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Current Long Grove News:
These are ongoing Long Grove Current "Happenings"
for this month
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Upcoming Events:
Wine & Dine Celebration
A 2-Day Wine Tasting Party
Friday, Sept. 5th 2:00 - 8:00 PM and
Saturday, Sept. 6th Noon - 7:00 PM
Enjoy an afternoon of fine wine, great food, and lively entertainment
at Long Grove's Wine & Dine celebration. Tantalize your taste buds with
samples from more than 80 imported, domestic, and local wines. Live
entertainment and wine-themed activities will be featured, along with
food from Long Grove's local restaurants. $25 per person includes sampling
in the wine tent and a souvenir Long Grove wine glass.
Learn More...
 Enjoy
the T. J. Klassic Car Show
Sunday, September 14th
Open at 9:00 AM – Trophies at 3:30 AM
T. J. Klassic Car Show, a favorite of Long Grove's festival-goers,
is back! Come view the classics and other restored beauties on Long
Grove's Archer Parking Lot at the south end of town. Entrances on McHenry
Road and Robert Parker Coffin Road.
Call Tony at (847) 515-8110 for more information.
Have a car to show? 1989 or older vintage cars can just show up.
Many new things happening at Casa Brasil and Long
Grove. Come visit us and check out exciting new arrivals. Have you heard
about handbags made of "pop-tops"? And what about hats made of recycled
tarps of Brazilian cargo trucks? Juice made of coffee beans? All of
these items and many more you can find at Casa Brasil. The party is
just starting, the Long Grove Art Festival is happening on August 16
and 17 and Long Grove Irish Days from August 30 to September 1.
Casa Brasil
249 Robert Parker Coffin Rd
Mill Pond - Lower Level
Phone: (847) 793-0013
Building #11 on the village map.
New at Dakota Expressions
If you have been reading any style magazines lately, you know that
fringe boots are Hot in Hollywood, and the original Minnetonka fringe
boots are in stock now. Also, Minnetonka's 2008 sandal collection
is in, just in time to add to your summer fashions.
A new addition to Dakota Expressions is Moving Sand Art. Handcrafted
in Park City, Utah with beautiful colored sand from around the world,
they ascend into mountains and glaciers, lakes and oceans, deserts
and beaches. They soothe the psyche while stimulating the imagination.
Dakota Expressions is located in building #20 on the village
map
Fresh New Products from The Olive Tap
Visit soon! One of our newest oils, Persian Lime, is perfect for the
Spring/Summer Season! For this oil, sweet Persian Limes and late harvest
Tunisian Chemlali olives are crushed together and cold pressed to create
a fusion of flavors that is far superior to infusion or blended oils.
It is perfect for a tropical or "South of the Border" flair and you
can intensify the lime flavor with our White Balsamic.
We have also added Two New Sampler Packs based on customer demand.
Our newest Sampler Packs are an "All Oil Pack" or an "All Balsamics
Pack". These two new packs have been added to our already created Sampler
of both Oils & Vinegars. The Sampler Packs are all priced at $37.95
and are perfect for gift-giving to your favorite "foodies" or your own
culinary experimentations.
The Olive Tap is located in Building #33 right on the main crossroads
intersection corner. More
on The Olive Tap. You can also call us at (847) 478-8741 or visit
www.theolivetap.com.
Village Map
New Shops in Long Grove
Come see what's new in Long Grove this year. Visitors to Long Grove
historic Village will enjoy a variety of new shops just opening this
summer.
The Olive Tap Gourmet Market, a sister shop to the popular
Olive Tap, opened May 2 at 201 Robert Parker Coffin Road at the crossroads.
The new Gourmet Market specializes in tantalizing items for food lovers,
including spices, seasonings, fresh breads, condiments and gourmet
treats. The Olive Tap Gourmet Market is owned by Rick Petrocelly.
Phone is (847) 478-1240.
The Long Grove Artists Gallery and Co-op also opened on May
2, and features original work of 13 local artists. Organized by Long
Grove artist Beth Kapov, the gallery is located at 344 Old McHenry
Road next to Red Oaks and The Studio of Long Grove (formerly the Shamrock
Cyclery). The gallery will be open from 10 to 5 on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday, and most days each week at least through July. Participating
artists specialize in a variety of mediums, including watercolor,
acrylic, oil, pastel, hand crafted jewelry and photography. Artists
volunteer time to staff the gallery and give demonstrations.
Scheduled to open soon is the The Artistic Gardener, located
at 248 Robert Parker Coffin Road, across from the Mill Pond Shops
(formerly The Artisan Shop). It will carry whimsical, practical, and
always artistic garden-inspired products, which will delight everyone
who loves their garden.
Also opening in June, the Prairie Smoke Clothing Company will
feature casual, comfortable fashions for women and for the casual
comfortable home. Prairie Smoke Clothing Company will be located in
the historic Sauer Family residence in the heart of Fountain Square.
This space was formerly the home of The Keeping Room, which has moved
to a larger location in Towner Green at 130 Old McHenry Rd. (formerly
Cassandra's and the Long Grove Art School).
The Keeping Room is delightfully filled with home décor and
garden collections from cottage chic to whimsical, as well as fashion
accessories and gifts. Phone (847) 478-9278.
The Fairy Garden, a full service florist, has also moved to
a new location at 146 Old McHenry Road, next door to Olivia's Past.
In addition to the beautiful selection of fresh flowers, the Fairy
Garden specializes in custom weddings, fairy collectibles, gifts and
garden décor. (847) 478-1244
Long Grove Confectionery
Come and see our chocolatier dipping our famous chocolate covered strawberries.
These are clearly no ordinary berries. We select the finest berries,
wash them, remove the stem and then give them a coating of special confectioner's
sugar and finally, hand-dip the entire berry with luscious milk chocolate.
Available everyday but get there early to ensure we have enough for
your indulgence! Many new items including Chocolate T-shirts, Cubs and
Sox novelty items and a full collection of Chicago Themed Gift Boxes.
(847) 634-0080. Red Schoolhouse Building. Located in Fountain Square,
Building # 15.
The Apple Haus
The Apple Haus of Long Grove makes apple cider donuts daily along
with many other bakery & beverage items. Uncle Johnny's Brown Bag Apple
Pie is a local favorite. Baked in a brown paper bag for an extra special
crust, this pie tops all others. Also, try our cold apple cider still
made the old fashioned way. Located in Fountain Square, Building # 18
(follow your nose)! (847) 634-0730.
Pine Cone Christmas Shop
The Pine Cone Christmas shop is open year-round to keep Christmas
alive in our hearts. Some and see our new penguin tree and check out
the trends for this year. A certified Department 56 and Swarovski Crystal
retailer, we are given priority status with new items. Especially nice
for gift giving are our new Swarovski jewelry pieces priced from $55.00
- $130.00. Also, check out our custom made wreaths and accents. Located
in Fountain Square, Building # 16. (847) 634-0890.
Farmside Country Store and Winery
Farmside Country Store and Winery is bursting with new items and creative
ways to give practical inexpensive gifts. Check out our Peanut Butter
Loco selection. These new flavored peanut butters have been flying off
the shelves. Taste a sample such as Raspberry White Chocolate, Jungle
Banana and Sumatra Cinnamon & Raisin and you'll see why. Only $ 6.99
per jar, these make great snacks for kids, too. No kidding here- our
new wine cake mixes are packaged in a real wine bottle and come in all
your favorite wine flavors such as Merlot, Chardonnay and Margarita.
$9.99 each. Building # 17. Call (847) 913-9002 for information.
See village map
CHOCOLATE FACTORY TOURS
close by in Buffalo Grove
The Long Grove Confectionery Company offers year around Chocolate
Factory Tours of their production facility in Buffalo Grove. Come and
experience the one hour personally-guided tour to see firsthand how
their unique and delicious chocolates are created and packaged.
The tour features visits to ten edible works of art. You will find
Monet and Seurat paintings made entirely of chocolate, antique metal-molds,
a 1,000 pound solid chocolate Native American Sioux Indian Chief, and
a 300 pound chocolate pizza. Each tour guest receives a goody bag at
the end of the tour. You will also have the opportunity to visit the
Factory Outlet Store at this same location.
Admission for the tours is just $2.00 and tours are available during
production hours; normally Tuesday thru Thursday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Reservations are required. Other times can be arranged by appointment.
On Saturdays enjoy a FREE TOUR from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The Saturday
tours leave approximately every 1/2 hour. No reservations are required
and live production is not guaranteed.
The numbers to call for reservations or information are (847) 459-3100
or toll-free (888) 459-3100. You can find them at 333 Lexington Drive,
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089. The Chocolate Factory is located north
of Lake Cook Road between Routes 83 and 21. Hours for the Factory Outlet:
Monday–Saturday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM; closed
major holidays. Only 7 minutes from Historic Long Grove. Handicapped
accessible.
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