CHOWDOWN SHOWDOWN

Chowdown Showdown: Best Burger In Palatine Results

The readers have spoken and have voted for The Lamplighter Inn as the best place to get a burger in Palatine.

The vote is in for this week’s Chowdown Showdown champion. Readers from Palatine Patch have spoken and picked their favorite spot for a burger. With 56 percent of the 286 votes, The Lamplighter Inn, 60 N. Bothwell St., is this week's champion. Congrats to The Lamplighter Inn! Lamplighter finished with 162 votes, edging Brandt's-The Little Cafe, 807 W. Northwest Highway, which finished with 100 votes. Bauer's Brauhaus, 45 W. Slade St., and T.J. O'Brien's, 53 W. Slade St., finished third and fourth respectively. All four establishments were nominated by Patch readers earlier this week.

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CHOWDOWN SHOWDOWN

POLL: Chowdown Showdown Burger Challenge

Take our poll and let us know which of this week's finalists is your favorite restaurant for a burger in Palatine.

UPDATED: Chowdown Showdown Burger Results! For this week's Palatine Patch Chowdown Showdown, we asked readers where their favorite place in Palatine is to get a burger. We got a lot of feedback — thanks to everyone who submitted their feedback by commenting in our articles. But there were four restaurants that the most readers picked as their favorite: Brandt's-The Little Cafe, The Lamplighter Inn, T.J. O'Brien's, Bauer's Brauhaus.  You can cast your vote for your favorite spot by submitting your answer in the poll below.  Voting will continue through 12 p.m. Friday. Check back first thing Saturday morning to find out if your restaurant has been chosen as this week's Chowdown Showdown Champion for having the best burger in Palatine.

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Palatine Places To Watch The Super Bowl

Here is a summary of places to watch the Super Bowl Sunday in Palatine.

The Super Bowl is Sunday and there are some great places in Palatine to watch the game: If you think we left an establishment off this list that should be included, let us know in the comments section or drop us an email at brian.slupski@patch.com.

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Police To Review Video of Metra Crash; Lamplighter's Remembers 'Bogie'

Palatine Police will review video of the Metra train crash next week that killed Michael Levgard.

A makeshift memorial of flowers, a candle and an unopened beer sit close to the stool once regularly occupied by Michael "Bogie" Levgard at Lamplighter Inn in downtown Palatine. Levgard, 64, died Tuesday when his 1999 green Mercury Sable was hit by a passing Metra train. Questions regarding Levgard's death and how the incident that took his life unfolded persist. Palatine police plan to review video from the Metra train that hit Levgard's vehicle next week. Lamplighter regulars described "Bogie" as the kind of guy everyone knew. One aquaintance said "Bogie" was Palatine's version of Norm from Cheers. A well-read retired mailman who completed the newspaper crossword puzzle in pen almost every day, he was a formidable opponent when playing …

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Salt Creek Park District's 18th Annual Octoberfest and More

Let Patch help you make plans for something fun to do this weekend.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.   1. Palatine High School Homecoming Football Games vs. Barrington High School Where / When: Palatine High School 1111 N. Rohlwing Rd.; 5 and 7:30 p.m., Friday, September 30. Why Go?: The sophomores play at 5 p.m. and varsity plays at 7:30 p.m. Come out, cheer for the Pirates and join in the homecoming celebration. The freshman A and B teams play Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Pricing: Unavailable.   2. Palatine Fire Department Annual Open House Where / When: Palatine Fire Department Station 84 220 W. Illinois Ave.; 10 a.m. - 2  p.m., Saturday, October 1…

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Ferris Bueller's Day Off at Cutting Hall and More

Let Patch help you make plans for something fun to do this Labor Day weekend.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend. 1. Blue Whiskey Cinema Presents Ferris Bueller's Day Off Where / When: Cutting Hall; 8 - 10 p.m., Saturday, September 3. Why Go?: See Ferris Bueller's Day Off on a big screen during this special screening. Beverages, popcorn and candy will be available for purchase. Pricing: $4 per person.   2. Ghost Walk of Palatine Where / When: Durty Nellie's Pub; 7 - 9 p.m.; Sunday, September 4. Why Go?:  Walk through downtown Palatine and visit areas that are considered to be haunted. The walk will begin with a short presentation at Durty Nellie's Pub. Proceeds …

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County Fair At Whole Foods Saturday

Let Patch help you make plans for something fun to do this weekend.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.   1. Little City Book Fair Where / When: Harper College Gymnasium; 5 - 10 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 19, 20 and 21. Why Go?: Shop for new and gently used books, cds, dvds, comic books and vinyl records. All proceeds will go to the Little City Foundation to support local disabled children and adults. Click here for more information.   Pricing: Prices vary   2. County Fair Where / When: Whole Foods Market, 1331 N. Rand Rd.; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20 Why Go? Celebrate the start of harvest season! See all things country including…

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Poison Tribute Band at Durty Nellie's

Let Patch help you make plans for something fun to do this weekend.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.   1. Free Health Fair Where / When: Palatine Township Center; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Friday, July 29. Why Go?: No appointments are necessary and many of the screening services are free. BlueAPPLeHealth will be performing tests to help prevent strokes and heart attacks. Visit http://www.palatinetownship.com/health-fair/for a complete list of services offered. To register, go to www.blueapplehealthscans.com or call 888 -999-3189. Pricing: Free   2. Sounds of Summer Concert Series Where / When: Fred P. Hall Amphitheater; 8 p.m., Friday, July 29. Why Go?: …

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Get Out: Barefoot Hawaiians at Towne Square

Let Patch help you make plans for something fun to do this weekend.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.   1. Friday Lunch Specials Where / When: Towne Square; 12 p.m.; Friday, July 15. Why Go?: Pack a picnic basket and come out to Towne Square for summer lunch specials and a performance by the Barefoot Hawaiians. Enjoy their authentic Polynesian-style music that features drumming, dancing and vibrant costumes and props. Pricing: Free   2. Ryan Star Concert Where / When: Viper Alley; 8:30 - 10 p.m., Friday, July 15. Why Go?: Ryan Star, a Long Island native, has opened for American Idol winner David Cook and has released an EP on Atlantic Records. Hear …

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Get Out: Neverly Brothers at Community Park

Let Patch help you make plans for something fun to do this weekend.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.   1. Patio Entertainment at Twin Lakes Where / When:Twin Lakes Recreation Area Deck; 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.; Friday, July 8. Why Go?: Forget Hannah will perform rock classics and a bit of blues on the deck at the Twin Lakes Recreation Area. The free concert is presented by the Salt Creek Park District. Arrive early and enjoy an evening sitting outside, listening to music. Plenty of delicious food and drinks will be available for purchase. Pricing: Free admission   2. Sounds of Summer Concert Where / When: Community Park and Fred P. Hall Amphitheater; 8 - …

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