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Rae Sremmurd Share "Throw Sum Mo" Featuring Nicki Minaj and Young Thug
By Evan Minsker on December 9, 2014 at 7:56 p.m. EST
Rae Sremmurd's debut album SremmLife, which was executive produced by Mike WiLL Made It, is out January 6 via Ear Drummer/Interscope. The duo have shared a new single from the LP called "Throw Sum Mo". It features Nicki Minaj (who called the Mississippi duo "the TRUTH" and "so innovative" on Instagram) and Young Thug. Listen below via MTV News.
Nicki Minaj Performs "Only", "All Things Go", and "Bed of Lies", Appears as Beyoncé on "SNL"
By Evan Minsker on December 7, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. EST
Nicki Minaj was the musical guest on last night's episode of "Saturday Night Live", starring James Franco. She performed three songs off her forthcoming album The Pinkprint –"Only", "All Things Go", and "Bed of Lies" featuring Skylar Grey. She also appeared in a couple sketches—one as Beyoncé, another as Kim Kardashian. Watch footage of her performances and the skit below, as well as the promo video for the episode.
Nicki Minaj's The Pinkprint Tracklist Features Beyoncé, Drake, Ariana Grande, Lil Wayne, More
By Molly Beauchemin on December 1, 2014 at 11:52 a.m. EST
Nicki Minaj has shared the official tracklist for her forthcoming album The Pinkprint. It features Beyoncé, Drake, Ariana Grande, Meek Mill, Jeremih, Lil Wayne and others. Check out the tracklist below. Previously, Minaj has released the singles "Anaconda", "Only" (with Wayne, Drake, and Chris Brown), "Pills and Potions", and "Bed of Lies". Update: Jessie Ware has revealed that she appears on the song "The Crying Game".
Diplo Says He, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, and Sophie Recorded a Song Together
By Jeremy Gordon on November 20, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. EST
Diplo has previously talked about working with Madonna on the follow up to 2012's MDNA. In a new interview, he revealed that one of the tracks he made with the Material Girl also features Sophie and Nicki Minaj. "I did a record that was literally Sophie and Madonna and Nicki Minaj," he told inthemix (via FACT).
Nicki Minaj Responds to Accusations of Nazi Imagery in "Only" Lyric Video
By Zoe Camp on November 11, 2014 at 8:26 a.m. EST
Update: The video's director, Jeffrey Osborne, gave a statement to Myspace's Spencer Stein in which he admitted that some of the video's elements are "representative of Nazism". Read it at the bottom of the post.
Yesterday, Nicki Minaj faced a harsh rebuke for the animated lyric video for her Drake/Lil Wayne/Chris Brown collab "Only", which was directed by Jeffrey Osborne. An increasing number of fans, and later, the Anti-Defamation League, claimed that the certain aspects of the clip's aesthetic, such as the color scheme and styling of the Young Money logo on banners and armbands, evoked the aesthetics of Nazi Germany: an artistic decision further soured by the fact that the video happened to be released on the 76th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the "Night of Broken Glass," considered by many to be the beginning of the Holocaust.
This morning, Minaj addressed the controversy surrounding her latest lyric video on Twitter, insisting that its inspiration came from cartoons and comic books, rather than fascist propaganda. She then apologized to those who were offended, took full responsibility for the video, and set the record straight: "I'd never condone Nazism in my art," she Tweeted.
Anti-Defamation League Accuses Nicki Minaj of Using Nazi Imagery in "Only" Lyric Video
By Jenn Pelly on November 10, 2014 at 1:31 p.m. EST
The most shocking thing about Nicki Minaj's "Only" hasn't turned out to be the fact that it features Chris Brown, or that Lil Wayne's verse is arguably better than Drake's. It's the animated lyric video, directed by Jeffrey Osborne and released this weekend, which has been accused of repurposing Nazi imagery. The Anti-Defamation League has gone after Minaj, both for the video itself and for releasing it on the 76th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the "Night of Broken Glass," which signaled the beginning of the Holocaust, as The Hollywood Reporter points out.
Nicki Minaj Shares "Only" Lyric Video Featuring Cartoon Drake, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown
By Molly Beauchemin on November 7, 2014 at 8:19 p.m. EST
Nicki Minaj has shared a lyric video for her recent single "Only", which features Drake, Lil Wayne, and Chris Brown, Billboard reports. Between the fighter jets, the infantry, the tanks, and legions of other military iconography, the animated video suggests what we've been anticipating all along: Nicki is building an army.
Nicki Minaj Shares The Pinkprint Deluxe Edition Cover Art
By Zoe Camp on November 3, 2014 at 3:25 a.m. EST
Behold, the artwork for the deluxe edition of Nicki Minaj's super-anticipated album The Pinkprint, which is out December 15 via Young Money/Cash Money. Unlike her "Anaconda" cover art, this one's pretty safe for work; check it out above. Curiously, when Minaj posted the art to her Instagram, she thanked "the Kanye West team" .
Nicki Minaj Releases "Only" Featuring Drake, Lil Wayne, and Chris Brown
By Evan Minsker on October 28, 2014 at 9:31 a.m. EDT
Nicki Minaj recently teased a single called "Only"—a track featuring Drake, Lil Wayne, and Chris Brown—with artwork (above) featuring Drake in a pope hat. Now, that track, produced by Dr. Luke, Cirkut, and J Mike, has arrived. Listen to it above via Miss Info. It's set to appear on her new album The Pinkprint, which is out December 14 via Young Money/Cash Money. (The release date has been pushed back from November 24.) Hear it below.
Nicki Minaj Teases "Only" With Unbelievable Artwork Featuring Drake and Lil Wayne
By Evan Minsker on October 26, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. EDT
On Tuesday, Nicki Minaj will share her latest single "Only", which will feature Drake, Lil Wayne, and Chris Brown. And that's great and all, but the most important news right now is the song's incredible artwork above, wherein Drake dons a pope hat. She shared it via Instagram.
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Columbia 28 ports
In an effort to increase ventilation on our boat I'd like to replace 3 of the four smaller ports with ones that open. And wanted to perhaps get an idea of the scope, complexity and cost of this project.
1. Are the port standard in size so I don't have to purchase custom ones?
2. Recommended brand for replacement? Beckson.. or something else? Not looking to drop $1K, just need to get the air moving a little.
3. Any advice on removing and replacing the ports?
The temps around Stockon and CA Delta are in the 90s and low 100s already and we really need some ventilation on this boat. Right now we have the forward hatch and companion way hatch...and one port in the head that opens. But the heat is approaching unholy proportions :eek:
I wish for more air flow/ventilation on this boat... And it's been one tough lesson to learn after owning it for a few months...
Any other ventilation ideas are welcome :)
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Let your Android phone or honeycomb tablet do all the talking! Text To Speech Toy is fun application that let's your device dicate text to you. You can manipulate the speed that the text is dictated and also the pitch of the voice that reads it.
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Gasser (Text to Speech)
Gasser lets you convert text to voice using the Text to Speech engine on your smartphone.
Make your smartphone say anything you want in many languages!
Gasser is a very simple and easy to use app: just add word or phrase to your list and tap on it.
Use Gasser as educational app or just for fun :)
Gasser supports the following languages:
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Italiano (Italian)
Português (Portuguese)
日本の (Japanese)
中國的 (Chinese)
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TTS Speech Synthesizer
WARNING: The speaker's voice is the one installed in your Android phone and it is not possible to change it! Please don't rate bad this app because of that.
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Voice - Text To Speech
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* Save audio to mp3 format
* Adjustable speech rate
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* Adjustable text size
* Different text styles (Some phones may not support some text styles)
Note:- Some languages may not work in your phone depending on your TTS Engine.
Say It! Text To Talk
Save your favourite phrases into a list and have them spoken without having to type them in each time. Just choose Menu->Save to save a phrase, and Menu->View Stored Phrases to see your list of favourite phrases.
Options allow you to change the speed, pitch and volume of the speech.
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Supports PARROT mode so that repeats your voice in real time
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Configurable basic effects: Tone, Speed, Amplitude Modulation, High Pass Filter, Low Pass Filter, Chorus, Wah Wah, Detection pauses between words, Echo, Reverse, etc.
You can create your own by combining hundreds of configurations of the basic effects effects.
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WARNING: This app. is not a professional tool speech synthesis !, is only to entertain, so avoid the negative comments, thanks.
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The voice and the animation of the character can be seen anytime and anywhere!!....This is an app only of it :-)
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The Mic button corresponds to English and Japanese. When the language setting is English, it is possible to start speaking in English.
It reacts to the following words.
Thank you.
Good evening.
See you again. Good by. Bye. Take care.
Good morning.
Let's eat.
I'm going.
I'm home.
I'm finished. I'm done.
Good night.
speed up,speed down,reset
The rabbit says, "Arigatousagi".
"Arigato(u)" is a meaning "Thank you".
"Usagi" is a meaning "Rabbit".
It is a technique of the pun used in Japan.
By the way, this commercial flowed in TV after the activity of "Operation Tomodachi" had been broadcast.
A certain person who had seen it muttered, "Arigato USA GI".
Thank you.
2011/05/20 v3.3.0
・Package was lightened.
・Added widget function.
2011/05/13 v3.2.0
・A full version corresponded to the speed change.
2011/05/03 v3.1.0
・Repeat play function was added.
・The kind of voice recognition has been increased.
・Reduced the number of communications.
2011/04/28 v3.0.0
・The background switch button (morning, daytime, and evening) was added.
・The greeting button (Mic button) using the Google Voice Search App was added.
・The addition and the button arrangement of the voice were changed along with two above-mentioned.
・The little boy of the icon dressed up.
2011/04/15 v2.0.1
・Trouble to which "a music note mark button" was not able to be pushed was corrected.
2011/04/15 v2.0.0
・Button (music note mark) that was able to hear the tune from first to last was added.
・It was quickly started by making the file reading an asynchronization.
Talk To Me - TTS
Includes 4 phrases you can edit and save to quickly say your favorite phrases.
Please email me with any issue or enhancement requests.
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Note: Dalek voices are actually labeled as: Cyborg I, Cyborg II, and Cyborg III in the actual app.
Robot 1-5 (Cylon and other scifi robots),Alien 1-4(Goauld,Asgard),Backwards,Bee,Chipmunk,Cyborg 1-4(Daleks,Cybermen),Deep,Deep Metallic(Darth Vader),Echo,Fast Backwards(foreign language),Fast Normal,Freaky 1-2,Helium(Despicable Minion),Hyper,Metallic,Possessed,Saw-Man(Jigsaw),Slow Backwards,Slow Normal
* You can also use this app to create custom ringtones using these voice effects..
* Create WICKED telephone greetings for yourself and/or your friends.
NOTE: When recording, try using different recording volume levels (look for the recording volume control within the app) in order to find the levels that work best for your device. The default recording level of 1 may not be optimal for your device, so you may need to play around with that setting to get good recordings..
If you hear excessive static during playback, try lowering your recording volume and make a new recording using this lower recording volume setting.
If you are unable to record audio using this app, try the following:
CHECK 1: Speak closely into the microphone.
CHECK 2: Raise the speaker volume on your phone/device.
CHECK 3: Raise the recording volume from within the app.
CHECK 4: Also, if you have a bluetooth headset and you are not able to record audio or just get static, try turning your bluetooth headset off and see if that resolves the issue.
CHECK 5: From within the app, try selecting a different audio recording rate, via Menu->Prefs. Supported audio recording rates include: 44100 stereo, 22050 stereo, 11025 stereo, 44100 mono, 22050 mono, 11025 mono, 48000 stereo, 48000 mono, 8000 mono. Depending on your device, only a subset of these recording rates may be available to you.
If you have a question or issue, post them to the following discussion forum:
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buck rub
My young Quercus Nuttalli, 2 of them actually have what appears to be buck rub damage (sorry no way to take pics)the trees are about 1 inch diameter trunk and the damage is on 1 side of the trees approx 3 ft long strips of bark rubbed off, I'm sure this is common but I wondered if I should expect them to die being that they are so young. I live where there are woods everywhere and they had to pick my trees!I did research this and the web site said it may recover but I wondered if anyone has first hand knowledge, I have all these shingle oak acorns maybe I should sow them near these trees and if the nuttalls heal I will have to move the shingle oak.Since the trees are so small it's sort of half of the trunk scraped.Will the deer stay away if they smell people on the trees?I guess you would have to be a deer expert not a tree expert to know that. I touched the trunks, my neighbors probablt thought I was nuts going around touching all my tree trunks! poaky1
Deer pick my nicely limbed up red maple that is isolated in the middle of my front yard instead of the more natural trees across the street.
I hung a bar of soap from my tree, sprayed it with some terriblt smelling deer repelant, and put up a bit of a wire fence around it.
Yup, the Red Maple had a decent year. Still a little encapsulation left.... I have pics someplace on gardenweb. It is twelve foot tall or so.
What i did with the soap is put it in an old nylon stocking and tie that swinging in the tree so it hung about deer head hogh.
Only thing i did to help the tree heal is put off some limbing up type pruning.
"Will the deer stay away if they smell people on the trees?"
It might help if the deer are 'normal', but if the deer are regularly fed by other people and have become habituated it won't work; they'll just associate the smell of people with food.
This tree survived...but its a honeylocust.
I deer hunt regular and most buck rubs that I have seen kinda scabs over with a scare that will eventually heal over with time(couple of years)If this becomes much of a problem some people put tree protectors around them, and they dont look bad either. One of the most popular tree protecters in my area is ....Tubex tree shelters.When a tree is only a couple of feet tall deer often snap a tree in half when rubing and marking his territory.
The honey locust is close to the same size of the Q Nuttalli I have so that gives some hope. I don't feed deer, I don't know about other neighbors though. This is the first year this ever happened which is surprising because the area of these trees is right where they cross the road each night.They take the same route each night, why is not understood by me. Thanks for your answers, poaky1
"They take the same route each night, why is not understood by me. Thanks for your answers, poaky1"
Okay, I live IN the deer crossing. This has gotta be premium deer territory and bucks always seem to be staking a claim. I do the soap, cat poop, pee, wrapping, spraying, you name it. Many of my trees show some sign of deer contact. Just today, I found buck rub on a Gingkoo biloba and a large branch was assaulted on one of the Magnolia grandifloras. There's a larger Northern magnolia in the back that looks like it's been assaulted regularly over the decades. Here's the story, as long as the damage is largely vertical and less than 50% of the circumference of the tree, it should eventually callus over over a few years (doesn't happen overnight or even in a single season). Another magnolia that had about 50% of the circumference removed about three years ago is still callusing--maybe in another growing season it'll close over. Just don't apply any type of sealant to cover over the wound.--THESE ACTUALLY DELAY AND HINDER THE NATURAL ABILITY OF THE TREE TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE. What can I say, the deer were here on the first day I decided to buy my house. They do help to determine the plants that I grow (because aside from the rubs they love to eat a lot of popular garden plants--roses, hosta, hydrangeas...) Still, I have one of the lushest gardens around (despite the DEER)!
I have small peices of soap hanging, they haven't done any more damage from what I can tell. It may be 50% but there is no need to panic yet.As far as the other plants I have yet to witness any eating of hostas and other plants but most of that stuff is closer to the house except for the groundcovers under some of the trees maybe they don't like those.


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Track star had a soft spot... at least the guy I knew did
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- His head shrouded by a sports hoodie, the young man walked unnoticed through a bustling crowd outside the gates of the Olympic village in London last year. When he got close, I saw a familiar face smiling at me.
It was Oscar Pistorius. "Gerald!" he called and then raised both hands for a double high-five greeting followed by a hug.
On Feb. 14, I saw Pistorius in a hood again, and this time he stared straight at the ground, hands thrust into the pockets of a grey sports jacket. He was flanked by officers as he left a police station. Hours earlier, he'd been charged with killing his girlfriend.
It is hard to reconcile the easygoing, charismatic man I interviewed on several occasions with the man accused of premeditated murder in the shooting of Reeva Steenkamp in his South African home. Prosecutors painted him as a man prone to anger and violence, though he had no prior criminal record. The Olympian says he shot Steenkamp by mistake, thinking she was a nighttime intruder, while prosecutors allege he intentionally shot her after the couple argued.
Who is Oscar Pistorius? I thought I had some idea, and in a sense, so did the millions around the world who cheered the double-amputee athlete as a symbol of determination over adversity.
Now he is as much of a mystery as whatever happened in his home in the early hours of Valentine's Day.
My meeting with Pistorius in London was one of several in the three years I have been covering his remarkable story for The Associated Press, from South Africa to Italy to London -- and last week to Courtroom C on the first floor of the red-bricked and grey-walled Pretoria Magistrate's Court in the South African capital.
On reflection, Pistorius' narrative is partly an exploration of how hard it is to truly know someone who lives so much in the public eye. Journalists witnessed or heard reports of occasional flashes of anger -- with hindsight, do they loom as potentially more meaningful? At the time the outbursts passed largely unnoticed.
What I do know is the public Pistorius seemed to have a soft spot.
Weeks before his debut at the Olympics, he stopped an interview with me to talk to a little girl who walked up to give him a strawberry from the gardens of the rural hotel at his training base in Gemona, in northern Italy.
"Oscar, Oscar," the little girl said, holding out the berry. Behind her, a woman called the child away to stop her from bothering Pistorius.
"Ciao, baba. Grazie," Pistorius replied with a smile, unfazed by the interruption, showing off his Italian and pretending to eat the strawberry.
Now the world knows Pistorius owns a 9 mm Parabellum pistol, licensed for self-defence, and he applied for licenses to own six more guns -- listed for his private collection -- weeks before the shooting death of Steenkamp.
His relationships with women have been spread over the gossip pages in South Africa.
We spoke about his running, his love of sneakers and nice clothes but also about his history with fast cars and motorbikes and the high-speed boat crash in 2009 that left him in a serious condition in the hospital with head wounds. He conceded the crash caused him to rethink how he lived.
"I just realized that I need to make some changes and some of them need to be with my lifestyle," Pistorius told me last year in that interview in northern Italy. "I was messing around a lot with motorbikes and just playing around and taking unnecessary risks."
Again with hindsight, was he grappling with anything deeper than just the high spirits and penchant for thrills of many young men flushed with success and money to burn?
Covering Pistorius' track career, he became more comfortable with me, remembering my name and shouting it when he would see me among a pack of journalists.
He often apologized when he had to end an interview because he was running out of time. After we talked in London, Pistorius stayed a little longer to pose for photographs with Olympic security staff.
Then he popped on his identity-concealing hood and, on his prosthetic legs, he walked off, anonymous in the crowd.
-- The Associated Press
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- Oscar Pistorius informed South African authorities Monday he wants to resume athletic training while on bail for the murder case against him, a government official said.
A spokeswoman for the Olympic runner, however, denied he was making immediate plans to return to the track while awaiting trial for the Feb. 14 shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
"Absolutely not," said spokeswoman Janine Hills. "He is currently in mourning and his focus is not on his sports."
The double-amputee Paralympian discussed bail terms with his probation officer and a correctional official at the Pretoria Magistrate's Court in the capital, Hills said. The guidelines will determine his daily routine until his next court appearance June 4.
-- The Associated Press
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Is there any one in this group close to Missoula Montana?
Good to know Piggy. For paramedics, mine says "Type 1 Diabetic/Wearing insulin pump". For random person finding me laying in the road, it says "Wife: (###) ###-####".
If I get another one, I may add "Treat with Orange Juice". haha.
Hello all;
I have been a paramedic for 20+ years and have never called the number on some of those medical alert tags that you all mention. When we see a medical alert tag on someone we are treating we read it and treat accordingly. I use RoadID also. But everyone has there own preference. This is just some info from a street medic.
I like the flexibility of the RoadID text. With one glance anyone can see my name, my problems, and three phone numbers to call if I'm passed out.
I honestly didn't look at MedicAlert because when I saw the RoadID, I found exactly what I wanted. I also like that it isn't a subscription based service, and I'm not selling my medical info to them. When I got a medicalert bracelet as a kid, I remember getting monthly mail from them and thought it was overkill. I can't imagine what it would be like if I gave them my email address. I have NEVER gotten an email from RoadID, nor any mailings. I like companies that let me go to them and don't target me.
Bracelets I use the UniversalMedicalID ones. Pretty good, and use a normal titanium dog tag for all the time, but when riding will slip on the small rubber wrist band with all the same info on it. Never know if ever needed and they miss the one around your neck.
Other kit tends to be two spare tubes, a couple of CO2 cans, a pair of tyre levers, multitool, sparelink in a seat bag. Two bottles (usually) of a crazy hydration and energy drink cooked up by my dietitian and usually a packet of shot blocks or two. Phone, a mini set of keys, portable micro retractable lock, Garmin, blood meter pouch with lancets/strips/glucose tabs, and quiet often a pocket jacket if even a remote chance of rain.
Thanks for the info. I also posted this on the Facebook T1 Diabetic Athletes page (several put up pics of their diabetes medic alert tattoos--very cool!). Several of them also preferred RoadID. I just ordered mine. Will get it in time for the Tour de Cure-Kentucky!
RoadID is less expensive and is geared to all active persons, not just those of us with diabetes. The interactive version allows you to add personal medical information that you edit, rather than relying on some anonymous EHR that might not have sufficient or correct information. It's considerably less expensive than MedicAlert, though the latter company has a higher profile in the emergency-medical-identification market.
I had the velcro RoadID, but lost it while canoeing once. After a year or so, the velcro gives out. I now have the rubbery wrist band version, which seems like it should last a while. I think the subscription options are a scam - I can't imagine an emergency responder taking the time to make a phone call to find out details, so I just use mine to list a few phone numbers and that I'm diabetic.
I see several of you recommend Road ID. How about Medic Alert bracelets? Is one better than the other? Why?
A lot depends on the length of the ride (both time and distance), the reason for the ride, what might be available on the route you're taking, the weather, and what sort of diabetes you have/how it's being managed.
I have type 2 and do not need insulin; however, I do take metformin so there is a possibility of going low. That said, I'm a slower rider than a lot of these folk, so my calorie and carb needs are different than theirs.
My daily 3-mile-each-way commute requires nothing more than a flat-repair kit, lights for evening riding, and water in summer. That said, I'm carrying my usual work clothes and shoes, water/food/meter/wallet/phone in my backpack, and usually either glucose tabs or some sort of energy bar, and I carry an additional layer, heavier gloves, etc. for the evening ride home.
On a training ride, when I'm riding light, I'll carry my meter, money and ID, and my phone, and wear my RoadID (which I always wear when I leave the house. I'll carry about 20 oz fluid per hour of expected activity in cool weather, and twice that in summer. My split is half water (as iced as possible) and half Ultima Replenisher (my preferred electrolyte fluid). If I expect to be out more than two hours, I'll have something like Clif ShotBloks or Jelly Belly Sport Beans in my pocket for incremental refueling; often I'll plan in a stop somewhere to refill my bottles and get something more substantial if I need it. My seat pack (which never leaves the bicycle) always has a patch kit, two spare tubes, and at least two CO2 cartridges as well as tire irons, a spoke wrench, a multitool with a few basic screwdrivers and hex wrenches, and a small adjustable wrench. I also have one of those collapses-into-nothing drawstring "backpacks" in there in case I find some incredible deal on something that I really need to jump on right then.
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A result very likely in the face of a deteriorating pitch and two days of play left
Manish Pandey's magnificent first century (177, 228b, 15x4, 3x6) of the season took Karnataka to a competitive first innings total of 396 on the third day of its Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Saurashtra at the University ground here on Tuesday.
Pandey was last man dismissed a few minutes before stumps when Jaydev Unadkat sprinted from long-off to the straight field to pull off a well-judged catch to put his side ahead by 73 runs in the first innings.
The match is far from over, though, in terms of having identified the qualifier for the semifinal.
There are 180 overs left in the match and the bright cricket played by the likes of Robin Uthappa and Pandey that largely contributed to 351 runs scored at more than four runs an over on the day has made possible a fourth innings outcome.
"The match is still wide open. The pitch is deteriorating and our aim would be to restrict Saurashtra to 180, or even 150 in the second innings. It would be difficult to chase a target of 220 plus in the fourth innings, especially on a turning track," said Karnataka skipper Stuart Binny.
Resuming at 45 for no loss, Karnataka made a positive start. Uthappa made the most of error in length from medium pacer Chirag Jani with well-timed drives in the arc between square point and mid-off.
Rahul played a few cuts and the opening pair seemed determined to repel an attack that switched quickly from pace to spin.
It was left-arm seamer Unadkat though who got the breakthrough, forcing an on-side deflection from Uthappa (60, 66b, 11x4) into the hands of 'keeper Sagar Jogiyani.
The home team gained the upper hand when off-spinner Kamlesh Makwana, by his sheer accuracy, got rid of Kunal Kapoor, C.M. Gautam and Binny.
Karnataka declined from 95 for no loss to 206 for five. Pandey and Binny added 52 for the fifth wicket.
Pandey dominated the bowlers with a variety of shots and even came down the pitch to hit boundaries.
Left-hander Amit Verma (84 minutes), Karthik Gowtham (28 minutes) and Abhimanyu Mithun (84 minutes) gave him valuable company and helped raise 190 runs.
"JAC (coach J. Arun Kumar) and I insisted that he play his natural game and smart cricket. He is at his best when he plays freely. We did not plan not to cheer his half-century; it was just that we wanted him to continue and make a big effort," said Binny.
The scores:
Saurashtra — 1st innings: 469.
Karnataka — 1st innings: K.L. Rahul c Makwana b Joshi 55, R. Uthappa c Jogiyani b Unadkat 60, K. Kapoor c Jogiyani b Makwana 2, C.M. Gautam lbw b Makwana 5, M. Pandey c Unadkat b Joshi 177, S. Binny lbw b Makwana 16, A. Verma c Jogiyani b D. Jadeja 30, K. Gowtham c Unadkat b Joshi 6, A. Mithun lbw b D. Jadeja 31, K.P. Appanna b D. Jadeja 4, H.S. Sharath (not out) 0; Extras (b-8, lb-1, nb-1): 10; Total (in 102.2 overs): 396.
Fall of wickets: 1-95, 2-106, 3-112, 4-154, 5-206, 6-286, 7-306, 8-386, 9-396.
Saurashtra bowling: Unadkat 19-4-49-1, Jani 5-1-22-0, Joshi 27.2-3-103-3, D. Jadeja 28-2-122-3, Makwana 23-1-91-3.
Keywords: Ranji Trophy, Karnataka-Saurashtra match, Manish Pandey


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Sweet Baby Ray's Barbeque
From our humble barbecue beginnings to award-winning sauce, "now" restaurants, and premier catering—our passion for great food, and ability to throw one heckuva party and unforgettable events have taken Sweet Baby Ray's from ambitious aspirations to a whole universe of "yum".
CITY:Wood Dale
Papa Joe's of Orland Park
Serving the Southwest Suburbs for 30 years, with fine Italian dishes, steaks, seafood, homemade pastas and award winning pizza. Catering, Carry-Out, Luncheons, Special Occasions.
CITY:Orland Park
Gatsby's Pub
Gatsby's was established in 1973. Interior pieces were purchased on 55th & Halsted in Chicago and bring that old town look to Arlington Heights. Gatsby's has found its own unique way of incorporating the new with the old, including the addition of 80 plasma TVs for everyone's viewing pleasure. It's a neighborhood "cheers" bar with specials, trivia nights, and beer of the month!
CITY:Arlington Heights
Shahi Nihari
Delicious Pakistani food and banquet hall
Mago Grill and Cantina
A celebration of Mexico's heritage, Mago Grill & Cantina's original Mexican and Latin menu is comprised of authentic favorites of freshly smashed tableside guacamole, seafood ceviches, savory salsas, fresh salads, and main dishes of steak, chicken, pork and seafood including the chef's own Grandma Paula's family recipes.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Tore & Lukes
Tore & Lukes is proudly family owned and operated by Tore Gagliano for over 33 years. Our specialties are Italian Beef, Chicago style Vienna hot dogs, calabrese style pizza, italian sausage, hamburgers, and our famous big bag of fries! We have an extensive menu for lunch and dinner for dining in or out.
CITY:Arlington Heights
McGonigal's Pub
A traditional Irish Pub setting with a warm, fun and inviting atmosphere. We have twenty beers on tap and have been repeatedly told by customers that our Guinness pint is nothing short of outstanding. The menu has a nice variety of options and features delicious Irish fare, fish and chips, shepherd's pie and boxtys are some of our top sellers, plus we easily have the best burger in the region!
Dolce Italian Caffe and Bakery
Dolce is a unique experience that our customers love. We are a full service restaurant as well as a bakery! Stop in for our delicious dishes or our variety of fresh desserts. Our family recipes comes straight from Italy. These recipes have passed from generations of cooks and we are proud to bring them to you!
CITY:Arlington Heights
Kona Kai Tiki Lounge
A Vintage Hawaiian Tiki Lounge featuring Tropical Drinks & Polynesian Appetizers in a South Pacific Island Setting.
CITY:Wood Dale
Asian Bistro
Asian bistro has a modern, contemporary environment, fusion presentation of entrees and authentic in taste. Specializing in SzeChuan and Mandarin Cuisine as well as some popular Thai entrees and Vietnamese noodle soups.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Sweet Tomatoes
We offer a unique all-you-can-eat dining experience where you can create a meal tailored just for you. We have over 45 feet of fresh salad ingredients and 10 house-made dressings where you can build your own salad masterpiece. In addition, we serve a wide selection of homemade soups, pastas, baked breads and muffins, desserts and more.
Wickets Bar and Grill
A Sports Bar and Restaurant with an Urban Vibe, a new addition to The Streets of Woodfield, next to Loews Theatre. Wickets offers an innovative and delicious menu of Starters, Flame Grilled Skewers, Brick Oven Flatbreads, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Entrée's and Desserts. Enjoy a full bar with over two dozen Craft, Imported and Domestic Beers. Watch your favorite games on state of the art flat screen TV's, and a showpiece 159" projection screen. Enjoy our new Summer Special Menu while seated at our newly furnished outdoor patio seating. Wickets is open seven days per week for lunch and dinner. Free parking across the street in a covered garage and free WIFI.
Franchesco's Ristorante
Beauty, innovation, and culinary perfection only begin to describe the new Franchesco's Ristorante. The Salamone family proudly invites everyone to their new home for an unforgettable experience. The beautiful patio is perfect for lunch, dinner, small private events, or ceremonies with flowers blooming in season and a beautiful fountain to enjoy!
Meatheads Burgers and Fries
The best meals are simple. At Meatheads Burgers & Fries we believe in a very simple process of getting a meal to your plate. All-natural burgers, made to order right here in our kitchen from 100% Certified Angus Beef®, topped with only the freshest ingredients and a locally-baked bun.
Circa 57
Get ready for a time warp Arlington Heights! A place where the food is good and the cars have fins. A time when some of the simple pleasures of life meant things like sharing a milkshake at the soda fountain, the daily Blue Plate Special at the diner, a hearty home cooked meal by mom, or a Tbone steak off of dad's backyard grill on a summer night. We are at the corner of Vail and Campbell in downtown Arlington Heights – in between the public parking garage and the train station. The perfect place to grab a donut and a cup of joe in the morning or to grab some takeout on the way home. Stop by!
CITY:Arlington Heights
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
A modern, casual restaurant with a menu created with our own hand crafted wines in mind. Start in the tasting room and sample our winemaker's latest creations. Shop in our gift store and finish the night in our restaurant with a delectable dish and award-winning wine.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Richard Walker's
Our menu at Richard Walkers is sure to please even the fussiest of taste buds. From omelettes to pancakes to a full lunch menu, our chefs prepare only the finest food for your enjoyment.
Doggit Hot Dogs
At Doggit Hot Dogs we, of course, have hot dogs; but we also have other Hot Dog stand favorites. Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Italian Beef and Sausage. We also have a wide variety of Daily Specials. Don't forget to check out our Deli creations (Served M-F only). You can be rest assured, that all of our creations are made with the freshest ingredients, prepared daily.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
Burger Bungalow
Burger Bungalow offers burgers, hot dogs, chicken, beef, & sausage items as well as sandwiches & wraps for either drive-thru, carry-out, or dine-in. Located in Elk Grove Village it is the perfect burger joint for lunch or dinner.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
Scooby's Red Hots
Stop by Scooby's in Arlington Heights for a great meal in a warm, fun atmosphere. We have hot dogs, Italian beef, burgers, chicken and more. Check out our daily specials. Stop by and try us out - we guarantee you'll keep coming back for more!
CITY:Arlington Heights
Come to altThai for lunch or dinner, or order online and pick-up your food hot and ready! altThai offers an extensive menu of asian cuisine and drinks.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Glenwood Oaks Rib & Chop House
Recently being chosen for the best ribs by Chicago Magazine adds to our long list of recognition's and awards for outstanding service and food. Celebrating for over 36 years.
RAM Restaurant and Brewery
We offer a cozy setting for dining, an impressive bar as well as our own selection of delicious micro-brews made on-site. Our restaurant features a huge variety of menu choices. Banquet rooms available.
J. J. Kelley's
Since 1988, a great Restaurant & Pub featuring homemade food specials, drink specials, outdoor deck and live entertainment in a family friendly atmosphere.
Fat Edd's Roadhouse
Located two blocks from Harrah's Fat Edd's Roadhouse offers a variety of foods and drinks. Many appetizers such as peel-n-eat shrimp and great food choices from salads to Roadhouse platters. They also offer a full bar. Open daily 11:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Gem City Pizzeria
Come to Gem City Pizzeria, the oldest Pizzaria in Quincy and have our famous Jeff's Special pizza or some nachos. Specializing in pizza and Mexican selections, Gem City is open 4 pm to Midnight every day!
White Street Cafe
White Street Cafe is a family owned business located in charming Frankfort, IL. We offer delicious food that features high quality ingredients and reasonable prices.
Gramma's Family Restaurant & Pancake House
Breakfast and brunch seven days a week!
Mo Wallace BBQ
Located in the heart of Carbondale's Town Square, Mo Wallace is one of the most beloved hole-in-the-wall stops in Southern Illinois. Feast on the mouth-watering selection of soul food and finger-lickin' barbecue, and enjoy the company of the friendly staff. This truly is one of Carbondale's culinary gems!
Tower Pizza and Mexican
Can't decide between delicious pizza and tantalizing Mexican food. Head to Tower Pizza and Mexican for an amazing selection of both!
Jimbeana's is one of Quincy's casual dining experiences in a quaint little setting. Located in Quincy's historic business district. There is inside or outside dinning available and off street parking. Our specialty is the whole Catfish on the bone. We carry a wide assortment of sandwiches including 13 kinds of the original Yoagies Hoagies one of Quincy's old sandwich shoppes that used to be around from the late 70's early 80's. Homemade breaded tenderloins, soups and Jim's famous Cajun sausage gumbo, salads made fresh daily. Daily food and drink specials.
Main Street Eatery
Try the top-secret honey-poppy seed dressing on top of the apple, celery, and chicken salad, it is a local favorite. Sandwiches, Panini's are just a few of the delectable offerings. Breakfast is available.
8000 Miles
8000 Miles menu is comprised of Chinese and Japanese small plates. Guests looking for a custom experience can talk to their server about the Sichuan written menu with authentic gems. An entire sushi menu will be available featuring fresh nigiri and sashimi and unique maki plates along with a vast variety of fresh vegetable dishes. 8000 Miles will offer a select menu of homemade desserts and a Group Share menu will also be available for tables of six or more guests along with a Gluten Free and Kids Menus
Mary's Restaurant
Mary's Family Dining offers affordable home-cooked meals served on white table cloths. Lunch specials and a salad bar are offered daily. Enjoy the friendly lounge area while you wait for your seat.
At Talayna's they strive to make every order the best it can be. They use only quality ingredients to assure a quality product. Their St. Louis pizza is so light and crispy it's like eating pizza on a pastry shell. The New York is their hand tossed pizza, full of flavor, with all mozzarella cheese. The Chicago has a cornmeal crust with all mozzarella cheese and chunky sauce on top, a true pizza pie. All of their pastas are made to order for you with homemade sauce and come with salad. Their house salad dressing is delicious, it's a parmesan italian and a little sweet, you will love it.Give them a try, you won't be sorry. We are located in the old Busy Bee building.
Pop's Pizza
Quincy's Must Have Pizza features an everyday lunch buffet and Monday and Thursday Evening Buffets including pizza, pasta, breadsticks, cinnamon sticks, & full salad bar! Don't miss Taco Tuesday!
Mr. Tequila Bar & Grill
Mr. Tequila Bar & Grill offers the best in Mexican food. Our menu includes chimichangas, enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas, fajitas and several other Mexican dishes.
Off the Rails
Off The Rails is a casual, family friendly restaurant and bar. They offer pizza, pasta, wraps burgers,steak, wine and spirits in a rustic historic building.
Elder's Family Restaurant
Elder's Family Restaurant has been providing some of the best local flavor to the Tri-State area for over forty years. A Quincy tradition at 18th & State since 1970, Elder's continues to serve the appetites of generations of area residents. Owned by the Vogel Family for over thirty years, their staff offers decades of combined experience in the restaurant industry.
El Greco
El Greco is a greasy spoon — said in the BEST way. This delicious joint makes some of the best gyros around. Locally-owned and operated, El Greco has become a staple in downtown Carbondale. Don't forget to try the fried mushrooms!
Shakou Sushi
Modern Japanese Cuisine Restaurant offering gorgeous decor in the venue and fresh and delicious items on the menu. Shakou features city caliber cuisine in a city caliber venue with city caliber service.
Bella Italian Restaurant
Bella's prides themselves on using the freshest and highest quality ingredients in all their delicious entrees to make your Italian dining experience tasty and nutritious.
Four and Twenty Cafe
Four and Twenty Cafe commits to buying their produce from a local source to create their pies, pastries, smoothies, and more.
Mr. Bill's
Mr. Bill's is a bar and grill owned by Kevin and Deb Grootens Quincy. They serve daily specials such as seafood, salads, and sandwiches. Children specials are also available.
Allgauer's Restaurant
Allgauer's Restaurant features steak, chops, pasta and seafood. Join them for breakfast, lunch, dinner and their award winning champagne Sunday brunch.
Fuji Sushi and Steakhouse
Fuji Sushi & Steakhouse offers a unique setting to come enjoy your favorite Japanese cuisine. Guests can experience dinner with a show at our traditional hibachi grills while chefs prepare dinner right in front of you. If eating at a grill is not for you, sit in their booths and try anything from their full Japanese menu. The restaurant also includes a full bar with the own special martini list, and a sushi bar.
Ranalli's - Lincoln Park
For more than 40 years Ranalli's has been providing a family-owned tradition of legendary pizza. The Four Corners Tavern Group plans to keep the authenticity of the name, and the pizza a tradition for many years to come. Ranalli's added a feature called the "King's Table". The king's table offers table taps allowing customers to pour their own beer. The table can seat up to twelve and will be available for reservations and private parties. Upon reservation, customers determine which two beers they want on tap. Just steps away from the park, the expansive patio includes new updated furniture perfect for friends and summer league teams. Customers will see the classic thin crust pizza with several specialty pizzas added as well. The Four Corners Tavern Group is excited to provide a place for the neighborhood, friends and family to gather and enjoy a tradition of legendary pizza and memories to come!
Tilted Kilt
Riverfront Dining and a menu with something for everyone. 37 Big Screen Televisions showing all of the big games. 48 Draught Beer Handles and a huge selection of Bottled Beer. Quincy Riverfront, with outdoor seating and views of the Mississippi River.
Ariel's Bar & Restaurant
Upscale Casual American themed restaurant, 28 draft beers and 6 wines on tap. We will please your palate, your senses and your mood!
CITY:Tinley Park
One Restaurant and Bar
A fusion restaurant created for a common ground for all to eat at and enjoy fun company. the best dishes from different countries and areas combined into "ONE." Now serving Thai, American, Tapas, Lickin's Smoked BBQ and additional Worldly foods from various Culinary Traditions.
Krazy Cakes Cafe and Bakery
Krazy Cakes Cafe and Bakery is located in historical downtown Quincy just one block East of Washington Square. We are an eclectic downtown Chicago style bakery with relaxed seating around a fireplace, or at the window bar, high-tables, and regular bistro tables for a more restaurant feel. Or enjoy your visit on our new outdoor deck! We offer free Wi-Fi, TV, and great music while you enjoy a morning pastry, hot breakfast, cup of joe, or lunch! Our menu items are mostly signature pieces with a little flare to keep your mouth happy. Our morning pastries range from items such as Bacon Topped French Toast Muffin, to Cinnamon Rolls and Scones. We also have a HOT breakfast menu which includes french toast, scrambles, and signature biscuits and gravy! Our lunch menu consists of signature salads, sandwiches, flatbreads and soups. We also have a full service coffee bar, with experienced baristas who can create a latte that will fulfill your taste buds delight! While our menu takes pride in offering many flavor combinations that your tongue may have never experienced before, our bakery specializes in creating unique and detailed treats for ANY special occasion. No cake is too difficult to create! If you have an idea, we'll help expand on it, and make a cake that is out of this world! We use only REAL butter cream, made with REAL butter! Imagine that! Our fondant is made in house, and has a much more appealing taste than store bought fondant! So whether you are planning a wedding, birthday, shower, or just a simple get-together, we can create something very cute, or gourmet for your party!
Parrot Cage
Located in the beautiful South Shore Cultural Center with a view of Lake Michigan, this hidden gem offers a seasonal menu in a upscale environment. Patio dining available. Reservations suggested
Lao Hunan
Lao Hunan is Chef Tony's Hu's 5th restaurant in Chicago. It focuses on famous gourmet Hunan cuisine, which is characterized by fresh spice and lingering taste of food. The chef is from Hunan and has over 30 years experience specializing in Hunan cuisine. For exotic flavors, spices and dishes stop by and bring an appetite for an exciting culinary experience.
Sen Sushi
Sen Sushi Bar in Oak Park features an array of fish, some imported from Japan. Fresh and flavorful fits the bill at this Bib Gourmand restaurant.
CITY:Oak Park
Delia's Kitchen
Delia's Kitchen is a contemporary snack shop that is open 7 days a week, serving breakfast and lunch. We feature Intelligentsia Coffee, Loose Leaf Teas, Olive & Well products, full-range chicken and vegetarian selections. Customers interested in gluten-free offerings are welcome. Dine in or carry-out. You'll enjoy great homemade food and top-notch service. We are a kid-friendly restaurant that also welcomes large groups.
CITY:Oak Park
Beacon on the Green
Located in the Fairways Golf Course clubhouse. Serving lunch & dinner in a fine dining atmosphere. Also available for banquets & receptions.
sushi DOKKU
sushiDOKKU boasts a cult following due to the trust the owners have developed with their guests over the years. They have also been awarded a Bib Gourmand for 2014.
Mei's Kitchen
A unique blend of authentic Asian and classic American dining. Full breakfast, lunch and dinner available. Grab and go options and full espresso bar as well.
LaSalle Power Company
The tri-level rock n' roll inspired restaurant, bar and music venue spins a fresh take on amplified American cuisine and live stage performances weekly. Each floor offers a variety of elements; 170" plasma video wall; two stages; three full bars, large outdoor cafe and a private room offering personable service.
PL Damron's Catering Cafe & Banquets
Follow the lunch crowd and dine in a beautifully preserved historic building where everything is homemade from the soups to the entrees. PL Damron's Café is known for its fresh baked breads, bakery treats (try the cinnamon and caramel rolls!), and pies. PL Damron's Barbecue is a house specialty with pulled pork, pulled rib, beef, and chicken served in a special barbecue sauce. PL Damron's Café also offers catering and banquet services.
Mott Street
Mott Street serves a menu inspired by the post-service cravings of a hungry Ruxbin team. Partners Chef Edward Kim, Jennifer Kim, Vicki Kim and Nate Chung are proud to share feel-good comforts, spanning poached chicken breast with salt & pepper to eggs in hangtown fry form. Mott St is family style dining and straightforward cuisine paired with a pointed beverage selection.
Orom Resturant
Fine dining in an upscale beautiful atmosphere. We offer daily specials and incorporate locally grown seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables.
Neil & Shorty's BBQ
Neil and Shorty's BBQ offers mouthwatering beef briskets, pulled pork sandwiches and baby back ribs.
Boodalu Steakhouse
The BoodaLu Steakhouse / Muddy Dog Bar is located in Quincy, IL a few hundred feet from the Mississippi River in a beautiful, old, restored building. Our staff is dedicated to consistently providing great service, delicious food, and superb beverages all within a warm and inviting place with a view of the Mississippi River. We want our guests to have a satisfying dining experience every time they visit. Our menu is "classic steakhouse" and features great steaks, chops, seafood and salads. We serve only aged, certified Angus beef, which includes prime rib eye and KC strip steaks. We buy the best we can and cook it the way you like. We have an extensive wine list and offer classic cocktails like a Rob Roy or a Harvey Wallbanger but we can make nearly any libation you want.
Blend Tea and Crepe Lounge
Through its delicious crepes, refreshing tea and unique atmosphere, Blend has made a name for itself as Carbondale's favorite hangout. Conveniently located close to the SIU Campus, Blend is the perfect spot for a quick lunch or long study session. With its sweet (or savory crepes) and a large selection of customizable drinks, perfect for everyone!
Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Delicious northern Italian fare, comfortable surroundings and friendly service. Menu rotates bi-weekly in order to offer fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Steak 'n Shake - Evanston
This restaurant serves a full menu including chili, melts, salads, soups and club sandwiches. They are famous for their steak burgers.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Enjoy the atmosphere and ethnicity of good, fresh food served at the counter. Specialties include burrittos and margaritas.
Kai Zan
Kai Zan is the brainchild of local sushi legends Melvin and Carlo Vizconde. Also known as the sushi twins. With modern and traditional cooking techniques the twins will create an omakase dinner experience that you will come back for over and over again.
Rosebud Theater District
A Rosebud restaurant, located in 3 First National Plaza. Charming and fast paced by day, elegant and relaxing at night. Customers continuously select Rosebud as the ultimate lunch spot, pre-theater dining destination and post work haven, serving the finest complimentary appetizer buffet in town. Mon.-Fri. 11am-10pm; Sat. 4pm-10pm,
JC Sake
A family friendly Sushi-Chinese restaurant. You have the choice of take-out or dining in.
CITY:St. Charles
In Evanston is a dining experience that's much more than it seems: Found is a kitchen, a social house and a restaurant with a mission. Its rustic new American dishes change with the market and season and are served in a relaxed, creative atmosphere inspired by 1920's Bohemian Paris and icons of the Beat Generation.
GT Fish & Oyster
GT Fish & Oyster opened in March of 2011, and has helped redefine the American seafood restaurant. Michelin starred, and Food and Wines Best New Chef 2008, Giuseppe Tentori, has developed a menu that's half-traditional, half modern, in an ever-changing small plates format.
Habanero Mexican Grill & Cantina
Habanero Mexican Grill & Cantina promises fast, fresh, and authentic Mexican food.
Merle's Barbecue
Meats are slow-smoked using the greenest hickory wood to ensure the juiciest, most favorable taste. To complement that, a variety of homemade barbeque sauces and other Southern specialities including salads and seafood dishes are offered.
P.J. Clarkes Streeterville
Streeterville restaurant and bar serves classic American cuisine for lunch and dinner. Best Sunday brunch and late night dining in the bar.
Barclay's American Grille
Barclay's American Grille, located in the Carleton Hotel, opened its doors in November 2009, with much anticipation and excitement. The restaurant went through an extensive restoration, as well as, a new concept, focusing on affordable, casual dining, The decor blends contemporary and traditional styles resulting in an inviting and comfortable dining experience with exceptional food and service. It is the perfect gathering place for friends and families. The Barclay Room is available for private dining and larger parties and during the summer months, dine al fresco at our outdoor patio.
CITY:Oak Park
Pao Bistro
Pao is a casual gourmet restaurant and bar with a focus on Pacific Coast Cuisine with an American Asian feel. From spring to fall you can enjoy watching the sun set from the outdoor patio, which is one of the best patios Springfield has to offer.
Sweet Tomatoes - St. Charles
Salad bar with four specialty salads, fresh cut produce and all the fixings, full hot bakery, six made from scratch soups, three hot pastas, and dessert bar all for one low price. Buffet dining.
CITY:St. Charles
Macku Sushi
A unique Japanese, concept restaurant offering complex flavors and textures from Japan, with subtle Asian & French flair. Michelin recommended 2010-2012.
Mambo Grill
Vibrant colors, a dark postmodern interior and hot Latin American specialities make this a River North favorite. Unexpected twists and linusua sauces set off traditional Latin dishes.
Bacchanalia, located in the Little Italy section of Chicago, has been a family-owned business for over 34 years. In fact, it's the longest single-family owned Italian restaurant in the city. If you're looking for an authentic Italian restaurant with recipes that go back to the Old Country, look no further than Bacchanalia.
Gen-Hoe Restaurant
Authentic Cantonese & Szechwan style dishes featuring dim sum on Sundays.
Georgio's Pizzeria and Pub
Come enjoy a variety of items, including deep dish Chicago style pizza, calzones, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, salads, dessert, and more. Something for everyone.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Food that is comfortingly familiar, yet excitingly unexpected. Quince serves contemporary American cuisine in the heart of Evanston. Offering an outstanding dining experience in a lively and comfortable setting, all at an approachable price.
Jin Thai Cuisine
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Edgewater, in Chicago, Jin Thai takes the authentic cuisine to another level. Stop into this award-winning restaurant and savor the bright colors and flavors of Southeast Asian dishes.
The Palm
Located inside the Swissôtel Chicago, The Palm is a mainstay on the Chicago Social Scene. In a town known for its steak, The Palm has more than held its own, being named one of the "Top Steakhouses" in Chicago by Chicago magazine.
ItaliAsia - The Best of Both Worlds
ItaliAsia offers a kaleidoscope of flavors from Italy and Panasia that will satiate all kinds of appetites with affordability guests appreciate.
Mandarin Garden
Conviently located at the Central St. "El" station, Mandarin Garden offers classic Chinese dishes.
Dog 'N Suds
Bring back the 50's as you cruise into Richmond's original Dog-N-Suds. Only here can you enjoy a frosted mug of the "World's Creamiest Rootbeer" with a Texas Burger delivered by the perkiest carhops around.
Graham Elliot Bistro
Opening its doors on Chicago's fabled Randolph Street in 2012, Graham Elliot Bistro offers contemporary takes on American classics, and lives by the mantra of "less is more." The menu focuses on the technique and craft rather than artistry, with each item created using just three main components. Comprised of a mix of updated American classics including share plates, chops, steaks and sides, the menu combines seasonally-driven ingredients with Old World techniques and is complemented by a beverage list of creative cocktails and an eclectic wine selection. The restaurant also offers brunch on Sunday mornings, featuring twists on American favorites. Situated in a historic, century-old building, Graham Elliot Bistro features a 60 seat dining room, floor-to-ceiling whitewashed brick walls, and an open kitchen. Additional seating is available in the hidden outdoor patio from May to October.
Table 19
With dishes paying homage to our Midwestern roots and served with warmth by our service team, each dining experience will make guests feel as if they are at "Table 19." Chef Matthew Lanetta's passion for featuring farm fresh items from our community is evident in all of our selections. Just as Table 19 is a new twist on the past, Chef Lanetta's menu makes classics new again with fresh perspective and integration of modern techniques.
Bombdigity Bar and Grill
Our recipes are authentic and time-tested. The ingredients are always fresh. A menu that bursts with flavor. Our dedicated staff is attentive and knowledgeable. Stop in the next time you're in the neighborhood and enjoy an old favorite, or discover a new one. Either way, we'll treat you to a dining experience that's unparalleled.
Hubbard Inn
Hubbard Inn is a tavern and brasserie featuring inventive but classic American & European cuisine in a "not too shabby" setting.
Granite City Food & Brewery
A high end casual dining experience. We offer hand crafted beers and a wide range of entrees & cocktails.
CITY:Orland Park
1913 Restaurant and Wine Bar
1913 Restaurant + Wine Bar is located in downtown Roselle, Illinois and features authentic Country European fare inspired by Italian and French cuisine. The menu features myriad small plates and pizzettes along with pastas and pizzas, all centered upon the freshest ingredients. Our extensive wine + beer list is unlike anything found in the area, featuring over 25 craft beers and 80 French + Italian wines by the bottle and glass.