Lisa Miner
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Un-wined: 7 local summer fests and events for suburban wine loversAug 02, 2017 6:00 am - Why should beer drinkers have all the summer fun? While craft beer fests abound in the suburbs, there are also events aimed at those who like to sip a chilled sauvignon...
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Melissa McCarthy, Jonathan Nolan, Bob Odenkirk among former suburbanites with Emmy nodsJul 12, 2017 11:00 pm - Playing sleazy lawyer "Saul," spoofing Sean Spicer and creating a hit sci-fi Western paid off for former suburbanites who received Emmy nominations Thursday. The long Em...
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Aurora's Spartan House satisfies sports bar cravingJun 30, 2017 6:00 am - Aurora's Spartan House was named for the owner's Greek background and his love of Michigan State. But the decor also celebrates nearby Aurora University's Spartans. That...
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Craft beer fests abound this summer in the suburbsJun 07, 2017 6:00 am - Kids don't get all the summer festival fun. Craft beer fests have spread throughout the suburbs, allowing beer lovers to sample the best of a wide range of breweries. In...
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Elmhurst's One Fifty One Kitchen blends rustic fare with urban flairMar 29, 2017 11:15 am - Owners of Elmhurst's new One Fifty One Kitchen/Bar wanted to open a Chicago-style restaurant in the suburbs. They succeeded by balancing a hip urban feel with genuine Mi...
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Inventive menu scores big at Geneva's The GrandstanderJan 03, 2017 10:00 pm - If you think “upscale sports bar” is an oxymoron, then check out the menu at The Grandstander in Geneva. This newer spot nixes nachos and chicken fingers in favor of lob...
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7 local ties to the Grammy nominationsDec 06, 2016 12:00 am - Beyoncé might have topped the list of Grammy nominations Tuesday, but plenty of suburban and Chicago artists made the cut. Here are seven local ties to the Grammys: 1. O...
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Evolving beer list, select menu entice patrons to ConsumeOct 19, 2016 6:00 am - You can breeze through the food options on Consume's menu in maybe a minute, but you'll need a lot longer to navigate the beer list. That's just one of the signs that th...
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Paramount's 'Mamma Mia!' embraces the glitzSep 15, 2016 1:00 am - If having a song stuck in your head for days is a sign that you enjoyed a musical, then Paramount Theatre's production of "Mamma Mia!" did its job. "Mamma mia, here I go...
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Lake Zurich's Cinnamon Bistro invites you to savor its vibrant vegetarian fareJun 22, 2016 6:00 am - Nothing about Cinnamon Bistro's location hints at the dining experience that awaits behind its doors. Tucked into a hidden nook of Lake Zurich's Village Square Shopping ...