Janet Franz

In planning our trip to this old Mississippi River town, we decided to indulge our inclination for long, leisurely drives with plenty of detours along the way. Our patience in...

In planning our trip to this old Mississippi River town, we decided to indulge our inclination for long, leisurely drives with plenty of detours along the way. Our patience in...

Lake-view restaurants are surprisingly scarce in Chicago, though there are three dining rooms that provide 360-degree views of the lake, expansive views of the city skyline and entertainment and dancing...

(2 forks) 9707 N. Milwaukee Ave. Glenview 847-965-1022 Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.- Sat.; 2-10 p.m. Sun. Credit cards: A, D, DC, M, V Noise factor: Conversation...

(4 forks) 3382 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-545-8585 Hours: 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Credit cards: A, D, M, V Noise factor: Conversation friendly. First impressions This simple...

(2 forks) 186 N. Wells St. 312-456-0901 Hours: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Credit cards: A, D, DC, M, V Noise factor: Conversation friendly First impressions A bright green-and-red awning beckons...

(2 forks) 8050 Lincoln Ave., Skokie 847-675-3737 Hours: 11 a.m.-midnight Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Credit cards: A, M, V Noise factor: Conversation friendly First impressions The Village Inn, with...

(1 fork) 525 W. Monroe St. 312-930-1111 Hours: 5:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Credit cards: A, D, DC, M, V Noise factor: Conversation friendly First impressions This...

(3 forks) 3715 N. Halsted St. (773) 388-9988 Hours: 5 p.m.-midnight Mon.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sun. Credit cards: A, M, V Noise factor: Conversation friendly First impressions Sporting a yellow and...