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2012-03-31T09:35:00.000-07:00

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Three Burgers

2012-02-29T13:44:00.001-08:00

Let’s take a look at an all-American classic: the hamburger. According to Wikipedia, the hamburger is: “a product of the culinary needs of a society that was rapidly changing due to industrialization.” Personally, I’d prefer a more pragmatic approach…

A burger is a very personal thing. Everyone has a list of criteria that should be met if a particular example is to qualify as a favorite, and almost everyone has a burger on their menu. I have located three restaurants -- so far anyway -- that deserve mention for their contributions.

"On Dining - As I See It"

2012-02-29T13:41:00.001-08:00

There are -- at last count anyway – something like 140 restaurants in the Tri-Cities area alone; that is a fairly large number for just three towns along the scenic Fox River. Each and every one of those dining destinations has something that's worth exploring, and there are a number at which I have dined, whose food, service and ambience are certainly noteworthy. I'd like to share some thoughts on those and others that I intend to sample. Articles written by Richard Ross

http://onthefox.com/articles/ondining/ondining.htm

Charlie Prazma & Avalanche

2012-01-15T11:37:00.000-08:00

Words are always difficult following the loss of a close friend. But when a music-making duo – known locally as “Avalanche” – recently lost musician Charlie Prazma to a sudden heart attack, the other half of Avalanche, Dennis O’Brien, lost more than a friend; “close” in this case included thirty-plus years of sharing a stage and making audiences smile as they watched the pair perform on untold occasions and at numerous venues around the Fox Valley and beyond, underscoring the love for singing and playing guitar the two great talents shared. And a whole lot more… Dennis graciously agreed to allow us to share with you the eulogy he presented at Charlie’s funeral. I think it describes well the reasons why Charlie’s presence – and his music – will be sorely missed.

Read more at http://onthefox.com/articles/faces/charlieprazma.htm

Landmark Merra-Lee Shops closing in Geneva - Elgin Courier News

2011-11-12T09:22:00.000-08:00

Landmark Merra-Lee Shops closing in Geneva - Elgin Courier News

New pages added to Yorkville, IL

2011-09-02T11:43:00.000-07:00

http://onthefox.com/yorkville/index.html

Click on the link to view more about lodging, shopping, dining, local attractions, current weather, services and more in Yorkville!

New Addition: Lowes

2011-09-02T11:42:00.000-07:00

Lowes was just added to the Aurora, Bolingbrook, Algonquin, Naperville, Oswego and St Charles shopping pages! Buy online and pick up in store!

Tryad Solutions was just added as a sponsor on the Calendar page!

2011-07-18T05:51:00.000-07:00

http://onthefox.com/calendar.htm

"You have a hundred things to take care of every day, so put Tryad Solutions' more than 25 years experience and knowledge, broad spectrum of capabilities, and hundreds of suppliers to work for your business. We're your marketing source, your partner from design conception to manufacturing to fulfillment."

Save money with the Entertainment Book - Just $8.99 this week and Free Shipping

2011-07-06T13:37:00.000-07:00

Chef Doug D'Avico: Chef Extraordinaire

2011-06-09T14:35:00.001-07:00

Doug D'Avico had begun his professional cooking career at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York in 1987 -- and stuck with it ever since -- Read more

100th Annual Swedish Midsommar Festival

2011-05-10T14:02:00.000-07:00

The oldest ethnic festival in Illinois, and believed to be the second oldest in the USA, the 100th Annual Swedish Midsommar Festival is steeped in Scandinavian traditions, with activities that will please everyone.

Rich Flores - PGA Pro, Teacher & Friend

2011-05-10T10:14:00.000-07:00

Rich was just plain good. His rhythm was an interesting study in contrast: almost mechanical, but very fluid at the same time. The swing was pretty to watch and Rich seemed to work on it mentally with every shot, analyzing every aspect...Read more

New St Charles Page added!

2011-04-21T10:34:00.000-07:00

New St Charles pages were added for Dining, Shopping, Lodging, Services & Things to Do!

http://onthefox.com/stcharles/index.htm

J & D Door Sales Just Added!

2011-03-08T14:04:00.000-08:00

J & D Door Sales is a new sponsor of the Geneva, IL page! They specialize in custom garage door sales and fast garage door repairs for your home, farm or commercial building.

http://jdgaragedoors.com/

Local Fare: Wok n' Fire

2011-02-28T13:46:00.001-08:00

A relatively new restaurant (opened January 2010) to the Fox Valley scene is one that brings patrons sushi and stir-fry dishes. Wok n’ Fire, located at 181 S. First Street in St. Charles and featuring sushi, noodle, fish, chicken and wok-tossed dishes in a contemporary environment will be joined shortly (there are already iterations in Elmhurst, Addison and St. Charles) by another store, located at 120 E. Liberty St. in Wheaton. Enjoy the cooking styles and ingredients from Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, Korea and Vietnam; at Wok n’ Fire, every dish is prepared from fresh, natural ingredients daily.

Get Outta Town: Boston and the Freedom Trail

2011-02-28T13:45:00.000-08:00

Boston's Freedom Trail
Having never been to Boston was as good a reason as any for me, especially when I considered the seafood available there. But a bigger reason was the existence in me of a burgeoning desire to know and understand more of our country's history. A grand departure indeed this was from my attitude on the subject during both high school and college, when just the... Read more

Ralph Reviews Bistro One West in St Charles!

2011-01-24T12:33:00.000-08:00

Bistro One West has just recently opened in St Charles! View Ralph's review and photos at http://ralphpancetta.com/reviews/illinois/stcharles/bistro1west/bistro1west.htm. Please let us know if you have visited Bistro One West.

Bass Pro was just added to the Promenade!

2010-12-14T05:21:00.000-08:00

View the shops and restaurants in the Bolingbrook Promenade

New Article: The Popcorn Connection

2010-11-29T04:03:00.000-08:00

And although it is generally thought of as a snack to be enjoyed at movie theaters, I suspect that there is a rather large segment of the population who enjoy it on many other occasions. I am definitely part of that segment... but my zeal for the fluffy white stuff... has led me to become something of a popcorn fanatic, and I will search high and low to find what I consider to be the tastiest and most tender variety. Read more

Garfield Farm Museum’s Candlelight Tours & Homespun Holiday Market

2010-11-12T13:34:00.001-08:00

CAMPTON HILLS- On Saturday, December 4th and Sunday, December 5th, Garfield
Farm Museum will hold its annual Candlelight Reception from 3-7pm. Visitors
can step back in time and tour the historic 1846 brick tavern. There is
no charge for the Candlelight event, but donations will be accepted. The
museum will also hold its Homespun Holiday Market and a bake sale both days
from 12 to 7pm. For additional information, contact the museum at (630)
584-8485 or info@garfieldfarm.org. Garfield Farm Museum is located 5 miles
west of Geneva, IL off ILL Rt. 38 on Garfield Road.

Fabyan Villa and Japanese Gardens, a Frank Lloyd Wright home

2010-11-10T14:01:00.000-08:00

New Restaurants featured at On the Fox!

2010-10-31T07:34:00.000-07:00

http://www.onthefox.com/dining/dinegeneva.htm

Check out our longer list of Fox Valley restaurants with links to printable coupons and online reservations to places such as Niche, Rox City Grill, Thirsty Fox Pub, Prasino and more!

Featured: Tamara Lyon, author

2010-09-26T11:54:00.000-07:00

When searching for a great piece of fiction, many readers allow bestseller lists to dictate their purchases. Some of the greatest books however, are written by virtual unknowns. Of particular interest in that category is Tamara Lyon. Born and raised in Sugar Grove, Illinois and now residing near Madison, Wisconsin, the 34-year-old Lyon – a relative newcomer – is definitely worth taking a chance on.

http://onthefox.com/articles/tamaralyon/tamaralyon.htm

New Feature Added: The Discovery Den

2010-09-26T11:53:00.000-07:00

Every once in a while something comes along that is, quite simply, a bright spot in an oftentimes dimly-lit and ho-hum world of ordinary. The discovery of those bright spots is always a joy and On the Fox would like to share them with you, here at Discovery Den...

http://onthefox.com/articles/theden.htm

Just Added: Gold Coast Tickets

2010-07-31T07:35:00.000-07:00

Get the Best Concert Tickets for any show at GoldCoastTickets.com! No Service Fees! Gold Coast Tickets, Ltd. was founded in 1993 in Chicago, IL and was created out of a genuine love for attending live events. Their vision was to provide fans the best seats to Chicago’s hottest sports, theatre and concert events. Over the past 17 years, Gold Coast Tickets has grown from its modest roots to a 25 employee corporation, with three Chicago-area locations and has sold tickets to tens of thousands of satisfied customers.