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Dig Into Delicious with McHenry County Restaurant Week

Go on a culinary exploration with a week’s worth of tasty deals.

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100 Years of Chocolates and Beers at Harry’s Chocolate Shop

By Olivia Van Zelst When I walked into Harry’s Chocolate Shop in West Lafayette, Indiana, my shoes stuck to the old black and white tile floor. It’s just part of the price you pay to experience a piece of Purdue University cultural history. There’s a lot of tradition in this corner building near Purdue’s campus. …

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Rusted Silo is destination-worthy ‘cue and pie that made me cry

You’ll know you’re someplace special the minute you step into this southern barbecue joint.

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Behind the Vines at Easley Winery

Learn the story behind this family-owned business in downtown Indianapolis.

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The Happiest Corner in Downtown Lafayette

Get the story behind a family-owned store that makes candy canes the old-fashioned way.

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A Touch of Spain in Valparaiso, Indiana

Don Quijote Restaurante offers an authentic Spanish dining experience.

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An Epicurean Exploration of Elgin, Illinois

Get your taste buds ready for a delicious tour of this City in the Suburbs.

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Getting the inside scoop at Culver’s

Thank you Culver’s for sponsoring this post. ___________________________ What do you think of when you hear the word “burger?” Culver’s asked me that question on a recent visit to their Headquarters in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. I had been invited to spend a day learning the method behind their menu and the story of their …

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