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Harmony Fest 2025 Featuring the Taste of Arlington Heights 2025 Introductory Information

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Scenes Arlington Alfresco, Taste of Arlington Heights and Harmony Fest 2023 (CARDINAL NEWS).

The Village of Arlington Heights has posted initial information about Harmony Fest Featuring the Taste of Arlington Heights.

Harmony Fest 2025 is scheduled for Oct. 3rd and 4th 2025 in Downtown Arlington Heights.

The Village of Arlington Heights is encouraging residents and visitors to "Join the Village of Arlington Heights and the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce for the Village's 3rd Annual Harmony Fest."

The weekend event features the Taste of Arlington Heights, on Friday, Oct. 3rd, 5 - 11 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 4th, 3-11 p.m., for free concerts in Harmony Park, and "amazing food and drinks from Arlington Heights restaurants!"

The family friendly event takes place in Harmony Park, and on Campbell Street and Vail Avenue, in downtown Arlington Heights around the time of the annual closure of Arlington Alfresco's summer season.

Harmony Park: Campbell St & Vail Ave - Google Maps

Event Details Coming Soon! ... according to the Village of Arlington Heights.

Harmony Fest featuring the Taste of Arlington Heights - Oct 3, 2025 to Oct 4, 2025

Registration information, sponsor information from the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce

Taste of Arlington Heights at Harmony Fest Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28, 2024

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The 3rd Annual Harmony Fest, featuring the Taste of Arlington Heights is happening Friday, Sept. 27th, 5-11 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 28th, 3-11 p.m., for free concerts in Harmony Park, and amazing food and drinks from Arlington Heights restaurants! This family friendly event takes place in Harmony Park, and on Campbell Street and Vail Avenue, in downtown Arlington Heights.

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SCENES FROM TASTE OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS and Harmony Fest 2023
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EVENTS .....

Friday, Sept. 27th Concerts

5:00 PM: Starlight City - High-energy mix of pop, dance, and modern rock hits from the 80s, 90s, and today's top 40 hits!

8:30 PM: 16 Candles - 1980's party band, delivering your favorite 80's music!

Saturday, Sept. 28th Concerts

3:00 PM: School of Rock - Powerful rock performances from local musicians!

5:00 PM: Dirty Pop Live - Fun and upbeat pop music to dance and sing to!

8:30 PM: 7th Heaven - Your favorite best rock and pop hits from yesterday and today!

Kids Zone Friday & Saturday

The Kids' Zone will be on 5-7 p.m. on Friday and 4-7 p.m. on Saturday for fun games!

Meet your Arlington Heights Police and Fire Departments! Get up close to Forestry Division vehicles on Friday, 5-7 p.m. on Vail Ave., near the Vail Street Garage.

Taste of Arlington Heights Participating Restaurants

ARMAND'S OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

BANGKOK EXPRESS POP-UP

BEER ON THE WALL

BERRY YO - Open at the STORE LOCATION

BIG ANGE'S EATERY

BIG SHOT PIANO LOUNGE COOPER'S HAWK WINERY & RESTAURANT

ELEGANTE CUISINE

GARIBALDI'S ITALIAN EATERY

HEY NONNY JET'S PIZZA

KILWINS • LA TASCA

LA ZINGARA TRATTORIA

MAGO GRILL & CANTINA

PASSERO

PEGGY KINNANE'S IRISH RESTAURANT

PORKY'S BBQ • SALSA 17

SCRATCHBOARD KITCHEN

TUSCAN MARKET

Parking at Harmony Fest featuring the Taste of Arlington Heights

Planning on attending? Great! But when the Vail Street garage looks crowded, check out one of the Village's 9 other parking lots, including 3 garages that are just a few minutes walk from Harmony Park! The parking structure at Village Hall and the parking lot just south of Village Hall are just a 5 minute walk from Harmony Park and offer free parking!

Saving Seats at Harmony Fest

No saving seats prior to 2 p.m. on Sept. 27th or Sept. 28th. Items left overnight on Sept. 27th will be removed from the park and placed in a lost-and-found bin for 7 days. (Event hosts and/or staff are not responsible for lost or stolen items.)

Trader Joe's Trader Ming's Kung Pao Chicken Is a Pleasant Surprise, Easy to Cook

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Kung Pao Chicken.

Trader Joe's has plenty of good food, and often frozen foods are especially tasty. Trader Ming's Kung Pao Chicken is a remarkable example. There are more chicken dark meat chunks than you would expect, the vegetables are tasty, and the sauce is delicious -- although some people might not want to use both sauce packs. Either way the recipe is not too spicy.

Mane Event, Taste of Arlington Heights 2019 on Friday and Saturday, August 2 and 3; Precedes Arlington Million

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The annual Mane Event and the Taste of Arlington Heights events are coming soon to downtown Arlington Heights, at Vail Ave. and Campbell St., on August 2 and 3, 2019.

The Mane Event will be held from 5 – 11 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2019

The Taste of Arlington Heights will be held from Noon – 11 p.m. on Saturday, August 3.

Each event showcases food and refreshments from Arlington Heights local restaurants with live music, and children’s entertainment.

The Mane Event and Taste of Arlington Heights events are back-to-back street festivals located on Vail Avenue and Campbell Street near the intersection of Vail Avenue and Campbell Street.

The Mane Event Arlington Heights
The Mane Event, from 5 – 11 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2019, is planned by the Special Events Commission.

Mane Event Lineup Friday
5 - 11 p.m. Business Expo
5 - 8 p.m. Children’s Entertainment
6 p.m. The Jet Set Quartet
8 p.m. 7th Heaven

The fun continues with the Taste of Arlington Heights, which occurs the day after the Mane Event ...

Taste of Arlington Heights Saturday
The Taste of Arlington Heights, from Noon – 11 p.m. on Saturday August 3, 2019, is organized by the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce.

Taste of Arlington Heights Lineup
Noon -1:30 p.m. DJ/Kids Entertainment
2 - 3 p.m. Kevin Purcell and the Root Doctors
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Indigo Band
5 - 6 p.m. School of Rock
6:30 - 8 p.m. Sugar Highway
8:30 - 11 p.m. ARRA

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Parking for the Events
There are several convenient parking locations for these downtown events. The Vail Garage just north of Sigwalt Street and Vail Avenue fills quickly, but other parking areas nearby include the Municipal Garage at Sigwalt and Arlington Heights Road and the surface parking lots along Northwest Highway between Ridge Avenue and Evergreen Avenue. See also Downtown Parking Map.

These two events lead up to the Arlington Million, the Arlington Park Racetrack’s premiere event held on Saturday, August 10, at 2200 W. Euclid Avenue.

5 of the Biggest Celebrity Chefs in the World

2019-05-24T09:48:00.000-05:00

We love to watch them dash back and forth in the kitchen and create amazing food fusion. But celebrity chefs do more than serve up our favorite dishes—they entertain us with their antics, wit, and larger than life personalities.

Gordon Ramsey

https://vegnews.com/2019/1/gordon-ramsay-kicks-off-2019-with-new-vegan-menu

The hot-tempered, foulmouthed Scot has made a name for himself with his Michelin starred restaurants and fiery behavior on his hit TV shows. Ramsey began making a name for himself when working for his mentor and fellow hot-head, Joel Robuchon. Since, he has forged his own cooking empire and now teaches people how to cook, saves failing restaurants, and runs his own businesses.

Rachel Ray

https://www.foodnetwork.com/profiles/talent/rachael-ray

Ray started off teaching people to cook 30-minute meals at a specialty foods store in New York. That led to a weekly spot on a local news broadcast, which led to her first cookbook, 30-Minute Meals by Rachael Ray, and then her first Food Network contract in 2001. She is now a dominant figure in the food industry and has her own magazine, day time talk show, and several programs on Food Network.

Wolfgang Puck

https://fact-magazine.com/index.php/2018/02/08/culinary-king-wolfgang-puck/

Young Wolfgang learned to cook from his mother who was a pastry chef in Austria. When he turned 24, Puck moved to the United States and opened his first restaurant, Spago, in Los Angeles. He pioneered the concept of using quality ingredients that complement each other in odd ways. Coined the first celebrity chef, he now has a multi-million-dollar catering company, Wolfgang Puck Express restaurants, and dozens of restaurants around the world.

Emeril Lagasse

https://vegas.eater.com/2019/1/16/18184697/emeril-lagasse-opens-new-york-restaurant

Working in a Portuguese bakery, Emeril discovered his talent at an early age. Over time, he began to master his skills and became passionate about Creole and Cajun cooking. This led him to open his first restaurant, Emeril, in New Orleans. Along with this, he was also the original host of How to Boil Water on Food Network, making him a household. With catchphrases like, “kick it up a notch,” “BAM!,” and “Feel the love,” his huge personality has made him a food superstar.

Giada De Laurentiis

https://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/dining/baltimore-diner-blog/bs-fo-giada-20171025-story.html

Born in Rome and educated in the United States, Giada decided she didn’t want to join the family business of acting. She instead attended Le Cordon Bleu in Paris with dreams of becoming a pastry chef. When she came back to the U.S., she worked at Spago under Wolfgang Puck. This mentorship would open the doors to many future opportunities. In 2002, Food Network contacted Giada about developing her own show—Everyday Italian premiered in 2003. She has since turned this into more television shows, two restaurants, and a line of cooking utensils.

10 Summertime Chicagoland Food Festivals in 2019

2019-05-17T08:17:00.004-05:00

Winter is done, spring has sprung, and it’s time to venture outdoors to hit some parties and eat good food. All summer long, Chicagoland food festivals will whet your appetite. Check out this list of 2019’s food festivals in the area.

Taste of Chicago
Grant Park, Jackson St. & Columbus Dr. Chicago
July 10-14, 2019
Still one of the biggest and best food festivals, the Taste of Chicago celebrates its 39th year. Dozens of restaurants, food trucks, and pop ups will serve tasty treats from all over the world at this free event.

Ribfest in Naperville
Knoch Park, 724 South West St. Naperville, IL
July 3-6, 2019
This west suburban party is known for awesome musical acts and piles of rich, savory ribs. Listen to Flo Rida, Billy Idol, Brantley Gilbert, and others while you munch on delicious ribs before the fireworks.

Taste of Polonia
5216 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago (Copernicus Center)
Aug. 30-Sep. 2, 2019
The largest Polish festival in the U.S. will be back in Jefferson Park with a multitude of bands, stages, cooking demos, and family-friendly activities for everyone.

Tacos y Tamales Festival
18th St. & Peoria, Chicago (Pilsen)
July 19-21, 2019
Modeled after the traditional Tianguis, the Tacos y Tamales Festival brings the sound and aroma of a Mexican market to the Pilsen neighborhood. Stages will have traditional music during the day and high energy Latin rock at night.

Windy City Smoke Out
1901 W. Madison St. Chicago (United Center)
July 12-14, 2019
Put on your cowboy boots and hat before heading to this celebration of country music, smoked meat, and craft beer. The biggest names in country music and the best pit masters from all over the country will make you forget you’re in the city.

Chicago Hotdog Fest
Stockton and LaSalle Dr., Chicago (Lincoln Park)
Aug. 9-11, 2019
Nothing says Chicago quite like hot dogs. Enjoy regional styles from all over the country and learn the history of the classic food at this event sponsored by the Chicago History Museum.

Chicago’s Only Ice Cream Festival
Antique Taco 1000 W. 35th St. Chicago
July 21, 2019
Hot summer days call for tasty frozen treats. There’s no better way to celebrate National Ice Cream Day than with two scoops in a waffle cone at this Chicagoland food festival.

Ribfest Chicago
Lincoln Ave. from Irving Park Rd. to Burteau Ave. Chicago
June 14-16, 2019
Follow your nose to the wood burning smokers cooking up amazing ribs in every regional style. Celebrate ribs and rock & roll while you watch titans of competitive eating compete in Rib Mania VII.

Roscoe Village Burger Fest
2000 W. Belmont, Chicago (Roscoe Village)
July 13 and 14, 2019
Have a flippin’ good time at this family-friendly neighborhood party. Burgers and fries, the Kid Zone, and lots of music make this a must attend event this summer.

Great American Lobster Fest
Navy Pier, Chicago
Aug. 30-Sep. 1, 2019
The Midwest’s largest seafood fest has live lobster, live music, and lots of libations at Navy Pier. Don’t forget your lobster cracker and extra napkins because it could get messy.

5 Vegan-Friendly Dessert Shops in Chicago

2019-05-10T07:43:00.000-05:00

Below, we share five vegan-friendly dessert shops in Chicago. Because no matter your dietary needs, you deserve to have sweets!

Defloured

Located just minutes from the Red Line in Andersonville, this gluten-free bakery has an amazing mission: to make dessert accessible to everyone. Vegans and those who live with food allergies or Celiac disease can enjoy sweets from Defloured knowing they’re free of any unwelcome ingredients. The shop uses soy-free butter and flax eggs to create their delectable desserts. Customers can choose from a wide selection of delicious vegan goodies, including cake pops, cookies, dessert bars, pies, and whoopie pies.

Loving Heart

https://www.happycow.net/reviews/loving-heart-chicago-42807

Loving Heart is a small café with an impressive plant-based menu. In addition to handmade salads, soups, wraps, and other savory menu items, they also serve decadent, 100% vegan cakes. These desserts are made with mostly USDA-certified organic ingredients, so they’re not just good—they’re good for you, too. Currently, the café offers Apple Ginger Cake, Double Chocolate Cake, and Gluten-Free Carrot Cake. The shop also brews coffee and tea, the perfect accompaniments to your sweet snack.

Swirlz Cupcakes

Located in charming Lincoln Park, Swirlz has created unique vegan desserts for over a decade. Their cupcakes are made from rice flours and dedicated vegan equipment, so you can trust that they’re completely free of dairy, egg, gluten, and wheat. Additionally, Swirlz makes their batters, buttercreams, and fillings fresh daily. The shop offers 18 irresistible vegan flavors, including Banana Nutella, Double Chocolate, and S’mores. Flavors vary depending on the day of the week, so stopping in for a treat is always very tempting!

West Town Bakery

https://www.yelp.com/biz/west-town-bakery-and-diner-chicago

West Town Bakery is a sustainable bakery you must visit. The shop has three Chicago locations: River North, Wrigleyville, and, of course, West Town. They serve vegan cakes, cookies, donuts, muffins, and much more. West Town Bakery strives to use local and all-natural ingredients whenever possible. They also follow Earth-friendly practices, from using eco-friendly packaging and green lighting to recycling at the end of the day.

Upton’s Breakroom

https://www.facebook.com/UptonsBreakroom/

Upton’s Naturals is widely known for their high-quality vegan grocery products. So if you love their food, don’t hesitate to visit their breakroom on Grand Avenue. Vegans and non-vegans alike enjoy the shop’s offerings; customers love Upton’s Breakroom for their cookies, malts, and shakes. Plus, they also offer delicious Temptation Soft Serve Ice Cream—when you arrive, be sure to ask about their available flavors and toppings.

Mane Event and Taste of Arlington Heights Friday and Saturday August 3-4, 2018 Great Food Downtown Arlington Heights

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One of the best highlights of Arlington Heights is its fine restaurants, and August is especially excellent because it is the time of the annual Taste of Arlington Heights block party in downtown Arlington Heights. Sponsor, Exhibitor & Vendor Space space is sold out for 2018.

Mane Event, Taste of Arlington Heights, August 3-4, 2018 in Downtown

Take it to the streets on Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4, 2018 for the Mane Event on Friday followed by the Taste of Arlington Heights on Saturday. The bookend events both occur at Vail and Campbell in Downtown, and they combine to make one of the biggest weekend celebrations of the summer!

This block-party styled weekend is a crescendo to the summer and both events are ripe for celebration with live music from favorite local bands, wonderful food from local restaurants with a variety of cuisines, a business expo at the Mane Event, and children's entertainment.

Schedule Below ...

Taste of Arlington 2018 in Arlington, Virginia Is Sunday, May 20, 2018

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Taste of Arlington in Arlington, Virginia features over 60 restaurants and local food trucks. The event draws over 25,000 each year. Taste of Arlington is located on Wilson Boulevard from N. Randolph Street to N. Lincoln St.

Parking is available all day at the Ballston Public Parking Garage adjacent to the Ballston Common Mall, and the event is located closest to the Virginia Square Metro station and a few blocks further from the Ballston-MU Metro station (Orange line).

This year Taste of Arlington 2018 will benefit these charities ... Arlington Food Assistance Center, Arlington Street People's Assistance Network, Animal Welfare League of Arlington, Arlington Arts Center, Volunteer Arlington, Leadership Center for Excellence and Arlington Chamber of Commerce.

Amazon Discounted Prime Program and EBT

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Amazon.com discounted Prime program. Look for Prime at a discount for qualified customers. EBT cards are used for government assistance programs, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Medicaid cards are issued by states to qualified recipients.

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Idahoan Steakhouse Potato Soup, Three Cheese Chipotle; High in Sodium, But Delicous

2018-03-30T07:29:00.002-05:00

Idahoan Steakhouse Potato Soup is a delicious potato soup ready to eat in about 10 minutes.

Idahoan Steakhouse potato soup -- Three Cheese Chipotle Style made from 100%red and russet potatoes. High sodium might require some modifications, such as adding potato flakes or real potatoes and a little water.

Seeds of Change -- Hearty and Healthy Quinoa and Brown Rice Favorite

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Look for Seeds of Change Quinoa and Brown Rice for an easy to prepare side for a delicious meal. Microwave in the package for 90 seconds and you are ready to go. Quinoa is closely related to the edible plants beetroot, spinach, and amaranth.

After cooking, which is the typical preparation for eating, quinoa is 72% water, 21% carbohydrates, 4% protein and 2% fat and its nutrient contents are collectively and substantially reduced. Quinoa is gluten-free and considered easy to digest. Possibly owing to these qualities, it is an experimental crop in NASA's Controlled Ecological Life Support System for long-duration human occupied space flights. Uncooked Quinoa contain Lysine and Arginine.

Quinoa Cooked on Nutritiondata.self.com

These Are Called Oreo Candy Bars, Not Cookies

2017-10-25T16:22:00.000-05:00

They're called Oreo Candy Bars, and they're delicious.

Oreo Chocolate Candy Bar

Delicious OREO cookie pieces mixed in rich vanilla creme and coated in European Milka chocolate candy.

Oreo Mint Chocolate Candy Bar

Delicious bits of OREO Cookie mixed in smooth, mint flavored creme filling and coated in European Milka chocolate candy.

See also ...
oreo.com

Delicious bits of OREO cookie mixed in smooth, creamy mint flavored filling and coated in Chocolate Candy. pic.twitter.com/ltiUfBAtMc
— Oreo Cookie (@Oreo) October 20, 2017

Knorr SELECTS Four Cheese Risotto is a Winner

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High ratings for Knorr SELECTS sides. The sides are tasty and easy to prepares. They could easily be turned into a main dish with a little protein added -- chicken breast pieces.

Knorr® Selects™ sides are made without any artificial flavors or preservatives, and are gluten free! Our savory Four Cheese Risotto expertly blends rice with asiago, parmesan, Romano and cheddar cheeses into a deliciously creamy risotto-style rice dish.

Knorr SELECTS were featured in 2016 as part of Mariano's Free Friday Digital Download. Knorr SELECTS are also available on Amazon ...

Multinational Food Companies Getting Brazil Hooked on Junk Food

2017-09-18T10:59:00.000-05:00

Thousands of door-to-door vendors for Nestlé reach a quarter-million households in Brazil.

Public health experts new methods of global food production, distribution and advertising is contributing to a new epidemic of diabetes and heart disease, chronic illnesses in areas that previously were afflicted with hunger and malnutrition a generation ago.

"What we have is a war between two food systems, a traditional diet of real food once produced by the farmers around you and the producers of ultra-processed food designed to be over-consumed and which in some cases are addictive."

-- Carlos A. Monteiro, a professor of nutrition and public health at the University of São Paulo.

SEE MORE ...

How big business got Brazil hooked on junk food https://t.co/rD0ZpUZGRQ
— CNBC (@CNBC) September 18, 2017

Mane Event and Taste of Arlington Heights Friday and Saturday August 4-5, 2017 Great Food Downtown Arlington Heights

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One of the best highlights of Arlington Heights is its fine restaurants, and August is especially excellent because it is the time of the annual Taste of Arlington Heights block party in downtown Arlington Heights [Businesses Register Here].

Mane Event, Taste of Arlington Heights, August 4-5, 2017 in Downtown

Take it to the streets on Friday, August 4 and Saturday, August 5, 2017 for the Mane Event on Friday followed by the Taste of Arlington Heights on Saturday. The bookend events both occur at Vail and Campbell in Downtown, and they combine to make one of the biggest weekend celebrations of the summer!

This block-party styled weekend is a crescendo to the summer and both events are ripe for celebration with live music from favorite local bands, wonderful food from local restaurants with a variety of cuisines, a business expo at the Mane Event, and children's entertainment.

Schedule Below ...

What Restaurants Are Participating at Taste of Arlington Heights August 5-6, 2016 in Downtown Arlington Heights

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The following restaurants are participating in the Taste of Arlington Heights Saturday August 6, 2016

AUG 2017 NOTE: THESE ARE THE PARTICIPANTS FOR LAST YEAR ... didn't find a list this year ...

See full schedule for Friday's MANE Event and Saturday's Taste of Arlington Heights ...

Armand's of Arlington Heights
Aurelio's Pizza
Bangkok Cafe
Berry Yo Frozen Yogurt
Big Shot Piano Lounge & Restaurant
Birch River Grill
Carlos and Carlos Restaurant
Clementi's Pizzeria & Bar
Cortland's Garage
Elegante' Cuisine, Inc.
European Crystal
Garibaldi's Italian Eatery
Javier's Sabor Mexicano & Agave Bar
La Tasca
Mago Grill & Cantina
Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant & Pub
Rack House Kitchen & Tavern
Salsa 17
Sweet T's Bakery & Cake Studio
TTOWA Korean Bistro
Tuscan Market & Wine Shop

Mane Event, Taste of Arlington Heights, Friday/Saturday August 5-6, 2016 Great Food in Downtown Arlington Heights

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Coming Soon ... One of the best highlights of Arlington Heights is its fine restaurants, and August is the time of the annual Taste of Arlington Heights block party in downtown Arlington Heights.

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Mane Event, Taste of Arlington Heights, August 5-6, 2016 in Downtown

Take it to the streets on Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6, 2016 for the Mane Event on Friday followed by the Taste of Arlington Heights on Saturday. The bookend events both occur on Vail and Campbell in Downtown, and they combine to make one of the biggest weekend celebrations of the summer!

This block-party styled weekend is a crescendo to the summer and both events are ripe for celebration with live music from favorite local bands, wonderful food from local restaurants with a variety of cuisines, a business expo at the Mane Event, and children's entertainment.

Schedule Below ...

ArlingtonTasteBud.com -- Summer Highlight Taste of Arlington Heights and Mane Event 2016, Great Food

2016-06-05T11:34:00.000-05:00

One of the best highlights of Arlington Heights is its fine restaurants, and August is especially excellent because it is the time of the annual Taste of Arlington Heights block party in downtown Arlington Heights.

Mane Event, Taste of Arlington Heights, August 5-6, 2016 in Downtown

Take it to the streets on Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6, 2016 for the Mane Event on Friday followed by the Taste of Arlington Heights on Saturday. The bookend events both occur on Vail and Campbell in Downtown, and they combine to make one of the biggest weekend celebrations of the summer!

This block-party styled weekend is a crescendo to the summer and both events are ripe for celebration with live music from favorite local bands, wonderful food from local restaurants with a variety of cuisines, a business expo at the Mane Event, and children's entertainment.

Schedule Below ...

Javier's Mexican Restaurant Arlington Heights

2016-04-21T08:40:00.001-05:00

Javier's Sabor Mexicano
8 W Miner St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

847-255-7075

Maps, Directions, Hours ...

Curate Snack Bars: Salted Decadence, Sweet & Tart, Harmonious Blend

2016-03-31T14:51:00.001-05:00

Curate Snacks with unexpected ingredients. Brilliant combinations of Hazelnuts, dark chocolate, hemp seed, almonds, berries, quinoa, apricots.

Curate is available on amazon and at Target.

CNN: Why Do People Rush to Buy Milk, Bread, and Toilet Paper When It Snows?

2016-01-20T18:55:00.004-06:00

Why do people rush to buy milk, bread, and toilet paper when it snows? https://t.co/SsfR8fW1X9 pic.twitter.com/VcM9dMuOMi
— CNN (@CNN) January 21, 2016

Taste-of-Arlington thinks it's two reasons ...

1. People are afraid of running out of these essentials.

2. People would rather shop before the snow hits, than fight the crowds, if any, during the snow storm.

Whole Foods Market Kildeer

2016-01-18T13:20:00.001-06:00

WholeFoodsMarket.com :-)

Whole Foods Market Kildeer
Facebook | Twitter
20281 N Rand Rd.
Kildeer, IL 60074
847-726-4601

Tequila Chicken by Donal Skehan

2015-10-06T12:13:00.003-05:00

Sneak peek at a new cook book by Donal Skehan. This is a tequila chicken, quinoa and mango ...

Sneak peek from my new cook book #donalFRESH! This is a tequila chicken, quinoa and mango … http://t.co/zeThxPxqJN pic.twitter.com/YJDNuwkvYQ
— Donal Skehan (@DonalSkehan) October 6, 2015

Cortland's Garage

2015-10-02T08:17:00.002-05:00

Cortland's Garage

1 N. Vail Ave
Arlington Heights, IL

847-577-2525 | Directions, Hours

cortlandsgarage.com