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Fan Favorites: Winter Hand Relief

December 19, 2016 Loralie 0

Midwest winters wreak havoc on my hands. I can literally feel the cold, dry air sucking the moisture from my hands, not to mention the constant hand washing and dreaded dishes. My hands get itchy, my […]

Best Thai Food in Lake County

September 6, 2016 Jenna Burris 1

Having moved to Lake County after spending several years in the ethnically diverse southern suburbs, we were privvy to some very authentic and delicious Thai cuisine. Thai food has become a favorite for my family. So much so that we […]

Potato, Potahto: Best Places for French Fries in Lake County

August 9, 2016 Kari Wagner Hoban 2

There is a new restaurant coming to the Chicago area, with Lake Zurich being one of the chosen few locations, and it is called Smoke’s Poutinerie. Gesundheit. They serve one thing, and that one thing is poutine, […]

Best Wings in Lake County

July 29, 2016 Kari Wagner Hoban 0

Before I moved to the Chicago area in 1989, if you would have said, “hey, let’s go get some Buffalo wings”, I would have made a face similar to the face I am sure you […]

Best Steaks in Lake County

July 26, 2016 Jenna Burris 8

I have a confession to make. I don’t know the first thing about steak. I was a vegetarian for 10 years before pregnancy and having kids. And now the only meat I order is from […]

Fan Favorites: Best Hot Dogs in Lake County

July 19, 2016 Jessica Gebbink 0

Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggity dog! If you are a true Chicagoan, you know our infatuation with hot dogs. Whether you inhale them overflowing with a bevy of toppings in true Chicago fashion, or […]

Summer Weather Relief: Indoor Entertainment in Lake County

July 15, 2016 Loralie 0

Summertime is much too short in Lake County, so when it’s nice outside you want your kids outdoors soaking up that Vitamin D. But we’re in the Midwest, so the weather doesn’t always cooperate. Too hot? […]

Best Milkshakes In Lake County

July 5, 2016 Holly Garvey 3

My first job was at Baskin Robbins/Dunkin’ Donuts when I was 14–so basically I am an expert at milkshakes. Perhaps it’s my penchant for all things ice cream, too, that substantiates that statement. Sometimes you […]

Fan Favorites: Local Italian Restaurants

June 7, 2016 Jessica Gebbink 0

When thinking about a night out, either with the family–or a prized date night, Italian is always a hit. Kids typically love it, the pasta options are endless, and who doesn’t love a combination of […]

Fan Favorites: Best Cheeseburgers in Lake County

May 10, 2016 Holly Garvey 1

People are passionate about their food. Some foods are polarizing, like the never-ending debate over the best kind of pizza: deep dish or East Coast (by the way, the answer is deep dish). Some foods […]

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