I’ll admit MEXICO Uno is not what it once was, but bow your heads for Rosa - she passed yesterday.
Must visit establishments near your field
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It's Oktoberfest in Manteno...once Streator & Manteno gets over, the beer tent sponsored by Sam Adams is the place to start on Main Street along the railroad tracks downtown...Right across Main from the beer tent are two establishments...Anthony's Pizzeria is the longest standing restaurant and bar in downtown, attracts many families after Friday night ballgames, good food, Friday night all you can eat fish specials, relatively cheap drinks...Next door is Stampede, more of a nightclub, no real food (Anthony's will deliver), attracts generally a younger crowd...down First Street is the Pub at Midtown, upscale place, Mexican restaurant attached to it and a pizza place (Silvanos) also in the building...On the corner further down First is the American Legion, decent food on Friday nights but usually closed early...Going down the alley between Main and the Pub to the north is Sammy's Pizza on the corner of Second & the alley - which has been developed into the "Square on Second" this summer - Sammy's is the latest addition to the Kankakee Fifth Avenue Sammys Pizza empire (Kankakee, Momence, Bourbonnais, Peotone) - good food, adult atmosphere, beer garden (Sammy's took over from the closed Durbins, previously Pizza Stone)...out of downtown would take you north on Main to the Sportsman's Club, with a nice bar and big patio looking over Lake Manteno - nice pregame spot for a beer with a view...Finally on the corner of Locust (Rt. 50) and second is Route 50 North, a sports bar with a nice beer garden...
KANELAND.... Schmidt's tap in downtown Elburn. Just north of the tracks, east side of it. 47. outdoor and indoor eating usually bands on the weekends. Four bags set up outside. Awesome patio and my favorite thing on the menu there is the BRAT Burger. every time I go there I say I'm going to get something different and I just can't.
Usually head to Midtown when we are there I'll have to try out Anthonys next time
Went to scout De La Salle a couple weeks ago and Ricobennes was a place we had to stop at! I could go for one of those steak sandwiches right now!
If the weather is decent next Friday night, I am going to watch Montini play Fenwick at Triton JC. It will give me an excuse to go to Gene and Judes and grab some hot dogs.
Sterling Warrior... Though I’m a fan of Angelos, my go-to in Sterling is Al & Ledas. Now I can’t stop thinking of their Supreme!!!
Russels BBQ is right on River Road Just East of Triton, Also of note< Johnnys Beef and Alpine sub On North Ave a stones throw from Triton
If you get the opportunity to attend a St. Ignatius football game prior to Sept. 15, a must go is Mario's Italian Lemonade on Taylor. The stand is only open from mid-May thru mid-Sept. but it is absolutely addictive. I am a watermelon guy, but it is all great. If you order Italian lemonade anywhere else after having Mario's, you want to dump it. Their is Mario's and everyone else.
Al’s Beef with fries and THEN cross the street to Mario’s. oh my gosh!
Bowie, the next time you're at Gately, check the candy bars at the Citgo at 103rd and Cottage Grove.
The sell-by dates are in Roman numerals.
Went there for first time after a Kaneland/Morris tilt with Tincup.Now make it an annual trip when we go to see the holiday lights display. Love the brisket chili they have.
If you ever end up in Yorkville I’d suggest Crusade Burger Bar.
If passing through Lemont, Nick’s Tavern for a burger!
If mI'm anywhere near Sterling.....Rips Chicken in Ladd...
If you ever make it to Niles to see the Dons, you MUST stop at Booby's down the road on Milwaukee. Best steak sandwich in Chicagoland.
Love the place, but the minimum hour and a half wait for a burger after you ordered it is ludicrous.
Yikes! I need to read more carefully. I saw Mexico Uno and my impetuous side came out. She died? She was very nice. Food is not good. Does her daughter still own the bakery across from JL's?
Nice! Very nice family. Have you tried the Mexican joint on NW Hwy next to the ice cream shop that use to be Ben and Jerry's? That place is excellent and the owner is pretty cute.
I don’t get to Palatine much any more. HQ at 90/Lee and one kid lives in Lincoln Park - so that’s where I dine locally. Oyster Bah is a favorite.
Bowie and Crusader: You guys really get around the state and eat at a lot of the restaurants all over it. LOL