Restaurants
152. Eat, Drink and be Booky with Hip New Social Club
There’s a new book club in town that’s a little more social than serious—which is perfect if you’re a reader who likes to enjoy a cocktail or two over discussions of plot and symbolism. “LIT” is the name of the Barrington Area Library’s brand new social book club for adults designed to let you have [...]
148. Barrington EATS: Spice it Up on the Patio at pl8
If you love spicy food, prepare to be satisfied. To feel the heat, mark your calendars for a special spicy food dinner coming up at pl8 Simply Asian. The one-year-old Barrington restaurant is the hottest spot in town to get your sushi, Thai or traditional Chinese food fix at a cool urban oasis here in [...]
142. Don Your Derby Hat for Barrington Children’s Charities
Dust off your derby hats and spruce up your seersucker suits, Barrington Children’s Charities’ second annual Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby party is coming up this Saturday and we’re all invited. Barrington Hills resident and Children’s Charities founder, Darby Hills (seen here on left), says there are fun new details in store for this [...]
141. Barrington EATS: Cinco de Mayo a La Hacienda
Cinco de Mayo is just days away and, if you haven’t made plans to celebrate, we have some ideas for you. The Mexican holiday recognizes the Battle of Puebla in 1862, when the Mexican Army had an unlikely victory over French forces. I think most Americans love to share in the holiday simply to have [...]
134. Barrington EATS with Executive Chef Ted Stay
Two of downtown Barrington’s hottest restaurants, McGonigal’s Pub and the Park Avenue Restaurant and Wine Bar, share a secret ingredient. He’s the man behind the menus, Executive Chef Ted Stay, and you’ll find him working overtime, crafting culinary treasures in the kitchen that create raving fans on both restaurant floors. This dedicated and innovative chef [...]
116. Celebrate St. Patrick at Barrington Celtic Fest, 2012
The Village of Barrington is bracing for a blast of blarney and a sea of green downtown this weekend. Doors open at the second annual Barrington Celtic Fest at 11 a.m. tomorrow morning. If you’re in the mood for some Irish music, corned beef and St. Patrick’s Day fun, then toss on your favorite four-leaf clover shirt [...]
74. 8th Annual Barrington Taste Fest and Expo
Once a year in Barrington, the finest local chefs all come together in one place to serve up a special menu of featured dishes for diners to sample. It’s called the Barrington Taste Fest & Expo, it’s happening Thursday night, October 27th, at the Millrose Restaurant in South Barrington and tickets are selling fast, but [...]
46. Sample 50 Fine Wines at Uncork Barrington 2011
If you love fine wine and savor opportunities to sip samples from around the globe, you don’t want to miss tomorrow night’s 7th Annual “Uncork Barrington” event. I have attended this party every year since it started back in 2005 and, like a fine wine, it just keeps getting better with age. The party starts [...]
28. Explore the Art of Barrington’s Amanda Paulson
With the Barrington Art Fest just days away, we can’t let the week go by without meeting some of the artists who will have their works on display and for sale. But you don’t have to wait until this weekend to meet Barrington artist, Amanda Paulson. She’ll be the featured guest at an artist reception [...]
349. Celtic Fest in Bryan McGonigal’s Own Words
McGonigal’s Pub is making it easy to be Irish in Barrington this week! They’re hosting the community’s inaugural 2-day “Barrington Celtic Fest” starting on St. Patrick’s Day morning. The pub is also celebrating their one year anniversary, so I thought it would be a great time to catch up with owner, Bryan McGonigal. He’s a [...]
