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Just keep swimming at Schaumburg’s Water Works

May 22, 2019 at 2:58 a.m.

Jump in the water, have fun and get a good workout. Swimming is a lot of fun and also a great form of exercise. "Kids from 7, 8, 9 and...

Benedict’s Eggs & More comes with an indoor tree

May 9, 2019 at 2:46 p.m.

It's not just about the tree that grows in the middle of the restaurant. It's all about the benedicts, hence the name, Benedict's Eggs & More. And the beignets, only...

The secret to the perfect cheesesteak is fresh, marinated steak and Amaroso's rolls from Philadelphia, according to Alvin Gonzalez, co-owner of Bruno's Philly Cheesesteaks in North Aurora.

Want a Philly cheesesteak? Come to North Aurora

May 10, 2019 at 7:44 a.m.

Alvin Gonzalez was a corporate pilot on a mission to find the best Philly cheesesteak. He discovered the only way to do that was to open his own restaurant in...

One of Mambo Italiano's specials is hand-made black squid ink pasta topped with seafood.

Mambo Italiano is a dream come true for owners

May 10, 2019 at 6:57 p.m.

Fourteen years ago, Salvatore and Briana Cardone were living paycheck to paycheck when they won $40,000 on a scratch-off lottery ticket. That could only mean one thing to the self-taught...

A variety of pizzas are offered on the lunch and dinner buffets at Potesta's Pizza, Pasta & Ribs in Waukegan.

Potesta’s sticks with the old ways

March 12, 2024 at 12:14 p.m.

When the Alonso family bought Potesta's Pizza, Pasta & Ribs three years ago, they didn't change a thing. And why would they? Potesta's Pizza was legendary in the northwest suburbs...

Salerno's in Libertyville serves traditional, thin crust and deep dish pizza. Shown here is the extra-large thin crust sausage pizza.

Come to Salerno’s for Chicago-style pizza

May 10, 2019 at 6:56 p.m.

If you're looking for real Chicago-style pizza, then Salerno's Pizzeria & Bar is your place. You won't find flatbread or brick-oven pizza here, and that's the way the family wants...

The Singapore Noodle and Sweet and Sour Chicken, served with white rice, at Lucky Panda in Aurora.

Lucky Panda keeps it simple with fresh food

May 10, 2019 at 7:43 a.m.

When Anson Mei and his partners took over the old sushi restaurant in Aurora, they wanted a name that sounded distinctly Chinese. And so Lucky Panda was born in 2016,...

Two of the more popular dishes on the menu at Congri Cuban Restaurant in Grayslake are the Cuban sandwich combo with sweet potato fries and ropa vieja with congri and plantains.

Cuban restaurant offers authentic atmosphere, food

May 10, 2019 at 6:56 p.m.

When Ariel and Chiqui Ortigosa discovered there were no Cuban restaurants in the northwest suburbs, they decided to open one, Congri Cuban Restaurant in Grayslake, in 2013. "The name of...

Rice pudding, dusted with cinnamon, comes with a complete dinner at Nikarry's of Aurora.

Nikarry’s has you covered — breakfast, lunch and even early dinner

May 10, 2019 at 7:43 a.m.

Pete Giannakaris, owner of Nikarry's in Aurora, has a saying: "It's never too early for dinner and never too late for breakfast." The family style restaurant serves breakfast and lunch...

Jimmy Pitts cuts the ribs at a recent Rib Tip Wednesday at Sammie's in North Chicago.

Sammie’s has the ribs you require

May 10, 2019 at 6:56 p.m.

"Honk if you love our rib tips" reads the sign next to the smoker in front of Sammie's North Chicago. You can smell the ribs and see the smoke rising...

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