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  • Father and two daughters Jeffery M Leving
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Chicago releases its 2018 Special Events Schedule

Posted on November 15, 2017September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago releases its 2018 Special Events Schedule
Chicago releases its 2018 Special Events Schedule

Chicago releases its 2018 Special Events Schedule Year of Creative Youth January–December 2018 Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events have designated 2018 as the “Year of Creative Youth.” The $2 million investment by the City of Chicago will include a Creative Youth Festival across the Millennium Park Campus, performance…

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The Primal Cut Steakhouse Restaurant review

Posted on October 14, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Primal Cut Steakhouse Restaurant review
The Primal Cut Steakhouse Restaurant review

The Primal Cut Steakhouse Restaurant review There are a lot of great restaurants in the Chicagoland suburbs, but one of my favorites for steaks is The Primal Cut Steakhouse in Tinley Park. The steaks are always cooked perfectly and they are tasty. This is a must-visit place for steak lovers in Chicagoland’s suburbs By Ray…

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Oak Lawn Restaurant Puts Unique Spin on Menu

Posted on October 3, 2017November 29, 2019 By Steve Neuhaus No Comments on Oak Lawn Restaurant Puts Unique Spin on Menu
Oak Lawn Restaurant Puts Unique Spin on Menu

Oak Lawn Restaurant Puts Unique Spin on Menu A local favorite since 2011  By Steve Neuhaus Businesses come and go these days mostly due to the economy and competition, but for one local owner business is booming. I was told that I should visit the Stacked Pancake House in Oak Lawn, so I headed out…

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Smashburger is the ultimate best tasting burger ever

Posted on October 2, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Smashburger is the ultimate best tasting burger ever
Smashburger is the ultimate best tasting burger ever

Smashburger is the ultimate best tasting burger ever I grew up on hamburgers and I consider myself a hamburger connoisseur. Until recently, though I enjoyed burgers everywhere. But a few weeks ago, I happened across a place called Smashburgers and I am hooked. They are the best tasting hamburgers in the world By Ray Hanania…

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Best place to find Mediterranean food on Facebook

Posted on August 9, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Best place to find Mediterranean food on Facebook

Best place to find Mediterranean food on Facebook There are a lot of misleading places on Facebook to get information on the Mediterranean Diet and Middle Eastern foods and recipes, but one of the best Facebook pages is called “Mediterranean Foods & Recipes.” You can click here to go to the Facebook Page and join…

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Meli Cafe and al Fresco dining

Posted on July 5, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Meli Cafe and al Fresco dining
Meli Cafe and al Fresco dining

Meli Cafe and al Fresco Dining Restaurant review: Enjoying the outdoors in the summer should be a goal, not just when you are out and about but when you are eating. There are a lot of great outdoor cafes and restaurants in Illinois and I’ll showcase many of them. This is Meli Cafe in the…

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Restaurant Review: bd’s Mongolian Grill, Naperville

Posted on May 27, 2017September 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Restaurant Review: bd’s Mongolian Grill, Naperville

Restaurant Review: BD’s Mongolian Grill, Naperville Balancing meats, vegetables and spices in a small bowl like an Eiffel Tower is just one part of the fun at bd’s Mongolian Grill in Naperville. The restaurant has a great tasting selection of meats and vegetables and a fantastic menu to satisfy your hunger and enjoyment By Ray…

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Chicago’s Top Chefs Head to Wrigley Field

Posted on May 24, 2017September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago’s Top Chefs Head to Wrigley Field
Chicago’s Top Chefs Head to Wrigley Field

Chicago’s Top Chefs Head to Wrigley Field The Chicago Cubs, Levy and Maker’s Mark introduce a new rotating Chef Series to bring Chicago’s best restaurants to Wrigley Field. World-renowned, award-winning Chicago chefs will serve up dynamic takes on ballpark fare during a rotating pop-up series beginning June 2 in the recently refreshed Sheffield Counter, located…

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Pro-Wheat comeback in food trends?

Posted on May 15, 2017May 31, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pro-Wheat comeback in food trends?
Pro-Wheat comeback in food trends?

Pro-Wheat comeback in food trends? Is The Anti-Gluten Frenzy About To Be Countered By A Pro-Wheat Comeback? Food trends changing? Americans at one time lived their lives utterly unconcerned about the gluten in their diets. But an anti-gluten craze that erupted in the last decade has become so prominent that it spawned a $16-billion-a-year industry….

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Al-Bawadi Restaurant, excellent Middle East cuisine

Posted on May 15, 2017May 27, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Al-Bawadi Restaurant, excellent Middle East cuisine
Al-Bawadi Restaurant, excellent Middle East cuisine

Al-Bawadi Restaurant, excellent Middle East cuisine Restaurant Review Al Bawadi Restaurant 7216 W. 87th Street, Bridgeview, Illinois (708) 599-1999 Reviewed: April 17, 2010 There are many Middle Eastern and Arabian restaurants in Little Arabia in the Southwest Suburbs between Burbank and Orland Park, but one of the best in terms of both food and presentation…

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