tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71900115903438037982024-03-05T18:20:02.238-06:00Taste of Arlington Heights | Taste of Arlington EventsDining, restaurants, food, grocers, pizza, coffee, Italian, ice cream, Asian cuisine, ethnic dining, vegetarian, cooking info for Arlington Heights and Chicagoland.CardinalNewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14879245875889479381noreply@blogger.comBlogger213125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190011590343803798.post-16088381825834394972020-11-22T00:57:00.010-06:002020-12-08T05:49:28.672-06:00Trader Joe's Trader Ming's Kung Pao Chicken Is a Pleasant Surprise, Easy to Cook<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbicSK-Sv25y2-rml4u3F8Gi9KB4kIvSKv4buktfyPRo44M04n_eg6frwIcX7hmXOWCHE2a_OhsN2Fq5YyY7zD8hFO6yRJYMYt2-4JaoREK3u-eXGeTNj8R_dX90HXiPbikNupJL8H5kqU/s800/TraderMingsKungPauChicken.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbicSK-Sv25y2-rml4u3F8Gi9KB4kIvSKv4buktfyPRo44M04n_eg6frwIcX7hmXOWCHE2a_OhsN2Fq5YyY7zD8hFO6yRJYMYt2-4JaoREK3u-eXGeTNj8R_dX90HXiPbikNupJL8H5kqU/w320-h240/TraderMingsKungPauChicken.jpg" width="320"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lobster; font-size: large;">Kung Pao Chicken.</span><br></td></tr></tbody></table><center><script async="" src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
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<p>Trader Joe's has plenty of good food, and often frozen foods are especially tasty. Trader Ming's Kung Pao Chicken is a remarkable example. There are more chicken dark meat chunks than you would expect, the vegetables are tasty, and the sauce is delicious -- although some people might not want to use both sauce packs. Either way the recipe is not too spicy.</p><span></span><a href="http://www.taste-of-arlington.com/2020/11/trader-joes-trader-mings-kung-pao.html#more"></a>CardinalNewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14879245875889479381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190011590343803798.post-46971783350108606402019-07-17T13:10:00.000-05:002019-08-18T05:40:23.000-05:00Mane Event, Taste of Arlington Heights 2019 on Friday and Saturday, August 2 and 3; Precedes Arlington MillionThe annual Mane Event and the Taste of Arlington Heights events are coming soon to downtown Arlington Heights, at Vail Ave. and Campbell St., on August 2 and 3, 2019.<br />
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The Mane Event will be held from 5 – 11 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2019<br />
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The Taste of Arlington Heights will be held from Noon – 11 p.m. on Saturday, August 3.<br />
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Each event showcases food and refreshments from Arlington Heights local restaurants with live music, and children’s entertainment.<br />
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The Mane Event and Taste of Arlington Heights events are back-to-back street festivals located on Vail Avenue and Campbell Street near the intersection of Vail Avenue and Campbell Street.<br />
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<b>The Mane Event Arlington Heights</b><br />
The Mane Event, from 5 – 11 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2019, is planned by the Special Events Commission.<br />
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<b>Mane Event Lineup Friday</b><br />
5 - 11 p.m. Business Expo<br />
5 - 8 p.m. Children’s Entertainment<br />
6 p.m. The Jet Set Quartet<br />
8 p.m. 7th Heaven<br />
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<b>Taste of Arlington Heights Saturday</b><br />
The Taste of Arlington Heights, from Noon – 11 p.m. on Saturday August 3, 2019, is organized by the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce.<br />
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<b>Taste of Arlington Heights Lineup</b><br />
Noon -1:30 p.m. DJ/Kids Entertainment<br />
2 - 3 p.m. Kevin Purcell and the Root Doctors<br />
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Indigo Band<br />
5 - 6 p.m. School of Rock<br />
6:30 - 8 p.m. Sugar Highway<br />
8:30 - 11 p.m. ARRA<br />
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<b>Parking for the Events</b><br />
There are several convenient parking locations for these downtown events. The Vail Garage just north of Sigwalt Street and Vail Avenue fills quickly, but other parking areas nearby include the Municipal Garage at Sigwalt and Arlington Heights Road and the surface parking lots along Northwest Highway between Ridge Avenue and Evergreen Avenue. See also <a href="http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/downtownparkingvah"><span style="color: red;"><b>Downtown Parking Map</b></span></a>.<br />
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These two events lead up to the Arlington Million, the Arlington Park Racetrack’s premiere event held on Saturday, August 10, at 2200 W. Euclid Avenue.CardinalNewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14879245875889479381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190011590343803798.post-14205506307159672852019-05-24T09:48:00.000-05:002020-03-06T11:32:05.498-06:005 of the Biggest Celebrity Chefs in the World<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We love to watch them dash back and forth in the kitchen and create amazing food fusion. But celebrity chefs do more than serve up our favorite dishes—they entertain us with their antics, wit, and larger than life personalities.</div>
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Gordon Ramsey</h2>
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The hot-tempered, foulmouthed Scot has made a name for himself with his Michelin starred restaurants and fiery behavior on his hit TV shows. Ramsey began making a name for himself when working for his mentor and fellow hot-head, Joel Robuchon. Since, he has forged his own cooking empire and now teaches people how to cook, saves failing restaurants, and runs his own businesses.<br />
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Rachel Ray</h2>
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Ray started off teaching people to cook 30-minute meals at a specialty foods store in New York. That led to a weekly spot on a local news broadcast, which led to her first cookbook, 30-Minute Meals by Rachael Ray, and then her first Food Network contract in 2001. She is now a dominant figure in the food industry and has her own magazine, day time talk show, and several programs on Food Network.<br />
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Wolfgang Puck</h2>
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Young Wolfgang learned to cook from his mother who was a pastry chef in Austria. When he turned 24, Puck moved to the United States and opened his first restaurant, Spago, in Los Angeles. He pioneered the concept of using quality ingredients that complement each other in odd ways. Coined the first celebrity chef, he now has a multi-million-dollar catering company, Wolfgang Puck Express restaurants, and dozens of restaurants around the world.<br />
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Emeril Lagasse</h2>
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Working in a Portuguese bakery, Emeril discovered his talent at an early age. Over time, he began to master his skills and became passionate about Creole and Cajun cooking. This led him to open his first restaurant, Emeril, in New Orleans. Along with this, he was also the original host of How to Boil Water on Food Network, making him a household. With catchphrases like, “kick it up a notch,” “BAM!,” and “Feel the love,” his huge personality has made him a food superstar.<br />
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Giada De Laurentiis</h2>
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Born in Rome and educated in the United States, Giada decided she didn’t want to join the family business of acting. She instead attended Le Cordon Bleu in Paris with dreams of becoming a pastry chef. When she came back to the U.S., she worked at Spago under Wolfgang Puck. This mentorship would open the doors to many future opportunities. In 2002, Food Network contacted Giada about developing her own show—Everyday Italian premiered in 2003. She has since turned this into more television shows, two restaurants, and a line of cooking utensils.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190011590343803798.post-88700312725110459692019-05-17T08:17:00.004-05:002019-05-17T08:17:40.241-05:0010 Summertime Chicagoland Food Festivals in 2019Winter is done, spring has sprung, and it’s time to venture outdoors to hit some parties and eat good food. All summer long, Chicagoland food festivals will whet your appetite. Check out this list of 2019’s food festivals in the area.<br />
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Grant Park, Jackson St. & Columbus Dr. Chicago<br />
July 10-14, 2019<br />
Still one of the biggest and best food festivals, the Taste of Chicago celebrates its 39th year. Dozens of restaurants, food trucks, and pop ups will serve tasty treats from all over the world at this free event.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ribfest.net/" target="_blank">Ribfest in Naperville</a><br />
Knoch Park, 724 South West St. Naperville, IL<br />
July 3-6, 2019<br />
This west suburban party is known for awesome musical acts and piles of rich, savory ribs. Listen to Flo Rida, Billy Idol, Brantley Gilbert, and others while you munch on delicious ribs before the fireworks.<br />
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<a href="https://topchicago.org/" target="_blank">Taste of Polonia</a><br />
5216 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago (Copernicus Center)<br />
Aug. 30-Sep. 2, 2019<br />
The largest Polish festival in the U.S. will be back in Jefferson Park with a multitude of bands, stages, cooking demos, and family-friendly activities for everyone.<br />
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<a href="http://chicagotacofest.com/" target="_blank">Tacos y Tamales Festival</a><br />
18th St. & Peoria, Chicago (Pilsen)<br />
July 19-21, 2019<br />
Modeled after the traditional Tianguis, the Tacos y Tamales Festival brings the sound and aroma of a Mexican market to the Pilsen neighborhood. Stages will have traditional music during the day and high energy Latin rock at night.<br />
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<a href="https://www.windycitysmokeout.com/" target="_blank">Windy City Smoke Out</a><br />
1901 W. Madison St. Chicago (United Center)<br />
July 12-14, 2019<br />
Put on your cowboy boots and hat before heading to this celebration of country music, smoked meat, and craft beer. The biggest names in country music and the best pit masters from all over the country will make you forget you’re in the city.<br />
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<a href="https://www.chicagohistory.org/chicagohotdogfest" target="_blank">Chicago Hotdog Fest</a><br />
Stockton and LaSalle Dr., Chicago (Lincoln Park)<br />
Aug. 9-11, 2019<br />
Nothing says Chicago quite like hot dogs. Enjoy regional styles from all over the country and learn the history of the classic food at this event sponsored by the Chicago History Museum.<br />
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<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicagos-only-ice-cream-festival-on-national-ice-cream-day-tickets-61596543921/amp" target="_blank">Chicago’s Only Ice Cream Festival</a><br />
Antique Taco 1000 W. 35th St. Chicago<br />
July 21, 2019<br />
Hot summer days call for tasty frozen treats. There’s no better way to celebrate National Ice Cream Day than with two scoops in a waffle cone at this Chicagoland food festival.<br />
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<a href="https://www.ribfest-chicago.com/" target="_blank">Ribfest Chicago</a><br />
Lincoln Ave. from Irving Park Rd. to Burteau Ave. Chicago<br />
June 14-16, 2019<br />
Follow your nose to the wood burning smokers cooking up amazing ribs in every regional style. Celebrate ribs and rock & roll while you watch titans of competitive eating compete in Rib Mania VII.<br />
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<a href="https://www.roscoevillageburgerfest.com/" target="_blank">Roscoe Village Burger Fest</a><br />
2000 W. Belmont, Chicago (Roscoe Village)<br />
July 13 and 14, 2019<br />
Have a flippin’ good time at this family-friendly neighborhood party. Burgers and fries, the Kid Zone, and lots of music make this a must attend event this summer.<br />
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<a href="https://www.americanlobsterfest.com/about" target="_blank">Great American Lobster Fest</a><br />
Navy Pier, Chicago<br />
Aug. 30-Sep. 1, 2019<br />
The Midwest’s largest seafood fest has live lobster, live music, and lots of libations at Navy Pier. Don’t forget your lobster cracker and extra napkins because it could get messy.<br />
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Below, we share five vegan-friendly dessert shops in Chicago. Because no matter your dietary needs, you deserve to have sweets!</div>
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Defloured</h3>
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Located just minutes from the Red Line in Andersonville, this gluten-free bakery has an amazing mission: to make dessert accessible to everyone. Vegans and those who live with food allergies or Celiac disease can enjoy sweets from <a href="http://deflouredbakery.com/" target="_blank">Defloured</a> knowing they’re free of any unwelcome ingredients. The shop uses soy-free butter and flax eggs to create their delectable desserts. Customers can choose from a wide selection of delicious vegan goodies, including cake pops, cookies, dessert bars, pies, and whoopie pies.<br />
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Loving Heart</h3>
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<a href="http://www.lovingheartvegan.com/" target="_blank">Loving Heart</a> is a small café with an impressive plant-based menu. In addition to handmade salads, soups, wraps, and other savory menu items, they also serve decadent, 100% vegan cakes. These desserts are made with mostly USDA-certified organic ingredients, so they’re not just good—they’re good for you, too. Currently, the café offers Apple Ginger Cake, Double Chocolate Cake, and Gluten-Free Carrot Cake. The shop also brews coffee and tea, the perfect accompaniments to your sweet snack.<br />
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Swirlz Cupcakes</h3>
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Located in charming Lincoln Park, <a href="http://www.swirlzcupcakesshop.com/" target="_blank">Swirlz</a> has created unique vegan desserts for over a decade. Their cupcakes are made from rice flours and dedicated vegan equipment, so you can trust that they’re completely free of dairy, egg, gluten, and wheat. Additionally, Swirlz makes their batters, buttercreams, and fillings fresh daily. The shop offers 18 irresistible vegan flavors, including Banana Nutella, Double Chocolate, and S’mores. Flavors vary depending on the day of the week, so stopping in for a treat is always very tempting!<br />
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West Town Bakery</h3>
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<a href="https://www.westtownbakery.com/" target="_blank">West Town Bakery</a> is a sustainable bakery you must visit. The shop has three Chicago locations: River North, Wrigleyville, and, of course, West Town. They serve vegan cakes, cookies, donuts, muffins, and much more. West Town Bakery strives to use local and all-natural ingredients whenever possible. They also follow Earth-friendly practices, from using eco-friendly packaging and green lighting to recycling at the end of the day.<br />
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Upton’s Breakroom</h3>
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Upton’s Naturals is widely known for their high-quality vegan grocery products. So if you love their food, don’t hesitate to visit their breakroom on Grand Avenue. Vegans and non-vegans alike enjoy the shop’s offerings; customers love <a href="https://uptonsnaturals.com/breakroom" target="_blank">Upton’s Breakroom</a> for their cookies, malts, and shakes. Plus, they also offer delicious Temptation Soft Serve Ice Cream—when you arrive, be sure to ask about their available flavors and toppings.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190011590343803798.post-14463403914131475582018-07-30T11:46:00.000-05:002019-05-01T19:40:41.484-05:00Mane Event and Taste of Arlington Heights Friday and Saturday August 3-4, 2018 Great Food Downtown Arlington HeightsOne of the best highlights of Arlington Heights is its fine restaurants, and August is especially excellent because it is the time of the annual Taste of Arlington Heights block party in downtown Arlington Heights. Sponsor, Exhibitor & Vendor Space space is sold out for 2018.<br>
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<b>Mane Event, Taste of Arlington Heights, August 3-4, 2018 in Downtown</b><br>
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Take it to the streets on Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4, 2018 for the <b>Mane Event</b> on Friday followed by the <b>Taste of Arlington Heights</b> on Saturday. The bookend events both occur at Vail and Campbell in Downtown, and they combine to make one of the biggest weekend celebrations of the summer!<br>
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This block-party styled weekend is a crescendo to the summer and both events are ripe for celebration with live music from favorite local bands, wonderful food from local restaurants with a variety of cuisines, a business expo at the Mane Event, and children's entertainment.<br>
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Parking is available all day at the Ballston Public Parking Garage adjacent to the Ballston Common Mall, and the event is located closest to the Virginia Square Metro station and a few blocks further from the Ballston-MU Metro station (Orange line).<br>
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This year Taste of Arlington 2018 will benefit these charities ... Arlington Food Assistance Center, Arlington Street People's Assistance Network, Animal Welfare League of Arlington, Arlington Arts Center, Volunteer Arlington, Leadership Center for Excellence and Arlington Chamber of Commerce.<br>
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Delicious OREO cookie pieces mixed in rich vanilla creme and coated in European Milka chocolate candy.<br />
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Delicious bits of OREO Cookie mixed in smooth, mint flavored creme filling and coated in European Milka chocolate candy.<br />
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Public health experts new methods of global food production, distribution and advertising is contributing to a new epidemic of diabetes and heart disease, chronic illnesses in areas that previously were afflicted with hunger and malnutrition a generation ago.<br />
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<b>Mane Event, Taste of Arlington Heights, August 4-5, 2017 in Downtown</b><br>
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Take it to the streets on Friday, August 4 and Saturday, August 5, 2017 for the <b>Mane Event</b> on Friday followed by the <b>Taste of Arlington Heights</b> on Saturday. The bookend events both occur at Vail and Campbell in Downtown, and they combine to make one of the biggest weekend celebrations of the summer!<br>
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This block-party styled weekend is a crescendo to the summer and both events are ripe for celebration with live music from favorite local bands, wonderful food from local restaurants with a variety of cuisines, a business expo at the Mane Event, and children's entertainment.<br>
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Armand's of Arlington Heights<br>
Aurelio's Pizza<br>
Bangkok Cafe<br>
Berry Yo Frozen Yogurt <br>
Big Shot Piano Lounge & Restaurant <br>
Birch River Grill<br>
Carlos and Carlos Restaurant <br>
Clementi's Pizzeria & Bar <br>
Cortland's Garage <br>
Elegante' Cuisine, Inc.<br>
European Crystal <br>
Garibaldi's Italian Eatery <br>
Javier's Sabor Mexicano & Agave Bar <br>
La Tasca <br>
Mago Grill & Cantina <br>
Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant & Pub <br>
Rack House Kitchen & Tavern <br>
Salsa 17 <br>
Sweet T's Bakery & Cake Studio<br>
TTOWA Korean Bistro <br>
Tuscan Market & Wine Shop<br>
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<b>Mane Event, Taste of Arlington Heights, August 5-6, 2016 in Downtown</b><br>
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Take it to the streets on Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6, 2016 for the <b>Mane Event</b> on Friday followed by the <b>Taste of Arlington Heights</b> on Saturday. The bookend events both occur on Vail and Campbell in Downtown, and they combine to make one of the biggest weekend celebrations of the summer!<br>
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This block-party styled weekend is a crescendo to the summer and both events are ripe for celebration with live music from favorite local bands, wonderful food from local restaurants with a variety of cuisines, a business expo at the Mane Event, and children's entertainment.<br>
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<b>Mane Event, Taste of Arlington Heights, August 5-6, 2016 in Downtown</b><br>
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Take it to the streets on Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6, 2016 for the <b>Mane Event</b> on Friday followed by the <b>Taste of Arlington Heights</b> on Saturday. The bookend events both occur on Vail and Campbell in Downtown, and they combine to make one of the biggest weekend celebrations of the summer!<br>
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This block-party styled weekend is a crescendo to the summer and both events are ripe for celebration with live music from favorite local bands, wonderful food from local restaurants with a variety of cuisines, a business expo at the Mane Event, and children's entertainment.<br>
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<b>Schedule Below ...</b><br>
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<a href="http://www.taste-of-arlington.com/2015/06/arlingtontastebudcom.html#more"></a>CardinalNewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14879245875889479381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190011590343803798.post-53218979368012353192016-04-21T08:40:00.001-05:002017-04-19T05:14:23.469-05:00Javier's Mexican Restaurant Arlington Heights<div id="fb-root">
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<strong>Curate Snacks with unexpected ingredients. Brilliant combinations of Hazelnuts, dark chocolate, hemp seed, almonds, berries, quinoa, apricots.</strong>
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1 N. Vail Ave<br />
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<strong>Make your tummy smile with this hearty recipe full of flavor that’s ready in minutes.</strong>
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This delicious recipe is from Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals television series first aired on Channel 4 in 2012.<br />
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Read the full recipe in Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals book or download the recipe online here: <b><a href="http://jamieol.com/hxJi4V">jamieol.com/hxJi4V</a></b><br />
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Thai Laska | <b><a href="http://jamieol.com/AQDUsi">http://jamieol.com/AQDUsi</a></b><br />
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The annual block party is one of the biggest weekend celebrations of the summer with live music from favorite local bands, wonderful food from local restaurants, a business expo at the Mane Event, and children's entertainment.<br />
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Mane Event (yes, it is spelled M-A-N-E in reference to a horse’s mane) and the Taste of Arlington weekend kicks off the Million Week in recognition of the upcoming Arlington Million, the premier race event held the following weekend at Arlington International Racecourse on Saturday, August 15. Activities will be held at Arlington International Racecourse during the week leading up to the Arlington Million. <br />
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<b>Mane Event Line-up, Friday, August 8 (Organized by the Arlington Heights Special Events Commission)</b><br />
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The Mane Event is from 5 - 11 PM at Vail & Campbell<br />
5-11 PM: Business Expo<br />
5-8 PM: Children's Entertainment<br />
5 PM : Metropolis Performing Arts<br />
6 PM : The Meteors<br />
8:30 PM : Mike & Joe<br />
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<b>Taste of Arlington Heights, Saturday, August 8 (Organized by the Chamber of Commerce)</b><br />
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The Taste of Arlington is from Noon - 11 PM at Vail & Campbell<br />
Noon : Entertainment by School of Rock<br />
2 PM : Suburban Chicago's Got Talent - Finale and Winner announced<br />
3:30 PM: Local Entertainment<br />
5 PM: Stone Cold Cash - A Johnny Cash Tribute<br />
6:30 PM : SunFallen<br />
8:30 PM : 7th Heaven<br />
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<b>Arlington Million, Saturday, August 15</b><br />
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The Arlington Million is at Arlington International Racecourse<br />
2200 West Euclid Avenue Arlington Heights<br />
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Gates open at 11 AM for the must-attend event of summer. Experience the biggest day of racing in Illinois!<br />
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