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Crown Point social media users regularly state that Trader Joe’s, (the popular grocery chain founded in 1958 in Pasadena California,) would be one of the most desirable additions to their local economy. With 569 current freestanding locations including 17 in the Chicago region alone, we were naturally curious as to why Lake County had not … Read more
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Most families are going to gather this Thanksgiving and drink the classics: beer, whiskey/bourbon, or that stuff one of your cousins randomly bring that they call moonshine. This list is meant to give you a “leg” up on making this Thanksgiving memorable, and help you dominate your family and friend parties. Pumpkin Spice Mules Are … Read more
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I’m not going to lie to you: appetizers are my jam. Actually, I could probably never eat a meal again and only eat dips if I wouldn’t gain 1000 lbs. Here is my essential list of different appetizers that would be my dream situation at any family, friend or holiday party. *Hopefully my wife sees … Read more
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Want to win your Super Bowl Party? Then check out this dish for our “Recipe of the Month” where we give you a recipe from a local chef that you can make at home. This month’s feature is Birria Quesadillas from Chef Chris Pappas at Provecho Latin Provisions for your upcoming Super Bowl Party.
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The Region is known for its pizza. Here’s a list of 10 local pizzerias that we think you have to try to become a local pizza savant. Faustino’s Pizza Lowell, IN We didn’t know much about this pizza until they finished in the elite 8 of our “Region’s Best Pizza Contest” in 2019. They offer … Read more
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Class is in session for Episode 2 of Chef Ed! Today, Coach Matt Griseta (Executive Chef of Square Roots) puts his own twist on a holiday classic – Sweet Potato Casserole. Sweet potato casserole is one of those dishes that always seems to find its way onto our tables during the holiday season. But at … Read more
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For our first installment of “Chef Ed,” Coach Matt Griseta (Executive Chef of Square Roots) tackles a few tips to impress even the toughest of family critics during the holidays. Everybody knows that the star of Thanksgiving is the bird (a.k.a. the turkey.) Naturally, making your turkey stand out from the pack is important – … Read more
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