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Orland Park’s Texas de Brazil knocks it out of the park

Posted on May 20, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park’s Texas de Brazil knocks it out of the park
Orland Park’s Texas de Brazil knocks it out of the park

Orland Park’s Texas de Brazil knocks it out of the park Texas de Brazil opens a new restaurant in Orland Park and it sizzles with perfect meat selections. It’s one of the best restaurants to enjoy a great family meal with the family for lunch or dinner. And it has a phenomenal salad bar which…

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Amy Morton to open new restaurant in Aurora

Posted on April 24, 2019April 30, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Amy Morton to open new restaurant in Aurora

Amy Morton to open new restaurant in Aurora Chicago restauranteur Amy Morton will open a new upscale restaurant in downtown Aurora adjacent to the Paramount Theater The city of Aurora will soon have a new, fine dining restaurant to boast about, right next to Paramount Theatre in Aurora’s downtown theater district, just in time for…

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Restaurant Review: Oozi Corner Mediterranean Restaurant Bridgeview

Posted on April 1, 2019December 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Restaurant Review: Oozi Corner Mediterranean Restaurant Bridgeview
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Restaurant Review: Oozi Corner Mediterranean Restaurant Bridgeview By Ray Hanania Oozi Corner Restaurant is a new eatery located at 91st and Harlem with a large dining area and a creative menu of some of the best Middle Eastern and Arab food available in the Chicagoland area. Oozi or Ouzi is a Jordanian dish consisting of…

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Milwaukee County Parks reveals 2019 Traveling Beer Garden schedule

Posted on February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Milwaukee County Parks reveals 2019 Traveling Beer Garden schedule

Milwaukee County Parks reveals 2019 Traveling Beer Garden schedule For the past five years, the Traveling Beer Gardens have been an integral part of Milwaukee’s summer fun. The Traveling Beer Garden opens on May 8, the entire 2019 schedule includes new parks throughout Milwaukee County.  It may not feel like it right now, but beer garden season is only six weeks…

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Gelsosomo’s in Lemont offers great food and hilarious comedy shows

Posted on January 8, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Gelsosomo’s in Lemont offers great food and hilarious comedy shows
Gelsosomo’s in Lemont offers great food and hilarious comedy shows

Gelsosomo’s in Lemont offers great food and hilarious comedy shows There are not a lot of comedy clubs in Chicago’s Southwest Suburbs but two stand out you should visit, Riddles in Alsip and Gelsosomo’s in Lemont. Riddles offers the traditional award winning comedy experience while Gelsosomo’s offers a mix that includes music entertainment, great Italian food…

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My ongoing love affair with soda pop

Posted on December 12, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on My ongoing love affair with soda pop
My ongoing love affair with soda pop

My ongoing love affair with soda pop Soda pop defines my buying habits. If the cost of soda pop is “comfortable,” I will spend all my money at a store. But, if a store charges too much for soda pop, I will banish that store and defend the honor of my sweet love. It’s unforgivable…

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More than hot dogs

Posted on July 5, 2018July 7, 2018 By Steve Metsch No Comments on More than hot dogs

More than hot dogs “Top Chef” ups food ante at Toyota Park By Steve Metsch If you get hungry at Toyota Park while attending a Chicago Fire game, there’s now more than hot dogs or nachos to choose from. The makers of “Top Chef,” a TV series on Bravo Media, now have a concession stand…

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The key to a good deli is a great corned beef sandwich

Posted on April 21, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The key to a good deli is a great corned beef sandwich
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The key to a good deli is a great corned beef sandwich Always on the hunt for a great corned beef sandwich. It’s not easy when you live in Chicagoland’s Southwest Suburbs, but there are a few that come close. Nothing like the great corned beef sandwiches you can get at Manny’s in the south…

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