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FEBRUARY 2020 Exploring Life in the Fox St. Charles Restaurant Week February 24th - 28th GENEVA CHAMBER COFFEE CUP CRAWL LOTS OF LOCAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GUEST BLOGGERS AND MORE… FoxValleyMagazine.com Page 1 6 12 60 32 10 44 16 40 FOX VALLEY MAGAZINE / FEBRUARY 2020 dining + cuisine 36 Aren’t all Dog Daycares the Same? – Tomas Szklarski, Owner Of Waggy Tails 4 Lorelei Cocktail Recipee – Javier Villaneuva, Wildflower Squad 38 10 Ways to MakeValentine’s Day Special for the 6 Featured Dishes Whole Family – Vanessa Kapus, Found of The Local Moms events 10 Geneva Park District February Events feature 12 Elgin History Museum Events 40 St. Charles Restaurant Week | February 24 - 28 14 Fabulous February at Gail Borden Library 16 RAM Prepares For Third Annual Random arts + entertainment Acts Of Kindness Week 44 Arts and Entertainment Around The Fox Valley 20 Whiskey BBQ is the Featured Menu for the Second Annual Flags & Flannel Dinner business 22 Geneva Chamber Coffee Cup Crawl 58 A “Love Contract” In TheWorkplace For 24 Geneva History Museum Valentine’s Day – Bil Boznos, Boznos Law Office 26 Knoch Knolls Nature Center to Host Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 17 travel 28 North Central College February Events 60 Chicagoland 2020 Spring Break Staycations, Wellness Weekends & Road Trip Destinations lifestyle For Families, Couples & Individuals 32 I Got This Feeling! out + about – Ann Marie Guenther, That Girl Organizes 62 Snapshots of what’s going on around The Fox 34 Hand Tied Weft Extensions – Ami Christianson, One Salon And Bridal Company Publisher/Advertising: Kevin Ketchum NEXXUS Publishing 62 [email protected] | 800-564-8024 x107 524 W. State St., Suite E Geneva, IL 60134 Production: Laura Vari 800-564-8024 [email protected] FoxValleyMagazine.com Page 3 dining + cuisine My passion for learning, teaching and history is undeniable, but I was struggling financially, so I began moonlighting as a bartender just to make ends meet, and unexpect- edly fell madly in love with every aspect of the bar business. For my squad and I it is Lorelei Cocktail Recipe about so much more than BY JAVIER VILLANUEVA OF THE WILDFLOWER SQUAD making a great cocktail. It’s about memories, mu- This one is dedicated to all the dreamers and their incredible capacity for love. sic, history and sharing those moments, ensuring I strongly believe in 30 seconds of courage, and when we are faced with ad- you embrace the present, versity, or important decisions if we muster up 30 seconds of courage, human reflect on the past and se- beings are capable of extraordinary feats! curing a bright future. Here go my 30 seconds. I was incredibly angry and depressed man until 2010. Javier is the President/His- I pushed people away and destroyed many healthy relationships. When I was torian for The Wildflower Squad which is Bartend- introduced to my 3/4 acoustic guitar, Lorelei, I found peace, purpose and pas- ing Service for Private sion. I’m forever grateful for the love and emotional growth Lorelei bestowed Events as well as offering upon me. consulting for Bar own- ers who can be reached Enjoy the good vibes. at 1-630-809-7692 or by • 1.75 oz Tito’s infused butterfly pea flowers email at bookus@wild- • .75 oz kiwi simple syrup flowersquad.com. • .25 oz lemon juice • Bar spoon of Combier orange liqueur • Garnish with kiwi wheel • Club soda press Add all ingredients,minus the club soda, to your shaker tin, add ice and shake vigorously for 20 seconds then strain over fresh ice. FOX VALLEY MAGAZINE / FEBRUARY 2020 FoxValleyMagazine.com Page 5 dining + Featured Dishes cuisine Must try appetizers, entrees, desserts or cocktails available at local Fox Valley restaurants. Brisket Quesadillas Filled with Brisket that has been smoked all day, melted Chihuahua Cheese hand-made garlic aioli, sautéed sweet corn, onions and peppers. 1910 Geneva 30 W. State Street Geneva, IL 60134 1-630-845-9100 Maine Lobster Rolls All you care to enjoy Maine lobster rolls every Friday in August at Catch 35! “Our Signature,” minced celery, easy mayo, Old Bay - served with French fries, coleslaw, cheddar & chive biscuits. Catch 35 Naperville 35 S Washington St. Naperville, IL 60540 1-630-717-3500 Salted Caramel Crème Brûlé Fresh berries and flaky sea salt. Pairs with our Cooper’s Hawk Lux Ice Wine. Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant 3710 E Main St. St Charles, IL 60174 1-630-940-1000 FOX VALLEY MAGAZINE / FEBRUARY 2020 Porterhouse for Two Lamb Shank Every Wednesday we feature a Porterhouse for Backed lamb shank with tomato sauce and two which Includes a 24 oz Certified Angus Beef basmati rice. Porterhouse, two sides and two starters for only $55.95. Guests can add any appetizer on our Eden On The River menu for ten dollars more. An excellent special 1 Illinois Street for date night! St. Charles, IL 60174 1-630-945-3332 FoxFire 17 W State St. Geneva, IL 60134 1-630-232-1369 The Blacklist Corned Beef & Cabbage Rolls “Have you seen our new drink menu yet? This is Potatoes, mozzarella and provolone served with the Blacklist: Makers Mark, Benedictine, sweet a thousand island dip. vermouth, orange bitters and a Luxardo cherry. Goes great with our Friday fish fry.” McNally’s Irish Pub 109 W. Main Street Elgin Public House St. Charles, IL 60174 219 E Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60120 1-630-513-6300 1-847-468-8810 FoxValleyMagazine.com Page 7 Carmelized Parisenne Gnocchi Roasted porcini mushrooms, fava beans, wilted spinach, red wine pickled pearl onions, garlicky lemon cream, pine nut aillade. Niche 14 S 3rd St Geneva, IL 60134 1-630-262-1000 Miso Glazed Chilean Seabass Jasmine rice, baby Quesadilla Al Pastor bok choy, pickled When you combine our tender al pastor onions, crushed meat fresh off the trompo and put in a peanuts. toasty flour tortilla with melted cheese, you get perfection! ROX City Grill 100 W. Main Street, Salsa Verde St. Charles, IL 60174 1850 Lincoln Hwy, St. Charles, IL 60174 1-630-845-5800 1-630-444-0673 (Also has locations in Batavia, Oswego and Yorkville) Filet Mignon When people think of Stockholm’s, great steak is not the first thing that comes to mind. But our head chef, Dimas Montiel, who has been with us since the doors opened in May 2002, is also a skilled butcher. He cleans and hand cuts each one of our Filets and wet ages them 21 days in house. The entrée is an 8 oz choice, center cut aged Filet Mignon lightly seasoned and grilled to order. Served with our smashed potatoes, fresh steamed vegetables, and choice of cup of soup or side salad. Stockholm’s 306 W State Street, Geneva, IL 60134 1-630-208-7070 FOX VALLEY MAGAZINE / FEBRUARY 2020 Barrel-Aged Vieux Carre Craft Cocktail House-Aged Bulleit Rye, Remy Martin VSOP Cognac, Carpano Antica, B&B Benedictine, Peychaud’s, and Angostura. Sullivan’s Steakhouse 244 S Main Street Naperville, IL 60540 Chicken Mo Mo 1-630-305-0230 Minced Chicken mixed with our own Nepalese spices and herbs than stuffed in a thin flour warp, steam and served with Nepalese Chutney. MO MO has become a traditional delicacy in Nepal. Taste of The Himalayas 110 N. 3rd Street St. Charles, IL 60174 1-630-444-1575 Grilled Salmon Crunchy Basil Grilled Salmon fillet topped with mild sweet chili, bell pepper and fried basil leaves. Served with jasmine rice. Vinothai 3825 E. Main Street St. Charles, IL 60174 1-630-443-8461 FoxValleyMagazine.com Page 9 GENEVA PARK DISTRICT events FEBRUARY EVENTS Just Dad N Me Dance February 16, 5:30 – 7:30 pm Geneva High School, 416 McKinley Ave, Geneva, IL 60134 Enjoy an evening of dancing, entertainment, and delicious refreshments just for dad & his little gal! Doors open at 5:00 pm for check-in and pictures. All couples receive a keepsake photograph from this memorable night. Space is limited, so register early! Online registration is available. Please note: the event is open to step-dads, uncles, grandpas, etc. The event is not limited to dads! Fathers and daughters must register individually. Cost: $10 ($15 N/R) per person. Register online at genevaparks.org. Parents’ Night Out February 21, March 6 & 20, 6:00 – 9:00 pm Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center, 3507 Kaneville Rd, Geneva, IL 60134 Enjoy a fun night away as your children play games, make crafts, FOX VALLEY MAGAZINE / FEBRUARY 2020 watch movies, eat snacks, and more! Par- under the age of 16 must be accompanied ents’ Night Out is open to children ages 3 by a parent or guardian. $10 per person. and up (must be toilet trained). Parents Register online at genevaparks.org. must fill out an emergency information card to have on file, and be available by phone or have an authorized pick-up per- son available by phone. Pre-registration is Parent / Tot Open Play Sundays, 8:00 – 11:00 am required at genevaparks.org. Just $15 per Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center, child ($20 N/R)! 3507 Kaneville Rd, Geneva, IL 60134 Mom & Son Night Spend some playtime with your child at March 7, 6:00 – 8:00 pm the Stephen Persinger Recreation Center’s Geneva High School, 416 McKinley Ave, indoor playground, “The Farm.” Great for Geneva, IL 60134 playdates! Parental supervision is required during Parent/Tot Open Play. $3 per child Calling all moms! Come have a special ($5N/R) with parent. night with your favorite little guy at Mom & Son Night! Enjoy fabulous entertainment, dance together, burn off some energy with dodgeball and scooters, make Lego ro- bots with Chasewood Learning, and enjoy some delicious snacks.