High-quality locally brewed beer meets with one-of-a-kind locally sourced dishes at this best-kept-secret in downtown Cary. ...

You don’t have to travel to Napa Valley to enjoy a glass of wine by the vineyard. These Northern Illinois wineries are crafting a reputation for excellence with many award-winning vintages. ...

Discover a Hoffman Estates restaurant where local and seasonal cuisine prevail, where the ambience feels like a "downtown restaurant in the suburubs," and the OTB room keeps things exciting. ...

How many restaurants can you name that craft their own wine and brews on site, and have a unique menu that pairs perfectly? This Algonquin favorite does. ...

There's nothing quite like a fresh, homemade dish that surprises and delights. Discover a few new items and longtime favorites that you'll find only at our region's locally owned restaurants. ...

Discover a relatively new hangout in South Barrington, where locally brewed craft beer and quality, scratch-made food are the main attraction. ...

Fresh, brewed-on-site beer is the main star at this Geneva brewpub, but that's just the beginning of a conspicuously localized menu. ...

Family recipes and time-honored cuisine are the foundation of this Hoffman Estates hot-spot whose owner has been part of many big-name restaurants throughout Chicagoland. ...

Illinois is experiencing a new renaissance in cold-weather winemaking, and our region stands at the center of this activity. Discover a few prime vineyards right in your own backyard. ...

Local diners are fired up about Wauconda's unique gourmet pizza restaurant and its one-of-a-kind taste. Discover what makes these pies a Zagaat-rated treat that's worth the wait. ...