Dining

Here's a preview of some of the 16 restaurants offering specials during the 10-day event.

Explore a variety of cuisines during Joliet City Center Restaurant Week July 19-27.

A coffee stop inside a Sycamore grocery store will serve its final cup of joe this weekend. Caribou Coffee at the Sycamore Hy-Vee will close Sunday.

Several dog-friendly Will County restaurants allow dogs and owners to dine on their patios together – and some venues offer specialty dog-friendly entrees, too.

Here are the restaurants that Sauk Valley audiences voted as their favorite places for chicken. National Fried Chicken Day is Sunday, July 6.

An assortment of new food options are popping up in Crystal Lake this summer, including a bakery that has already opened and authentic Mexican restaurants.

Enjoy tasty appetizers at these noted Kane County dining establishments.

From the northern suburbs to the Illinois Valley, the farm-to-table movement continues to grow, with restaurants partnering with local vendors for the freshest ingredients.

Big O’s Barbecue, a food truck turned walk-up storefront known for its rib tips, links and chicken, opened this month at a new spot in DeKalb.

The third generation of Moys are now running McHenry's Plum Garden Chinese restaurant, founded 60 years ago by Connie Moy, a widowed immigrant with three children to care for.

Besides the four years he spent in Navy, Danny Kakazu has worked at The Breakers bar and restaurant near Crystal Lake continuously since 1964. Sunday was his last day.

Cafe Olympic owner Rachel Skubiszewski has opened Black Market Bakery right next door at 86 N. Williams St. in Crystal Lake. It's open-concept, where customers can see bakers working on goods from scratch and bringing items into display cases.

The Angry Pickle Pub is the second venture from Josh and Abby Smith, owners of The Dirty Bird restaurant.

The Purple Pig, featuring Mediterranean cuisine is slated to open later this year at 15 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, in the space formerly held by the Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams furniture showroom.

The ribbon cutting grand opening celebration will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 8 at the new location on Route 120 in McHenry.

The next time you include cheese in your recipe, maybe there's another variety that works well. Visiting a cheese shop can bring one closer to a new taste, and a place in eastern Stephenson County has more than 50 varieties that can work.

Fry the Coop chicken restaurant recently opened in Joliet, joining nine other locations in Illinois.

O’Larry Asun Spot, a halal restaurant featuring West African dishes, could open by early August.

Whether you’re a sports fan or just looking for a place to hang out and grab a bite, the family at JW’s Third Base thinks you’ll be a fan of their neighborhood bar and grill

EZ Wok in Shorewood is under new ownership. The restaurant is known as having a "convenient location and affordable prices."

Tap House Grill, which had been in business in downtown Oswego since 2008, on Feb. 24 closed its doors.

Check out these unique Joliet restaurants the next time you're looking for a delicious meal.

The Crystal Lake location is celebrating 30 years in business, while the Elgin location is marking 20 years.

Starting June 20, Yolkville Cafe in Yorkville will be featuring an all new senior menu designed to the tastes of their loyal customers, and an all new catering menu.

Celebrate International Sushi Day on Wednesday at one of these favorite sushi restaurants in DeKalb, Kane and McHenry counties.

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant is now open at 16344 Boulevard Place in Plainfield.

Black Sheep Craft Kitchen in Crest Hill offers Polish and American fusion cuisine using locally sourced ingredients.

Two new Jack in the Box restaurants will open in Will County this July.

Carnitas Moroleon De Don Jose Mexican Restaurant will be located at 2141 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet.

The Cheesecake Factory is set to open a restaurant at Block 59 — a new dining and entertainment district taking shape at Route 59 and Aurora Avenue.

The next event is Thursday, June 19 and continue monthly.

The Angry Pickle Pub, 215 W. State St., held its grand opening ribbon cutting with the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce June 3.

Buffalo Wild Wings GO is set to open its first Woodstock location Friday at 150 South Eastwood Drive.

A family-owned Savarino’s Pizza is closing the doors on its Shorewood location on Sunday.

A complete makeover transformed the former village hall building into the new breakfast and lunch restaurant, which soon will add a dinner menu for evening service. A free monthly breakfast for veterans is one of the special perks.

May is National Burger Month, and National Burger Day is May 28. Here's a list of award-winning burgers in the suburbs, DeKalb and Illinois Valley.

The Patio is planning to construct a new 8,000 to 9,000-square restaurant “from the ground up” at 250 E. Maple St. in New Lenox,

Cravers in Lockport offers “authentic Gyro delights” and “crispy beef” options on a plentiful menu.

The McHenry Applebee's Grill + Bar the location had complaints about the building's condition and minor violations prior to it closing down, McHenry County records show.

The Lockport City Council granted final permission for the construction of a Wendy's restaurant near I-355.

The beloved taco and tequila bar opens its seventh Chicagoland location, serving up margaritas, tacos and non-stop vibes with a private event space and two expansive patios. 

Blackhawk Steak Pit in Oregon has become a destination for travelers and locals to enjoy dinner in the relaxed surroundings of a supper club atmosphere.

McDonald's, a Chicago-based fast food chain, has a new location coming to the intersection of Plank Road and Route 23 in northern Sycamore.

The family-owned and operated Around the Clock Restaurant and Bakery, located at 5011 Northwest Highway in Crystal Lake, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a 50-cent all-you-can-eat pancake promotion.

The restaurant is located near The Hampton Social in South Barrington, and offers everything from 'elevated' bar food to unique appetizers, steak, seafood and more.

Bella’s Short Stacks in downtown Algonquin serves customers one last time Friday before permanently closing.

Established in 1936 by Sylvio “Rip” and Emma Gualandri, the establishment in Ladd has been serving chicken, crispies, pickles, fried appetizers, beer and liquor for 89 years.

You don't need to travel to the Big Apple to find New York-style pizza here in Illinois. Check out our list of suburban pizzerias that serve the ultra-thin-crust delicacy.

Buffalo Wild Wings, in to-go form, is coming to Woodstock.

Check out these northern Illinois restaurants known for their burgers. From McHenry County to the Illinois Valley and everywhere in between, we've got you covered with a variety of places to try during National Burger Month.