Restaurant

Hey Sugar is just one of many delicious dessert options in Kane County. Check out these decadent treats at shops in Elgin, East Dundee, St. Charles and more.

Pesciolino Oseteria in Channahon recently revamped its menu and website and remodeled the restaurant in honor of its upcoming anniversary.

Considering the volume and diversity of activities at bars and breweries – including live music, game and trivia nights, and food truck pop-ups – expanding the drink selection away from alcohol also can help cultivate a customer base.

Celebrating its eighth year, the gastropub changes up the menu with the seasons.

The restaurant group, Azul Cantina Inc., based in Charleston, South Carolina, signed a lease for the retail space from owner Harkness Properties LLC in August, according to commercial real-estate company Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic.

Joliet is one of Illinois’ foremost culinary cities, offering over 100 eateries, taquerias, supper clubs and diners, making it the ideal place to pause your travels and grab a great bite to eat.

Gather Bakery, Portofino and Leilani Asian Fusion all recently opened in the western suburbs.

Sweetchilango is the first fast-casual concept from the Bien Trucha Group, which owns Bien Trucha and Nacho Burger in Geneva, A toda madre in Glen Ellyn and Quiubo and Santo Cielo in Naperville.

Urban Kitchen Restaurant in Crest Hill, 2424 Plainfield Road, Suite 100, is now part of AgeGuide’s Senior Dine Restaurant Program.

Market Street Pizza serves traditional pizza favorites, in addition to unique specialty varieties.

The French Press delights diners with sweet and savory crepes in historic row house.

Karas Restaurant Group will open its latest venture, Squire Ale House, which is an off-shoot of its popular Village Squire restaurants.

The Big Apple restaurant in Joliet plans to add drinks to the menu.

Tangled Roots Brewing Company, known for their craft beer with hops and barley grown on a family farm in Ottawa, will feature frequently evolving menus combining traditional favorites with more adventurous local dishes, all given a chef “twist.”

Portillo’s is adding their first new cake offering in over 20 years with the Salted Caramel Spice Cake.

The Pagoda Chinese restaurant, which has operated in Lockport since 1978, is up for sale as owners look to retire.

Whether you’re practiced at doggie dining or planning Fido’s first experience, consider these five tips before you head out of the door.

Some Will County restaurants not only welcome man's best friend they create dog-friendly entrees, too.

The family-owned restaurant, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Aug. 22, was founded by Vince Palazzolo in 1974 when he purchased the restaurant and dance hall that used to be Kendall’s Ranch restaurant.

City of Joliet grapples with homeless issues at Larkin Avenue site until Chick-fil-a arrives.

A new Jimmy John’s sandwich shop is now open at 7825 Caton Farm Road in Plainfield.

The restaurant’s menu is designed to promote healthy eating through delicious, real and unprocessed food. Other area locations include Oswego, Naperville and Schaumburg.

Positano Ristorante is expected to take over the former Wok-n-Fire space just across from the Wheaton French market pavilion.

The Wolf Den Speakeasy is located in the back room of Route 73 Brew and Chew in Pearl City, near Lake Carroll.

Surf’s Up restaurant in Lockport announced Sunday it was shutting down in its current location but has plans to reopen somewhere else.

Fozzy’s Bar & Grill and Barrio Taqueria & Cocina restaurants have signed leases to occupy space at The Fountains at Town Center.

Discover some hidden gems and rising stars that are making Aurora a must-visit destination for adventurous eaters.

Oasis Mexican Grill and Birria opened its second location this summer.

moto imōto, located in downtown St. Charles, is dedicated to their delicious flavors and scrumptious menu.

The Maple Butter Cafe is a “casual, family-style pancake House serving breakfast and lunch seven days a week,” according to its Facebook page.

Yorkville recently welcomed the family-owned Station One Smokehouse with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with lines of hungry guests wrapped out the doors.

When Merichka’s in Crest Hill announced the news Monday on its Facebook page, hundreds of people commented.

The restaurant's soft opening was at the First Fridays event on Aug. 2.

The service side of the truck is all glass, so you can see the wood-burning oven and the pizzas being made.

Vicolo, in downtown Aurora, will offer handmade Italian pasta dishes, and will be both a laid-back cafe during the day and an upscale dinner destination at night.

Those attending a friends and family event Friday night got a sneak peek of what Nash Vegas Saloon will offer when it opens for business at 11 a.m. Saturday.

Dave's Hot Chicken is opening its fast-casual spot on Friday, Aug. 2.

The PQM Burger will be available on The Graceful Ordinary's late night menu Aug. 23-Sept. 1.

Bibibop Asian Grill held a grand opening celebration last week at 1680 W. Higgins Road.

Marvin and Kris Perino, who have owned and operated Babe's Tap in Coal City since July 1989, are retiring at the end of the month.

The restaurant, located at 400 Moen Ave. in Rockdale, opened for business on July 20

Rockdale Pancake House is open 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday through Saturday.

Nashville style chicken wings and buttermilk chicken tenders are just a few of the items that will be on the menu when Nash Vegas Saloon opens in downtown Oswego.

Enjoy these warm weather drinks before they're gone at restaurants in Naperville, Algonquin and other locations around the suburbs.

Check out these barbecue restaurants in the Fox Valley area.

The event is Saturday, July 27 at the boutique campground just southwest of Ottawa.

The restaurant and brewing house is honoring their quarter century at 128 W. Main St. with its first Brewfest Saturday.

This second restaurant is called Cemenos at the Park and is located at 3000 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet.

A Frida Destination event will unfold from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 19 at Altiro Latin Fusion, 308 Anderson Blvd., Geneva.

With more restaurants adding outdoor dining after the pandemic, there is no shortage of choices when it comes to restaurants with patios in the suburbs.