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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Panera Launches Hidden Menu: Where to Find it Near Barrington/Lake Zurich

The menu is only available to those who know about it.

  Panera Bread restaurant lovers now have an entirely new menu to enjoy. But there's a twist: You won’t see it advertised at any Panera location.  That’s right, Panera has launched a new Hidden Menu, available only to those who know about it. The menu started in November of last year in New York City and has since expanded nationwide. According to Panera’s website the menu was developed by Scott Davis, Panera Bread’s Chief Concept Officer. “Panera’s off-the-menu dishes offer nourishing options that make sticking to New Year’s resolutions simple. All of these meal selections are an excellent source of protein and contain limited processed carbs,” an article on Panera's website reads.  To order the dishes, just tell one of the Panera’s …

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Enjoy Asian Fusion at Pl8 Restaurant

Learn about what pl8 has to offer in Barrington.

Looking for a place to eat dinner tonight? Why not try out Barrington's newest asian restaurant: Pl8.  Pl8 restaurant in Barrington opened its doors in May of 2011. The swanky asian fusion eatery has attracted hundreds of people since last year with its unique menu, trendy space and friendly waitstaff.  We interviewed the owners last year when they opened. Get the inside scoop on Pl8's menu and learn how it was created. 

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Savory Salads Set to Open in Barrington

The new restaurant, owned by Barrington area residents Stephanie and George Jameson, is located on Hough and Washington Streets.

The windows are caked in steam and the aroma of fresh bread wafts through the Hough Street building. Stephanie Jameson is in the kitchen at her new restaurant, Savory Salads, putting the final touches on the menu choices.  “The chairs will arrive next week,” said the 26-year-old resident of South Barrington, and Barrington High School graduate. “Fingers crossed, we’ll be open by next weekend.” Savory Salads, located on the corner of Hough and Washington Streets, is the brainchild of Stephanie Jameson and her father, George Jameson.  Started in 2009 as a catering company, the pair catered box lunch orders (sometimes up to 750 people) to hotels and conferences in the area.  “With the catering company, we never saw people’s reactions.  This …

Jan

9:55 am on Thursday, May 3, 2012

I have used Savory Salads in the past for my business. Excellent food - fresh and tasty. Good Luck and much success. Jan Migon   more ›

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Patch Passport: Dining Around the World in Barrington

Did you know your town offers places to sample all the tastes of the world? The Saturday Patch Passport is a complete list of places to eat in your town organized by international flavor.

American: Cooper’s of Barrington  Clarke’s Bakery and Deli  Bread Basket Family Restaurant Einstein Bros. Bagels  Original Tracks Chessie’s 111 Grille The Blue Heron Café  Wool Street Grill and Sports Bar  Kooker’s  Dunkin Donuts French and Italian Eateries: Rosati’s Pizza  Barrington Country Bistro  Sergio’s Pizza  Pizza Factory Frantonio’s Italian Deli and Café  Primo Pizza and Pasta  Francesca’s  Greek Eateries:  Kyriaki Irish:  McGonigal's Pub Sandwich Shops: Subway Restaurant Quiznos  Jimmy John’s  Boloney’s Sandwich Shop Asian Cuisine: Chinese Palace Restaurant  Naomi Sushi Express  Tin Seng Chop Suey Restaurant Sagano Japanese Restaurant  Pl8 Simply Asian  Breakfast/Lunch Only: Egg Harbor Café  Canteen Restaurant  Fast Food:  …

Friday, May 20, 2011

Cooper's Celebrates Expanded Menu, Restaurant Renovations

Owner Scott Hansen debuted his new menu selections and updated decor with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Cooper’s of Barrington celebrated an extensive new menu and nearly completed restaurant renovations with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 19. Owner Scott Hansen was excited to show the public what the new Cooper’s is all about. “We have a new menu launched. We’ve added 45 additional menu items and that doesn’t include pizza, pasta or quesadilla selections,” Hansen said. Many of those menu items were available to try at the ribbon cutting event, including the flavorful Granny’s Apple salad, Turkey Summer Swiss sandwich on moist pretzel bread, and crowd favorites Baby Back Ribs and chicken wings. The freshly remodeled interior of the restaurant at 117 S. Hough isn’t quite finished, but Hansen said the sophisticated décor fits in well with …

Green Door Day Spa

2:29 pm on Friday, May 20, 2011

Congratulations! It was a great party!!! Best food in town   more ›

La Pomme de Pin at Home

VIDEO: Preparing Baby Greens

Baby greens require special care when washing and preparing them.

We're starting to see our baby greens come up this time of year. What I like to do when I harvest them is wash them and keep them in the refrigerator. They typically can wilt easily and they don't stay crisp.  This way, with a little bit of moisture, they will stay fresher for longer, but what's important is that when you wash them, you treat them gently and don't overcrowd your bowl.  One of my favorite ways to use baby greens is dressed with a buttermilk chive dressing, which you saw in our last segment of La Pomme de Pin at Home. Click here for instructions on how to make it. 

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Photo Gallery: Cooper's of Barrington Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The Hough Street eatery celebrated its updated menu and decor with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 19.

Cooper's of Barrington held a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 19 to celebrate an extensive new menu and renovated restaurant.  The large crowd enjoyed a variety of Cooper's foods and beverages to to mark the occasion.  Enjoy the photo gallery from the event, and check back to Barrington Patch for a full recap. 

Brian

9:36 pm on Friday, June 3, 2011

I've never been disappointed in anything I've eaten at Coopers. It is so much more than just Pizza--even thought that is awesome, too. Thanks to the Coopers crew for such great food. Congrats!   more ›

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Barrington Offers Fresh Catch

Saida's Seafood Market & Café opens its doors on Northwest Highway.

Barrington residents craving fresh fish for dinner won't have to look far. There's a a new seafood market now open in Barrington, and owners say they're selling the freshest fish in town.  Saida's Fresh Seafood Market & Café, a family-owned-and-operated establishment, recently opened in Barrington at 421 N. Northwest Highway.  It is located in the space formerly occupied by Entertaining Tuna. Saida and Ernesto Candia, the owners of Saida's, are no strangers to the seafood business.  The couple used to work at Diamond Seafood in Lake Barrington, so they said it seemed natural to open up a similar shop in Barrington.  "I worked for years in Lake Barrington and most customers know me and my husband," Saida Candia said. The Candias also own …

patrick

5:45 pm on Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Smelled very fishy. Wild salmon looked and tasted like farm raised, for twice the price. Very disappointed.   more ›

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