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School Lunches 101

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In the midst of a nationwide childhood obesity epidemic, Chicago-area schools are getting smarter about what to feed students—thanks in part to increased parental involvement and a shove from new federal guidelines. What’s on your kid’s tray?

New Spice

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Four rollicking new spots have the Nuevo Latino and/or Mexican thing down pat: brassy flavors, smart service, and over-the-top fiesta atmosphere

On Wine

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With massive re-equipping made possible by European Union membership grants, Spanish wineries are cranking out stellar modern red wines that also preserve the best of past traditions-paralleling the revolution in Spanish cuisine. A few of the delicious values I’ve uncorked recently: From the Navarra region, Bodegas Nekeas’ 2003 Vega Sindoa Tempranillo-Merlot blend ($6) is a … Read more