Jen Weddle

Co-owners Jamie Hodges and Peter Alevras and cook Laura Pappas from Bomba Grill in East Dundee.

Bomba Grill brings big city flavor to East Dundee

May 9, 2019 at 7:36 p.m.

Bomba Grill may be a difficult spot to find if you're not looking for it, but it is a hidden gem within a busy district of East Dundee. The owner...

Arabica Cafe tries to utilize the space by making it unique with real coffee ground bags and they even have a tiny in house coffee plant that has a sign stating: "Coffee in training."

Arabica Cafe entices senses with pastries, specialty coffees

May 9, 2019 at 7:35 p.m.

The door to Arabica Cafe may be a little tricky to find, but once you're inside, you'll be delighted by the sights, sounds and most importantly — smells. The coffee...

Authentic, healthy Vietnamese flavor comes to Elgin

May 9, 2019 at 7:33 p.m.

Elgin has long been considered a multicultural community that celebrates different nationalities and brings together people from all over the world. The city even has a festival called International Fest,...

Crazy Crab has a hardworking staff that strives to give customers great service, including from left to right, Assistant Manager Kelsey Krick, Chef Mike Wokas and Server Josh Dizon.

Crazy Crab shakes up seafood recipes in Streamwood

May 9, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.

Crazy Crab delivers flavors that tantalize your taste buds, and they specialize in a rarity among the Chicago suburbs: Cajun spices, Creole recipes and scrumptious seafood. "There's not a lot...

2Toots Train Whistle Grill in Bartlett is veteran-owned and operated by four people including, from left to right, Chief Operating Officer Lynn Lowder and Co-founder Dale Eisenburg, and, not pictured, Senior Vice President Mike Ventre and Marketing Manager Joe Plenzler.

2Toots combines family values with modern healthy options

May 9, 2019 at 7:28 p.m.

The name of the restaurant is a bit serendipitous, according to Dale Eisenburg, co-founder of 2Toots Train Whistle Grill in Bartlett. "We had an old engineer customer who explained the...

A dinner plate with one barbecue meat is shown here consisting of chopped beef brisket, cornbread, macaroni and cheese and sweet corn. This menu item costs $12.99.

Smokin’ Pit BBQ cooks up sweet, southern charm

May 9, 2019 at 7:27 p.m.

Nico Scardino, owner of Smokin' Pit BBQ, was no stranger to the restaurant business with his successful 5-year run at Nicodino's Pizza Co & Cafe in Bartlett. "Nicodino's did very...

Aliano’s offers traditional Italian dining

May 9, 2019 at 7:26 p.m.

Chris and his brother Mario Aliano jointly run Aliano's in Batavia, and with its successful 2-year streak they decided to expand the endeavor to East Dundee in November 2015. "These...

Chef Sergio Trejo demonstrates how to prepare traditional guacamole in a molcajete bowl.

Coronado Mexican Kitchen delivers authentic style to South Elgin

May 9, 2019 at 7:23 p.m.

Manager of Coronado Mexican Kitchen Humberto Macias greets customers in a way that's as welcoming and stylish as himself with a friendly smile and a polite hello. Two customers recognize...

Mama Lee's Gourmet Popcorn, owned by Chris Sumner, offers a variety of flavors, including caramel, butter pop, kettle corn and gourmet flavors that rotate weekly.

Mama Lee’s Gourmet Popcorn butters up Elgin

May 9, 2019 at 7:21 p.m.

Chris Sumner opened Mama Lee's Gourmet Popcorn in Elgin after he felt the city was missing something special. "I just felt that Elgin needed a popcorn shop; I learned the...

Welcome fall with Long Grove Apple Fest

May 10, 2019 at 11:18 p.m.

Long Grove residents are excited to take a bite out of some out-of-the-ordinary menu items featuring apples as the main ingredient. Long Grove Apple Fest kicks off the 2015 fall...

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