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Early beginnings for Hugh's Chophouse, announcing the new restaurant in October 2025 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Hugh’s Chophouse Making Progress for Summer 2026 Opening

Wed Jun 3, 2026 08:50 pm Cardinal News

Hugh’s Chophouse, expected to open this summer at 9 North Vail Avenue in downtown Arlington Heights, is described as a classic and modern steakhouse that is a chophouse Chicago style and an American bistro (casual […]

La Tasca has a classic presence at the southeast corner of Vail Avenue and Davis Street in downtown Arlington Heights (CARDINAL NEWS)

La Tasca Tapas Site Transforming to Paréa Mediterranean Kitchen Authentic Greek Cuisine

Sun Jan 5, 2025 10:04 pm Cardinal News

Friday, February 28, 2025 will be the last chance for a taste of Spain at La Tasca Tapas, 25 West Davis Street in Arlington Heights. The La Tasca Tapas management announced on their official Facebook […]

New Big Chicken location at 10 West Rand Road in Arlington Heights

Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken Plans Location in Arlington Heights

Fri Jul 26, 2024 06:38 pm Cardinal News

Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken restaurant chain announced Friday, July 26, 2024 that the restaurant chain is preparing to open its second location in Illinois in Arlington Heights on Rand Road near Arlington Heights Road. Big […]

Outback Steakhouse closed at the Mount Prospect location, 909 North Elmhurst Road (CARDINAL NEWS)

Mount Prospect Outback Steakhouse Closed with Round of Bloomin’ Brands Restaurant Closures

Tue Feb 27, 2024 01:48 pm Cardinal News

Parent company Bloomin’ Brands announced in an earnings call Friday, February 23, 2024 that 41 underperforming locations” including Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming’s Steakhouse & Wine Bar are permanently closing, and […]

Dom's Kitchen and Market rendering (SOURCE: Camburas Theodore)

Dom’s Kitchen & Market Presents Concept 24K Square Foot ‘Grocerant’ in Vernon Hills

Fri Dec 15, 2023 02:30 pm Cardinal News

Andrew C. Jennings, Director of Community Development in Vernon Hills, introduced a segment of the Vernon Hills Village Board meeting Wednesday, December 12, 2023 that explained the concept presentation for Dom’s Kitchen & Market at […]

Early test for the overhead sign for Bird's Nest in early August 2023 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Bird’s Nest Set to Open in Arlington Heights Friday, September 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Wed Aug 30, 2023 06:59 pm Cardinal News

A new neighborhood bar is about to open overlooking the downtown Arlington Heights Metra train station — just outside the Arlington Alfresco perimeter. Downtown Arlington Heights dining keeps getting better, and the Bird’s Nest pub […]

STEP 1: Installing wreaths and garland and wreath.

Armand’s Pizzeria Brings Magical Winter Scenery to Campbell and Dunton

Thu Nov 17, 2022 07:33 pm Cardinal News

A crew at Armand’s Pizzeria installed Christmas garland and a wreath today, Thursday, November 17, 2022 on the exterior of the restaurant at the southwest corner of Vail Avenue and Campbell Street in Arlington Heights. […]

Meat thermometer (PHOTO CREDIT: Larry White from pixabay)

Tips for Improving Sanitation and Cleanliness for Restaurants

Fri Jun 24, 2022 04:11 pm Cardinal News

Restaurant sanitation has always been important, but the pandemic made us think about public surfaces even more. Read these tips and go above and beyond with your sanitation practices at you business or your home […]

Nachos are a Mexican food consisting of fried tortilla chips or totopos covered with melted cheese or cheese sauce, as well as a variety of other toppings (PHOTO CREDIT: Larry White/pixabay)

Friday Bar Tips: Happy Hour Snacks To Serve Customers

Fri Jun 24, 2022 03:52 pm Cardinal News

The best way to be memorable to your customers is through their stomachs. These bar tips on what happy hour snacks to serve customers are sure to help. Keeping your customers thirsty is one of […]

Electronic digital signs at a restaurant buffet (Jason Dexter/pixabay)

Benefits of Digital Menus for the Restaurant Industry

Fri Apr 8, 2022 09:48 pm Cardinal News

Digital menus are a great asset for the entire restaurant industry. Here are some benefits of adding digital menus to your restaurant. The restaurant industry is always changing due to new technologies. One such piece […]

South China Chop Suey storefront closed and vacant

South China Chop Suey on Arlington Heights Rd Closes Permanently

Mon Mar 14, 2022 01:54 pm Cardinal News

The Cake Box, Eros, Sam’s of Arlington, Grandt’s Shell, Arlington Park, and now South China Chop Suey are among long-time business that have closed in Arlington Heights recently. The signs at South China are down, […]

Pieces of Advice To Consider Before Opening Your First Café

Fri Feb 4, 2022 03:29 pm Cardinal News

Opening a new café is no easy feat, even for experienced business owners. Learn more about what you should know before starting your own café here. Opening a café is a dream for many foodies […]

Drive-thru menu at Raising Canes 225 East Palatine Road in Arlington Heights on December 23, 2022

Raising Cane’s Now Open at Arlington Heights Rd and Palatine Rd, Town & Country Shopping Center, Arlington Heights

Thu Jan 27, 2022 10:41 am Cardinal News

Raising Cane’s (#484) at 225 East Palatine Road in Arlington Heights opened for business Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. The restaurant is a self-standing building on an outlot of the Town & Country […]

The Bergoff's Street View, 17 West Adams Street in Chicago (Image capture June 2021 during pandemic shutdown ©2021 Google)

WGN’s Tom Barnas Shows the Chicago Scene at The Berghoff

Tue Dec 7, 2021 05:18 pm Cardinal News

Tom Barnas interviews The Berghoff’s top boss Pete Berghoff and Executive Chef Matt Reichel at the historic landmark restaurant that serves famously authentic German fare in downtown Chicago. YouTube Tips ⓘ The Berghoff restaurant at […]

Gilled meat prepared with Rosemary and marinated (PHPOTO CREDIT: Robert Owen-Wahl Shutterbug75 on Pixabay)

Smart Ways To Improve Your Grilling Game

Tue Nov 30, 2021 09:21 am Cardinal News

Becoming better at cooking on a grill doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are some smart tips to use to improve your skills on the grill. There are plenty of people out there who will […]

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