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Mariano's Fresh Market has announced on their Facebook page that their stores are NOT involved in the current recall of cantaloupes from Colorado because they do not get the cantaloupes from Colorado. See more on Listeria outbreak from ... The Cardinal  Rocky Ford Cantaloupes Suspected in Listeria Outbreak That Has Killed 4 People; Critics Say Bacteria Could Have Come from Anywhere

Chicago restaurant owner Jeff Himmel, 62, of Bravo Restaurants Inc. and owner of the Gino's East, Ed Debevic's and Edwardo's restaurant chains is among the subjects interested in making a bid for Giordano's, the Chicago-based deep-dish pizza chain that filed for bankruptcy February 2011.  The Giordano's chain is expected to be sold for about $40 million. Giordano's main creditor, Fifth Third Bank, is owed $45.5 million.

Jimmy's Place, a favorite of Arlington Heights since about 1958, has been closed per a notice from the Illinois Department of Revenue posted on the door. Jimmy's Place was known for its hot dogs where students from the former Arlington High School used to come in crowds to eat lunch. Owners Jimmy and Mary Lou Stevens would cook hundreds of hot dogs in preparation for the lunch rush. The closing of Arlington High School hurt sales, but the restaurant managed to survive for 27 years following the closing of Arlington High School. After their divorce, Jimmy sold the business to Mary Lou. Jimmy recently returned to help Mary Lou run the business. Many people in town will miss their hot dogs, hamburgers, Italian Beef and bratwursts and fries.

Google announced on its company blog Thursday that it has acquired Zagat, the popular restaurant reviews service. Users will immediately start seeing Zagat’s content integrated in Google searches and Google Maps. A new version to Google Maps version 5.10.0 now lets users add specific photos to Places and automatically shows places they’ve rated 4 or 5 stars on the map, which gives them a better look at places they’ve enjoyed in the past. Users can place photos of food or decor from a restaurant and attach it to the dining location. As of 5:30 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2011, the three restaurants with the top percentages of "Like it" ratings on ZAGAT were La Tasca (92%), Wildfish (77%) and Salsa 17 (76%). See also ... The Official Google Blog Google just got ZAGAT Rated!

Spicy Crab Cakes and Guacamole-Food Network. Habanero hot sauce lights the fire; creamy guacamole gets it under control. This video is part of Mexican Made Easy show hosted by Marcela Valladolid . SHOW DESCRIPTION :Professional chef and cookbook author Marcela Valladolid prepares a fresh take on Mexican food and shares simple and authentic recipes in her series, Mexican Made Easy. Marcela, inspired by her dual Mexican and Southern California upbringing, transforms stereotypes of the cuisine into healthy and easy-to-prepare Mexican meals. Whether serving home-cooked dinner for her son or entertaining friends and family, Marcela brings to the table fresh flavor that fits all tastes. In another episode Marcela gives shrimp appetizers a kick with rosemary and chipotle powder. Look for the Food Network video, which is part of Mexican Made Easy show hosted by Marcela Valladolid . SHOW DESCRIPTION: Professional chef and cookbook author Marcela Valladolid prepares a fresh take on Mexican

Jersey Mike's Subs will officially open its doors in Arlington Heights next week on September 7, 2011. Jersey Mike's owners, John Griparis and Jeff Berns, know the importance of community relations and will celebrate their new ties with the area when they hold their grand opening on September 7.  This will be the fifth location that Griparis and Berns have opened in the Chicagoland area. This marks a new addition to the  Bakery Cafe Fast Food page of Taste-of-Arlington.com Jersey' Mikes Open's Sept. 7 2011 115 West Rand Road Arlington Heights, IL 60004 facebook | mobile ... See more info on The Cardinal  Jersey Mike’s Opens in Arlington Heights on Rand Rd Near Trader Joe’s Sept. 7 With Free Sub Fundraiser ... or read on ...

Three new restaurants are taking shape at the former Lone Star Steakhouse including SmashBurger, Caribou Coffee, and Jersey Mike's Subs. Smashburger recently opened it's first Chicago-area restaurant in Batavia. See also ... smashburger.com jerseymikes.com cariboucoffee.com

Mariano's announced Tuesday that Hawaiian fish just arrived at ALL THREE  Mariano's Fresh Market locations in Illinois -- well that's right all Mariano's are in Illinois right now. Mariano's "Shore to Store in 24 Hours" program has hooked some Ahi Tuna, Swordfish and Marlin. Available at the seafood counter.

Whole Foods in Palatine is inviting the public to a free Whole Foods Market County Fair. Staff and vendors are celebrating the start of harvest season! See all things country including antique tractors, farm animals, and friends from FlintCreek Wildlife and meet our local vendor partners who will be on site including: - Heritage Prairie Farms - Organic Valley - Argo Tea - Rushing Waters Trout Farm - P.C. Plockey’s Chips - Kissel’s Jam - Matt's Cookies - Frontera - Bee Rescued - and more! The Whole Foods County Fair is scheduled for Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the Palatine Whole Foods Store from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Chipotle news story had a teaser that they were involved in a scandal because they were accused of hiding the fact that they had bacon in their pinto beans. Apparently staff at some stores weren't informing people to avoid the pinto beans if they're a vegetarian. Even though the website contains information about the bacon in pinto beans, some people felt it necessary to call it a scandal the information wasn't more readily provided locally at the stores You should avoid our pinto beans (they are cooked with a small amount of bacon) and our meats. If you do eat dairy, our cheese is made with a vegetable-based rennet, and our sour cream is 100% cultured cream.  -- chipotle.com (Special Diet Information) Some Berkeley students were actually protesting the 'lack of information.' See also ... ktvu.com Customers Surprised Over Ingredient Used In Chipotle's Pinto Beans