CHICAGO NORTHWEST
Olympic Park, Schaumburg
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Our front and back covers were shot at Cefalù Sicilian Seaside in Elk Grove Village by James John Jetel. For more on Cefalù, turn to page 39.
YOU ARE HERE
Your guide to the eight communities that make up Chicago Northwest.
WAYS TO PLAY
Activities and attractions that entertain all ages, all year long.
RETAIL THERAPY
Shop 'til you drop in Chicago Northwest, home to Illinois' largest shopping center.
DINING
Enjoy hundreds of restaurants spanning dozens of international cuisines.
POUR THINGS
Three craft breweries to try. Plus, where to see a show.
ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES
All the info you need to know about getting here and getting around.
LOCAL RESOURCES
Activities, attractions, restaurants, and hotel business listings.
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HEATHER LARSON, CDME, CMP President & CEO
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CHICAGO NORTHWEST welcome to
We are delighted to have you in Chicago Northwest! We’re a region of eight communities brimming with vibrant attractions, incredible dining, and comfortable accommodations. Our destination offers diverse attractions, from thrilling entertainment venues to serene natural parks. Over 60 hotels offer a variety of price points to suit all of your needs — don’t forget to take time to unwind! Hungry? Savor the flavors of our international dining scene in our hundreds of restaurants.
Whether you're exploring Chicago Northwest for business, a family getaway, or a leisurely retreat, you'll find an array of activities and experiences tailored for making memories. We look forward to welcoming you and ensuring your stay is exceptional. Don’t forget to share your photos and tag us #ChicagoNW. Enjoy your time in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago!
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On the Edge of Chicago AND IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERYTHING
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135 golf holes
97,000 square feet of convention center trade show floor
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3,558 acres of forest preserve at Busse Woods
300,000 bottles of wine made annually at Lynfred Winery
700+ restaurants
70 kid-friendly attractions
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2,154,000 square feet of retail space at Woodfield Mall DID YOU KNOW?
Wintrust Field is home to the Schaumburg Boomers of the Frontier League. The team has captured four league championships since their inaugural year in 2012. For more family-friendly activities, turn to page 16.
Schaumburg Boomers
IN CHICAGO NORTHWEST
Busse Woods
The Middle of Everything
On the edge of O'Hare International Airport, the Chicago Northwest suburbs offer a relaxed, hassle-free getaway. There’s just something easy about being in Chicago Northwest. The eight communities that comprise this region – Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Itasca, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Schaumburg, Streamwood, and Wood Dale – each have their own vibe. (Turn to page 8 for more.) No matter where you are in this region, you’ll find value, variety, and accessibility.
You don’t need to trek into the city to have a true Chicago experience. From deep-dish pizza to top-rated steakhouses, it's easy to savor your favorite big-city bites from the convenience of Chicago Northwest. You can even order a Chicagostyle dog “dragged through the garden,” as the locals say, and order your Italian beef like a Chicagoan. Turn to page 28 for more iconic Chicagoland eats. Year-round activities await, from kid-friendly attractions to fresh-air fun (p. 16).
In a nutshell, from hotels and restaurants to entertainment and activities, there’s something for everyone and every budget in Chicago Northwest. Let's explore!
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Grace Goudie Executive Chef, Scratchboard Kitchen
“I grew up in Chicagoland and started working in the restaurant industry when I was 15. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Napa Valley, I worked for [Michelin-starred chef] Thomas Keller at Ad Hoc and The French Laundry. When I moved back to the Midwest, I had a few job offers in Chicago, but decided to open Scratchboard Kitchen with [owner] Danielle Kuhn in Arlington Heights. We opened in April 2020, of all times. But that’s the thing about Arlington Heights. It's a strong community. We’ve seen popular restaurants in the city close left and right. But here, we’ve got so much community support for the momand-pop restaurants.
Our menu changes seasonally, but there are a few mainstays. The fried chicken sandwich harkens back to my Ad Hoc days. Our breakfast sandwiches are made on house-made biscuits and topped with local bacon and eggs. Our food is really approachable. It’s the kind of place you can eat at everyday!” DOWNTOWN
You Are Here
Your guide to the eight communities that make up Chicago Northwest
First Ascent, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights
For a delightful downtown
Arlington Heights’ downtown is home to dozens of restaurants, shops, and a Metra train with service to Chicago. Start your day with a latte and avocado toast at CoCo & Blu. Shop the latest looks at Charisma or head to The Eiffel Flower for gifts and home accessories. Grab a slice of thin crust at Armand’s Pizzeria (open since 1956!) or go for Latin flavors at Mago Grill & Cantina (try the guacamole prepared tableside, or the churro cart) before seeing a show at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre. Elevated pub fare is on the menu at Cortland’s Garage, a great place to watch the game. Just down the street, follow the sounds to Hey Nonny, where live music is on the calendar every Tuesday through Saturday. For
more entertainment, check out Big Shot Piano Lounge & Restaurant. Thirsty? Beer on the Wall is a craft brew shop with 600+ cans and bottles, plus 16 rotating beers on draft. A few miles west of downtown is First Ascent Climbing and Fitness, one of the country's largest indoor rock climbing and bouldering facilities.
Arlington Alfresco
Every May through September, downtown Arlington Heights transforms into a pedestrianfriendly, open-air plaza with expanded outdoor seating at restaurants and a concert series.
Enjoy a latte at CoCo & Blu.
Live music abounds in Chicago Northwest.
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The 3,500-acre Busse Woods forest preserve offers plenty of ways to play outside. There’s a lake, kayak rentals, 13 miles of paved trails, and even a herd of elk grazing in a pasture. For more, turn to page 17.
Itasca
For history and small-town charm
Elk Grove Village
For fun and games on the edge of O’Hare
Did you know? Chicago is officially known as the “Pinball Capital of the World,” and several of the game’s biggest names are based in Elk Grove Village. That’s right – your favorite arcade game is made right here. Both Stern Pinball (the world’s largest pinball factory) and Jersey Jack Pinball call Elk Grove Village home. Beyond arcade games, Elk Grove Village’s crown jewel is the Jack A. Claes Pavilion, with an indoor carousel, indoor playground, and an aquatic center open year-round. Pirates' Cove is open during the summer months, and nearby Rainbow Falls Waterpark is one of the largest in the area.
Explore the area’s railroad history at the Itasca Historical Depot Museum, housed in the town’s original 1873 depot. Visiting during the winter months? Check out Fox & Turtle Restaurant at Itasca Country Club and discover the game of ice curling. (Make reservations beforehand!) Also at Itasca Country Club, sip innovative cocktails made by renowned mixologist Tao Zrafi at No School Tomorrow, Zrafi's new bar. (Zrafi was Drink Masters season 1 finalist!). Get back to nature at the Springbrook Nature Center on trails that meander through shaded woodlands. Where to stay? Book a room at The Westin Chicago Northwest, featuring a full-service health club attached to the hotel and a 2.5-mile paved walking path, or Eaglewood Resort & Spa, where an 18-hole championship golf course await. Bonus: Eaglewood is close to O’Hare International Airport, and has fun amenities like a bowling alley and bocce ball courts.
Rolling Meadows
For global cuisine and picture-perfect suburbia
Take a step back in time at the Rolling Meadows 1950s House Museum, a replica of the town’s first ranch house (it’s like Happy Days brought to life!), then take a stroll along Salt Creek in beautiful Kimball Hill Park. Rolling Meadows has plenty of places for kids to burn energy – there are about a dozen parks and playgrounds, and many are connected by the town’s bike path. Introduce your family to opera (performed by rod puppets) at Rolling Meadows Park District Theater’s Opera in Focus (see page 17
for more). At Nelson Sports Complex practice your spins on the indoor skating rink or take a dip in the Olympic-size pool and let the littles cool off in the splash pad. Bring an adventurous appetite, because global flavors abound in Rolling Meadows: Go for mezcal cocktails and fish tacos at Sayulita; a diverse menu of Turkish and central Asian plates at Jannat (try the hummus and lamb kebabs); or grab a few rolls from the revolving sushi bar at Sushi Station. For something totally different (and really fun!), check out Agit Black. This Korean kitchen/karaoke bar serves traditional Korean dishes in an energetic, vibrant setting with private karaoke rooms.
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local voice
Stacina Stagner Communications Manager, Forest Preserves of Cook County
“The elk pasture at Busse Woods dates to 1925, when the Forest Preserves purchased animals from the National Park Service. The animals were transported here from Yellowstone. Within the pasture, the herd forages on a mix of woods, shallow wetlands, and open grasslands. The herd is also supplemented by our Forest Preserves staff, who visit and care for the elk daily. We work with Brookfield Zoo Chicago to ensure the herd is getting their necessary nutrients. When visiting the park, don’t feed the elk and don’t call them over to you. It can startle the animals. Be respectful, and let them do their elk thing. They don’t need us to feed them. Nature knows how to nature!”
Elk Grove Village is home to two pinball factories. To celebrate the area's fun pinball history, check out the annual Pinball Expo held at the Schaumburg Convention Center each fall. DID YOU KNOW?
ELK GROVE VILLAGE
Rainbow Falls Waterpark
Itasca Historical Depot Museum
Agit Black
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local voice
Gina Roxas, Executive Director Trickster Cultural Center
“‘Trickster’ is a character in Indigenous culture that provokes people to seek the truth. Here, we offer insight into contemporary Native American culture and traditions that tie into the Great Lakes region. Our gallery space showcases objects from Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History archives and features up-and-coming artists. We have events year-round, including our Summer Youth Powwow, Northwest Pride Fest, Monarch Migration Celebration, and a December arts and craft festival.”
SCHAUMBURG
Trickster Cultural Center offers events and programming yearround; private tours are available.
Here comes the bus!
The Pace Bus Route 600 Schaumburg Express to the Blue Line offers access to Chicago and O’Hare.
Schaumburg
For business, play, and retail therapy
There is always something to explore in Schaumburg. Woodfield Mall is the largest mall in Illinois, with nearly 300 shops and restaurants from Apple to Radio Flyer and from Primark to Macy’s (turn to page 20 for more). In fact, Schaumburg is one of the largest retail markets in the country. For outlet shopping, head over to Woodfield Village Green and shop Nordstrom Rack, Bloomingdale’s Outlet, J. Crew Factory, and more. And of course, there’s IKEA right around the corner. At The Streets of Woodfield outdoor shopping center, you’ll find AMC Theatres Dave & Buster’s, and the two-story LEGOLAND Discovery Center, where LEGO®-themed rides, VR experiences, and an indoor playground delight kids. And for a family experience like none other, head to the castle - the Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament castle, that is – for dinner and a tournament of jousting knights and falconry. Located directly off I-90 and only 13 miles from O’Hare International Airport, the conveniently located Schaumburg Convention Center has 150,000 square feet of meeting space. It's part of the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, a bright, airy hotel with a spacious lobby, plenty of gathering places, and the farm-to-table Schaumburg Public House restaurant.
Roselle
For eats, drinks, and community spirit
In downtown Roselle, visit Lynfred Winery, the oldest and largest continuously operated family winery in Illinois. Producing some 70 varietals every year, including lesser-known grapes like Alicante Bousche and classics like Chardonnay, Lynfred sources its grapes from different wine regions and handles everything else in house, from crushing to bottling. Turn to page 35 for more. If you’re craving a more sudsy sip, it’s a short walk over to Pollyanna Brewery for its flagship lagers, porters, IPAs, and golden ales.
Suite dreams
Book a stay at Lynfred Winery Bed & Breakfast, where four themed suites celebrate wine regions around the world (America, France, Germany, and Italy).
Snag a table outside on the patio, which hosts live music and food trucks. Further along Main Street, refuel at 1913 Restaurant and Bar for prime steaks and fresh seafood, or 8000 Miles for Chinese and Japanese dishes. Nearby, the newly opened Mangy Dawg’s Pub offers a neighborhood vibe with a scratch kitchen serving handmade burgers, sandwiches, and wings, while Italian Pizza Kitchen offers classic Italian pastas and pizzas.
Italian Pizza Kitchen, Roselle
Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg
Lynfred Winery Bed & Breakfast, Roselle
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The Beach Waterpark, Wood Dale
PHOTO COURTESY WOOD DALE PARK DISTRICT
Streamwood
For nostalgic throwbacks
You can’t come to Streamwood without stopping at The Original Nana’s Hot Dogs, which has been serving hot dogs and fresh-cut fries since 1973. Try a dog with mustard, relish, and onion, and save room for a chocolate shake. For a dose of history, check out the Hoosier Grove Museum –this one-room schoolhouse, built in 1904, educated Streamwood’s residents until 1954. Today, it’s part of a complex that includes a 1888 dairy barn converted into an events venue. For fresh-air fun, Streamwood’s parks system has athletic fields, disc golf courses, skate park, splash pad, and playgrounds.
Wood Dale
For great golf and barbecue
Start your day with pancakes at Christy’s, then head to 390 Golf Experience, offering three levels of private golf bays with Toptracer technology and free club rentals. At the on-site Parlay Golf & Sports Bar, sip a drink on the sunny outdoor patio after practicing your swing. Later on, grab a wood-fired pizza at Marino’s (go for the house special, with sausage, green pepper, onion, and mushroom), or enjoy authentic Polish Highlands cuisine and rustic log cabin decor at U Gazdy. And don’t even think about missing the pulled-pork sandwich at Sweet Baby Ray’s, from the family behind the line of legendary barbecue sauces.
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Duce Raymond Managing Partner and Director of Culinary, Sweet
Baby Ray’s Barbecue
“Who is Sweet Baby Ray? He’s actually a real person – it’s my uncle Dave Raymond, who lives in Wood Dale and comes into this restaurant all the time. This is his place. My dad was the chef who created Sweet Baby Ray’s sauces in the 1980s, along with Uncle Dave. We’ve been serving barbecue in Wood Dale since 2005.
When people think of Sweet Baby Ray’s, they think of barbecue and ribs. There are a few menu items you must try. Order the three-meat combo with baby back ribs, brisket (get the burnt ends!), and Alabama smoked chicken. It’s made with a white barbecue sauce, so you’ll taste something completely different from the sweeter, tomato-based sauces. For your sides, go for the green chili mac and cheese, made with poblano peppers and pepper jack, and the corn maque choux, our version of a kicked-up cream corn. And don’t forget the honey-kissed cornbread.”
WOOD DALE
Hoosier Grove Museum, Streamwood
390 Golf Experience, Wood Dale
WAYS TO PLAY
Chicago Northwest is your hub for recreation, with activities and attractions that entertain all ages, all year long! Discover ways to play with family-friendly outings, a dose of nature, or a great round of golf.
FOR FAMILIES
Schaumburg’s Streets of Woodfield shopping center has a few can’t-miss spots for all ages. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago is a must for hands-on play. Marvel at a Chicago skyline constructed with LEGO® bricks (1.5 million of them!), thrill with LEGO®-themed rides and 4D movies, and get creative in interactive build areas. Next door, make memories with a cool twist on a family photo sesh at Selfie WRLD with vibrant, interactive backdrops for selfies that pop. Everyone’s a winner at Dave & Buster’s. Teens, tweens, and everyone in between can get in on the action with arcade and VR games. Across the street at Woodfield Mall, level up the gaming experience at ENTERRIUM. This entertainment hub features arcade classics, a pinball alley, billiards, and shorter bowling lanes (perfect for beginners), along with from-scratch dining. For more gaming fun, check out Velocity Esports' arcade games plus PC and console games. Summer in Chicago Northwest brings outdoor family fun. Catch a ballgame at Wintrust Field, home of the Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers. With theme nights, a designated play area, and classic ballpark eats, it’s a relaxing way to experience America’s favorite pastime. When it gets hot, families can cool off at these low-key waterparks: Atcher Island (Schaumburg), Itasca Water Park (Itasca), The Beach Waterpark (Wood Dale), and Rainbow Falls (Elk Grove Village). Athletes should check out Schaumburg’s Olympic Park, home to soccer and softball fields for practice, game, and tournament rentals, along with a sprawling skate plaza and two basketball courts. In Elk Grove Village, Pirates’ Cove at Jack A. Claes Pavilion is perfect for little swashbucklers. Kids can climb aboard Pete’s Pirate Ship and ride the Safari Express, among other attractions. Tip: bring a picnic lunch to avoid a hangry mutiny!
FOR FRESH AIR
A centerpiece of the Chicago Northwest community, Busse Woods is rich in biodiversity and beauty, with an uncommon variety of flatwoods, upland forests, and marshes that make it a National Nature Landmark. Explore the forest preserve via 13 miles of paved trails or rent a kayak or canoe for shoreline views. Don’t miss the Elk Pasture, home to a small elk herd that has thrived here for nearly a century (turn to page 11 for more.)
Encompassing fields, forests, streams, and marshes, Spring Valley Nature Center in Schaumburg intertwines local history and ecology. Learn about native plants and animals with interactive displays, a children’s play area, and a monarch butterfly station. Once a rural German farming community, Volkening Heritage Farm serves as a living history museum. Interpreters in period dress share what farm life was like for homesteaders in the late 19th century, while kids can see livestock and chip in with easy farm chores. Both the Nature Center and Heritage Farm’s gift shops carry nature-themed items and keepsakes.
In Itasca, unplug and get outdoors at Springbrook Nature Center. Here, educational nature programs include creek walks, family full moon hikes, and self-guided activities. Be sure to check out the center's resident raptors! (Registration is required for nature programs.)
Lake Arlington in Arlington Heights is an urban gem. The 50-acre reservoir offers paddle boat, kayak, and sailboat rentals, plus youth kayaking and sailing lessons. Playgrounds and a two-mile paved path are perfect for little ones to play.
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Justin Snyder Artistic Director, Opera in Focus
“Opera in Focus is the oldest puppet theater in the Chicagoland area, and the only one in the world that makes this type of puppet. It was developed in Chicago in the 1930s, and we’re continuing that art form today. They’re 16” rod puppets, but they look and move like a real puppet.
We perform operas against sets that were designed by a former movie set designer. When visitors see our show, they feel like they’re watching a real opera on a real stage. We use dimensional building techniques to create an illusion of depth. From the minute you walk into our 65-seat theater, it’s like you’ve walked into a big opera house.
Everything is done by hand, from opening the curtain to controlling the lights. We have regular patrons who don’t even like opera, but they love the craft. You’re transported to this magical world in miniature. It’s an escape.”
ROLLING MEADOWS PARK DISTRICT THEATER
Performances are held year-round every Wed. and Sat.
Jack A. Claes Pavilion, Elk Grove Village
golf ANYTIME INDOORS OR OUT
Maple Meadows
Golf Club, Wood Dale
Topgolf, Schaumburg
FOR GOLFERS
Grab your clubs, because a great round of golf awaits! Chicago Northwest boasts eight public courses with gorgeous greens and plenty of variety and challenge for players of all levels. Driving ranges and immersive golf experiences offer even more opportunity to practice year-round, no matter the outside temperature.
In Arlington Heights, Nickol Knoll Golf Course is considered one of the best par-3 courses in Chicagoland, thanks to its fun yet challenging layout. Once a Navy missile base, Arlington Lake Golf Club’s recently renovated 90-acre layout features water play on 13 of its 18 holes. In Elk Grove Village, Fox Run Golf Links is a test for both recreational and dedicated golfers. Fox Run Driving Range features 55 hitting stations, a 300-yard venue, and a sand bunker. Salt Creek Golf Club in Wood Dale has tree-lined fairways, the Bar & Grill for post-game beers, and is a lovely setting for weddings, events, and corporate outings. Also in Wood Dale, Maple Meadows Golf Club blends links golf with prairie design and is a hidden gem for its value. Enjoy country club amenities at Schaumburg Golf Club, which was recently rated a Golf Pass National Top 50 Golf Course, and ranks among the top five courses in Illinois with 27 holes.
At Streamwood Oaks Golf Club, water is a feature on every one of its nine holes. The 18-hole championship course at Itasca’s The Golf Club at Eaglewood is a tranquil, scenic course dotted with rolling hills and huge oak trees.
Finesse your game off the course, too. At 390 Golf Experience in Wood Dale, tee off in climate-controlled hitting bays featuring Toptracer technology, and non-golfers can participate in game mode. Golf meets entertainment at Topgolf in Schaumburg. Book an all-weather bay for immersive games and an expansive food and drink menu in an upbeat environment. Play famous golf courses from around the world at X-Golf, where indoor simulators combine PGA pro instruction with cutting-edge training technology to fast-track your progress – and it’s all done in a lively sports bar environment. In Schaumburg, gear up at the PGA TOUR Superstore, which offers in-store club fitting and an array of apparel and accessories.
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Dave Fazio, Director of Golf Eaglewood Resort and Spa
“Our course was built in 1932. Since then, we’ve only changed our bunkers, so it’s almost the original course. We have elevation changes here, which isn’t the norm for this area. Hole number six is a par-3, 180-yard signature hole. You tee off from an elevated tee, about 20 to 30 feet above the hole. When you look down, you feel like you’re in a completely different area. It’s one of everyone’s favorites. There are no houses on our golf course, either. Eaglewood Resort is tucked away off the beaten path. You feel very secluded, but you’re only 20 minutes from Schaumburg and 30 minutes from O’Hare. You don’t feel that craziness, though. You can relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Visitors often say they don’t feel like they’re in the suburbs when they’re here.”
Don’t miss the Sounds of Summer concert series on the Eaglewood patio, every weekend May through September. Enjoy live music, food, drinks, and bocce ball overlooking the golf course.
Fox Run Golf Links, Elk Grove Village
The Golf Club at Eaglewood, Itasca
Retail Therapy
There’s no denying that online shopping is convenient, but nothing beats the touch and feel of the retail experience. Take a digital detox and shop ’til you drop in Schaumburg – the old-school way!
Woodfield Mall
Think malls are a thing of the past? Then you haven’t been to Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. Spanning more than two million square feet, this is Chicagoland’s largest shopping center. Nearly 300 stores range from Armani Exchange and Anthropologie to Uniqlo, Primark, and Zara.
Streets of Woodfield
This outdoor shopping plaza has an excellent mix of dining, entertainment, and retail, including Crate & Barrel, RH Outlet, LOFT, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and KPOP NARA.
IKEA
Less than one mile away from Woodfield Mall, this is the only three-story IKEA in the world and the largest in the Midwest at nearly 460,000 square feet. Come for the Swedish meatballs – and oh yeah, tons and tons of furniture and home accessories.
Woodfield
Village Green
For savings on your favorite name brands, check out Bloomingdale's Outlet, J. Crew Factory, and Nordstrom Rack. Other shops here include Barnes & Noble, HomeGoods, The Container Store, and ULTA.
let's go shopping! Scan here for malls, outlets, and more. (Oh, my!)
IKEA, Schaumburg
WITH A SIDE OF HYPER LOCAL Global Influence
Pick a cuisine, and you’ll find it in Chicago Northwest. With hundreds of restaurants spanning dozens of international flavors, you can find exactly what you’re craving here. Let’s dig in.
Asian
Japanese plates and sushi rolls are on the menu at Tekka Sushi in Elk Grove Village. Savor fresh ahi tuna bowls at Ohana Poke in Arlington Heights, and keep the tropical vibes going with a Mai Tai at Pau Hana Lounge in Wood Dale. Try halal and other Central Asian dishes at Sorry Mommy in Rolling Meadows; nearby, Jannat serves European, Central Asian, and Turkish-inspired meals (order the house special, Kazakh beef soup). Dig into a plate of Korean barbecue at Schaumburg's 92 Town. From roti to rice dishes, authentic Malaysian cuisine is on the menu at Penang in Arlington Heights. Try Filipino street food (think meat skewers,
crispy pork belly, and milkfish) at Pinoy Grill in Arlington Heights. For Chinese food, you’ve got lots of options: In Schaumburg, Phat Phat wows with modern Chinese dishes served in a stylish space. Go for dim sum at MingHin in Rolling Meadows, savor Chinese and Japanese dishes at 8000 Miles in Roselle, or indulge in homemade noodle dishes and a lengthy menu of traditional Chinese fare at Chef Ping in Rolling Meadows. Craving the rich flavors of Indian food? Head to Madurai Kitchen in Arlington Heights, or Schaumburg’s Hyderabad House or Gaylord Fine Indian Cuisine an outpost of one of Chicago’s oldest Indian restaurants. (Don’t miss the weekend lunch buffet.)
TRY SOMETHING NEW!
Tekka Sushi, Elk Grove Village
Sorry Mommy, Rolling Meadows
Gaylord Fine Indian Cuisine, Schaumburg
MingHin, Rolling Meadows
Asian Infusion
These markets will tempt your palate with global flavors.
Mitsuwa Marketplace
Arlington Heights
The Midwest’s largest Japanese supermarket is packed with hard-to-find ingredients; the food court serves fresh-made sushi, tempura, noodles, and Korean cuisine.
Tensuke Market & Food Court
Elk Grove Village
This market has been owned and operated by a local Japanese family for more than 20 years. Don’t miss the wildcaught fish and seafood that arrives fresh each day.
Joong Boo Market
Schaumburg
Stocked with authentic Korean and Pan-Asian products, the Schaumburg location just opened in 2024. Try the fresh-made banchan and kimchi.
H Mart
Schaumburg
The H stands for “han ah reum,” which means “an armful” in Korean. And that’s exactly what you’ll come away with — armfuls of Asian herbs, prepped and ready-to-cook meats, and live seafood.
Phat Phat, Schaumburg
Jannat, Rolling Meadows
PHOTO COURTESY JANNAT
Latin
From Brazil to Mexico, Latin flavors abound in Chicago Northwest. Try the steak burrito at Buenos Dias Burritos in Itasca. In Schaumburg, Brazil Express Grill serves churrasco (fire-grilled meats). Fried plantains and yuka fries are on the menu at Phoenix Flame in Rolling Meadows. Craving an authentic Cuban sandwich? Head to Cubano Bros in Elk Grove Village for an El Cubano on fresh-baked Cuban bread. Salvadoran pupusas, plus other Salvadoran dishes, are the specialty at Pupuseria Cheros in Schaumburg. But if it’s tacos
you’re craving (and who doesn’t love a taco?), there are plenty of tasty choices. In Itasca, Besa Mi Taco has a salsa bar with freshly made toppings. Authentic Taco in Elk Grove Village is a no-frills, counter-service spot. In Schaumburg, Cielo Mexican Grill serves homemade chorizo tacos topped simply with cilantro and onions; El Mero Mero has homemade, fromscratch dishes (plus more than 60 tequilas); and Fat Rosie’s serves grilled fish tacos topped with avocado-habanero aioli in a colorful, cheerful space. In Arlington Heights, sit on the patio at Salsa 17 and nosh on tacos made with Modelo-braised
short rib. Stroll down the street to Mago Grill & Cantina for a margarita flight and cochinita pibil tacos (Yucatan-style pulled pork with habaneros). Also in Arlington Heights, Javier’s has been serving Mexican classics since 1967; its taco menu ranges from the basics to beef lengua. In Rolling Meadows, Sayulita is a new, upscale Mexican eatery – try the smoked pineapple margarita and shrimp taco with arugula and pickled onion. Inventive tacos are on the menu at My Cocina Grill in Streamwood – options include brisket, chile-garlic shrimp, or the “Three Little Pigs” tacos with bacon, pastor, and carnitas.
Dining
European Fare
Hearty Polish fare is easy to find: Check out Bacówka (Schaumburg), U Gazdy (Wood Dale), Tata’s Pierogi (Elk Grove Village), and Rosé 11 (Roselle). For fresh Mediterranean flavors, check out Naxos in Itasca, or Schaumburg’s Mezé Mediterráneo
Save Room for Dessert!
Try the flavor of the day at Comet Frozen Custard in Rolling Meadows. In Schaumburg, creative soft serve is on order at Kurimu Chicago. For more cool treats, satisfy your sweet tooth at Sprinkle's Ice Cream Shoppe (Schaumburg), Dini's (Roselle), and Kilwins or Berry Yo (Arlington Heights).
Inclusive Dining
In Schaumburg, Brazil Express Grill is an autism-friendly restaurant offering sensory bins, dim lights, low music, and specially trained staff for an inclusive experience for all.
Salsa 17, Arlington Heights
Cielo Mexican Grill, Schaumburg
Sayulita, Rolling Meadows
Dining
Caffeine Fix
In Schaumburg, the cozy Vintage Cafe is housed in a restored 1910 building, the perfect place to curl up in a chair with a hot beverage. Green Joe Coffee serves organic, fairtrade, sustainably sourced beans, and uses 100% renewable energy in the cafe. For Insta-worthy bubble teas and boba, visit TE’AMO, Umbrella Tea House
Coffee Haus or Bearology. In Arlington Heights, check out CoCo & Blu or Gerry’s Cafe, which serves coffee and baked goods and employs adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Itasca’s Fulla Beans is a neighborhood spot with an espresso menu, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch menu.
Maple Leaf Coffee Roasters in Roselle roasts small-batch specialty coffee. Pick up a bag to take home.
Italian
Here's where to go for delicious pasta, pizza, and beyond. In Elk Grove Village, Cefalù Seaside Sicilian focuses on Sicilian flavors (try the 360-day aged prosciutto appetizer before tucking into the wild-caught branzino main course). In Schaumburg, everything that comes out of the kitchen at the stylish Chicago Prime Italian is made from scratch. In Arlington Heights, La Zingara has been a local favorite for authentic Italian dishes for 25 years and counting. Nearby, Passero has an inventive menu ranging from charred octopus to short rib pappardelle. For wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, check out Bella Napoli or Napoli Per Tutti in Schaumburg, and Marino‘s two locations in Wood Dale and Elk Grove Village.
Steakhouse
There’s nothing like a classic steakhouse experience, and Chicago Northwest delivers. Chicago Prime Steakhouse in Schaumburg is a locally owned and operated family restaurant serving USDA steaks in a highend, old-school atmosphere. Also in Schaumburg, nationally known restaurants like The Capital Grille, Morton’s The Steakhouse, and Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille offer favorites like shrimp cocktail, iceberg wedge salads, and potatoes au gratin. In Arlington Heights, make a reservation for dinner at Palm Court.
(Tip: Don’t miss the Sunday Champagne brunch.)
Middle Eastern
In Elk Grove Village, Mazmez Middle Eastern Grill serves kebabs, shawarma plates, and baba ghanoush. In Schaumburg, Falafill at Woodfield Mall has falafel bowls and steak shawarma wrap; BenjYehuda is the place for fastcasual falafel or steak shawarma.
Pub Fare
New American cuisine – think elevated bar food – shines at these spots. In Schaumburg, catch the game at City Works or Stonewood Ale House. In Itasca, enjoy a Church Street microbrew at BarleyHaus, then head to Fox & Turtle which overlooks the Itasca Country Club golf course and serves bistro-style pub fare. For a totally different view, soar over to Pilot Pete’s – this aviation-themed eatery overlooks the runway at Schaumburg Regional Airport.
La Zingara, Arlington Heights
Marino's, Wood Dale
Morton's The Steakhouse, Schaumburg
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, Schaumburg
dining local voice
Andy-John Kalkounos Managing Partner, Chicago Prime Italian and
Chicago
Prime Steakhouse
“Chicago Prime Steakhouse has been open since 1999. It’s a proper old-school steakhouse, where everyone is dressed up. Have a martini at the bar, listen to live music, Frank Sinatra’s playing. It’s like a supper club. We’re a family affair. My dad [George Kalkounos, owner/operator], he’s the boss! He immigrated here from Greece and worked his way up in the restaurant business. He’s there every single day with his butcher coat on. We serve only USDA Prime steaks and our seafood is flown in fresh, six days a week. When people come into town and ask, ‘where do the locals go?’, we’re that place. There are very few locally owned and operated restaurants anymore. There’s a different level of care, passion, and commitment when you’re locally owned and operated, and that really matters.”
SCHAUMBURG
Prime Italian, Schaumburg
Chi-conic Eats
Get a taste of Chicago — without leaving the suburbs.
GARRETT MIX
Garrett Popcorn
Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg
This popcorn purveyor opened in Chicago in 1949, but “The Mix“ didn’t officially make the menu until 1977. This sweet-and-salty combo was inspired by fans who requested empty bags to combine the shop’s CaramelCrisp and CheeseCorn flavors.
MOUTHWATERING BURGERS
Weber Grill Restaurant; Kuma's Corner
Schaumburg
Born in Chicago in 1951, Weber’s iconic kettle-style grills are a favorite of backyard chefs, and the restaurant’s grillmasters serve up elevated cookout fare. For a creative burger menu, check out Kuma’s Corner.
CHICAGO DOGS
Portillo’s Hot Dogs
Five locations
Order like a local and “drag the dog through the garden“ at Portillo’s. In other words, order your dog on a steamed poppy seed bun, topped with mustard, relish, celery salt, onions, tomatoes, sport peppers, and pickle spear.
DEEP DISH PIZZA Giordano’s
Schaumburg and Streamwood
Lou Malnati’s
Schaumburg and Elk Grove Village
The deep dish pizza has been a Chicago favorite since the 1940s. You’ll want a knife and fork for this hearty, sauce-on-top pizza classic.
ITALIAN BEEF
Johnnie’s Beef
Arlington Heights
The Bear may have boosted the popularity of this savory sandwich recently, but it’s been a Chicago favorite for generations. Stop at Johnnie’s to sink your teeth into a soft hoagie roll topped with thin-sliced beef and hot or sweet peppers.
Lou Malnati's
Pour Things
Chicago Northwest knows a thing or two about craft beer. Here are three places to raise a glass.
Pollyanna Brewing Company - Roselare, Roselle
Soon after completing the master brewer program at Germany’s Siebel Institute of Technology, head brewer Brian Pawola co-founded Pollyanna with his business partners, Ryan Weidner and Ed Malnar, in 2014. The brewery now has three locations, including this one in Roselle. They call it Roselare — a combination of Roselle and the Belgian city known for sour beer, Roeselare. Pawola is always experimenting with local fruits and spices, seasonal lagers, and barrel aging. And the Roselare taproom is where you’ll find some of the brewery’s more unique one-off sips, like Henry at Five, a cherry lollipop lager; Lunchbox Tactics, an American lager with orange and amaretto; and the award-winning Orenda Volume 3, a Belgian tripel aged in apple brandy barrels.
One to Try: The Full Lemonty, an award-winning golden ale named after the city where the first Pollyanna opened.
Church Street Brewing Company, Itasca
A former chemical engineer who spent much of his career designing oil refineries around the world, Joe Gregor says a Christmas gift sparked his passion for craft beer. The homebrew kit his wife and kids gave him produced his first five-gallon batch of IPA. Within a few years, he was creating a 30-barrel decoction brewhouse. The centuries-old method of decoction mashing involves moving portions of the mash between two kettles heated to different temperatures. The process is designed to extract subtle flavors from the grain, resulting in light, crisp lagers — like the ones Gregor says he fell in love with while working in southern Germany. In business for 10 years and counting, this family-run brewery (Gregor’s son is now head brewer) offers more than 30 beers on tap.
One to Try: The award-winning Heavenly Helles, decoction brewed for a straw-colored hue and sweet malt character
Mikerphone Brewing, Elk Grove Village
After nursing their passion for homebrewing in their basement, husband-and-wife team Mike and Lisa Pallen opened this craft brewery in 2015. It reflects their love of beer and love of music, too. Vinyl records and album covers adorn the walls of the taproom, and each beer has a music-inspired name. Think Hey Mambo, Mambo Italiano, an Italian-style pilsner; Drops of Juniper, a gin-inspired pilsner with cardamom, orange and lemon peel, and juniper; and even Imperial Smells Like Bean Spirit, a stout with coffee, maple syrup, and vanilla beans. After a beer and a snack, try your thumbs at one of the brewery’s seven pinball machines. The brewery hosts a pinball tournament the first Thursday of each month. (For more on Elk Grove Village’s pinball history, turn to page 11.)
One to Try: Sir Blends A-Lot, an imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels, received a gold medal at the 2021 U.S. Open Beer Championship.
Pollyanna Brewing Company, Roselle
MIkerphone Brewing, Elk Grove Village
Church Street, Itasca
see and be seen In Schaumburg, check out Chicago Improv comedy club and get ready to laugh. (Chicago Improv also hosts open mic nights for aspiring comedians). The Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts (Schaumburg) hosts concerts and other performances. Don’t miss the monthly comedy showcase series Thursday Night Laughs (SeptemberApril), which brings in some of the top comedians from the region’s stand-up scene. In downtown Arlington Heights, the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre hosts concerts, comedians, and Broadway-caliber productions. Upcoming shows include Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (through October 2024), and Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest (February - March 2025). Around the corner, enjoy live music at Hey Nonny. For more live tunes in Arlington Heights, check out Big Shot Piano Lounge and Arlington Ale House
listen up! Live music can be heard at bars and lounges throughout Chicago Northwest.
A Christmas Carol Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Arlington Heights
Step Afrika!
Al Larson Prairie Center, Schaumburg
Chicago Improv, Schaumburg
free trolley
Schaumburg Woodfield Trolley Service
Visit villageofschaumburg.com for more information. For current schedule, call (847) 923-3880.
Arrivals & Departures
The Chicago Northwest area is on the edge of O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and at the crossroads of major highways. Here’s how to navigate like a local.
By Air
O’Hare International Airport flychicago.com/ohare
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Upon landing at O’Hare, do not take City Taxis, which are waiting in the first lane outside baggage claim, as they will charge you time and a half. Confirm before you get in any car that it is not a City of Chicago taxi. Instead, take a suburban cab to Chicago Northwest. These suburban taxis are cheaper than taking a Chicago licensed taxi in the taxi stand line. Your assigned cab cannot wait for you at the curb, so be sure to have your bags before you call.
Rideshare loading zones are at Terminal 2.
Several Chicago Northwest hotels offer free shuttle service to and from O’Hare. Please call your hotel directly for details.
Rental car companies are located in the Multi-Modal Facility (MMF). To get to the MMF from the terminals or reverse, take the Airport Transit System, which offers fully automated service every 3-5 minutes during peak hours, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Other airports
• Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) chiexec.com
• Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flychicago.com/midway
• Schaumburg Regional Airport villageofschaumburg.com
By Train
Metra Commuter Rail metrarail.com
Purchase your ticket via the Ventra App, or on board (cash only; some additional service charges may apply). Some stations have vending machines to purchase tickets. Weekend passes are available.
The Milwaukee West Line serves Schaumburg, Roselle, Itasca, and Wood Dale and departs from Union Station, Chicago.
The Union Pacific Northwest Line serves Arlington Park and Arlington Heights, and arrives and departs from Ogilvie Transportation Center, Chicago.
Other trains
• Amtrak amtrak.com
• CTA Blue Line (“L”) transitchicago.com/airports
(For transportation from O’Hare to Forest Park)
By Car
I-94, I-90, I-355, and I-88 connect through the region and offer quick ways of getting to and from Chicago Northwest. Additionally, the entire region features free parking.
Arlington Lakes Golf Club
Activities
Arlington Heights
Arlington Ale House (224) 735-2450
Arlington Heights Historical Museum (847) 255-1225
Arlington Heights Park District (847) 577-3000
Arlington Lakes Golf Club (847) 577-3030
Arlington Lanes (847) 255-6373
Arlington Ridge Center (ARC) (847) 577-3025
Beer on the Wall (847) 989-2651
Beverly Lanes (847) 253-5238
Big Shot
Piano Lounge & Restaurant (847) 670-6890
Bottle & Bottega (847) 929-9802
Break Escape (224) 200-2791
Camelot Park (847) 577-3010
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant (847) 981-0900
Cortland’s Garage (847) 577-2525
Eddie’s Restaurant & Lounge (847) 222-1223
First Ascent Climbing & Fitness (224) 735-7150
Forbici Salon & Spa (847) 398-2887
Forest View Racquet & Fitness Club (847) 640-2574
Frontier Park (847) 577-3015
Gatsby’s Pub (847) 253-7200
Golf VX
Coming late 2024
Heritage Park (847) 577-3020
Heritage Tennis Club (847) 398-7780
Hey Nonny (224) 202-0750
Jimmy D’s District (847) 255-1340
Lake Arlington (847) 577-3059
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (847) 577-2121
Minersana (773) 706-7540
Mitsuwa Marketplace (847) 956-6699
Nickol Knoll Golf Course (847) 590-6050
North School Park (847) 577-3000
Peggy Kinnane’s Irish Restaurant & Pub (847) 577-7733
Pioneer Park (847) 577-3035
Re-Medispa (224) 723-5408
Savarino Salon & Spa (847) 749-1376
Somebody’s Pub & Grill (847) 394-0413
Sports Page
Bar & Grill (847) 392-5332
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery (866) 496-0535
The Empty Corner (224) 676-5566
The Salt Escape (630) 230-7258
Thrown Elements Pottery (847) 818-1313
Fox Run Golf Links (847) 228-3544
Fox Run Golf Links
Driving Range (847) 228-3544
Mikerphone
Brewing (847) 264-8904
Pirates’ Cove Theme Park (847) 439-2683
Rainbow Falls Waterpark (847) 228-2860
RealTime Sports Bar, Grill & Games (847) 534-5000
Salt Creek Greenway Trail
Tensuke Market & food court (847) 806-1200
Itasca
Tricoci Salon & Spa (847) 202-1900
Winners Golf (847) 258-3382
Elk Grove
Village
Avenue BG (847) 979-2222
Busse Woods & Ned Brown Meadow (800) 870-3666
Clark Park Disc Golf Course (847) 437-9494
Classic Cinemas (847) 228-6707
Coach’s Corner (847) 956-1818
Elk Grove Historical Museum (847) 439-3994
Elk Grove Park District (847) 437-9494
Elk Grove Park
District Pavilion (847) 228-3494
400 Park Bistro (630) 773-4000
BarleyHaus by Church Street (847) 250-5798
Church Street Brewing Company (630) 438-5725
Franzen “Play for All” Park (630) 773-2257
Itasca Historical Depot Museum (630) 773-2257
Itasca Park District Recreation & Fitness Center (630) 773-2257
Itasca Softball Complex (630) 773-2257
Itasca WaterPark (630) 773-1213
No School Tomorrow (630) 773-1800
Ray Franzen Bird Sanctuary (630) 773-2257
Songbird Slough (630) 933-7248
Springbrook Nature Center (630) 773-5572
The Golf Club at Eaglewood (630) 773-3510
The Spa at Eaglewood (630) 694-5903
Tree-Guys
Pizza Pub (630) 773-4990
Washington Park (630) 773-2257
Wine With Me, Inc. (847) 250-5041
Rolling Meadows
AGIT Black Korean Pub & Karaoke (224) 735-2420
Coquelicot Gallery & Cafe (847) 496-5461
The Grove Fitness Studio (847) 818-3200
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa (224) 366-0816
Harper College (847) 925-6825
Harper College Performing Arts Center (847) 925-6100
Nelson Sports Complex (847) 818-3210
North Salk Park Disc & Foot Golf Course (847) 818-3200
Opera In Focus (847) 818-3220
Rep’s Place (224) 347-2916
Rolling Meadows Community Center (847) 818-3200
Rolling Meadows Park District (847) 818-3200
The Rolling Meadows 1950s house Museum (847) 577-7086
West Meadows
Ice Arena (847) 398-2700
Roselle
Bella Capelli
Salon & Spa (630) 894-8388
Bowlero (630) 351-2100
Chicago-Style
Roller Derby (630) 893-4480
Clauss Recreation Center (630) 894-4200
Coachlite
Skate Center (630) 893-4480
Goose Lake Park & Disc Golf Course (630) 894-4200
Happy By Chocolate (630) 631-4949
Kemmerling Park and Pool (630) 894-4200
Little Red Ribbon Boutique (847) 338-1493
Lynfred Winery (630) 529-9463
Mangy Dawg’s Pub (224) 653-9025
Maple Leaf
Coffee Roasters (630) 974-7189
Parkside Park (630) 894-4200
Pollyanna Brewing Company - Roselare (847) 285-1909
Pop’s Pizza & Pub, Inc. (630) 980-0400
Rockstar Salon and Spa (630) 529-0101
Roselle Historical Museum (630) 351-5300
Roselle Park District (630) 894-4200
Strike Ten Lanes, Inc. (630) 307-8100
Turner Park (630) 894-4200
Velarde Salon & Spa (847) 534-8778
Chicago Athenaeum International Sculpture Park (815) 777-4444
Color Me Mine (847) 252-9300
Dave & Buster’s (630) 439-0050
Drink Nightclub (847) 397-3100
Egret Badminton Center (847) 285-5788
ENTERRIUM (847) 805-0257
Finn McCool’s (847) 303-5100
Fox and Hound Sports Tavern (847) 884-6821
Schaumburg
60 to Escape (844) 623-7227
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts (847) 895-3600
AMC Loews Theater-Streets of Woodfield (847) 330-0720
Art Füzd (800) 278-3893
ASHA SalonSpa (847) 592-5000
Atcher Island Water Park (847) 985-2135
Bison’s Bluff at Spring Valley (847) 985-2100
Bob McCullough’s Pub & Billiards (847) 352-1700
Bock Neighborhood Center (847) 985-2141
BullsEye
Axe Lounge (224) 409-5582
Global Brew Tap House (630) 415-5595
Heavenly Massage (847) 891-6314
IKEA (847) 969-9700
IMPROV (847) 240-2001
Jewelry & Coin Mart (847) 839-9500
Kids Art & Cafe (630) 523-1101
Kuma’s Corner (847) 240-1200
LEGOLAND Discovery Center (847) 592-9708
Massage Envy Schaumburg (847) 843-3689
Mastermind Escape Games (847) 453-4348
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament (847) 882-1496
Meineke Park Challenge Course (847) 985-2133
Springbrook Nature Center, Itasca
Mind & Body Care (847) 534-7991
MT Barrels
Sports Bar & Entertainment (847) 301-9800
My Party Princess (847) 895-2340
Odyssey Escape Game (847) 285-1281
Olympic Park (847) 985-2115
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago (847) 517-8703
PGA Tour
Superstore (847) 592-5510
Purple Me Green the Science Store (847) 409-4057
Radio Flyer (773) 797-9171
Schaumburg Boomers (847) 461-3695
Schaumburg Community Recreation Center (847) 490-7015
Schaumburg Golf Club (847) 885-9000
Schaumburg Museum (St. Peter’s Lutheran Church) (847) 885-3350
Schaumburg Park District (847) 985-2115
Schaumburg Park District
Tennis Plus (847) 884-0678
Seasons
Salon and Spa (847) 466-5623
Selfie WRLD (847) 278-7684
SKyzone Coming late 2024
Spring Valley Nature Center/ Volkening Heritage Farm (847) 985-2100
Stonewood Ale House (847) 805-0202
Tapville Social (847) 220-4917
The Game Show Experience Studio (847) 979-9602
The Schweikher House (847) 923-3866
The Sport Center (847) 891-1266
The Streets of Woodfield (630) 954-7338
The Water Works (847) 490-2505
Topgolf (847) 656-2122
Trickster Cultural Center (847) 301-2090
Tricoci Salon & Spa (847) 202-1900
Velocity eSports (773) 770-9050
Village Tavern & Grill (847) 891-8866
Volkening Lake (847) 884-9873
Walnut Disc Golf Course (847) 490-7878
Westwood Tavern & Tap (847) 969-9500
Woodfield Mall (847) 330-1537
Woodfield Village Green (847) 888-5674
X-Golf (847) 380-1848
Yu Kids Island (847) 969-9000
Streamwood
Chicago Loop (630) 830-2565
Commissioners’ Park (630) 483-3134
Hoosier Grove Museum (630) 213-9706
Mickey’s Sports Bar & Grill (630) 855-8255
Park Place
Recreation Center (630) 483-3010
Rahlf’s Woods (630) 483-3167
Shady Oaks Park & Disc Golf Course (630) 483-3134
Streamwood Bowl (630) 837-5800
Streamwood Community Center (630) 483-3734
Streamwood Oaks Golf Club (630) 483-1881
Streamwood Park District (630) 483-3010
Sunny Hill Park & Disc Golf Course (630) 483-3167
Wood Dale
390 Golf Experience (630) 593-7390
Chicago Archery (630) 592-4758
JB’s Bar (630) 616-0424
Local Bar & Grille (630) 860-0055
Maple Meadows Golf Club (630) 616-8424
Nelly’s Playground LLC (630) 475-8941
Parlay Golf Sports Bar (847) 894-8403
Pau Hana Lounge (630) 422-1491
Salt Creek Golf Club (630) 773-0184 the Beach Waterpark (630) 595-9333
The Woodlands at White Oaks Park (630) 595-9333
Tomczak’s Tap (630) 595-0479
TWood Bar & Grill (630) 766-7734
Wood Dale Bowl (630) 766-6800
Wood Dale Grove (630) 933-7248
Wood Dale Park District (630) 595-9333
Wood Dale Recreation Complex (630) 595-9333
Yesterday’s Farm Museum (630) 595-8777
OTHER COMMUNITIES
Goebbert’s Pumpkin Farm & Garden Center (847) 428-6727
local voice
Christina Anderson-Heller Director of Marketing, Lynfred Winery
“A perfect afternoon at Lynfred Winery looks like this: Start with a tasting of six wines, then choose a glass or a flight of your favorites from the tasting. We have really educated wine drinkers here because we offer so many different wine varietals. Pair your wine with bites from local producers like Great American Cheese Collection in Chicago, which sources from the best local dairies, or a local chocolatier for a chocolate and wine tasting. Head to the indoor balcony that overlooks the fermentation room and watch wine production happening below.”
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, Schaumburg
ROSELLE
Egg Harbor Cafe, Arlington Heights
Restaurants
Arlington Heights
5th Avenue Sushi (847) 870-1388
Sushi
altThai (847) 797-8442
Thai
Armand’s of Arlington Heights (847) 342-0664
Pizza
Asian Bistro (847) 439-5888
Asian
Big Shot
Piano Lounge & Restaurant (847) 670-6890
American
Birch River Grill (847) 427-4242
American
Bird’s Nest (224) 735-2386
American
Bistro Chen (847) 255-9080
Asian
Brunch Cafe (847) 398-8900
Breakfast & Brunch
Carlos & Carlos (847) 259-2600
Italian
Catrachitas
Honduran Restaurant (224) 735-3024
Latin
China Buffet & Mongolian BBQ (847) 222-9988
Asian
Cooper’s
Hawk Winery & Restaurant (847) 981-0900
American
Cortland’s Garage (847) 577-2525
American
Crazy
Quesadilla (224) 875-7355
Mexican
Eddie’s Restaurant & Lounge (847) 222-1223
American
Egg Harbor Cafe (847) 253-4363
Breakfast & Brunch
Egg House (224) 248-9598
Breakfast & Brunch
Honey-Jam Cafe (847) 749-3580
Breakfast & Brunch
Jameson’s Original Charhouse (847) 392-7100
Steak
Javier’s Sabor Mexicano (847) 255-7075
Mexican
Jimmy D’s District (847) 255-1340
American
Joe & Giuseppe (847) 259-6448
Italian
Kaido Sushi (847) 258-3592
Sushi
La Tasca Tapas Restaurant (847) 398-2400
Latin
La Zingara Trattoria (847) 398-3700
Italian
Madurai Kitchen (847) 264-8197
Francesca’s Tavola (847) 394-3950
Italian
Gatsby’s Pub (847) 253-7200
American
Golden Brunch Cafe (847) 758-7400
Breakfast & Brunch
Gumrai Thai (847) 590-1000
Thai
Hanshin Pocha (847) 981-1700
Korean
Han Sang Korean (847) 262-5198
korean bbq
Hey Nonny (224) 202-0750
American
Palm Court (847) 870-7770
Steak
Passero (224) 857-8900
Italian
Peggy Kinnane’s Irish Restaurant & Pub (847) 577-7733
Irish
Penang
Malaysian Cuisine (847) 222-1888
Asian
Pinoy Grill Filipino Street Foods (224) 735-2663
Asian
Rokbonki Japanese Steak House (847) 506-1212
Japanese
Salsa 17 (847) 590-1122
Mexican
Scratchboard Kitchen (847) 749-3103
Indian Mago Grill & Cantina (847) 253-2222
Mexican
Mr. Allison’s Restaurant (847) 228-5870
Breakfast & Brunch
Nikko Sushi Restaurant (847) 364-9546
Sushi
Nostimo Greek Kitchen (224) 398-8129
Greek
Olive Garden (847) 818-8821
Italian Osteria Trulli (224) 347-1010
Italian
American SHAKOU (847) 749-3915
Japanese
Somebody’s Pub & Grill (847) 394-0413
American
Sozai Banzai (847) 758-7328
Asian
Sports Page Bar & Grill (847) 392-5332
American
Sun Shui (847) 870-8888
Chinese
The Southern Kitchen (224) 735-3277
Breakfast & Brunch
The Village Grill (847) 577-9292
Breakfast & Brunch
TNT’s Snack Shop (847) 398-1045
Breakfast & Brunch
Toscana Restaurant (847) 222-1989
Italian
TTOWA
K orean Bistro (847) 749-4493
Korean
Tuscan Market & Wine Shop (847) 392-9700
Italian
Walker Brothers Pancake House (847) 392-6600
Breakfast & Brunch
Wildfish Sushi (847) 870-8260
Sushi
Wing Wah (847) 259-8882
Chinese
Yen Yen Restaurant (847) 259-3400
Chinese
Elk Grove
Village
Avenue BG (847) 979-2222
Bulgarian
Bistro Dragon (847) 895-6141
Asian Buffalo
Wild Wings (847) 690-9988
American
Cefalù Seaside
Sicilian (847) 923-5000
Italian
Coach’s Corner (847) 956-1818
American
Dos Diablos
Mexican Bar & Grill (847) 258-5091
Mexican
El Rey Del Marisco (847) 252-9686
Mexican
Elly’s Pancake House (847) 923-9000
Breakfast & Brunch
Good Tequila’s
Mexican Grill (847) 871-5164
Mexican
Happy Elephant
Thai Cuisine (847) 923-9200
Thai
Hibachi Grill Buffet (847) 593-6633
Asian Juniper (847) 290-1600
American
Kurumaya Japanese (847) 437-2222
Japanese
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria (847) 439-2000
Pizza
Mazmez Middle Eastern Grill (847) 262-7977
Middle Eastern
Real Time Sports Bar, Grill & Games (847) 534-5000
American
Red Tomatoes
Indian Cuisine (815) 733-8662
Indian
Rocco Vino’s Italian Restaurant (847) 524-2411
Italian
Rose Garden Cafe (847) 952-1881
American
Shelby Campbell’s “Almost Famous” (847) 956-1170
American
Tapalpa - A Mexican Restaurant (847) 956-9411
Mexican
Teddy’s Diner (847) 534-0511
Breakfast & Brunch
Tekka Sushi (847) 357-9999
Sushi
Itasca
400 Park Bistro (630) 773-4000
American
Antonio
Ristorante Italiano (630) 250-7111
Italian
Fox & Turtle (630) 773-1801
American
Naxos A Greek Island (847) 250-5410
Greek Prairie River (630) 694-5938
American
Tree-Guys
Pizza Pub (630) 773-4990
Pizza
Rolling Meadows
AGIT Black
Korean Pub (224) 735-2420
Korean
Anna’s Red Apple (847) 925-8048
Breakfast & Brunch Café on the Grove (847) 306-9095
Casa di Luigi (224) 735-2338
Italian
Chef Ping (847) 981-8888
Chinese
Honey Berry Pancakes and Cafe (847) 427-1333
Breakfast & Brunch
K-BBQ (847) 485-7072
Korean
Jannat Restaurant (847) 600-9515
Eurasian
La Charanga
Mexican Cuisine (847) 496-5642
Mexican
LaMirage (847) 222-1222
Russian
Minghin Cuisine (847) 640-7999
Asian
Ramen Shinchan (847) 496-4189
Asian
Rep’s Place (224) 347-2916
American
Sayulita Taco, Mariscos and Tequila Bar (847) 258-4200
Mexican
Senor Tacos (847) 342-1338
Mexican
Sorry Mommy (224) 248-9947
Central Asian
Sukho Thai Cuisine (847) 934-3211
Thai
Sushi Station (847) 593-2450
Sushi
Roselle
1913 Restaurant and Wine Bar (630) 582-3050
American
8000 Miles (630) 283-0053
Asian Brunch Cafe (630) 924-3057
Breakfast & Brunch
Cool Mirchi (630) 529-0998
Indian Cousins Pizza Pub (630) 980-8181
Pizza
Five Spice Kitchen (630) 529-2828
Asian
Goat & Vine Restaurant & Winery (630) 529-0333
American
Hot Pot Delight (630) 283-3389
Chinese
Italian Pizza Kitchen (630) 582-1900
Pizza
La Hacienda de Roselle (630) 893-9009
Mexican Lake Street Pub (630) 237-4478
American
Mangy Dawg’s Pub (224) 653-9025
American Maria’s Mexican Bar & Grill (630) 283-3389
Mexican
Mr. A’s (630) 980-7000
Breakfast & Brunch
Fox & Turtle, Itasca
Noodles
Delight Chinese Restaurant (630) 307-1010
Chinese
Pop’s Pizza & Pub, Inc. (630) 980-0400
Pizza
Rookies (847) 278-1666
American
Rosario’s Ristorante & Pizzeria (630) 893-5058
Italian
Sammy’s
Mexican Grill (847) 764-8181
Mexican
Thana Thai Restaurant (224) 653-8680
Thai
The Southern Cafe (847) 252-9102
Breakfast & Brunch
Uncle Bill’s Diner (630) 582-8777
Breakfast & Brunch
Villaggio
Ristorante (630) 671-9000
Italian
Schaumburg
92 Town Korean BBQ (847) 519-1717
Korean
Atrium Grille (847) 397-1313
American
Bacowka Polish Restaurant (630) 283-0023
Polish
Bahama Breeze
Island Grille (847) 884-7060
Caribbean
Bawarchi
Biryanis (847) 524-3007
Indian
Bella Napoli Wood
Fired Pizza & Bar (847) 519-7555
Pizza
Benihana (847) 995-8201
Asian
Big Bowl Fresh
Chinese & Thai Restaurant (847) 517-8881
Asian
City Works (847) 584-2500
American
Dan Thai (847) 584-0234
Thai
Daruma Japanese Restaurant (847) 882-9700
Japanese
Dave & Buster’s (630) 439-0050
American
Desi Tadka (847) 519-9100
Indian
Egg Harbor Cafe (847) 610-3940
Breakfast & Brunch
Bonefish Grill (847) 534-0679
Seafood
Brazil Express Churrasco Grill (224) 353-6315
Brazilian
Buffalo Wild Wings (847) 885-5870
American
California Pizza Kitchen (847) 413-9200
Pizza
Chandler’s Chophouse and Grille (847) 885-9009
Steak
Checkers
Pancake House (847) 534-3400
Breakfast & Brunch
Chicago Prime Italian (847) 240-1414
Italian
Chicago Prime Steakhouse (847) 969-9900
Steak
Cielo Mexican Grill Restaurant (847) 641-5991
Mexican
Giordano’s (847) 986-5211
Pizza
Godavari (847) 252-6607
Indian
Granite City
Food & Brewery (630) 523-5700
American
Hakka Wok (847) 882-0910
Asian Hooters (847) 619-4668
American
Hyderabad House (847) 466-7055
Indian
EggMania (630) 283-3447
Indian
El Mero Mero
Mexican Restaurant (847) 278-7063
Mexican
ENTERRIUM (847) 805-0257
American
Fat Rosie’s Taco & Tequila Bar (847) 807-2850
Mexican
Finn McCool’s (847) 303-5100
Irish
First Watch (847) 908-4367
Breakfast & Brunch
Fox and Hound Sports Tavern (847) 884-6821
American
Gallagher’s Bar (847) 517-6930
American
Gaylord Fine Indian Cuisine (847) 619-3300
Indian
Maxfield’s Pancake House & Restaurant (847) 781-0300
Breakfast & Brunch Mezé Mediterráneo (847) 598-6393
Mediterranean
Miller’s Ale House (847) 598-1090
American
Moretti’s Ristorante & Pizzeria (847) 397-4200
Italian
Morton’s The Steakhouse (847) 413-8771
Steak
Inchin’s Bamboo Garden (224) 520-8571
Asian
JoJo’s (847) 885-8786
American
Kathiyawadi King (847) 466-5940
Indian
Koreana Restaurant (847) 882-3690
Korean
Kuma’s Corner (847) 240-1200
American
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar (630) 283-0654
Sushi
LongHorn Steakhouse (847) 995-0107
Steak
Lou Malnati’s (847) 985-1525
Pizza
Maggiano’s
Little Italy (847) 240-5600
Italian
MT Barrels
Sports Bar & Entertainment (847) 301-9800
American
Napoli Per Tutti (224) 653-9464
Italian
New Delhi Restaurant of India (847) 895-6900
Indian
Oishi Sushi (847) 278-7298
Sushi
Olive Garden (847) 619-9095
Italian
Opolska Restaurant (630) 237-4684
Polish
P.F. Chang’s (847) 610-8000
Asian
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille (847) 648-7451
Steak
Phat Phat (847) 250-2345
Asian
Mezé Mediterráneo, Schaumburg
Pho Lover (847) 496-5113
Pho
PhoDay
Vietnamese Eatery (815) 458-8888
Pho
Pilot Pete’s (847) 891-5100
American
Pita House (847) 352-4750
Mediterranean
Priya Indian Restaurant (847) 301-2491
Indian
Red Lobster (847) 843-2743
Seafood
Red Robin (847) 517-4476
American
Richard Walker’s Pancake House (847) 882-1100
Breakfast & Brunch
Rising Early Cafe (224) 353-6324
Breakfast & Brunch
Rosati’s Pizza (847) 891-5151
Pizza
Sake Sushi & Grill (847) 885-5033
Sushi
Sakura Sushi (847) 252-2505
Sushi
Schaumburg Public House (847) 303-4050
American
Seafeast Sushi (224) 653-9512
Sushi
Seasons 52 (847) 517-5252
American
Shabu-You (630) 283-0932
Japanese
Shaw’s Crab House (847) 517-2722
Seafood
So Gong Dong Tofu & BBQ (847) 278-1789
Korean
Stonewood Ale House (847) 805-0202
American
Sushi Ya (847) 301-7742
Sushi
Sweet Orange Pancakes & Cafe (847) 466-5190
Breakfast & Brunch
TGI Fridays (847) 969-0126
American
Texas de Brazil (847) 413-1600
Brazilian
Thai Garden (847) 519-1770
Thai
The Cafe (847) 605-9200
American
The Capital Grille (847) 969-0290
Steak
The Cheesecake Factory (847) 619-1090
American
The Great Room (847) 240-0100
American
The Local Kitchen + Tap (847) 744-5300
American
The Melting Pot (847) 843-8970
American
Tokio Pub (847) 278-5181
Asian Torizen (847) 278-7368
Sushi
Udupi Palace (847) 884-9510
Indian Uncle Julio’s (630) 635-5500
Mexican
Village Tavern & Grill (847) 891-8866
American
Walker Brothers Pancake House (847) 800-8948
Breakfast & Brunch
Weber Grill
Restaurant (847) 413-0800
Steak
Westwood Tavern & Tap (847) 969-9500
American
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe (847) 517-4000
Breakfast & Brunch
Wildfire (847) 995-0100
Steak
Yu’s Mandarin (847) 882-5340
Chinese
Streamwood
Amy’s Kebab (847) 450-1217
Mediterranean
Chicago Loop (630) 830-2565
American
Crazy Crab
Cajun Seafood (847) 252-9555
Cajun
Egg Basket
Pancake House (630) 483-1200
Breakfast & Brunch
El Rodeo Tacos (630) 372-1055
Mexican
Fiesta del Mar (630) 823-7584
Mexican Giordano’s (630) 372-8600
Pizza
La Fogata Restaurant (630) 837-0095
Mexican
Los Fernandez Taqueria (630) 507-9777
Mexican
Mickey’s Sports Bar & Grill (630) 855-8255
American
Minami Japanese Restaurant (630) 830-6463
Japanese
My Cocina Grill (630) 855-5745
Mexican
New Hong Kong Restaurant (630) 289-5044
Chinese
Thai Siri Restaurant (630) 855-2001
Thai
Zahid Nihari Restaurant (630) 855-6235
Indian
Wood Dale
Bentley’s Pancake House (630) 595-5556
Breakfast & Brunch
Christy’s
American Grill (630) 595-4845
Breakfast & Brunch
Garden Cafe (630) 860-2900
American
La Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant (630) 766-4400
Italian
Local Bar and Grille (630) 860-0055
American
New China Pearl (630) 350-2360
Chinese
Parlay Golf
Sports Bar (847) 894-8403
American
Pau Hana Lounge (630) 422-1491
Hawaiian Taqueria Azteca (630) 616-9119
Mexican
The Pizza Kitchen (630) 422-7944
Pizza
TWood Bar & Grill (630) 766-7734
American
U Gazdy Polish Restaurant (630) 694-5840
Polish
White Cottage Pizza & Italian Cuisine (630) 766-4400
Pizza
Woody’s
Sports Bar (630) 422-1930
American
Yue-Sun Japanese Steak House (630) 595-2288
Japanese
local voice
Jodi Curry, Owner Cefalù Seaside Sicilian
“My father is Sicilian. Our family took a trip to Sicily and it inspired us to open a Sicilian restaurant. The cuisine is more seafood focused – lots of calamari, squid, and octopus dishes. We also have fresh pastas and steaks. We have a nice swordfish carpaccio that’s unique. You don’t see that on a lot of menus. Our branzino is also terrific. It’s a light dish, with a lemon butter sauce and topped with avocado. Inside the restaurant, it feels like you’re eating alfresco in Italy. We kept everything light. There’s ample amount of patio space, with big doors and windows that open to the main dining area. The space is meant to feel like you’ve been taken away on vacation.”
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Extended Stay
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