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Bears great Brian Urlacher announces retirement

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Chef's Corner

Immerse yourself in the Chef's Corner as we serve up intriguing interviews with some of the Fox Valley's most notable chefs with recipes!



Wine & Spirits

Sit down with Fox Valley's top sommeliers and uncork the very best in fine wine and spirits. Recommendations, pairings and reviews that will have you entertaining like a true afficianato.



Shake it Up!

Shaken, not stirred!  Discover the secrets of  Fox Valley bartender's signature drinks as we sit down to see what goes into these creative concoctions. Includes recipes, so you too can perfect your pour and entertain your guests.



Restaurant Review

Basil Cerise and Ginger LeGrand give the dish on the Fox Valley's finest dining locations, family friendly establishments and weekend watering holes.



Arrivals & Departures

Stay up to speed with the ever changing restaurant landscape. We chronicle and inform on themovers, shakers and candlestick makers (well, not really the candlestick makers). Announcements and insider scoops on grand-openings and closing.



Unique

New concept, themed, specialty, BYOB, Fondues and interactive cooking/catering and other unusual venues to satisfy your culinary curiosities.


 

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Jose Alfonso Villalobos

Jose is a long time resident of Elgin where he writes. He served in Marines and wants to see Croatia…Read more
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Groovy Stuff

Sharing some groovy finds in the world of stuff.…Read more
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Sadie Saffron

Her culinary roots run deep! With experience from bussing, cocktailing, bar tending and serving at some of the most highly…Read more
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Basil Cerise

OK, Basil is a bit uptight. You would be too if you were the carnal product of a Frenchman and…Read more
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