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Suburban Restaurant News
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It’s finally outdoor dining season and we’ve got a dozen suburban eateries to get you started on a summer of al fresco dining.
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Friday is National Donut Day, some suburban restaurants are supporting Pride Month with specials, and McDonald’s is bringing back the Snack Wrap.
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Mid-July is the target opening for Up North Axe & Tap in downtown Libertyville but curious passersby already have been peering in the windows to get a look at what’s taking shape.
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The entrepreneurs behind a plan to renovate the former Oliveti’s Italian Ristorante building in downtown Des Plaines and open a new eatery there hope to be ready for customers next year.
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The restaurant industry largely sources from the U.S., but some key ingredients are imported. The U.S. relies on Mexican avocados and tomatoes. Almost all bananas come from countries like Guatemala and Ecuador. Up to 75% of seafood is imported. There’s not even enough U.S. beef to meet all the demand. Total agriculture imports topped $200 billion last year.
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McDonald's says it's bringing back a menu item it discontinued nearly a decade ago. The Chicago burger giant confirmed on Tuesday that Snack Wraps will return to its U.S. menu on July 10.
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