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The Purple Pig restaurant to open a new site in Oak Brook

The Purple Pig, featuring Mediterranean cuisine is slated to open later this year at 15 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, in the space formerly held by the Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams furniture showroom.

By Dave Oberhelman – Daily Herald Media Group●

Local flavor blooms at farm-to-table restaurants in northern Illinois

From the northern suburbs to the Illinois Valley, the farm-to-table movement continues to grow, with restaurants partnering with local vendors for the freshest ingredients.

By Vicki Martinka Petersen●

New St. Charles arcade bar to move into Alibi location this fall

Alibi Bar and Grill in downtown St. Charles will close its doors by end of July, to make way for new arcade bar Rec Haus, new business owner Erik Gilly said.

By David Petesch●

Taco Dále Cantina to replace Tap House Grill in Oswego

Tap House Grill, which had been in business in downtown Oswego since 2008, on Feb. 24 closed its doors.

By Eric Schelkopf●