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

August 9, 2016 Kari Wagner Hoban 2
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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, […]

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Worth the Trip: The Tiki Terrace

June 10, 2014 Loralie 2
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If you have an appreciation for camp, retro, and all things Polynesian, you must make the trip to Des Plaines to visit the Tiki Terrace. […]

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Tasty Tuesday – Dining at the Choo Choo {Des Plaines}

November 23, 2010 Melissa Haak 1
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If you have a train enthusiastic child, The Choo Choo Restaurant is the place to go to take your child for a special lunch out. The Choo Choo Restaurant is located in DesPlaines, a good […]

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