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ROCKIN' IN A FREE WORLD
This page updated 12/28
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TOYS FOR TOTS......
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN OUR TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE! BECAUSE OF YOUR EFFORTS, WE WERE ABLE TO RAISE OVER $900 FOR THE MARINE RESERVE PROGRAM! IMAGINE A CHILD RECIEVING A TOY BECAUSE OF YOU...A CHILD WHO PROBABLY WOULD HAVE GONE WITHOUT. GOD BLESS YOU, AND YOURS!
NEW TREAT REVIEW......
Like flavored popcorn, but are frustraited by what's available in the 'burbs? Look forward to being in Downtown Chicago to get to Garrett's on State Street, just to get there after they have closed?
Well, cry no more!
If you are like me, my sweet tooth likes nothing more than fresh "Chicago" mixed popcorn. There is something grand about that sweet carmel corn mixed with the sharp flavor of good cheese popcorn.
I had a great combo from a place right here in the Fox Valley! THE MONGOMERY POPCORN COMPANY is the place for you. Their mix is what I had, and it was excellent.
Of course, if you don't like yours mixed, you can get the carmel, cheese, or other flavored popcorns seperately. They offer this great snack in bags, and tins. Best of all, their prices won't make you limit how much you take home.
Located at 112 1/2 South River Street in Montgomery, it's a quick ride to satisfy your popcorn crave. Looking for fresh fudge? Well, they have that too! Give them a cal at, (630) 896-2840). Check out their website at: www.montgomerypopcorn.com
RESTAURANT REVIEW......
"Halsted"...great Chicago style hotdogs, porkchops, burgers, and more! Check out a new gem in an old location. Plumpers is gone, BUT Halsted has taken its place. Located on the corner of Galena, and Lake Street, this new venue offers a great taste of Chicago!
I stopped in last week, and was very pleased with my selections. The Chicago dog was very tasty! The best part was, no one asked me how I wanted my Chicago style dog! Most places out this way advertise this great Chicago creation, but then ask what you'd like on it. NOT HERE!
Nice beef dog, topped with the works...green relish, chopped onion, tomato, celery salt, pickle, peppers, and mustard, no Catsup! Reasonably priced, tasty, and friendly. I also had the porkchop sandwich. It is smothered in grilled onion, comes with fries, and is very good! Give this new business a try.
Enjoy a night at North Aurora's newest fine dining, The Turf Room. Located off of Randall Road, and Orchard just north of Oak, at 650 Randall Crossing. This roomy restaurant provides a nice intimate atmosphere, along with great food, as well as the option to do a little off-track betting.
We went on a week night, and the place was very busy, however, they have ample seating, and we didn't wait long for our table. The mood is quiet in the dining rooms, with low lighting, although you can feel the difference at the bar. There is seating inside, and out, where you will find several wood burning fireplaces.
The menu has many great offerings! Drinks, and food are a bit pricey, but very generous! We had two beautiful, chicken meals,
an appetiser, a couple of blueberry mohitos, and dessert.
The service was great, and, while thr dress code calls for relaxed attire, the cost of dining out makes me think that this will be a place for special nights out. You can call them at, (630) 906-9300.
Like Asian food, but are not sure of what you'll get if you do Thai food? Well...no fear! Visit THAI ZIE in St. Charles.
The food here is a real treat. It is well prepared, and very tasty. Don't worry about over spicing, everything is well explained on the menu. From Pad Thai, to Stips of Sesame Beef, everything is delitefull!
Be sure to try the sticky rice, or any of the salads with sweet
vinager dressing. Wash everything down with Thai tea, and, leave room for desert!
We had Satay for an appetizer... sliced chicken with Thai spice, served with peanut sauce, and cucumber salad. Our entrees were: Garlic Beef sauteed with garlic, black pepper brown suace, with a nice side of fresh veggies, and Moo Tod pork strips seasoned with sesame seed and served with Thai hot sauce. I included a side of sticky rice, sweet, and well...sticky! We each had a soft drink, and our bill with tip was less than $40.
Limited alcohol can be purchased, beer and wine only. The restaurant is clean, and pleasantly appointed. The chef will come out to see how your meal is, and the service is great! NOW FEATURING...$5 lunch specials. Be sure to visit them on MY Space: www.myspace.com/thaizie You can see their full menu there.
Thai Zie is located in St. Charles, behind the Filling Station. Visit them at 11 North 3rd St. Call them: (630) 444-1690, or FAX: (630) 444-1696.
 Thinking of going on a trip soon, travel in your future? Then the Alternate Traveler, a great site for the "Anti Tourist" is the place for you! Join Rice (singer at Ernie's) as she takes a look at different ways to save you money, plan your trip, and get valuable information on the ins, and outs, of being a
"tourist"! Be sure to see her site at: www.theALTERNAtraveler.com or click the link below to go their directly!
SPEAKING OF ROCKIN' OUT...Check out this video, a clip of "The Screamin' Teachers Band". An all teacher band, we are playing in a battle of bands at Walter Payton's in Aurora. We won the competition. That's me singing lead!
DAD
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SONG REQUESTS, CUSTOM MADE DISCS......
Do you want a song that we don't have, you'd like to have us get it? We can now fill your request within a week or two of your asking! Simply fill out the request sheet at the front of the karaoke books. Be sure to include song TITLE, artists NAME, and, if the song is availble, we should have it for you a week, or so, later!
Hey...how about a custom made CDG, with JUST THE SONGS YOU WANT on it? Tired of spending big money on CDG discs that may contain only one or two songs you would want. Worse yet, you go online to make a custom CDG, only to find that you are being charged as much as $5.00 a song?? Drop me a request, we will custom make a disc for you, with your name on the lable, at very resonable rates! We charge by the disc, NOT by song...so, give us a try...I think you will like the results!
HOLLYWOOD BLVD. MOVIE THEATRE......
Have you made it out to this unique movie experience yet? If you haven't, you are missing out on a fun time! Besides seeing a movie of your choice, you can order food, and drinks, right from your table in the theatre.
We ordered some nice selections from the extensive menu. Our server brought us the "Betty Boop Burger". It's a quarter pound, blackened cajun burger, with crumbled blue cheese, and a side of sweet potato fries (order it with honey mustard dipping sauce for your fries). We followed this with an order of, "Bubba Gump Cheese Shrimp", served with a spicy, horseradish, cocktail sauce. The best part of the meal was the, "California Dreamin' Cheesecake", covered in strawberries.
The movie, meal, and three adult drinks each, came out to the price of a night out to a resturant, and a movie, done in the tradition method. All of this without having to get out of your seat, or missing any of the film!
Besides having a full service bar, and kitchen, Hollywood Blvd. has all types of specials going on. They run a Halloween festival of films in October, as well as an annual Hitchcock Festival. This night includes celebrity guests, including actors Kim Novak, Tippi Hedren (The Birds), and Rod Taylor (The Birds).
Check their schedule of various special evenings, and movie dates by logging on to their web site: www.atriptothemovies.com
You can also visit them by simply clicking on their link below.
Located on 75th Street, in Woodridge, just east of I-355. Phone their info line at: (630) 427-1880.
Visit the links at the bottom of the page for a Rockin' Good Time!
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