• By George Slefo
• December 8, 2011

Here is a little known fact: More couples breakup around Christmas time than any other time of the year. That being said, it may be time to step up …

Second Street Bistro Stashs owner Bobby Dubin has jumped on two foodie trends with his new restaurant, Second Street Bistro: organic, locally …

• By Janet Nester
• June 16, 2011

On the eve of its second birthday celebration, Miner Street Tavern Managing Partner Alex Giannikoulis, 29, met with Patch to relive the good times …

• By Quintin Slovek
• May 7, 2011

One of the great things about living in Chicago or the surrounding suburbs is that from the neighborhood gyro joint to the famous restaurants of …

• By Brian Wolf
• April 10, 2011

Since Patch this week featured a new downtown business, this week's Going Back Downtown is going to detour outside the confines of old Des Plaines to…

• By Brian Wolf
• March 6, 2011

Early in the morning or late at night, there's one place you're likely to see buzzing with activity: the Sugar Bowl and Miner Street Tavern. Steve …

• By Quintin Slovek
• March 5, 2011

Cozy and thoroughly palate-pleasing Dung Gia Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine, 1436 Miner St., more than lives up to its “authentic” moniker, serving …

• By Elida Coseri
• January 29, 2011

Situated on the corner of Ellinwood Street and Pearson Street, Caliente Mexican Restaurant’s bright “open” sign is inviting on this cold, January …

• By Collin Czarnecki
• January 18, 2011

Sandwiched between Algonquin Road and Oakton Street is the Beacon Tap, an establishment known for its drink specials, live music and more than 50 …