Dining
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New Portillo's in Algonquin celebrates grand opening, 60 years after 1st one debuted
Nov 29, 2023 12:00 am - The area's newest Portillo's restaurant officially has opened off Randall Road in Algonquin. The new location, at 1801 S. Randall Road, hosted a grand opening and ribbon...
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Dining out: Hanukkah specials, plus new Andy's and Fat Rosie's opening in the suburbsNov 28, 2023 10:00 pm - Suburban restaurants are ready to celebrate the start of Hanukkah with dining specials, plus we've found some new restaurant openings and sweet ideas for the holidays. ...
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Andy's Frozen Custard store opening in St. Charles this December
Nov 28, 2023 12:00 am - Andy's Frozen Custard plans to open a new location in St. Charles in early December. The company said in a news release the new store will be at 2630 E. Main St. "Andy's...
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Lukumadness! serves up 'crazy good Greek doughnuts'
Nov 26, 2023 12:00 am - Niko Boulougouris hopes his idea to make and sell “crazy good Greek doughnuts” — a risk he confirmed was worth taking on a vacation to Iceland — soon takes his hometown ...
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Cafe Roma heading to downtown Huntley's Old Village HallNov 22, 2023 5:00 am - A new restaurant is planned for the Old Village Hall in downtown Huntley. Operators of Elgin-based Cafe Roma confirmed they have plans to open shop in the Old Village Ha...
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Dining out: Black Friday brunches, new restaurants and moreNov 21, 2023 10:00 pm - Goodbye “Happy Thanksgiving,” hello Black Friday. What a change of mood. Fortunately there are places you can duck in to avoid the throngs of holiday shoppers. We also h...
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Portillo's to open on Randall Road in Algonquin Nov. 28Nov 21, 2023 12:00 am - Portillo's will open the doors of its Algonquin restaurant at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 28, following a 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony. Attendees will include Portillo's Vice Pr...
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Proton packs and zombie bumper cars? Wonderverse in Oakbrook Center will have it allNov 21, 2023 12:00 am - Sony Pictures Entertainment is transforming a former Sears store to bring a first-of-its-kind entertainment experience to Oakbrook Center in December. Wonderverse, a 45,...
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New Italian restaurant and piano bar opens in AuroraNov 20, 2023 12:00 am - A new Italian restaurant and piano bar, Amore Mio, opened Friday in downtown Aurora. The eatery pays homage to the Italian American restaurants of mid-20th century New Y...
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Armo Grill coming to Wheeling's Restaurant Row in DecemberNov 19, 2023 10:00 pm - A new eatery soon will join Wheeling's famed Restaurant Row. Offering Mediterranean and Armenian cuisine, Armo Grill should open next month at 516 N. Milwaukee Ave. It'l...