Family-friendly Mexican restaurant specializing in seafood, with cocktails & weekend karaoke.
Celebrated Chicago-style Italian beef stand serving hot dogs, sandwiches & lemon Italian ice.
Tucked away in an Arlington Heights strip mall, this little cafe offers authentic and zesty Szechuan and Mandarin cuisine plus Chinese "hot pot," prepared with imported ingredients. Chef Jack Liang's grandparents came from Szechwan province, and he first learned his trade as a cook in the Taiwanese army.
This family-owned shop in Palatine makes a variety of raised and cake doughnuts and other pastries fresh twice daily and stays open round the clock. There are a few counter seats if you want to consume your doughnuts and coffee on the premises.
This downtown Arlington Heights theater produces smart contemporary plays and children's shows and showcases live music, dance and comedy.
This Mount Propect spot offers a full menu of Italian specialties and flat pizzas. Moretti's isa popular mini-chain of sports pubs within the larger Ala Carte Entertainment group.
Stylish, upscale pick for creative sushi & modern Japanese cuisine plus sake & cocktails.
Charming nook with a front porch featuring a rotating selection of clever ice cream flavors.
Rustic-contemporary eatery serving innovative American cuisine in the Doubletree Hotel.
Binny's superstores offer a huge selection of fine wines, premium spirits, imported and domestic beers, cigars and gift items.
Opened in 2009, this Rolling Meadows restaurant offers contemporary and classic dishes from across Asia. Specialties include duck marinated with hoisin sauce and served with onion cakes, green onions and fresh cucumber and “firecracker” fish, a fillet lightly fried and coated in sweet-spicy sauce. A Chinese-language menu also offers traditional fare.
Founded by Chip Brooks and Chris Dungan, Hey Nonny consists of two venues in one: It's an intimate listening room for live music and an inventive, farm-to-table gastropub.
Relaxed Thai restaurant serving classic dishes in a warm space with traditional accents.
Opened in 1959 and now in the hands of the third generation, Jarosch Bakery s a full-line scratch bakery creating breads, pastries, famous butter cookies, cakes, wedding cakes and coffeecakes on the premises.
Stalwart steakhouse features gourmet filets, seafood & traditional fare in a contemporary setting.
Modern, upscale spot for Mexican dining & diverse margaritas in a colorful, art-filled hacienda.
This large Japanese supermarket is a top destination for Wagyu beef, fresh fish, Asian produce and an extensive selection of Japanese groceries. A food court offers dine-in sushi, ramen, traditional Japanese dishes and more.
Pizza, pasta & other Italian staples are the draw at this upscale establishment with a relaxed vibe.
Spanish small plates, paella & sangria served in a vibrant space with murals & live music.
Comfort-food joint dishes specialty pizzas, ribs, fried chicken & other American basics until late.
Festive cantina & agave bar serving traditional Mexican fare coupled with margaritas.