Food / Drink / Wine
Somm-o-logue – The Naperville Wine Fest is here
The Naperville Wine Festival is returning to CityGate Centre Friday and Saturday, August 23 Â and 24. The following tasting tips will help to make...
Nutrition Knowledge – Pack a nutritional punch
We still have several weeks of summer ahead of us and those weeks usually include many activities. It can be easy to think, “We will just grab something while we...
CityGate Centre celebrates Wine Week with special tastes, events
A celebration of Wine Week kicked off Sunday at CityGate Centre. The grand finale will wrap up outdoors on the spacious lawn during the...
Naperville Wine Festival returns to CityGate Centre
UPDATE 2014 / Presented by Calamos Investments and Celebrity Cruises, the Naperville Wine Festival returns to Naperville’s CityGate Centre on Aug. 22-23.
Previous 2013 Post / The 11th...
Juicin’ up for Quiz Night at Quigley’s Irish Pub
Whenever Quiz Night is hosted by the West Suburban Irish, a large number of regulars arrive with timely and whimsical names for their teams...
Kids Corner – The Wise Boxer Pour House
My next foodie adventure took me to The Wise Boxer Pour House, located at 16 W. Jefferson Ave. This experience was a first time...
Chili enthusiasts fire up the night, despite record low July temperatures
On a morning that began at 54 degrees F in July in Naperville, more than 90 chili enthusiasts weathered the cold at the “Hot...
Recapping the Ale Fest in images
Ideal weather and good times were served up to an estimated 4,000 beer enthusiasts attending the inaugural Naperville Ale Fest Saturday at Naper Settlement.
Attendees...
The inaugural Naperville Ale Fest taps off at 1PM
Brewers will be showcasing their liquid wares at the inaugural Naperville Ale Fest Saturday, beginning at 1PM Saturday, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster...
Café Buonaro’s in Naperville will close its doors September 28
UPDATE / Sept. 28, 2013: For more than two months, longtime friends and neighbors of Cafe Buonaro's in Fifth Avenue Station have been enjoying...
Nutrition Knowledge – Fresh, local produce means great nutrition
The advantage of eating vine-ripened fruit and vegetables is that they are the most nutritious. The vast majority of nutrients enter the fruits and vegetables as they ripen while attached to...
Wednesday marks anniversary of Illinois’ vote to ratify 21st Amendment
Wednesday, July 10, is the 80th anniversary of Illinois’ vote to ratify the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution and repealing the Volstead...
Ribfest vs. Last Fling at CityGate Grille ‘Patio Shakedown’
Charity bartenders will shake, pour and beg for tips during CityGate Grille’s Patio Shakedown to benefit DuPage PADS 6-9PM on Wednesday, July 24.
The battle...
Somm-o-logue – The oak joke
The following is a conversation I had on a restaurant telephone many years ago...
Saturday 2PM.
Ring ring ring...
"Good day sir," I answered.
"Is the manager or...
Kids Corner – Gaelic times at Quigley’s
Summertime in Naperville offers so many great places to eat outside and enjoy the sunshine.
This month I choose Quigley’s Irish Pub, located at 43...
Ales tap Naperville’s lagering pastime
Ale Fest taps off July 20 at Naper Settlement
The inaugural Naperville Ale Fest taps off from 1-5PM Sat., July 20, on the historic grounds...
Experience the tasty bites of Naperville
Now in its third year, Naperville Bites and Sites offers guided food tours through downtown Naperville.
Naperville Bites and Sites is the first tour of...
Nutrition Knowledge – SPRING into action
With the weather finally warming up and summer at our doorstep, spring is a great time of year to look at our health habits...
Somm-o-logue – Don’t boil your crabs – steam em’
I have always been curious of estuary waters and their effects on seafood. Spending summer weekends at the Jersey Shore, I often went crabbing...
Kids Corner – Enjoy the patio at Meson Sabika
Summer dining is very enjoyable sitting outside at Meson Sabika on their patio. Meson Sabika, located at 1025 Aurora Avenue, also has a separate...
