Taste of Arlington Heights

Fox News Chicago Finds Some Gluten-Free Experts with Some Helpful and Healthy Recipes

2012-01-16T23:29:00.000-06:00

Celebrities Try Gluten-Free Diets - Will It Work For You?: MyFoxCHICAGO.com

FOX Chicago News featured Gluten-Free diets that are apparently being tried by celebrities such as Victoria Beckham, Zooey Deschanel, Lady Gaga and Elisabeth Hasselbeck. Chicago Bulls player Kyle Korver told Men's Health Magazine a gluten-free diet has boosted his performance, and made him healthier.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck actually is required to eat a gluten-free diet because she suffers from celiac disease, often celiac sprue), which is an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine that occurs in genetically predisposed people of all ages from middle infancy onward. Celiac disease is associated with anemia, and malabsorption of vitamins and minerals.

Even people without celiac disease can experience allergic-like reactions from gluten, such as bloating, abdominal discomfort, pain, or diarrhea; or it may present with a variety of extraintestinal symptoms including headaches and migraines, lethargy and tiredness, attention-deficit disorder and hyperactivity, autism and schizophrenia, muscular disturbances as well as bone and joint pain. Gluten sensitivity is thought to affect approximately 6% of the general population. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley.

FOX Chicago News interviews Jen Cafferty, author of gluten-free blog (gfreelife.com), which includes recipes and entree information for various meals of the day; and Chef Ryan Hutmacher (centeredchef.com), who cooks for athletes, and teaches them how to cook for themselves at home. See the video for a tasty looking quinoa pilaf with roasted butternut squash.

FLOTUS Michelle Obama Likes Chocolate? co co. sala Serves the First Lady Monday

2011-11-30T14:29:00.001-06:00

Tweet from co co. sala in Washington D.C.

Third party report from the Washington Examiner Yeas & Nays column: First lady Michelle Obama an evening out with seven friends at Co Co. Sala on F Street on Monday night, November 28, 2011. The dinner featured an edible chocolate sculpture and house-made artisanal chocolates by Chef Santosh Tiptur. According to sources, Michelle Obama's favorite was Chef Tiptur's Moroccan Swordfish Sliders with chermoula marinade, fennel salad, aged pecorino and hazelnut coffee dressing.

Chermoula is a marinade used in Algerian, Moroccan and Tunisian cooking -- usually used to flavor fish or seafood, but it can be used on other meats or vegetables.

Pecorina is a hard Italian cheese made from dew's milk

SOURCE

washingtonexaminer.com FLOTUS dines at Co Co. Sala

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929 F STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
P 202.347.4265 F 301.576.5020

Arlington Heights Thanksgiving Food Drive Sponsored by Servpro of Arlington Heights

2011-11-09T11:23:00.001-06:00

SERVPRO OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS TO SPONSOR THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE

Servpro of Arlington Heights will be conducting a Thanksgiving Food Drive on Monday, November 14 through Sunday, November 20 to benefit needy families in the Arlington Heights community. Please help make someone’s holiday special by simply dropping off non-perishable food items and/or paper products at your local Mariano’s Fresh Market - 802 E. Northwest Highway, at The Village of Arlington Heights Health Dept, 1st floor - 33 S. Arlington Heights Road, or at Panera Bread (downtown AH) - 31 S. Evergreen. Collection boxes will be inside the entrances of these locations.

Items needed include: Canned yams, canned vegetables, canned soups, boxes of mashed potatoes, paper napkins, paper towels, paper plates, and any other non-perishable food items.

Many of our valued customers are residents and business owners in this community. We thank you for your belief in the work we do for you, and for your support and kindness in helping to make a difference to others. We thank everyone in advance for your generosity, and we wish you all a blessed Thanksgiving.

SERVPRO of Arlington Heights/Prospect Heights specializes in water, fire, smoke and mold damage remediation, removal, repair, and restoration.

'The Grilled Cheese Truck' in Los Angeles; Special Ingredients with Grilled Cheese

2011-11-02T02:43:00.001-05:00

The Grilled Cheese Truck serves slow-and-low-toasted ultimate comfort food.

Dave Danhi and Michele Grant show their grilled cheese truck and some of their tasty creations. Video includes a few leads on their success -- a blend of butter and mayonnaise spread on the outside of the bread and toasted slowly on the grill. The truck brings out special breads and ingredients and local produce.
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This Cooking Channel video is part of Unique Eats show hosted by Narration Only . SHOW DESCRIPTION: Unique Eats spotlights America's most exciting and revolutionary restaurants. It's the first look and the last word in everything extreme in food today. The locations range from high-end dining rooms to casual neighborhood treasures, and even roving eateries with no permanent addresses. The Cooking Channel seeks out the most amazing examples of modern dining across America.

Guy Fieri's Stuffed Pork Chops-Food Network

2011-10-21T17:11:00.001-05:00

Double-cut pork chops with Guy Fieri.

Ready to get stuffed? Guy shows you how to make double-cut pork chops. This video is part of Guy's Big Bite show hosted by Guy Fieri . SHOW DESCRIPTION :Guy Fieri's bleached blonde hair, goatee and skateboarder shorts make a strong statement -- you are what you eat! Whether it's his Mojito Chicken, Pepperoni Lasagna or Jambalaya Sandwich, one thing is certain -- Guy Fieri's food is as fun, fearless and fundamental as his larger than life personality. We hope you're hungry because this Guy's imagination knows no limits. Open wide for Guy's Big Bite.

Pork Kebabs With Romesco: Explained by Ann Burrell on Food Network

2011-10-21T17:07:00.002-05:00

Anne Burrell shows off Pork Kebabs.

Grilled pork with romesco adds Spanish flair to the all-American tailgate. This video is part of Secrets of a Restaurant Chef show hosted by Anne Burrell . SHOW DESCRIPTION :Like your own private window into the kitchen of your favorite restaurant, Secrets of a Restaurant Chef reveals the concise, easy-to-master techniques of a top-level chef. By showcasing professional secrets to preparing food that is creative and full of flavor, - yet never frou-frou or scary, Anne Burrell translates your favorite restaurant foods into amazing at-home meals. With years of restaurant experience mixed with a pumped-up passion, Anne helps to take the mystery out of the professional kitchen and gets you making meals that are special enough for guests, but easy enough for a rushed weekday evening.

With Peeps and Jimmy's Closed, Check Out Great Hot Dogs, Burgers, Fries at Wiener Take All, Buffalo Grove

2011-10-18T09:47:00.000-05:00

Wiener Take All at a busy dinner hour during the Summer of 2011.

With Peeps and Jimmy's gone, where do Arlington Heights residents have to go to get the same Chicago style Hot Stand food?

Wiener Take All in Buffalo Grove.

Customer service can't be beat. And the food is the best.

Take a ride to the northwest corner of Weiland Road and Deerfield Parkway.

Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Brats, Great Fries.

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Food Network 2011 New York Wine and Food Festival with Giada De Laurentiis and More

2011-10-07T10:33:00.000-05:00

Watch highlights from Food Network's 2011 New York Wine and Food Festival featuring an all-star cast from Next Iron Chef, Food Network Star, Chopped and more, including Bobby Flay, Giada De Laurentiis, Paula Deen, Guy Fieri, Anne Burrell, Alex Guarnaschelli, Duff Goldman, Jeff Mauro, Marc Forgione, Marcela Valladolid, Sunny Anderson, Pat and Gina Neely and more!

The Food Network 2011 New York Wine and Food Festival was held from September 29 - October 2, 2011.

The fourth annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine is hosted by and benefits the Food Bank For New York City, fighting hunger in the five boroughs; and Share Our Strength®, a national nonprofit working to end childhood hunger in America.

In 2010, the Festival raised more than $1.2 million for these charities, helping them better provide for those they serve and closing the gap on hunger in our country. The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine began as a one-night event, SWEET, in the fall of 2007. In 2008, Festival Founder and Director Lee Brian Schrager of Southern Wine & Spirits of America, launched the inaugural Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival.

The first annual Festival consisted of more than 80 events. The second and third annual Festivals in 2009 and 2010 grew to more than 120 events held throughout the Meatpacking District and beyond. Festival events ranged from extravagant walk-around tastings like the Burger Bash, SWEET and the Grand Tasting, to culinary demonstrations and educational wine and food pairing seminars led by the industry's biggest names, to kids-oriented interactive cooking experiences and, local events incorporating the businesses in the host neighborhood, the Meatpacking District. 

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Mariano's Fresh Market Opens "Lakeshore East" Grocery Store on Benton Pl Near Millenium Park

2011-10-06T02:52:00.001-05:00

Mariano's Fresh Market opened Tuesday at 333 East Benton Place, just north of Millenium Park in downtown Chicago. The store is the fourth Mariano's Fresh Market opened by Roundy's, a well-known major grocer from Wisconsin.

Following the opening of the first store at 802 East Northwest Highway in Arlington Heights in summer 2010, Mariano's Fresh Market stores have popped up in Vernon Hills, and at Western and Roscoe in Chicago. Roundy's CEO Bob Mariano has said that up to eighteen stores are planned for Illinois, with one under construction next to the new Palatine Police Department Headquarters on the former Kmart location, just north of Northwest Highway and Hicks Road.

As of October 2011, here is the rundown of Mariano's Fresh Market locations ...

Arlington Heights
802 E Northwest Hwy
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
847-253-5439
Store Hours:
Daily 6am-10pm

Pharmacy Hours:
M-F 9am-8pm
Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Phone: 847-253-5494,
Fax: 847-253-5508

Lakeshore East
333 E Benton Place
Chicago, IL 60601
312-228-1349
Store Hours:
Daily 6am-10pm

Western and Roscoe
3350 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 327-2093
Store Hours:
Daily 6am-10pm

Vernon Hills
1720 N Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
847-816-0994
Store Hours:
Daily 6am-10pm

Pharmacy Hours:
M-F 9am-8pm
Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Phone: 847-816-3247
Fax: 847-816-3790

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Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. Ground Beef Recall After E. coli Detection

2011-09-28T12:48:00.000-05:00

Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. has recalled about 131,300 pounds of ground beef that was distributed in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin and other states; and is possibly contaminated with E. coli -- an organism with certain strains that can cause food poisoning.

The ground beef products being recalled include Kroger-brand ground beef; Butcher's Brand beef and generic label beef, which were all packaged August 23, 2011.

The generic beef was distributed in Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin.

The Kroger beef was distributed in Tennessee and Indiana.

The Butcher's beef was distributed in North and South Carolina.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the problem Wednesday when Ohio health authorities reported a family in Butler County became ill with E. coli. Ground beef in the family's home tested positive for the bacteria.

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that is commonly found in the lower intestine. Most E. coli strains are harmless, but some serotypes can cause serious food poisoning in humans, and are occasionally responsible for product recalls.

Ironically, harmless strains are part of the normal flora of the gut, and can benefit their hosts by producing vitamin K2,and by preventing the establishment of pathogenic bacteria within the intestine.

The following products are recalled:

5-pound packages of Kroger-brand ground beef packed in 40-pound cases, with a product code of D-0211 QW, which was distributed in Tennessee and Indiana

3-pound packages of Butcher's Brand beef packed in 36-pound cases with the code D-0211 LWIF, which was distributed in North and South Carolina

3-pound packages of generic labeled beef packed in 36-pound cases with a product code D-0211 LWI, which was sold in Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin.

The ground beef had a "best before" date of September 12 and the label number 245D inked on the packages. The beef had a 73/27 lean-to-fat ratio,

The ground beef was distributed to The Kroger Co., Food Lion, Inc.; SAV-A-LOT, Spectrum Foods, Inc., Supervalu and the Defense Commissary Agency.

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GRAND OPENING: Added Caribou Coffee at 115 West Rand Rd to Taste-of-Arlington.com Directory

2011-09-27T10:57:00.001-05:00

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – (September 22, 2011) – Caribou Coffee, the nation’s second-largest coffeehouse operator, today announced the opening of a new store located at 115 West Rand Road in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

“We’re thrilled to open up a new store in the Arlington Heights area,” said Dean Torrenga, director of operations for Caribou Coffee. “We chose Arlington Heights as one of the new locations because the community’s characteristics fit well with our brand and offerings. The redevelopment efforts of the nearby downtown and shopping area provide vibrancy and interest, making Arlington Heights a perfect destination for a Caribou Coffee.”

“Here at Caribou we are committed to providing guests with an extraordinary experience every time they visit our store,” said Torrenga. “We pride ourselves on being the community place guests love.”

Interior décor at the Arlington Heights location includes items influenced by the surrounding neighborhood. Throughout the interior, guests will see featured equestrian décor elements, inspired by the nearby Arlington Park Racetrack. The Community Table in each Caribou Coffee will be large enough to seat several individuals, and is designed to foster friendship by bringing guests together in the central hub of the store. The Community Table and Grand Poobah Chair embody the history of Arlington Park, and are meant to catch guests’ attention as they enter the store.

The store also includes a convenient drive-thru.

Your Arlington 'Bou's have the news you've all been waiting with bated breath for- we will officially be opening our doors on Thursday, September 22nd at 5:30am!

-- Caribou Coffee Arlington Heights Facebook page

In 2010, Caribou Coffee introduced a fresh take to their overall brand that stemmed from the reinvention of their tagline – Life is short. Stay awake for it – to signify a positive, seize the day mentality. “This new location, and all stores opening from this point forward, are intended to be more fun and inspirational, while maintaining the comfortable lodge look and feel for which Caribou Coffee is known,” said Torrenga.

The Arlington Heights location is one of eight new Caribou Coffee stores set to open in 2011, and among the first company-owned stores to open since 2008.

Each new store will host a grand opening event that will include live, local entertainment, giveaways and product sampling. For more information visit www.CaribouCoffee.com, or check out Caribou Coffee’s Facebook page.

Facebook pages ... facebook.com/cariboucoffee

Caribou Coffee Arlington Heights Facebook page

"Chef's Collection Chicken Milanese" Recalled at Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Stores

2011-09-25T09:13:00.000-05:00

Roundy's Supermarkets (parent company of Mariano's Fresh Market) recalled 360 pounds of breaded chicken breasts sold as "Chef's Collection Chicken Milanese" at select deli counters. While these products have been pulled from the stores, customers are alerted to beware of any product that might have been purchased them before the "Chef's Collection Chicken Milanese" were pulled on Wednesday. Roundy's and Mariano's Fresh Market is advising that customers discard the product and alert the store that the product has been discarded.

The recall was initiated because the select batch of fully-cooked chicken was believed to have not gone through its final cooking stage. This recall affected a limited number of stores. There have been no reports of illness due to consumption of the products.

Arlington Heights Historical Museum Offers Children’s Workshops with Autumn Themes

2011-09-19T06:41:00.002-05:00

Autumn is a wonderful time of year. Leaves are falling and it’s harvest time. Children can investigate and enjoy autumn themes in workshops geared just for their age. All programs are held at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont, Arlington Heights.

How the Make an Apple Pie and See the World will be held on Saturday, October 1, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Children will read the story written by Marjorie Priceman, investigate ingredients in their original state before they are processed, and make a pie from scratch. A tour of the kitchens in the Museum’s two historic homes is included to see old fashioned kitchen tools. For ages 4-6 years, $16 park district residents, $20 nonresidents.

The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything is on Saturday, October 22, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Make your own scarecrow after reading this story by Megan Lloyd. Tour of the Museum Carriage House is included to see old time tools and implements. For ages 4-6 years, $16 park district residents, $20 nonresidents.

Pass the Pumpkins Please is on Sunday, October 23, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Pumpkin seeds, stories, crafts, and of course, the color orange will be the theme of the day. For ages 4-6 years, $16 park district residents, $20 nonresidents.

Cooking with Chef Dave workshops are hands on classes led by Dave Esau, chef and owner of Dave’s Specialty Foods in Mount Prospect. All one-day workshops are on Thursdays, from 4:00-5:30 p.m. for ages 4-9 years and each workshop costs $22 for park district residents, $27 for nonresidents. Join Chef Dave for lively cooking activities that feature a different culinary experience each time. Sign up for one or all: A Better Breakfast on September 29, Snack Attack on October 6, Fabulous Fall Foods on October 13, and Everything Orange on October 27.

Register at ahpd.org or at any Arlington Heights Park District registration office.

Darden Restaurants: Olive Garden, Red Lobster and sister chains pledge to cut calories, sodium from meals; improved kids' meals

2011-09-18T22:45:00.000-05:00

Darden Restaurants Inc. is pledging to cut calories and sodium in their meals at Olive Garden, Red Lobster and sister chains by 10 percent by 2016, and 20 percent over a decade. Among promised changes for children: the end of french fries on the menu. A fruit or vegetable side will become standard with kids' meals. One percent milk also will be served, with free refills, unless an alternative beverage is ordered.

The kids' menu changes have begun and are to be in place by July 2012 at Darden's 1,900 restaurants in 49 states. Darden also owns LongHorn Steakhouse (Florida only), The Capital Grille (nearest: Rosemont, Lombard, Chicago), Bahama Breeze (Schaumburg), and Seasons 52 (nearest: Schaumburg).

The Capital Grille and Seasons 52 do not have children's menus.

No Rocky Ford Cantaloupes at Mariano's Fresh Market

2011-09-17T16:11:00.000-05:00

Mariano's Fresh Market has announced on their Facebook page that their stores are NOT involved in the current recall of cantaloupes from Colorado because they do not get the cantaloupes from Colorado.

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Owner of Gino's East, Ed Debevic's and Edwardo's in bid for bankrupt Giordano's?

2011-09-17T15:59:00.000-05:00

Chicago restaurant owner Jeff Himmel, 62, of Bravo Restaurants Inc. and owner of the Gino's East, Ed Debevic's and Edwardo's restaurant chains is among the subjects interested in making a bid for Giordano's, the Chicago-based deep-dish pizza chain that filed for bankruptcy February 2011.

The Giordano's chain is expected to be sold for about $40 million. Giordano's main creditor, Fifth Third Bank, is owed $45.5 million.

Jimmy's Closed, But We'll Keep It in the Directory with an Asterisk

2011-09-13T22:10:00.002-05:00

Jimmy's Place, a favorite of Arlington Heights since about 1958, has been closed per a notice from the Illinois Department of Revenue posted on the door. Jimmy's Place was known for its hot dogs where students from the former Arlington High School used to come in crowds to eat lunch. Owners Jimmy and Mary Lou Stevens would cook hundreds of hot dogs in preparation for the lunch rush. The closing of Arlington High School hurt sales, but the restaurant managed to survive for 27 years following the closing of Arlington High School. After their divorce, Jimmy sold the business to Mary Lou. Jimmy recently returned to help Mary Lou run the business. Many people in town will miss their hot dogs, hamburgers, Italian Beef and bratwursts and fries.

Google Buys Restaurant Review Service Zagat

2011-09-09T17:38:00.002-05:00

Google announced on its company blog Thursday that it has acquired Zagat, the popular restaurant reviews service. Users will immediately start seeing Zagat’s content integrated in Google searches and Google Maps.

A new version to Google Maps version 5.10.0 now lets users add specific photos to Places and automatically shows places they’ve rated 4 or 5 stars on the map, which gives them a better look at places they’ve enjoyed in the past. Users can place photos of food or decor from a restaurant and attach it to the dining location.

As of 5:30 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2011, the three restaurants with the top percentages of "Like it" ratings on ZAGAT were La Tasca (92%), Wildfish (77%) and Salsa 17 (76%).

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Smokin' Shrimp Skewers from Marcela Valladolid on the Food Network

2011-09-03T08:39:00.000-05:00

Marcela gives shrimp appetizers a kick with rosemary and chipotle powder. This video is part of Mexican Made Easy show hosted by Marcela Valladolid . SHOW DESCRIPTION: Professional chef and cookbook author Marcela Valladolid prepares a fresh take on Mexican food and shares simple and authentic recipes in her series, Mexican Made Easy. See more ...

Jersey Mike's Added to Mobile Taste-of-Arlington.com Directory

2011-09-02T14:30:00.000-05:00

Jersey Mike's Subs will officially open its doors in Arlington Heights next week on September 7, 2011. Jersey Mike's owners, John Griparis and Jeff Berns, know the importance of community relations and will celebrate their new ties with the area when they hold their grand opening on September 7. This will be the fifth location that Griparis and Berns have opened in the Chicagoland area. This marks a new addition to the Bakery Cafe Fast Food page of Taste-of-Arlington.com

Jersey' Mikes Open's Sept. 7 2011
115 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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To commemorate the event, the new restaurant, located at 115 West Rand Road, is hosting a 5-day fundraiser from Wednesday, September 7 through Sunday, September 11, with proceeds supporting Saint Viator High School, St. James Elementary and Sockers FC Youth Foundation. Anyone who has a fundraising coupon can get a free regular sub for a minimum $1 contribution. Coupons are being distributed throughout the community and in local newspapers.

For Griparis and Berns, the choice of supporting the children of the community was never a question. “We cannot forget our youth. We must guide them and help them in anyway possible,” agreed Berns and Griparis. “The fact that we remain true to our roots of giving as much as we get has made the Jersey Mike’s journey truly worthwhile. Just seeing the smiles of hundreds — if not thousands — of people that we made a difference for is what it is all about,” said Griparis. Their charitable spirit is part of the Jersey Mike’s “sub” culture, where a passion for serving the community has always been a priority.

Reaching out to the community is a key component of Jersey Mike’s mission. All franchise owners find ways to support their neighbors and employees are encouraged to volunteer their time and talents as well. “At Jersey Mike’s, we believe businesses can only reach their potential when they give back to their communities,” said Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike’s founder and CEO. “We congratulate John and Jeff on making a difference in their community and for opening their newest Jersey Mike’s Subs!”

“We are especially excited about the opening of this location in Arlington Heights because it is a tight-knit community with great roots — exactly the type of people we like to get involved with,” said Griparis. This connection to the people in the local communities is an important concept at Jersey Mike’s Subs. “The best part of my job is when I see the same families come in to our restaurants and they know my name, just as I know theirs,” Griparis said.

Store hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. You can contact this store directly at 224-735-3437.
Jersey Mike’s, a sub sandwich franchise with more than 500 stores open and under development nationwide, has a long history of community involvement and support. Started at the Jersey Shore in 1956, Jersey Mike’s serves authentic East Coast-style subs on fresh baked bread – the same recipe it started with over 50 years ago. The company’s mission is to bring its customers the highest quality, freshest made sub in the industry and give back to the communities in which it operates. A store locator and franchise information for Jersey Mike’s can be found at www.jerseymikes.com.

3 New Restaurants Taking Shape at Former Lone Star Steakhouse on West Rand Rd

2011-08-25T14:11:00.000-05:00

Three new restaurants are taking shape at the former Lone Star Steakhouse including SmashBurger, Caribou Coffee, and Jersey Mike's Subs. Smashburger recently opened it's first Chicago-area restaurant in Batavia.

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Mariano's Shore to Store in 24 Hours: Ahi Tuna, Swordfish and Marlin

2011-08-23T12:52:00.002-05:00

Mariano's announced Tuesday that Hawaiian fish just arrived at ALL THREE Mariano's Fresh Market locations in Illinois -- well that's right all Mariano's are in Illinois right now. Mariano's "Shore to Store in 24 Hours" program has hooked some Ahi Tuna, Swordfish and Marlin. Available at the seafood counter.

Palatine Whole Foods Kicks Off the Harvest Season with Whole Foods Market County Fair

2011-08-19T19:10:00.001-05:00

Whole Foods in Palatine is inviting the public to a free Whole Foods Market County Fair.

Staff and vendors are celebrating the start of harvest season! See all things country including antique tractors, farm animals, and friends from FlintCreek Wildlife and meet our local vendor partners who will be on site including:

- Heritage Prairie Farms
- Organic Valley
- Argo Tea
- Rushing Waters Trout Farm
- P.C. Plockey’s Chips
- Kissel’s Jam
- Matt's Cookies
- Frontera
- Bee Rescued
- and more!

The Whole Foods County Fair is scheduled for Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the Palatine Whole Foods Store from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Scandal? Worthy of Protest? Bacon in Chipotle's Pinto Beans

2011-08-19T18:44:00.001-05:00

Chipotle news story had a teaser that they were involved in a scandal because they were accused of hiding the fact that they had bacon in their pinto beans. Apparently staff at some stores weren't informing people to avoid the pinto beans if they're a vegetarian.

Even though the website contains information about the bacon in pinto beans, some people felt it necessary to call it a scandal the information wasn't more readily provided locally at the stores

You should avoid our pinto beans (they are cooked with a small amount of bacon) and our meats. If you do eat dairy, our cheese is made with a vegetable-based rennet, and our sour cream is 100% cultured cream.

-- chipotle.com (Special Diet Information)

Some Berkeley students were actually protesting the 'lack of information.'

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Jeff Mauro gets his own show as the next "Food Network Star"

2011-08-17T21:52:00.001-05:00

Jeff Mauro, of Elmwood Park the “Sandwich King” was crowned the next “Food Network Star” during the series finale Sunday night. His new show, also titled “Sandwich King” premieres Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Central Time on the Food Network.

Mauro formerly worked as corporate chef for a Chicago mortgage company, Guaranteed Rate, in Ravenswood. His last day at Guaranteed Rate was Thursday.

Mauro's new show will feature six episodes with footage shot in and around Chicago. On the menu: A Chicago steakhouse sandwich; a mortadella and fig “focaccianini”; and a play on a Chicago icon – a chicken Vesuvio sandwich on a French roll with peas, mushrooms and pepper.

Mauro is also busy promoting the first-ever book produced in conjunction with the series: “Food Network Star: The Official Insider’s Guide to America’s Hottest Foods Show” (William Morrow Cookbooks, $21.99). Mauro is scheduled to sign books at Macy’s, 111 N. State St., with fellow contestant Vic “Vegas” Moea” at 2 p.m. August 27, 2011.