Naperville Magazine

Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse

By Kelli Ra Anderson Creamy and light, this silky-smooth chocolate mousse will melt in…
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The North Central College women’s triathlon team won the Division III collegiate national championship November 11, defending its crown and claiming its fifth national title in program history. Pictured on the podium in Tempe, Arizona, are (from left) Charlotte Kumler, Hailey Poe, and Bethany Smeed

Sights of the Season

People, places, and scenes around the area   Photos: Thomas Fernandez, USA Triathlon;…
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Members of the Western Suburbs Giving Circle include (front row, from left) Andrea Sidorow, Lauren Genuardi, Anita Arora, Georgina Heard, Christine Call, (back row) Dena Byrd, Anita Mital, Julie Olafson, Tanya Davis, and Elyse Kennard.

Collective Power

By Judy Sutton Taylor This giving circle finds strength—and kinship—in numbers These…
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Ray Brents

Building a Business

By Web Behrens Naperville woodworker designs custom furniture A decade ago, when Ray…
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From left: Maize + Mash burger, kung pao cauliflower, shawarma bowl, and lomo saltado

An Old-Fashioned Spot

By Phil Vettel Maize + Mash boasts a diverse menu—and a big bourbon list The love of…
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The staff at Little Pop’s NY Pizzeria

NY Slice of Life

By Peter Gianopulos Little Pops gives New York–style pizza a footing in Illinois Earlier…
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A cooking steak

High Steaks

By Peter Gianopulos FoxFire wins top honors Chef C.K. Gulbro insists that it was love…
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Rustic No-Knead Oat Bread with Beer

Rustic No-Knead Oat Bread with Beer

By Kelli Ra Anderson Bread and beer, one of humanity’s favorite dynamic duos, come…
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Authors Kate Moore and Elizabeth Smart both spoke to full houses during their respective October events at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn.

Sights of the Season

People, places, and scenes around the area   Photos: Press Photography Network/Special…
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Christmas Candle Carousel

Gifts Galore

Perfect presents for people on your list FOR THOSE WHO LOVE INSTANT AMBIENCE Pretty indoors…
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Inside Cadence Kitchen & Co

A Restaurant with Rhythm

By Phil Vettel Cadence Kitchen & Co has a tempo all its own Todd Davies and Tim Canning…
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Astoria Café & Bakery

Sweet Selection

By Peter Gianopulos This Lisle family bakery serves up Serbian delights ’Tis the season…
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