Monday, December 31, 2012
Help ensure that 2013 is your best year ever with some of these old New Year's Eve traditions and superstitions.
New Year's Eve has long been a day for reconciling the previous year, writing resolutions for a fresh start and ringing in midnight with the Times Square ball dropping and a glass of champagne. But for some, New Year's Eve is about doing everything you can to ensure that the upcoming year is as wonderful as possible - whether that means by eating the right foods or wearing the right undergarments. Since you can never have have too much good luck, Patch rounded up our top five favorite New Year's Eve superstitions. Do you have any of your own? Let us know in the comments! 1) Seafood - Fish is a New Year's Eve favorite around the world. In Italy, they enjoy baccalà (dried salt cod). In Poland and Germany, they down herring at midnight, …
A nice bottle of champagne doesn’t have to cost a lot, the experts at Food & Wine Magazine say. The magazine has a list of a few good choices along with a champagne guide and ideas for sparkling wines. Happy New Year!
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Monday, December 31, 2012
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
The American Academy of Ophthalmology offer some advice for a safe New Year's celebration.
The following public service announcement was provided by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. A champagne toast is a great way to welcome 2013, but be mindful as you uncork the bottle: warm bottles of champagne and improper cork-removal techniques cause serious, potentially blinding eye injuries every year. The American Academy of Ophthalmology warns that champagne bottles contain pressure as high as 90 pounds per square inch – more than the pressure found inside a typical car tire. This pressure can launch a champagne cork at 50 miles per hour as it leaves the bottle — fast enough to shatter glass. It's also fast enough to permanently damage vision. Champagne cork mishaps can lead to various, serious eye injuries, such as rupture of …
Patch checked with experts around the North Shore and put together a list of their suggestions.
Are you searching for that perfect bottle of bubbly to bring to a New Year's Eve party or to enjoy during a quiet evening at home, but you're overwhelmed by the choices in the sparkling wine section? Patch is here to help. We checked in with experts around the North Shore to get their recommendations. Here's what they said: Sandeep Ghaey, owner of Vinic Wine Company, 1509 Chicago Ave. in Evanston. Ghaey said they like to "steer people away from the names that they're familiar with. … You can get a lot of bang for your buck from smaller sellers and smaller producers," he said. For a good value, Ghaey recommends sparkling wine from France. It's cheaper if you don't buy from Champagne region, because the land is so expensive there, he said. …
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Glenview Ice Center hosts a family friendly New Year's Eve celebration.
The Glenview Ice Center held its annual New Year's Eve celebration Saturday night. The Ice Center also held an earlier "Noon Year" celebration just for the tinier tots. With the lights dimmed and music blaring, skaters hit the ice for two hours before an early midnight countdown at 7:00 pm, complete with a toast of sparkling cider. When not on the ice, kids made crafts from coloring to sand art and hung out with Scooby-Doo, on hand for the party. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest Glenview news? Like us on Facebook!
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Thursday, December 29, 2011
Glenview Patch has the scoop on places to party New Year's Eve and where to grab grub on the first day of the year.
There are a couple of New Year's scenarios that could befall you this weekend. The first - nowhere to party or plans got cancelled at the last minute. What to do? The second - that rocking New Year's Eve party left your refrigerator empty and you're hungry. So whether you need a place to ring in 2012 or you're bumbling around on Sunday, Jan. 1 looking for a place to grab a bite, here are a couple of places you can check out. For all restaurants, don't forget to call for reservations or more information. And don't forget that the Village of Glenview will be closed to observe the holiday on Monday, Jan. 2. Mario's Mundo Cafe, 1869 Waukegan Rd., 847-724-3716 New Year's Eve: Not only will there be New Year's Eve specials and a champagne toast …
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1869 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL
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2601 Aviator Ln, Glenview, IL
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Wildfire
1300 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL
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Yard House Restaurant
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Local parties offer good times and good food among neighbors
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
The New Year signals new beginnings and the hope for health and prosperity in the coming days. As such, it should be marked by more than the Rose Bowl and a bowl of black-eyed peas. Celebrate with the ones you love most at one of these local parties: Convito Cafe and Market, Wilmette. Usher in the New Year at an old favorite. Convito offers seating until 10 p.m. with several specials, like lobster risotto, rack of lamb, beef tenderloin and mahi mahi in Champagne sauce. Make a reservation soon, and save room for the poached pears. Go Roma, Northbrook. The kids in your life might enjoy an Italian buffet and a dramatic countdown clock - nevermind that they'll be counting down to 8 p.m., rather than midnight, at Go Roma. Go Roma says that …
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Don't let the recession dampen your New Year's party! We show you how to make impressive drinks on a budget.
In the midst of a recession it's tempting to cut back on celebrations. After all, alcohol isn't cheap and after the hats, noise makers and other New Year's Eve decorations-the cost can add up fast. This year, we have suggestions on how to make your party look like you just got a raise. For the cost of two cocktails at a fancy bar you can impress your guests while keeping them socially lubricated all night long. We've compiled a list of easy drink/martini recipes that can be made with ingredients found at your local dollar store. If you don't own martini glasses, you can even pick those up for $1 each at the store. The only thing you can't get at the dollar store is the alcohol. In the spirit of saving money, these recipes are all for vodka…
Looking for fun on Dec. 31? Check out these awesome New Year's Eve celebrations just around the corner.
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Thursday, December 30, 2010
Celebrate the "Noon" Year 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 2400 Chestnut Ave. (847) 724 - 5670 Come out to the Glenview Park Center on Friday morning to celebrate the New Year! This countdown is especially for children ages 3 – 9 and will include crafts, snacks, games, inflatable and a 1, 500 balloon drop! $4 per child. Family New Year's Eve Party 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. 1851 Landwehr Rd. (847) 724 - 2800 The Glenview Ice Center is hosting a family New Year's Eve party on Friday, featuring candle making by Ultimate Art. Come out and skate and enjoy this event as part of the Glenview Park District's Winter Carnival. Regular public skate will be open from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. New Year's Eve at the Kohl Children's Museum 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. …
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Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago
2100 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL
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Yard House Restaurant
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