Super Bowl 2013: Game Time, TV Schedule, Where to Watch in Northbrook

The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Baltimore Ravens during Super Bowl 2013 on Sunday, Feb. 3.

Super Bowl 2013 is almost here, with the showdown of the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens just days away.  The XLVII Super Bowl will take place at 5:30 p.m. Sunday CBS-TV (channel 2). Coverage of the Super Bowl will start at 1 p.m. with "Super Bowl Today" until 5 p.m. The "Super Bowl Kick Off Show" will start at 5 p.m.  If you're looking for a place to watch the game in Northbrook, here are some suggestions:  The writers at Bleacher Report have offered their Super Bowl predictions, but if you're interested in some more untraditional predictions, take a look at TIME Magazine's list of "Wacky Ways of Predicting the Winner," which includes computer and Madden NFL 2013 simulations. Tell us: Where do you plan to watch the game? And …

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Reader's Choice Tie: Landmark Inn and Pinstripes

Where's the best place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Northbrook? The Landmark Inn and Pinstripes tied for first place.

This week, we asked you where your favorite place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day is. Turns out, readers split their vote between two local spots: Pinstripes and the Landmark Inn. If you can't decide between the two on March 17, why not visit both? Each is offering several St. Patrick's Day specials to entice revelers. At the Landmark Inn, Irish beers will be on tap and waiters will be offering up corned beef and cabbage, lamb stew, beef stew and Irish cheese-crusted cod. Pinstripes will be serving slow braised corned beef in white wine and whole grain Dijon mustard served with cabbage and red potatoes, and shamrock mint chocolate chip homemade gelato for dessert. For those who've got the stomach, green beer is also on hand. We'll be …

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Super Bowl Specials in Northbrook

Local watering holes and eateries offer discounts and prizes to lure in Super Bowl customers.

When it comes to the big game, preparation is key. No, we're not talking football drills. We're talking food and drink. Get your fix at one of these Northbrook eateries offering specials this Sunday. Landmark Inn 1352 Shermer Road, 847-559-1919 The oldest bar in town is serving up a free food buffet with baked clams, brisket, smoked pig and fried turkey. If that doesn't distract you from the game, the raffle giveaways certainly will: one lucky customer will be going away with an iPod nano. "We're just going to be all happy," a bartender told Patch. Buffalo Wild Wings 1018 Willow Road, 847- 562-0333 Buffalo Wild Wing's is also enticing customers with giveaways, including a throwback Jim McMahon jersey made by Mitchell and Ness and an MP3 …

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Date Night Destinations: Northbrook

Get out of the house and find some romance at one of these great restaurants.

After a day full of turkey preparations and cleanup, why not treat yourself to a night on the town with that special someone? Northbrook has plenty to offer when it comes to romantic dining. Prairie Grass Café It may be located just off the Edens Expressway, but step into Prairie Grass Café and you’ll feel like you’ve entered a relaxing oasis, with its beautifully lit dining room and attentive servers. Award-winning chefs Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris create simple, fresh gourmet dishes on the rotating menu using locally grown, in-season produce. Don’t miss the sweet potato fries, inspired salads or hamburgers made with grass-fed beef. Francesco’s Hole In The Wall In business for three decades, this Italian spot offers a charming …

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Patch Picks For Football Fun

Make this football season a great one

Football season is one of the best times of the year: good food, great weather and athletes to cheer at every level of the game. Whether you follow high school, college or professional sports, we've got a list of reasons to love football season; add your own thoughts in the comments section below. Tailgating Tailgate enthusiasts swear the meat (or eggs, for those who fire up the grill really early in the day) tastes better when it’s cooked in a snowy parking lot outside of a stadium. I’m not going to test that theory, but I will suggest they start with good meat. Northbrook’s Elegance in Meats stocks it all, from skirt steak to lamb chops and pork ribs to turkey brats. Call ahead for if you have something specific in mind – or browse the …

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PATCH PASSPORT: Northbrook Offers Pro Bike Racing, Top-Tier Shopping And Monastic Stillness

Patch is your guide as you become a tourist in Chicagoland.

Its great reputation for good schools and parks is just a fraction of what makes the village of Northbrook such a unique place for visitors and residents alike. It has one-of-a-kind venues like the Ed Rudolph Velodrome and Techny Towers monastery.  Read more Patch Passports to the Chicagoland Area.  ATTRACTIONS Techny Towers Here's something you don't see every day. Established by the Society of the Divine Word organization more than 25 years ago, Techny Towers is a unique, spiritual destination for everyone. Located at 2001 Waukegan Road, the conference and retreat center offers space for meetings, workshops, fundraisers and other events for educational, cultural or civic organizations. The location also offers 50 guest rooms with private…

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Patch Picks for Celebrating St. Patrick's Day

Consider getting your green on at one of these local parties.

It’s Éirinn go Brách (Ireland Forever) all over this weekend, as local venues celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Raise your glass and say sláinte at some of these local celebrations. A true Irish pub owned by a true Irishman, Bridie McKenna’s will have its usual array of traditional Irish dishes to pair with an extensive selection of beers and Irish whiskeys. Check out the live music and Irish dancers every Tuesday, and the full slate of performers in honor of St. Patrick today. This local pub opens at 11 a.m. today for traditional Irish food and drink in the tent or the pub. There will be roaming bagpipers all day, as well as live music from two bands, That’s That and King Fish. This local favorite featured the Chicago Celtic Pipe Band every …

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The Feed: Burgers

Got a craving for a certain kind of food? Northbrook Patch continues its new series on where to feed your need around town.

Sometimes you get a craving for one type of food, and it almost doesn't matter where you get it. The Feed takes a look at local restaurants that all serve a single food in common with one another. This week The Feed gladly pays you Tuesday for the food it features today: the cheeseburger. The Claim Company The Claim Company (CC) may have originally been rustled up in Chicago, but since then, it's become a Northbrook fixture. Everything on this Southwestern-themed menu either roots or toots. There are no trips to the salad bar here, rather one visits the "salad saloon." So too is the case with CC's signature burger, The Motherlode. One of the menu's centerpieces, the burger is 10 ounces of beef served on any of six choices of bread--with …

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Jennifer Fisher

8:26 am on Friday, March 4, 2011

Sounds like I'm going to need to take a burger tour of Northbrook! Yum.   more ›

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Patch Picks: Super Bowl Sustenance

When Steelers meet Packers in the Pro Pigskin Battle Royale, you want to be where the action is. Here are five top options.

It’s a disappointment that the Bears won’t be playing on Sunday. But you can still live it up anyway and enjoy some good food and drinks from Northbrook’s local bars and restaurants. Here are our top picks for places to catch the game. Landmark Inn 1352 Shermer Road, 847-559-1919 The Scene: The oldest bar in town offers five for $12 bucket specials on Miller products, plus free appetizers and chili at halftime. Buffalo Wild Wings 1018 Willow Road, 847- 562-0333 The Scene: With 64 TVs and finger-licking wings, you can count on a great game watching experience and some delicious snacks, too. Regular specials will be available, including $3.75 tall Bud Lights and $5.75 tall Blue Moons. Pinstripes 1150 Willow Rd, 847-480-2323 The Super Bowl …

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Northbrook By Night: Patch Picks For Northbrook Nightlife

Wait...there's nightlife in Northbrook?

Northbrook is known for many things, but raging nightlife isn't at the top of the list. Fortunately, we here at Patch conducted extensive research into the matter, sacrificing our late nights (and early mornings) in pursuit of the truth about what's up in Northbrook when the sun's down. Our handy guide below will help you find your happy place. Scoreboard Sports Bar at the Crowne Plaza Hotel It may be just off a hotel lobby, but the Scoreboard isn't asleep when it comes to helping you tie one on. Replete with large screens and love for teams both local and national, the Scoreboard serves everything from cold beer to a number of signature cocktails, has pool tables and virtual golf (through a Wii station.) Every night until midnight, …

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