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For 25 years, Oceanique Restaurant in Evanston, Illinois (505 Main St., Evanston IL; 847-864-3435) has been quietly and steadily amazing a large, loyal following of food and wine enthusiasts by offering one of the best fine dining experiences in the...

Throughout its 25-year history, Oceanique has built such a great wine program that the restaurant has become a magnet for people who are knowledgeable about wine and want to try some of the best in the world.

With fall at our doorstep, the scent of fresh pumpkin and autumnal spices have started wafting through the kitchen at Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd. Northbrook, IL 847-205-4433).

Back-to-School Specials Nothing says back to school better than a lunch box filled with wholesome goodies and tasty snacks. Delightful Pastries at the Chicago French Market says no lunch box is complete without one of its fabulous brownies ($3.50 each).

Mushroom enthusiasts look forward to this time of year. September brings us National Mushroom Month. You can thank the Mushroom Growers Council for helping to popularize this fungus.

Back by overwhelming demand, Art You Can Laugh At returns to Ready Coffee's ORNOT Gallery (1562 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, 773-360-7041) 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 18.

Many delighted health conscious Chicagoans have found that Delightful Pastries, one of Chicago’s most beloved bakeries, is also the creator of wonderfully fresh homemade sandwiches and soups that are as healthy as they are delicious.

One might ask who thinks of these crazy food holidays but for fans of sponge cake, August 23 is cause to celebrate. Sponge cake is the perfect dessert to enjoy at the end of a warm summer day.

August 24, 2013 is National Waffle Day. If you’ve been craving an exquisitely warm and delicious waffle, now is the time to head to Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, 847-205-4433) because this remarkable North Shore restaurant is...

Celebrate with a Delicious Delightful Pastries' Chocolate Pecan Bourbon Pie