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Great Food in Lombard and Downers Grove

As summer begins, I try to take advantage of all that our area offers. I call up a friend or two and try the many restaurants and events going on in the area. Here are this week’s offerings.

I took the opportunity to celebrate a friend’s birthday at breakfast the other day. Five of us tried the new Honey Jam which is located at 3000 Oak Grove Road in Downers Grove. They took over the old Bakers Square on Butterfield Road across from the Portillo’s. We were greeted warmly and although it was crowded, it only took a few minutes to seat us. I tried the Julian Benedict which was truly phenomenal. Our server was wonderful and gave us a Very Berry Waffle to share with the birthday girl. We actually were sitting next to Mr. Portillo who is the owner of this establishment. What a great guy! If you have something or someone to celebrate, I would recommend this new place.

Last Thursday night, I met a friend at Brio’s at 330 Yorktown Center in Lombard. We sat outside on their couches, had a glass of wine and enjoyed one of the first nights of summer. Our server suggested their $2.95 appetizer special that goes from 5-9pm. We both chose the quarter burger, I also had the eggplant and shrimp and my friend ordered the steak bruchetta. We were very surprised to find that we had misread the appetizer list and the quarter burger turned out to be a full sized burger quartered! It was way more than we expected. The service was wonderful, the ambiance is decadent and the appetizers were excellent.

Great Recipes To TRY If You Are Not Going Out

If you aren’t in the mood to go out, why not invite a few people over for lunch. It doesn’t have to be hard. The other day I was invited to a friend’s house for lunch and she had a wonderful salad that I have included below. She served it with iced tea, rolls and had a great cake that I will also include. Give it a try and let me know how you liked it.

Joanne’s Salad:
Mixed Greens
Thin Pear slices
Crumbled Blue Cheese
Walnut pieces
Cranberries
Grilled Chicken

She just tossed the hot chicken over the other cold ingredients, topped it with poppy seed dressing and served. Delicious.

Coconut Cake:
Prepared white cake mix
1 can of Coconut cream
Cool Whip
Coconut (bagged)

Simply prepare cake mix as directed. Poke holes in cake every 3 inches or so. Pour over the can of coconut cream, refrigerate. Prior to serving spread the cool whip over the cake and sprinkle coconut over entire cake. It looks as good as it takes. Perfect for a warm night’s lunch or dinner.

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Out and About in Lombard – Gutter Maintenance is Important

Time to clean gutters

Last weekend I was showing homes in the Lombard and Glen Ellyn area. I was surprised at how many homes had visible debris coming out of their gutters.

Regular maintenance is the key to well working gutters. It is suggested that your gutters and downspouts are cleaned out in both the spring and again in the fall, once the leaves from nearby trees have fallen.

If you don’t clean your gutters and downspouts, the rain will not run off or drain properly and over time this can cause damage to your home’s foundation.

Inspect the gutters as you clean them, looking for any rust, holes or loose nails. Make sure they are securely fastened to the house. Run some water through the downspouts and make sure that the water running out of the downspout is being properly diverted with the use of a plastic or concrete diverter. You don’t want the water emptying out on the ground where it will cause erosion. A few hours on a nice day can save you thousands of dollars later. Your home is your most valuable asset; regular maintenance is a way to preserve it for years to come.

For the past few years, I have used Mark Keane of Keane Maintenance to do my gutters and have been pleased with his services. If you are like me and prefer someone else on your roof, his number is 630-595-1570.

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Out and About in Lombard

Now, I know I have told you all about the beautiful tulips and the fragrant lilacs at Lilacia Park located in my very own town, Lombard, Illinois. But sometimes, I forget the pure joy of just being a kid. This Easter, my son came home with a lovely young lady he goes to college with.

With only a few days to give her a taste of what our area has to offer, they took off for a day in downtown Chicago. They went to Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Oak Street Beach and strolled down Michigan Avenue.

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They decided to rediscover Lombard on the second day. It began at the Yorktown Mall for lunch, a movie at the AMC 18 Theater and on to Lilacia Park! In early April, the tulips and lilacs were not yet in bloom, but that didn’t stop them. They enjoyed the early spring weather and played with “Rastus” the mascot of Lilacia Park!

Dinner was at Greek Islands in Lombard where you are guaranteed a wonderful meal, entertaining servers and always an OPA as your flaming Saganaki is served! As you can see from these pictures, they had a great day!

Lombard is a great place to live and to play. What are you waiting for?

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Magic Circle Subdivision – Butterfield East Subdivision – Downtown Lombard Area

Comfortable Lombard split level

Lombard has a wealth of home styles to choose from. If you want to live walking distance to Madison Meadows and be able to see the fireworks from your front lawn, check out the Magic Circle Subdivision. Mature trees grace the winding streets that hold 3 and 4 bedroom split levels and raised ranch style homes. Although the subdivision is within both District 45 and District 44 Schools, it is walking distance to Jackson Middle School, St. Pius X Grade School and Willowbrook High School.  Shopping for just about anything is within a five mile drive.

Farther south is the Butterfield East Subdivision. Here you will also find beautiful tree lined streets and a delightful mix of ranches, raised ranches, split levels and two story homes on nice large lots. They are in school district 44 and 87 and have their own park district. Located directly west of Finley Road they are just minutes away from I-88 and I-355 and shopping on Butterfield Road.

The downtown Lombard area has a wonderful selection of homes from historic beauties by the Helen Plum Library to newer homes that are within walking distance to the restaurants, shopping areas and train station.  Downtown is also home to the Saturday “Lombard Cruise Nights”. From June to August walk on over and listen to a live band while checking out the great old cruising cars. From 6pm – 10pm.

I would be delighted to show you these or other subdivisions in Lombard. If you are thinking about making a move, I hope you will consider Lombard and all it has to offer.

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Lombard IL Offers Fantastic Western Suburban Living

After living in Lombard for the past 18 years, I cannot imagine living anywhere else. There is so much to love about Lombard. We are located in a western suburb of Chicago with both O’Hare and Midway airports a quick thirty minute drive away. We are located near all major expressways and have a train station in town that will get you to the loop in an easy forty minutes.

In Lombard we have 3 grocery stores, a butcher shop, two bakeries, a downtown area, the Helen Plum Library, a new water park, the Yorktown Mall, the AMC 18 Theater, a roller rink, a bowling alley, a golf course, fitness centers, 5 hotels, 67 restaurants and 450 acres of parks that just received the coveted National Gold Medal for Parks and recreation.

We also have a vast array of affordable housing. From old and charming, up and coming to new construction, Lombard is a wonderful mix of styles and choices. With the median residential home running in the low $300’s and condo’s and townhomes running in the low $200’s, there is something for everyone.

If you are thinking about purchasing a home, give me a call and I will have you loving Lombard with the very first visit.

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