SW Lake, IL October 2019

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Sold Price

List Price

SP:LP

LMT

All Beds

# Full Baths

# Half Baths

White Oak Estates

$540,000

$528,000

102%

32

3+1 bsmt

4

1

Fox Point

$590,000

$585,000

101%

7

4

3

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Hawthorn Hills

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$594,263

101%

1

4

2

1

Bishops Ridge

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$669,900

100%

81

4+1 bsmt

4

1

Fox Point

$536,500

$550,000

98%

105

4

3

1

Country Club Estates

$540,000

$549,000

98%

13

4

4

2

The Glens of Stone Creek

$614,500

$629,000

98%

10

4+1 bsmt

4

1

Hawthorn Woods Country Club

$615,000

$625,000

98%

2

5

5

1

White Birch Lakes

$652,500

$665,000

98%

9

5

5

0

Flint Lake Estates

$520,000

$538,500

97%

12

4

2

1

Fox Point

$535,000

$549,999

97%

120

4

3

1

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2019 PUBLISHER

Michael Beightol | michael.beightol@lifestylepubs.com MANAGING EDITOR

Stephen Neilson | stephen.neilson@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Indulge the Obsession WE’RE BLESSED TO LIVE IN A FOOD DESTINATION. People from across the

Michael Beightol, Bob Kryscha, Stephen Neilson, Sue Shimkus CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Michael Beightol, Dan Goldberg, John Kelly, Nicolette Martin, Stephen Neilson, Sara Orgler, Dana Rudolph, Jeremy Yap

country travel to our area to indulge their foodie obsessions. Some recent examples spring to mind.

This summer while picking up a rental car in San Francisco the counter agent, noting that I was from the Chicago area, talked about fulfilling a bucket list trip to our neck of the woods. The guy waxed poetically about Chicago-style hot dogs, deep dish pizza and Garrett Popcorn. Last month a chef friend came up from Texas on a scouting trip to check out some of the hottest restaurants in the West Loop. He returned home with his brain brimming with new taste sensations he couldn’t wait to share with his staff. This summer Barrington Schools offered a cooking class to grade school kids who gained exposure to the culinary arts. The students even engaged in a Junior Top Chef-styled cupcake competition much to the delight of parents and teachers who judged the kid’s efforts.

In this issue—our annual homage to the Foodies in our midst—we celebrate the work of local chefs, including three right here in SW Lake County who are

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pushing taste boundaries with exciting menus. Read about what’s happening

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

at Farmhouse on North (celebrating its third anniversary in Barrington), ZIN

CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

Gastropub (who just celebrated their second anniversary in Lake Zurich) and

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

Poke Burrito (newly opened in Deer Park).

We also look at the local beer scene. We're enjoying a beer renaissance with so many microbreweries providing an amazing array of styles all handcrafted from the same basic ingredients—water, grain, yeast and hops—but with notable twists to slack even the meanest thirst. If you agree that “beer is food”, you'll want to sink your teeth into this article.

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

If something on these pages whets your appetite, be sure to head out soon to taste for yourself.

See you around town!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2019

FEATURES 12 Chef Brings Delicious New Food to Deer Park Fresh Hawaiian Fare in the Heart of Deer Park Town Center

16 Suburban Suds Sensations The Evolution of Beer Means Lots of Local Options

20 Farm to Table in Barrington Celebrating their Third Anniversary Serving All Things Good at Farmhouse on North.

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28 Perfect Pairings Five Wine-and-Dine Matches from Lake Zurich’s ZIN Gastropub.

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+ Barrington: 3-7 p.m., Oct. 31 + Barrington Hills: 3-7 p.m., Oct. 31 + Cary: 3-8 p.m., Oct. 31 + Crystal Lake: 3-7 p.m., Oct. 31 + Fox River Grove: 3-7 p.m., Oct. 31 + Lake Barrington: 3-8 p.m., Oct. 31 + Hawthorn Woods: 4-8 p.m., Oct. 31 + Island Lake: 4-8 p.m., Oct. 31 + Lake in the Hills: 2-8 p.m., Oct. 31 + Lake Zurich: 3-8 p.m., Oct. 31 + Long Grove (Downtown): 2-5 p.m., Oct. 25 + North Barrington: 3-7 p.m., Oct. 31 + McHenry: 4-7 p.m., Oct. 31 + Prairie Grove: 4-7 p.m., Oct. 31 + South Barrington: 3-7 p.m., Oct. 31 + Tower Lakes: 4-8 p.m., Oct. 31 + Wauconda: 4-8 p.m., Oct. 31

POKE BURRITO DEER PARK CELEBRATES OPENING WITH RIBBON CUTTING Barrington's Chamber and Deer Park officials recently gathered to celebrate the opening of Poke Burrito, 20530 Rand Rd., Ste. 442, in Deer Park Town Center. “Poke Burrito is a unique fusion restaurant that combines Japanese, Hawaiian and Asian food using the highest quality, fresh ingredients and an array of savory sauces,” said owner Jim Chen, who also has locations in Chicago and Oak Park. “Every dish we serve is freshly madeto-order based on each customer’s selections.”

Poke Burrito offers dine-in, carry out, delivery and catering services. Contact info: 847.907.0332, PokeBurritoChicago.com.

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ARTICLE MICHAEL BEIGHTOL

CHEF BRINGS DELICIOUS NEW FOOD CONCEPT TO DEER PARK HAWAII FRESHNESS IN SW LAKE CO

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JIMMY CHEN TOOK A LONG, CIRCUITOUS JOURNEY TO OPENING HIS NEW RESTAURANT, POKE BURRITO, IN DEER PARK TOWN CENTER THIS SUMMER. Born in China, raised in Iowa and once a teenage helper in the kitchen of an uncle’s restaurant, Chen put in lots of time and invested plenty of sweat equity before striking out on his own.

His Deer Park restaurant is the fourth in Chen’s growing restaurant empire that includes locations in Chicago and Oak Park, as well as nine outlets in Pete’s Fresh Market, a fast-growing grocery chain in Chicago and the south suburbs.

How about that name? Poke (poe-kay) is a style of fresh, raw fish salad made popular years ago in Hawaii. Typically made with ahi tuna, variations also include salmon or shellfish.

So what’s on the menu? As the restaurant name implies Poke Burrito is a hand-held concoction stuffed with a combination of sushi-grade tuna or salmon, vegetables and savory sauces. If a burrito isn’t your thing, the staff will happily create a bowl brimming with fresh, healthy ingredients. Want chicken? No problem.

Jimmy Chen, founder, Poke Burrito.

Vegetarian? Coming right up.

Thirsty? If you’ve never had bubble tea it’s a real treat made from brewed tea served cold with milk, fruit, sugar and tapioca (hence the “bubbles”).

Like ramen? Once you’ve had a ramen the right way at Poke Burrito you’ll never want to eat another bowl of dried noodles flavored by a tiny spice package.

“I guess you could say restaurants are in my blood,” Chen said recently over a fresh ramen he prepared for himself and a guest. Chen explained that he plans to open a couple more restaurants in the suburbs before turning his attention to possibly franchising the concept.

Until then he’ll stay focused on guaranteeing the freshest poke experience for his fast-growing legion of fans.

Poke Burrito is in the Deer Park Town Center (next to the roundabout).

Learn more at PokeBurritoChicago.com or call 847.907.0332.

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Scattered around the u-shaped bar sit some regulars. A family is over in the corner making carryout pizza disappear. Outside between the front door and parking lot a couple is nursing their beer and enjoying an evening together on a late summer’s eve.

Over in a Lake Zurich strip mall there’s a crowd in the parking lot outside Roaring Table Brewery. No, the beer taps haven’t been moved outside. Instead the lengthening line has gathered for another appearance of the big and loud Chicago Culinary Kitchen (CCK) food truck. From an open window the tattooed, Mohawked matron of CCK, Kristina Gaardbo, takes orders for brisket, pulled pork or amped up Mac ‘n Cheese. After gathering groaning plates at the window customers head inside to Roaring Table to sit at the

Side Lot Opened in Wauconda in 2015.

many highboys or long community tables while servers draw taps for a crowd that can be 2-3 deep at the bar.

Brewer Lane Fearing makes the beer adjacent to the taproom that his designer wife, Beth May, created, featuring cool grays, high ceilings, custom woodwork, a wall of windows and a white marble fireplace. Fearing has a fearsome repertoire of beer styles, including big New England IPAs and fruited sours. In addition to inviting food trucks to stop by, Roaring Table often hosts other events from live music to a regular trivia night.

The chill vibe of Bosacki’s stands in stark contrast to the noteworthy design and bustle of Roaring Table, but both breweries share something in common: what’s poured into every glass is made right on-premises. And the beer is really good.

On the north end of downtown Wauconda stands Side Lot

Indoors or out, Side Lot's Taproom is comfy.

Brewing. When weather cooperates, a nice crowd gathers on its spacious patio to catch a breeze off Bangs Lake. Former TV

The Bosacki origin story is similar to Side Lot: “I

producer Phil Castello brews a wide variety of beers coaxed out

started brewing beer at home about 20 years ago

of the tiniest of brewing spaces. His favorites are Belgian Tripels,

before there were many breweries in the area,”

including one called “Jimmy the Weasel.”

Bosacki says. “I shared these creations with our

Making small batch, high quality beer wasn’t always the case: “I

friends and family and listened to their comments

started brewing really terrible kit beer when I was 21,” Castello says.

about the beers I made. After all the positive feed-

“After not being happy with anything I brewed, I scrapped the home

back, we realized we really had something unique to

brewing for several years. About 10 years ago I picked it back up

bring to the craft brewery market.”

again with some guidance from my friend and Wildfire Craft Beer

The State of Illinois now ranks nationally as the 12th

Co. Brewmaster, Phil Stubstad, and I haven’t stopped.” Side Lot was

largest in local breweries. Lucky for us we don’t have to

opened in 2015 in partnership with Brittany Barth of Lindy’s Landing

travel very far to taste a variety of craft beers made with

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Side Lot’s Brewer Phil Castello (left) shares a beer with co-founder Brittany Barth (right) and Michael Beightol.

Greg and Brigitte Bosacki.

Roaring Table pours on the fruit.

Lane Fearing brewing up something new at Roaring Table.

TAPS TO TASTE Here’s a quick sampling of local breweries worth a taste test (or two). Be sure to check hours of operation

+ MCHENRY BREWING CO. - 3425 Pearl St., McHenry; McHenryBrewing.com

before heading out:

+ ONION PUB & BREWERY - 22221 N Pepper Rd., Lake + BOSACKI’S BREWERY - 610 E Hawley St., Mundelein;

Barrington; OnionPub.com

BosackisHomeBrew.com

+ ROARING TABLE BREWING CO. - 739 IL-22, Lake + BUFFALO CREEK BREWING - 360 Historical Lane,

Zurich; RoaringTable.com

Long Grove; BuffaloCreekBrewing.com

+ SIDE LOT BREWERY - 110 Slocum Lake Rd., + FLESK BREWING COMPANY - 200 Applebee St.,

Wauconda; SideLotBrewing.com

Barrington; FleskBrewing.com

+ TIGHTHEAD BREWING COMPANY - 161 N Archer + LAKE ZURICH BREWING CO. - 932 Donata Court Lake Zurich; LZBrew.com 18

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e e r h TYears S trong FARMHOUSE ON NORTH IS BLAZING A FARM-TO-TABLE TRAIL IN DOWNTOWN BARRINGTON

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T he verdict is in.

FANS OF GREAT FOOD IN-AND-AROUND BARRINGTON (AND MANY FROM FARTHER AWAY BECAUSE IT’S WELL WORTH THE DRIVE) HAVE DISCOVERED OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS HOW FRESHTASTIC A GENUINE FARM-TO-TABLE MEAL CAN TASTE. Owner Meghan McGinty talked recently with a guest in the Hayloft, a cozy upstairs bar where guests can have a cocktail, a meal or just catch up with Brittany & Dave, the bartenders who greet regulars by name. Its rustic decor includes many pieces from Meghan’s family’s farm. Farmhouse celebrated its third anniversary weekend in August. “The number of guests that came to support us at the anniversary was overwhelming,” McGinty recalled. “The flowers, gifts and hugs we received was incredible... I cried many times. Weekends like that are exactly why I wanted to open a restaurant.”

The hands-down crowd favorite on the fall-winter menu? “That has to be the Deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie,” McGinty said. “People tell us it’s the ultimate comfort food, but without being too heavy. We use our own chicken stock for the gravy.

It adds amazing flavor, and we don’t add a bunch of cream or flour. It’s more just letting the natural chicken and vegetable flavors come through with the farm fresh chicken. We can even make it gluten-free if desired, without the puff pastry.”

Mike Viccarello and Meghan McGinty of Farmhouse on North.

Shown in photo on far page, beginning at top left: 1. Lollipop lamb chops; $18 2. Whipped feta & hummus with roasted beets; $14 3. Roasted butternut squash soup; $6 4. Blackened Duck breast topped with cilantro lime butter, served with sweet potato hash and okra; $25 5. Deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie (always a family favorite); $26 6. Cherry Berry Cobbler; $8

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McGinty, General Manager Mike Vaccarello and the entire Farmhouse #Squad takes pride in accommodating any dietary or allergy-related requests. “We make everything to order from scratch, so we can always adapt to accommodate our guests’ individual needs,” she said.

Farmhouse

serves

dinners

Tuesday—

Thursday 5-10 p.m. and Friday—Saturday 5-11 p.m., and Sunday brunch from 9 a.m.—1 p.m. Friday has a fish fry, and every Saturday includes a Fried Chicken & Ribs special. They also do catering and special events, such as the (already sold-out) Fall Painting Party co-hosted by Perfectly Pined where guests create their own wood signs while noshing delicious appetizers.

Parking is available with entry off Lake Cook Road just east of North Avenue (look for the Farmhouse sign), with some additional street parking on North Avenue (observe the posted signage and hours).

Farmhouse on North is at 117 North Ave. in Barrington. Contact them at 847.387.3408. Learn more at FarmhouseOnNorth.com or on Facebook.

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GRUESOME WARS, MYSTERIOUS WITCHCRAFT, INFAMOUS KILLERS, EERIE UNDERGROUND CRYPTS, AND HORRIFIC EXORCISMS: LET EUROPE’S DARK PAST SEND CHILLS UP YOUR SPINE AS YOU UNCOVER THE LEGENDS THAT HAUNT THE CITIES AT NIGHT. Descend into dark catacombs with walls entirely made of human remains. Hear accounts of medieval methods of torture, body-snatchers, beheadings, vampires, and cannibals. The ghost stories and disturbing legends are endless, so get ready to discover some of Europe’s most spectacular specters! And even if you don’t have a ghostly encounter at one of these destinations, you’ll still get a fascinating history lesson out of your trip.

Edinburgh Castle.

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EDINBURGH: HAUNTED WALKING TOUR— MYSTERIES, MURDER AND LEGENDS Feel the hair stand on the back of your neck as you experience what many consider the most haunted city in Europe: Edinburgh. With ghostly cemeteries and tales of vampires, a walk on the dark side of the Scottish capital includes corners where murders and bedlam have become legendary. Real-life tales of witches, body-snatchers, vampires, and cannibals will keep you up at night.

PARIS: CATACOMBS SMALL-GROUP WALKING TOUR Discover what lurks in the Catacombs of Paris, an extensive underground labyrinth with walls composed entirely of human remains. The Paris catacombs were originally dug as limestone quarries during the building of some of the city’s famous monuments. Beginning in the late 18th century, remains from Paris’ overcrowded cemeteries were exhumed and transported to the tunnels for storage, creating the thousands of bones neatly arranged into piles along the walls.

Franciscan Garden in Prague.

Skulls and bones in Paris Catacombs.

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PARIS: GHOSTS, MYSTERIES AND LEGENDS NIGHT WALKING TOUR Challenge your romantic vision of Paris with this frightful tour of the city’s most sinister spots. Walk the streets at night and learn about the murders, executions, and rampant diseases that have permeated this historical city since the French Revolution.

LONDON: JACK THE RIPPER TOUR AND LONDON GHOST WALK Heard of Jack the Ripper or Sweeney Todd? Discover the gory details of infamous killers who preyed on the citizens of London in this spine-tingling tour. Creep down gas-lit alleys and secluded streets and discover London’s gory history.

PRAGUE: GHOSTS AND LEGENDS OF OLD TOWN WALKING TOUR Visit Prague and be transported to a time with restless spirits, alchemists and dark arts. Learn about the ghosts and ghouls of Prague as you walk through the cobbled lanes and intimate squares of the Old Town.

ROME: CRYPTS AND CATACOMBS Tour the Roman Catacombs, the Eternal City’s underground burial chambers where long winding passages unfold history, taking you to a time when Christianity was considered a cult whose members were executed as pagans and buried as martyrs.

BARCELONA: GUIDED GHOST NIGHT WALKING TOUR Stories

of

Barcelona’s

exorcisms,

witchcraft

and

bewitched convents will give you chills. After the Spanish sun goes down, the restless souls of Barcelona begin to roam the serpentine streets, allowing you to discover the spooky secrets of Barcelona.

VENICE: GHOST WALKING TOUR As night falls on Venice and the crowds disappear, discover the city’s darkest secrets. Wander through narrow alleys past blackened, vacant canals to uncover Venice’s haunted history, including the haunted Bovolo Staircase, underground cemeteries, and tragic figures, some of which are believed to still wander the passageways as restless spirits.

We all love a good ghost story, and if you’re one of the braver ones and would enjoy one of these spooky European tours, Lake Zurich Travel (847.438.5551, LZTravel.com) can provide guidance. And if experiencing the darker side of Europe isn’t your cup of tea, there are plenty of non-haunting excursions they can recommend.

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Venice through the mist.

Haunted Walking Tours.

London's Westminster Clock Tower.

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ARTICLE BOB KRYSCHA | PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHEN NEILSON

PERFECT PA I R I N G S

Editor’s note: from the intimate and newly-expanded Zin Gastropub, owner Bob Kryscha shared some of his favorite wine and food pairings: 1. Champagne Gaston Chiquet Brut Rose: Makes an excellent pairing with our chef’s Crab Cakes, which are done in a somewhat spicy cajun remoulade. The brut is bone dry with crisp fruit and a bit of cranberry tartness that cuts perfectly through the richness of the crab.

2. Astrales Ribera del Duero 2005: From the Ribera del Duero in northern Spain, this red features a core of Tempranillo from old vines that has aged gracefully into a smooth dark-colored beauty with notes of fruit that pairs harmoniously with the grilled tenderloin or strip we source locally from Milk and Honey Farm (locally-raised, grass-fed beef).

4. Sestadisopra Brunello di Montalcino

3. Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf-du-

2012: Made from the Sangiovese Grosso grape, this

Pape 2010: From a great year, this Grenache-Syrah-

full-bodied Brunello is an excellent match for pasta

Mouvedre blend hails from the southern Rhone

dishes. Our Sugo di Maiale, an Italian delicacy of

Valley; it’s earthy, smoky and full-bodied, with notes of

low-and-slow-roasted pulled pork tossed with fresh

bramble berry, and is excellent with Steak-Frites or a

pasta and bits of vegetable in a red wine reduction

Charcuterie with Cheese and Pâté.

sauce, embraces the gusto of the Brunello perfectly.

5. Patricia Green Cellars Ribbon Ridge Pinot Noir, Estate Etzel Block 2013: This very aromatic Pinot Noir from Oregon’s Willamette Valley is particularly suited for our chef’s King Salmon served with a lemon butter sauce. It’s a dish that will hook you as a perfect match for the Pinot.

For more personalized pairings, visit the Zin GastroPub team at 583 N Rand Rd., Lake Zurich. 847.946.4167; ZinGastroPub.com.

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3RD ANNUAL BARRINGTON’S “PLEIN AIR” ART EVENT & WINE WALK Barrington's White House

A

great

day

to

sip-and-stroll

through Barrington!

Check

out

prepared by the LZ firefighting team

its recent movie release. Sponsored

at the Old Fire House. Website:

by Wauconda Area Library, info at

LakeZurich.org/95/Fire-Rescue.

WaucLib.org; $5 Admission.

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GREAT BARRINGTON TASTE FEST

TESSERACT THEATRE ENSEMBLE HALLOWEEN SHOW FOR CHILDREN

The Onion Pub

outstanding artists as they create

This annual event showcases tastes

paintings

from dozens of the finest restau-

TesserAct Theatre presents What

known as "Plein Air", during the

rants,

wineries

the Trees and Moonlight Know:

Wine Walk (2—6 p.m.). Then join us

and distillers in the Barrington area.

Tales of Witches, Monsters and

for a 6—7:30 p.m. complimentary

Tickets: $35 in advance/$40 at

Marshmallows. Enter the forest on

reception and awards ceremony at

the door; available for purchase at

Halloween Eve to hear the stories only

Barrington’s White House (a Wine

BarringtonChamber.com.

Hosted

the trees can tell. Wear a costume,

Walk Trolley stop) where artists

by The Onion Pub, 22221 N Pepper

bring your favorite blanket/pillow

will have works for sale. Details at

Rd, Lake Barrington from 5—8 p.m.

and enjoy this storytelling treat per-

outdoors,

a

technique

microbreweries,

BarringtonsWhiteHouse.com.

Barrington's White House

fect for children through middle

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MEET AUTHOR GARTH STEIN: ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN

school age. $10/person admission; show from 11 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Details at BarringtonsWhiteHouse.com.

Wauconda High School

Old Fire House,

Don't miss this unique opportunity

77 S. Old Rand Rd, Lake Zurich

to hear Garth Stein discuss his

Network with other Lake Zurich

book, The Art of Racing in the Rain, the

We are always accepting sub-

Area Chamber of Commerce mem-

writing process and so much more,

missions for events you'd like to

bers, Fire Chief John Malcolm, and

from 7—9 p.m. Books are available for

see included in our Calendar sec-

your local Fire Department’s first

purchase/signing following the pro-

tion. Submissions are accepted

responders, as you enjoy tastes of

gram. Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda

via

the many different Firehouse Chilies

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Fun in Long Grove DIY Scarecrow Day Saturday, October 10/12: 11am-3pm

Build your own Scarecrow!

Bring old clothes, hats and shoes.

Sign up online for times. $5 voluntary donation requested.

Hometown Harvest - Wander & Win Weekend

Shop participating stores October 11-12-13 for your chance to win!

Thursday, 10/17: Witches Night Out Shopping - Sipping Snacking & Selfies (ghouls allowed too!)

5pm- 8pm

Friday, 10/25: Trick or Treating

with the merchants in historic downtown Long Grove

Sunday, 10/27: Costume Pet Parade 11am co-sponsored with

2pm-5pm

For more information:

LongGrove.org | 847- 634- 0888 308 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, IL 60047