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Mel s Craft BBQ in Park Ridge, hailed as one of finest in Illinois, closes: Inflation hit all of our costs

A Park Ridge restaurant praised for having some of the best barbecue in the state has closed permanently, with its owner saying inflation and the financial challenges involved in running a restaurant proved difficult. Mel Thillens, owner of Mel’s Craft BBQ on Main Street in Uptown Park Ridge, told Pioneer Press the restaurant closed for good on Thursday. “It’s been hard to keep our head above .

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The BBQ representing some of the best barbecue in Illinois reviewed by the Tribune closed for good on Thursday

The BBQ representing some of the best barbecue in Illinois reviewed by the Tribune closed for good on Thursday
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City Plans To Renew Holiday Lights Contract - Journal & Topics Media Group

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Vine Street BBQ Fest to return to Park Ridge on Saturday; $18,000 already raised for charity

The Vine Street Barbecue Competition and Festival is set to return to Uptown Park Ridge on Sept. 16. Proceeds from the festival will go to three local charities. This year’s competition will be comprised of 40 amateur teams with about four people on each team, said Jamie Rubin, event coordinator and co-founder. The competition is part of the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS), and five of the .

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Come hungry: 9 food festivals to look forward to July 14-23

Everyone has to eat, right? This weekend and next week, there are a variety of food fests offering tastes from around the suburbs and the world. Here are nine to consider.

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