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CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE LOCAL BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS! 2021 Winners Announced for DuPage, Kane & Kendall These Establishments Were Nominated as the Best of the Best In the Dining + Cabaret Category DINING+ CABARET Date Night DUPAGE Adelle’s, Wheaton KANE Villa Verone, Geneva KENDALL Hacienda Real, Yorkville Dining Out with the Kids DUPAGE Uncle Julio’s, Naperville KANE Caines, Batavia KENDALL Danelli's Pizzeria, Oswego Live Music Venue DUPAGE Potters Place, Naperville KANE Even Flow, Geneva KENDALL The Roadhouse Bar & Grill, Yorkville Dancing & Game Venues DUPAGE Club Mamalu, Naperville KANE EvenFlow Music and Spirits KENDALL The Roadhouse Bar & Grill, Yorkville Desserts & Confections DUPAGE Small Cakes, Naperville KANE All Chocolate Kitchen, Geneva KENDALL Sweet Temptations, Yorkville VIEW WINNER CATEGORIES ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT BEAUTIFUL YOU COMMUNITY LIVING DINING + CABARET HEALTH + WELLNESS LOCAL EVENTS HOME + GARDEN KIDS + TEENS SHOPS + BOUTIQUES WEDDING + TRAVEL ATTENTION WINNERS! ​Congratulations! Please Click the Link and Include Your County, Winning Category, Company Name, Contact Name, Phone Number and Preferred Email Address. We will Reply Within Two Business Days with Your Printable Certificate and Digital Banners & Logo to Use If You Wish Additional Details will Follow Re: How to Obtain a Souvenir Award Plaque ​CLAIM YOUR AWARD HERE bestofthebest@glancermagazine.com OPTIONAL AWARD PLAQUE Order Here

DINING + CABARET | 2021 Best of the Best Winners

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE LOCAL BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS! 2021 Winners Announced for DuPage, Kane & Kendall These Establishments Were...

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE LOCAL BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS! Winners Announced for DuPage, Kane & Kendall These Establishments Were Nominated as the Best of the Best In the Arts + Entertainment Category DINING+ CABARET Date Night DUPAGE Vai’s, Naperville KANE La ZaZa Trattoria, St. Charles KENDALL Blackstone Bar & Grille, Yorkville Dining Out with the Kids DUPAGE Uncle Julio’s, Naperville KANE Caines, Batavia KENDALL Danelli's Pizzeria, Oswego Live Music Venue DUPAGE Potters Place, Naperville KANE Even Flow, Geneva KENDALL The Roadhouse Bar & Grill, Yorkville Dancing & Game Venues DUPAGE Saddle Up Saloon, Naperville KANE Eden on the River, Geneva KENDALL The Roadhouse Bar & Grill, Yorkville Desserts & Confections DUPAGE DeEtta’s Bakery, Naperville KANE All Chocolate Kitchen, Geneva KENDALL Sweet Temptations, Yorkville VIEW WINNER CATEGORIES ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT BEAUTIFUL YOU COMMUNITY LIVING DINING + CABARET HEALTH + WELLNESS HOME + GARDEN KIDS + TEENS LOCAL EVENTS SHOPS + BOUTIQUES WEDDING + TRAVEL ATTENTION WINNERS! ​Congratulations! Please Click the Link and Include Your County, Winning Category, Company Name, Contact Name, Phone Number and Preferred Email Address. We will Reply Within Two Business Days with Your Printable Certificate and Digital Banners & Logo to Use If You Wish Additional Details will Follow Re: How to Obtain a Souvenir Award Plaque ​CLAIM YOUR AWARD HERE bestofthebest@glancermagazine.com

DINING + CABARET | 2020 Best of the Best Winners

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE LOCAL BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS! Winners Announced for DuPage, Kane & Kendall These Establishments Were Nominated...

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CELEBRATING THE FLAVORS FROM INDIA Amlutastings is a popup, boutique, personal chef, fine dining experience.  Each tasting will usually have a theme for the evening and spin a tale through flavors and foods.  It is a farm to table concept where the chef utilizes and transforms locally grown seasonal produce and products. Anna Sen Venkatesh is a personal chef and has hosted many events at home, The Farmhouse in Plainfield and at several client locations. Space fills up fast so it is recommend you reserve early.  You can reserve a single to multiple spots.  In other words, it can be just a couple or a friend, or a larger group of friends, family or colleagues.  Tickets are on a first come first served basis. Tastings usually run 2 to 3 hours in a beautiful, modern rustic dining space.  The pace is slowed so you relax and savor the experience!.  It is recommended that you allow the entire time to enjoy the experience.  They accommodate all dietary restrictions, allergies, and preferences, such as gluten-free, vegan, halal, or any other needs. Reserve your spot today for the event on December 13 and 14th.  The Great Indian Journey is a multi coursed experience celebrating flavors from India.  Expect the unexpected, expect comfort. expect luxury, expect the great Indian hospitality in our presentation of modern Indian fare.  December 13& 14 • 7 pm • Naperville Reserve your spots at amlutastings.com

DINING + CABARET | The Great Indian Journey

CELEBRATING THE FLAVORS FROM INDIA Amlutastings is a popup, boutique, personal chef, fine dining experience.  Each tasting will usually...

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TRUE FOOD KITCHEN TO OPEN SECOND CHICAGOLAND LOCATION AT OAK BROOK CENTER — True Food Kitchen, the award-winning, seasonally inspired restaurant and bar that has pioneered healthy, flavorful dining, announces its second Illinois location in western Chicago suburb Oak Brook. The 32nd restaurant for the health-driven restaurant brand will open its doors at Oakbrook Center on Wednesday, November 20. Founded by integrative medicine expert Dr. Andrew Weil, True Food Kitchen’s thoughtfully crafted, seasonal menu is rooted in the principles of the anti-inflammatory food pyramid – emphasizing wholesome, simple ingredients with thoughtful preparations to highlight the natural health benefits and flavors of each ingredient. From nutrientdense staples and responsibly sourced proteins to little-known superfoods, True Food Kitchen is committed to sourcing the most creative and freshest in-season ingredients. True Food Kitchen’s Chicago restaurant, which opened in 2016 in the downtown River North neighborhood, was recognized on the city’s 2019 and 2020 Michelin Bib Gourmand lists – an accolade awarded to restaurants serving quality food for good value. True Food Kitchen’s menu rotates seasonally to let guests experience produce at peak freshness and flavor. Some of True Food Kitchen’s signature dishes—which will be available at the Oak Brook location—include the Ancient Grains Bowl, Organic Tuscan Kale Salad, Inside Out Quinoa Burger, Spaghetti Squash Casserole, and the Flourless Chocolate Cake, a guilt-free dessert. True Food Kitchen recently launched its new fall menu with seasonal ingredients and new dishes including the Butternut Squash Pizza, Seasonal Ingredient Salad, Roasted Brussels Sprouts , the vegan Unbeetable Burger, and Thai Coconut Sea Bass, to name a few. The restaurant’s lively scratch bar will feature freshly pressed juices, organic teas, and natural refreshers, such as the seasonal Sparkling Prickly Pear Tisane and favorites including the Hangover Rx and Kale Aid. A selection of beer, wine and handcrafted cocktails featuring organic and gluten-free spirits are also available. Signature cocktails include the Citrus Skinny Margarita and Juniper Rose, along with seasonal selections including the Beets by Jon, Pom Collins, Ginger Margarita, Apple Gold Rush, and the Oaxacan Piña Punch “O.P.P.”. The Kids Menu is designed to please both parents and their little ones, with creative dishes such as Almond Butter, Banana & Apple Sandwich, Chicken Teriyaki Bowl, and Mozzarella & Organic Tomato Pizza. True Food Kitchen’s Oak Brook restaurant will welcome guests to a nearly 9,000-squarefoot indoor/outdoor space. The bright, airy interior will showcase an energetic dining room and open kitchen designed to bring guests closer to the culinary craft that goes into each dish. The covered patio will allow guests to enjoy warm weather days dining amongst outdoor and indoor basins of fresh herbs and spices used on the menu. Throughout the restaurant, eco-friendly materials are utilized in the space’s design, including hardwood floors and dining chairs made from recycled plastic. Vibrant, locally inspired artwork will adorn the walls, adding a contemporary touch to the interior’s earthy color scheme of natural woods and greenery. True Food Kitchen’s Oak Brook restaurant will welcome guests to a nearly 9,000-squarefoot indoor/outdoor space. The bright, airy interior will showcase an energetic dining room and open kitchen designed to bring guests closer to the culinary craft that goes into each dish. The covered patio will allow guests to enjoy warm weather days dining amongst outdoor and indoor basins of fresh herbs and spices used on the menu. Throughout the restaurant, eco-friendly materials are utilized in the space’s design, including hardwood floors and dining chairs made from recycled plastic. Vibrant, locally inspired artwork will adorn the walls, adding a contemporary touch to the interior’s earthy color scheme of natural woods and greenery. "The food and atmosphere are simply amazing," says Glancer Magazine's Features Writer Kristen Kucharski. "I love that this restaurant not only serves healthy dishes but also offers healthy living for the community through upcoming free yoga classes in the morning before brunch!" True Food Kitchen in Oak Brook will be open Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., with brunch served Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on the upcoming restaurant, please visit truefoodkitchen.com/oakbrook .

DINING + CABARET | New in Oak Brook Healthy Driven Restaurant

TRUE FOOD KITCHEN TO OPEN SECOND CHICAGOLAND LOCATION AT OAK BROOK CENTER — True Food Kitchen, the award-winning, seasonally inspired...

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DINING OUTDOORS IS SUCH A TREAT IN CHICAGOLAND WESTERN SUBURBS – As the weather changes from winter to spring we all want to put the convertible tops down, open the windows, and get outside! We put our lawn furniture out, find our picnic baskets and coolers, and setup the bonfire pits. We are so ready to enjoy the fresh air, good music, and awesome food. So why not start by playing a round of golf then checking out Pearce’s Pub & Grill’s brand new menu while enjoying fresh entrees on the outdoor deck overlooking the Fox Bend Golf Course in Oswego. And if golfing’s your thing, next head to Reserve 22 at The Village Links of Glen Ellyn which offers the perfect backdrop for your dining al fresco needs as the number 22 represents the 22 lakes that complement the 240 acres of scenic, Village Links golf course landscape, which is populated by native vegetation and diverse wildlife. If you want to meet friends at the local park or riverwalk, but still feel like dining in style, you can grab Lunch Bento Boxes from Swordfish Contemporary Sushi in Batavia . They service all palettes from Vegetarian Boxes to Chicken Boxes; Salmon Boxes to Sushi Combo Boxes. Looking for something totally different, grab a seat at Barbakoa Tacos & Tequila bar in Downers Grove featuring lively music and a library of more than 100 tequilas, or sink into a cushioned couch with a craft beer or cool cocktail in the enclosed patio and lounge. Not one to sit still and dine long? Head to Downers Sand Club Sports Bar and Brill in Downers Grove. Beyond the outdoor patio and great food, enjoy weekly entertainment, darts, bags, pool, karaoke, dancing, car shows, DJs, and of course, indoor sand volleyball! Love music and the outdoor ambiance, Potter’s Place has the largest outdoor patio in Naperville and offers great Mexican food and live entertainment throughout the spring and summer months. One of the newer outdoor dining scenes in Naperville is Old Town Pour House which boasts the largest beer list in the Western Suburbs. Eating outdoors is what spring is all about, so get out and enjoy it today! -Kristen Kucharski #GlancerMagazine #DiningCabaret #DiningAlfresco #April152018 #DuPageCounty #KaneCounty #Naperville #Oswego #Geneva #Batavia

DINING + CABARET | Dining Alfresco

DINING OUTDOORS IS SUCH A TREAT IN CHICAGOLAND WESTERN SUBURBS – As the weather changes from winter to spring we all want to put the...

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