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News Wed Jun 20 2007
Midweek Quick Links
• Vince Neil is back in town (well, in Oak Brook anyway) to promote his Tres Rios tequila, this time at SavWay Fine Wines, 3821 S. York Rd., from 6pm to 7:30pm. [via]
• The Reader's Martha Bayne talks about a class on how to make your own butter.
• Is there such a thing as locally produced salt? Share your sources/suggestions in the Chicago Localvores forum or on their blog.
• Chicago Foodies reminds us that Thursday, June 21, is Caribou Coffee "Cooler Day;" stop by your local 'Bou in the 2 o'clock (pm) hour for a free 12-oz. Northern Lite Cooler drink in a choice of chocolate, vanilla or caramel.
• The Extrovert notes not one but two Oscar Wilde-inspired pubs will open this year.
• A Fresh Squeeze points out the perils of microwaved popcorn and points to a new alternative to Garrett's: Chicago Popcorn Works.
• We've stayed out of the fray piling praise on Coalfire, and that's not going to stop quite yet. We will, however, point you to the news over at Menupages (where else?) that Coalfire has changed its menu after just six weeks in business.
• Remember back when I was taken in by an LTHForum April Fool's joke about Sunshine Cafe reopening? Well, this time I'm hearing it from The Stew: Sunshine Cafe reopens next Wednesday, June 27. LTHer bryan confirms it with an in-person visit to the restaurant.
