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Snap Kitchen opening in Old Town

June 15, 2018 at 12:29 p.m.

Snap Kitchen, a fast-casual restaurant known for offering healthy dishes made from local, organic ingredients, is opening another location in Old Town this weekend. The restaurant, which originated in Austin,...

Frank and Barb Van of La Grange applaud after a song.

Big Band brings back memories in Western Springs

May 23, 2019 at 10:42 a.m.

Musical sounds of Frank Sinatra and the entire era between the 1930s and 1950s came to life during a free outdoor concert July 24 at Tower Green in downtown Western...

Make ginger-agave syrup: Heat 1/2 cup light agave syrup, 2 tablespoons water and 1/4 cup finely chopped, unpeeled ginger in a saucepan over medium heat. When it simmers, time for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cool to room temperature and strain.
In a pitcher, place 16 thin slices fresh ginger, unpeeled, coarsely chopped, and, if you like, 4 fresh kaffir lime leaves, halved lengthwise. Muddle, then add 1 1/2 cups blanco tequila, 1/2 cup fresh Key lime juice, 1/2 cup orange curacao or other triple sec and 1/4 cup ginger agave syrup. Stir, then refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
Fill a cocktail shaker half full with ice. Pour in 2/3 cup margarita mixture, including a small amount of muddled ginger and lime leaf. Shake; strain into two martini glasses. Top each with sparkling wine (about 1 cup for 8 cocktails). Repeat with remaining mixture. Makes: 8 cocktails.
Adapted from chef Rick Bayless' "Frontera: Margaritas, Guacamoles and Snacks."

National Tequila Day: How to taste (not shoot) tequila, where to find specials

June 15, 2018 at 12:47 p.m.

The origins of National Tequila Day, July 24, are dubious. Did a tequila company invent the "holiday" and quietly push it out on social media? Probably. But with the #NationalTequilaDay...

What do to this weekend: Hot Sauce Fest, free gelato, 89-cent Champagne

June 15, 2018 at 1:12 p.m.

DO MORE! Fire up your taste buds this weekend at Chicago's first Hot Sauce Fest, where spice fanatics can taste samples from the likes of Voodoo Chile, Wicked Pepper, Black...

Company launches new solution to period problem

May 22, 2019 at 3:14 a.m.

Periods: it is the thing that can help boost a little girl's confidence in becoming a woman, and at the same time make her the target of laughter over a...

What to do this weekend: SausageFest, free chocolate

June 15, 2018 at 12:53 p.m.

Get the most out of your weekend with a meat-filled festival and free chocolate tastings: DO MORE! When I say "sausage," you say "fest!" Love or hate the name SausageFest,...

Matt Gagen of Lemont is the first male to cross the finish line for the 5K.

Xtreme race may raise $40,000 for Community Nurse

May 23, 2019 at 10:41 a.m.

The rhythm of some 2,000 feet beating the earth's ground was heard across the forest preserve during the 12th annual Waterfall Glen Xtreme 10 Miler and 5K at Argonne Family...

Morton Grove organizations host presentation on Robert R. McCormick

May 9, 2019 at 1:08 p.m.

The Morton Grove Public Library, Chamber of Commerce and Historical Society teamed up July 12 to host a presentation about the life and times of baiduhai publisher, Robert R....

Morton Grove native, Lori Goldstein, is the owner of Upstairs Hair Affair, a that offers chemical services that are vegetable-based and gluten free.

Morton Grove hair salon offers organic products, services

May 9, 2019 at 1:08 p.m.

A local hairstylist has broken away from industry standards to offer clients professional salon services without chemical additives. Morton Grove native, Lori Goldstein, is the owner of Upstairs Hair Affair,...

Morton Grove Culver’s, police department raise cash for Special Olympics

May 9, 2019 at 1:08 p.m.

Culver's in Morton Grove, in partnership with the local police department, raised nearly $1,000 for Special Olympics Illinois during the ButterBurgers & Badges event held June 30. Between 5-9 p.m....

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