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    Ten Ninety

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    In early 2016, after a long search for a new home, Ten Ninety came to Brian’s adopted hometown of Glenview.  Here, Ten Ninety has expanded not only its production, but also its brewing palette.  While Ten Ninety will always offer its core of “Imperial” beers, its medium and lighter beers uniquely explore everything craft beer can be. As ever, Ten Read more…
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    Forza Meats

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    Forza Meats is a full-service butcher shop and Italian market located in the heart of downtown Glenview, Illinois. We offer premium cuts of all-natural, pasture-raised beef, pork, poultry and lamb, much of which we turn into an array of house-made sausages. Our flagship variety is the renowned Minelli family recipe Italian sausage–the finest this side of the Atlantic Ocean. In Read more…
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    Gusto

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    Since 1985, Gusto Ristorante Italiano has provided customers in the heart of Chicago’s Northshore community with excellent Mediterranean cuisine, outstanding service, and unsurpassed hospitality. We have earned a loyal customer following and numerous community and culinary awards including the #1 Rated Chicken Vesuvio by the Chicago Tribune, the Silver Platter Award from the Food Industry News and excellent reviews from the Daily Herald. With a passion for food excellence, our lunch Read more…
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    Glenview House

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    Originally established in 1878, the Glenview House has a history inseparably intertwined with the history of Glenview. In 1899, John Dilg bought the tavern and added a third floor to the tavern. The Glen View House’s third floor was a place for people in the community to hold meetings, dances, church services, and even classes from overflowing schools. The third Read more…
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    Grandpa’s Place

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    We named our little restaurant “Grandpa’s Place” not only to honor all our Grandpas, but also because the basic decor (especially the back bar which dates back to 1891) suggests the era of their times. Furthermore, we like to think that “Grandpa” suggests warmth, character, friendliness and old-fashioned quality. It is our ambition to apply these attributes to “Grandpa’s Place”. Read more…

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    Escape Room: The Da Vinci Codes (ages 18+)

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    September 26, 2019, 5:15 pm
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    Thursday, September 26, 5:15-6 PM OR 6:30-7:15 PM OR 7:45-8:30 PM • Community Room East Many claim that Leonardo Da Vinci’s works can reveal hidden messages to only a select few. Do you have what it takes to discover these clues and reveal the secrets behind his genius? Participants may only sign up for one session. Limit 8 per session. Read more…
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    Murder on the Nile – September 26, 2019

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    September 26, 2019, 8:00 pm
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    Kay Ridgeway has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth, and a new husband, she embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile. Fatal circumstances await when the idyllic surroundings are shattered by a shocking and brutal murder. Under scrutiny is a multitude of memorable passengers, all with a reason to kill. The tension and claustrophobia builds, as Read more…
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    FIRE IN THE SKY – Art in the Library – September 28, 2019

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    September 28, 2019
    A Wheeling, Illinois resident and an avid amateur photographer, Umesh Patel started taking photographs in the early 1990s. In his work, he explores topics such as nature, wildlife, and portraiture; and experiments with abstract, macro, and astrophotography. “Fire in the Sky” is a series of photographs of 4th of July fireworks taken in the last few years. In his own Read more…
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    Blocktoberfest

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    September 28, 2019, 11:00 am
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    Blocktoberfest 2019 will feature live music, food and family entertainment. The all-day live music line-up includes Tributosaurus, a collection of some of Chicago’s finest studio musicians, performing all the greatest hits of The Rolling Stones. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Glenview’s own Ten Ninety Brewing Co., Forza Meats and Spiro’s Deli.  For more information or to Read more…
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    Murder on the Nile – by Agatha Christie – September 28, 2019

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    September 28, 2019, 3:00 pm
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    Kay Ridgeway has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth, and a new husband, she embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile. Fatal circumstances await when the idyllic surroundings are shattered by a shocking and brutal murder. Under scrutiny is a multitude of memorable passengers, all with a reason to kill. The tension and claustrophobia builds, as Read more…

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