cool vibe' at the heart of Naperville's EmpireJan 25, 2017 10:00 am - With its name in Broadway-style lights and a bustling, hip crowd to match, the industrial-tinged Empire in downtown Naperville is already making a name for itself. Thoug...
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Breakfast fans have another go-to spot: Elly's in NapervilleJan 11, 2017 5:00 am - Given the choice of eating breakfast or dinner out, I would choose brunch hands-down. Maybe it's the fact that I love the sweet (fresh fruit, I'm looking at you). Or it'...
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What to do in Cleveland when not cheering on the CubsOct 24, 2016 4:00 pm - The Cubs are finally in the World Series. And now you're headed to Cleveland to see your beloved team take on the Indians in Games 1 and 2, both at 7 p.m. Tuesday and We...
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Massive beer list a big draw at Naperville's Old TownSep 20, 2016 5:00 pm - Ninety-six beers. Yes, 96. While I'd rather not be overwhelmed by so many choices, I have to give it to the new Old Town Pour House in north Naperville. I actually enjoy...
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McBride's North in Aurora caters to sports fans, beer loversJun 21, 2016 5:00 am - Finally, a night life oasis. For Aurora residents, a vast stretch of Eola Road, from about Ogden Avenue south to Wolf's Crossing, was pretty much a restaurant/bar deser...
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Uncle Julio's in Naperville surprises with flavorful Tex-Mex fareJun 15, 2016 10:00 am - It's a Mexican fiesta every day at the relatively new upscale Uncle Julio's Mexican From Scratch in north Naperville. And not in a contrived way, either. Having visited ...
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Excellent service, fun atmosphere draws for Geneva's Rascals TavernMay 25, 2016 9:00 am - Cozy is hardly the way to describe most sports bars, but it fits Rascals Tavern & Grill on Third Street in the heart of downtown Geneva. The lower-level sports bar exude...
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Extensive menu, craft beer makes Pub 56 a welcome addition to AuroraApr 06, 2016 10:00 am - If there's a one-word take-away from my experience dining at the two-month-old Pub 56 on Butterfield Road in northern Aurora, it would unquestionably be hot. As in the u...