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The cinnamon roll French toast combo at Benny's Place in Oswego features two eggs, two strips of bacon and two sausage links.

Benny’s Place: Have breakfast every day, but dinner is only on Friday and Saturday nights

May 10, 2019 at 7:49 a.m.

Benny Garcia grew up in the restaurant business, bussing tables since he was 12. Gradually he worked his way up at a family-owned chain restaurant until he did everything an...

The Chef's Special at BBQ'd Productions in Third Lake serves two (it can also be ordered for four) and includes a half rack of pork ribs, a Dino Bone (beef rib) filet, burnt ends, beef brisket, turkey, pulled pork and hot links.

Get Kansas City barbecue at BBQ’d Productions

May 10, 2019 at 7:06 p.m.

“We like pig butts and cannot lie.” That’s the motto for this Kansas City-style barbecue joint in Third Lake. From the moment servers throw down a business card on the...

The pita breakfast wrap at Run-A-Way Restaurant in North Aurora offers a choice of bacon, ham or sausage with three eggs and mozzarella, all wrapped in a pita.

Run-A-Way relocated from near O’Hare to North Aurora

May 10, 2019 at 7:49 a.m.

A restaurant near O’Hare International Airport with a name like Run-A-Way would stand out. That’s why so many people who visit the North Aurora spot say they remember eating at...

The Sweet and Spicy Vodka pizza at Pizzeria Deville in Libertyville combines tomato sauce, jumbo pepperoni strips, romano and mozzarella cheeses, pickled jalapenos and hot honey.

Wood-fired pizza joint transplants pies from New York, Detroit

May 15, 2019 at 1:33 p.m.

When John Durning was growing up in New York, he used to hang out at a place called Vinnie’s. “We knew the guys who’d make the pizza and it was...

The Ribs and Chicken entree at Old Republic Kitchen and Bar in Elgin is a half slab of baby back pork ribs, dry rubbed and slow smoked, alongside chicken fingers and served with barbecue sauce and sweet mustard.

Old Republic features regional specialties from coast to coast

May 9, 2019 at 2:48 p.m.

The name Old Republic may conjure up images of the American Revolutionary War or even “Star Wars.” But for Old Republic Kitchen and Bar in Elgin, it defines a group...

The Cheezzzy Beef layers tender and juicy Italian beef, mozzarella and optional peppers on an 8-inch bun at Papa G's Gyros, Burgers and Cheezy Beef in Aurora. A sign near the register recommends patrons "Super Cheeze It," adding mozzarella on the top and bottom of the beef.

If you like it cheesy, check out Papa G’s Gyros, Burgers and Cheezy Beef

May 10, 2019 at 7:48 a.m.

Enrique Alfaro had never worked in a restaurant, much less owned one, until he bought Papa G’s Gyros, Burgers and Cheezy Beef in Aurora. But the Aurora native’s family owned...

The High Roller Burger at Lucky Burger and Grill in Mundelein includes a fried egg, bacon, tomato and American cheese and is topped with tater tots.

Lucky Burger and Grill’s specialties are Merkt’s cheddar, burger between grilled cheese sandwiches

May 22, 2019 at 1:41 p.m.

Vickie and Mike Marras hit the jackpot two months ago when they opened Lucky Burger and Grill in Mundelein, a family-friendly burger joint with a Las Vegas theme. “We love...

The Bite the Flesh Burger stuffs white cheddar, grilled onions, BBQ brisket, mac and cheese and bacon between its buns at Crusade Burger Bar in Yorkville.

Crusade Burger Bar offers rock ‘n’ roll environment

May 10, 2019 at 7:48 a.m.

Crusade Burger Bar owners harnessed the musical tastes of its employees to create a rock ’n’ roll atmosphere in a downtown Yorkville location. Where else can you find shakes named...

Molecular gastronomy creates sriracha pearls for the appetizer Not Your Aunt's Deviled Eggs, which includes five halves of free-range eggs dipped in crushed potato chips and topped with house pickle relish at Light the Lamp Brewery in Grayslake.

Hockey dads join forces for Light the Lamp Brewery

May 10, 2019 at 7:06 p.m.

When a hockey team scores a goal, the red light behind that net turns on, and that’s known as “lighting the lamp.” That’s also the name of Light the Lamp...

The Crispy Gym Shoe at Baba's Famous Steak & Lemonade in Aurora combines gyro meat, Italian beef and corned beef, along with onion, tomatoes, green peppers and mushrooms. The mammoth sandwich sells for $10.99 and for $4 more can be deep fried with double the meat.

Stop into Baba’s for a lemonade and a ‘crispy gym shoe’

May 10, 2019 at 7:48 a.m.

When the lighted sign in the window at Baba’s Famous Steak and Lemonade beckons you with “Crispy Gym Shoe $14.99, gyro, Italian beef, corned beef, double meat,” you order it....

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