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There’s poultry for the picking at Clucker’s Charcoal Chicken

May 10, 2019 at 7:01 p.m.

After 11 years in its Sheridan Plaza location, Clucker’s Charcoal Chicken has found a new home to roost in downtown Highwood. Its clever logo — a sunglass-wearing chicken whose body...

The historic Deerfield train station was slated for demolition before the community rallied to preserve it.

Deerfield: Train station, Fish Planet, Deerfield’s Bakery

May 10, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

Calling up “Best things to do in Deerfield” on Yelp, the impression left is that the foremost thing the village offers is its proximity to other North Shore communities’ treasures,...

Lake Forest's iconic Market Square is considered the nation's first planned shopping center.

Lake Forest: Sweet’s, Elawa Farm, Market Square

May 10, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

Helene Bjorsethm lives in what her husband, Rick, jokingly calls “Fake Forest.” They have a Lake Forest address, but actually live in unincorporated Lake County. They like to walk through...

Warehouse in Deerfield serves upscale American bar food. One of its signature sandwiches is the foot-long grilled cheese.

Warehouse provides a gathering place for sports fans, families

May 23, 2019 at 2:23 a.m.

Robby Cohn, 57, owner of Warehouse, which opened in Deerfield in April 2017, likes it loud. The family-friendly restaurant, sports bar (with 40 large-screen televisions that broadcast every sporting event)...

Countyline Tavern welcomes the neighborhood

May 10, 2019 at 7:01 p.m.

Countyline Tavern is aptly named; it’s located on the edge of Lake and Cook Counties in Buffalo Grove. Its individual dining areas are named in tribute to surrounding counties; there’s...

Dear Franks is celebrating its 40th year. In 2013, Vienna Beef inducted it into its Chicago Hot Dog Hall of Fame

Dear Franks inspires loyalty in Deerfield

May 23, 2019 at 2:23 a.m.

It’s the dinner hour on a weekday at Dear Franks in Deerfield. There is a lull; it will be fleeting. In comes Highland Park resident Mark Singer, a regular who...

"We want to be your everyday steakhouse," says Beelow's NorthShore general manager Leo Guili. The Highland Park restaurant offers fine dining with a more casual vibe.

Guide to outdoor dining in Chicago suburbs: Beelow’s NorthShore in Highland Park

May 14, 2019 at 2:51 a.m.

This is a part of our outdoor dining guide for the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana, where we fill you in on where to dine alfresco. So leave the picnic...

The Margarita, made with 100 percent agave tequila, is Casa Bonita's signature drink.

Guide to outdoor dining in Chicago suburbs: Casa Bonita in Libertyville

May 24, 2019 at 12:23 a.m.

This is a part of our outdoor dining guide for the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana, where we fill you in on where to dine alfresco. So leave the picnic...

Ravinia’s new dining options include Lawn Bar

May 14, 2019 at 2:52 a.m.

The more than century-old Ravinia Festival has tuned up its dining pavilion restaurants for the 2018 season. Park View, on the second floor, has expanded its fine dining menu. Tree...

Every town should have a family-owned diner like Sandy's, a more than 50-year fixture in Highwood.

Sandy’s aims to be your home away from home

May 10, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

Sandy’s in Highwood is the diner that time forgot. Like the menu says: “Every town should have one.” There’s the laminate counter that runs the length of the eatery and...

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