Locally owned restaurants need all the help they can get right now. Even if you can’t visit in person, there are plenty of ways to still enjoy an exciting new dish and a creative pairing with an alcoholic drink. We found eight local choices that are simply too tempting to resist. ...

Since it was settled more than a century ago, the shore of Bangs Lake has lured Chicagoans looking for a summer escape. Wauconda has changed plenty, but one things remains constant: the allure of the lakefront. ...

After 50 years in business, Lindy’s Landing is a Wauconda institution, but tradition hasn’t stopped this restaurant from seeking new ideas to satisfy a changing market. ...

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. ...