Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Latest Patch poll indicates a wish for the return to the type of eatery which once catered to diners at Waukegan Road and Highway 176.
A family restaurant where one once operated at the intersection of Waukegan Road and Highway 176 is the overwhelming choice to return by filling the vacant space at that location next to Panera Bread, according to a recent poll of Patch readers. Of the 16 people who responded to the survey, 10 hoped to see a family restaurant in the space while four want gourmet offerings and two hope for a retail business. Earlier: Poll: What Should Be Panera’s Lake Bluff Neighbor? Some people offered other ideas like an education center. That thought was offered by Martha Kouyoumdjian and seconded by Jane Fiore. “This should be a center for tutoring,” writes Kouyoumdjian. “The employees (or tutors) would be the brilliant young college graduates who …
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
What was once a large family restaurant is now Panera Bread and vacant space.
When is Panera Bread in Lake Bluff going to get a next door neighbor? What was once a large family restaurant is now Panera Bread and vacant space. Patch wants to know what readers would like to see in the space on the outlying section of a shopping center with Dominick’s and other stores. Get local news in a daily email from Patch. It's like getting a free newspaper. Learn more. The sign in front of the location advertise 3,500 square feet of space available from Forseite Realty. People interested can call the company at 847-939-6010. What does the area need? Could it use another restaurant, an upscale retailer or an office? Give us your ideas and we will publish the results Friday. For more news and updates, "like" us on Facebook or …
Monday, October 1, 2012
Build a sandwich, submit the recipe online and it might appear on the Panera Bread menu.
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Monday, October 1, 2012
The following release was provided by Panera Bread. When it comes to finding a dish with universal appeal, no food comes close to the almighty sandwich. And now Panera Bread is giving sandwich enthusiasts on the North Shore the chance to bring their ideal sandwich creations to life through Panera’s Sandwich Showdown contest. Now through October 6, North Shore community members can submit their original sandwich recipes online at www.TLC.com/Panera. The site gives contestants a list of Panera’s toppings and ingredients, which can be combined with its artisan and other specialty breads to create the ideal sandwich through an interactive virtual sandwich builder. Contestants will also be asked to tell the story behind their submission and …
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
"Warm Up Wednesday" campaign will run the month.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Panera Bread will offer free coffee from 7-9 a.m. Feb. 1 in launching its "Warm Up Wednesday" campaign. Panera Bread is located at the intersection of Waukegan Road and Route 176 in Lake Bluff. The campaign runs each Wednesday during February.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Police continue investigation.
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
Lake Bluff Police continue to investigate three incidents of theft within a 48-hour period last week at the Panera Bread, 200 S. Waukegan Road, in Lake Bluff. The first incident was reported at 2:15 p.m. Jan. 5. The woman was eating lunch when her wallet was taken from her purse, which was on the floor next to her feet. She told police she felt movement, and by the time she looked her wallet was gone containing credit cards and $8 in cash. Two cases occured Jan. 6, and were reported to Lake Bluff Police at 5:33 p.m. and 7:23 p.m., respectively. In the first incident, the victim had placed the handbag on the back of the chair. She had her back exposed to the rest of the restaurant, and someone came by and stole her wallet containing $20 …
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Children decorated Valentine’s Day cookies to help raise funds at Panera Bread in Lake Bluff.
A Lake Bluff 11-year-old who loves hockey and listens to the Jonas Brothers is closer to viewing the world from a cruise ship thanks to help from her peers and families following a Valentine’s Day cookie decorating event Saturday at Panera Bread in Lake Bluff. Megan, whose last name was protected by the Make-A Wish Foundation of Illinois, was diagnosed in 2000 with cystic fibrosis, a hereditary disease affecting the entire body, causing progressive disability or worse. Among the painful, disabling symptoms are thick mucus build-up in the lungs and digestive tract. A resilient, outwardly happy girl, Megan was surrounded by dozens of equally happy kids who stopped at Panera throughout the midday and decorated freshly baked, heart-shaped, …
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Plenty of family activities for the weekend, or tell us one of yours.
Glad you clicked on our Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! This is a great weekend to play in the snow, decorate cookies, break bread with your neighbors, or take in a show. There…
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12:21 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2013
If the readers want a family restaurant, perhaps one of the readers should dig deep and open such a restaurant. more ›