Monday, February 11, 2013
Hearts are beating in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park. Take a look at where to treat your special someone to a romantic evening this week.
Want to let special someone know you care with a big romantic gesture? Check out these fun options around town to take a date—or even the whole family. Valentine's Day is Feb. 14—that's this Thursday. Put it on your calendar and don't forget. 905 S. Lombard Ave. in Oak Park The Buzz Cafe is the perfect setting if you Valentine's date calls for a laid back night—you can even bring the kids. Adult Menu: pork tenderloin with caramelized pears and a pear brandy cream sauce served with shallot mashed potatoes and fresh asparagus accompanied by roasted red pepper and tomato bisque and an arugula salad with avocado, blood oranges, and a citrus vinaigrette. Dessert is a Death by Chocolate layer cake! - $30 Kid's Menu: classic meatloaf with ketchup…
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
If I didn't see it done myself, I would have sworn Stevie Wonder hung my closet rods.
After almost six years in my house, I decided it was time to clean my closet. The only problem is my version of cleaning usually includes some sort of remodeling. In my head, the job was simple enough: I would reduce three walls of inaccessible hanging space to one well-organized wall by removing the rod from one, and installing it on the other. I even measured. As it turned out, the project was more archeology than architecture—the builder made a mess of the original job. Years ago, as the carpenter installed the rods, I walked into the room to tell him how I wanted the space configured. He told me he didn’t care and he was going to do what he wanted. Once I dug into the project, it was clear why. Behind the rods and brackets, it was …
Thursday, February 10, 2011
With our handpicked local selections, it's almost impossible to screw things up.
Looking for Valentine's Day ideas in Oak Park and River Forest? Look no further. ANTI-VALENTINE'S PARTY Our first pick isn't romantic at all. And that's kinda the point. Marauding teens in grades 6 through 8 abound at the Park District of Oak Park's ANTI-Valentine's Day Party, which promises "plenty of fun activities, surprises, and movies that celebrate being single!" 49 Teen Center, 49 Lake St. in Oak Park $3 for members; $5 for non-members. (708) 383-0002 SPICE IT UP AT MAYA DEL SOL The hip ambiance of the Oak Park Avenue restaurant provides the perfect backdrop for a spicy romantic date. Throw in the culinary skills of chef Ruben Beltran, who's created a special Valentine's Day dinner menu, and it's bound to be a special night. 144 S…
Darren McRoy
1:29 pm on Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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