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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS • ELK GROVE VILLAGE • ITASCA • ROLLING MEADOWS • ROSELLE • SCHAUMBURG • STREAMWOOD • WOOD DALE
CHICAGO NORTHWEST
Visitors Guide
If You’ve Got an Hour,
We’ve Got the Outdoors
If You Go Out,
Go Out Swinging
Rediscover the
Shopping Experience
GIVE YOURSELF AN EDGE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A REAL-LIFE SHOPPING PARADISE 4
GIVE YOURSELF AN EDGE
BUSSE WOODS: UNEXPECTED OUTDOOR ADVENTURES 6
CHICAGO NORTHWEST’S BAKERY TOUR 10
A FESTIVAL FOR EVERYONE 12
Meet Chicago Northwest TOPGOLF PUTS THE "PAR" IN PARTY 16
Visitor Center LOCAL TREASURES 20
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GETTING AROUND 23
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A REAL-LIFE
Shopping Paradise BY E. J. LANDO
As the popularity of online shopping grows, shoppers experience
more pinches of inconvenience. What was initially a cyberspace of
ease and comfort has degraded into absurd shipping estimates,
out-of-stock notices, and the possibility of your package simply
disappearing! Leave your laptop and buyer’s remorse behind
and head out into the real-life shoppers'
paradise in Chicago Northwest.
EXPLORE Woodfield Village Green, a sizable Swedish sensation that provides
WELL-ROUNDED strip mall featuring some budget- home goods and furniture that
SCHAUMBURG friendly options like Old Navy, adorns dorm rooms and upscale
The most famous shopping Nordstrom Rack, Marshalls, and even New York City lofts alike!
attraction in Chicago Northwest is a Bloomingdale’s Outlet. There are This high-quality and budget-
Woodfield Mall, one of America’s plenty of fun food options, and you conscious superstore is a design
largest malls that offers nearly 300 can find shops for pets, babies, plus- devotee’s dream and be sure to
different stores! From specialty sized clothing, and makeup—pretty come hungry—their freshly made
items to a new dining pavilion, your much anything you could want! Swedish meatballs have munched
nostalgic memories will come to In the mood to give your home their way to culinary superstar
life. Looking for great deals? Head to a makeover? Swing by IKEA, the status with fans across the nation.
For your caffeine needs, head
over to Maple Leaf Coffee Roasters
for an artisan coffee experience
that will appeal to bean devotees
and novices alike. With carefully
selected roasts from all over the
world, you’re sure to find an option
that sets your taste buds tingling.
MEANDER DOWNTOWN
IN ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
Wander through the many
specialty shops, salons, and
restaurants of Downtown Arlington
Heights. There are a ton of clothing
stores to comb through, along
with unique boutiques that offer
carefully curated goods. Top that
off with plenty of great salon
options and a wine and paint studio,
and you’ve got an outstanding day
of shopping and entertainment!
If you’ve forgotten what it’s like
FOR THE TRICK Y GIFTS: to enjoy shopping, this guide should
ROSELLE help you remember what you
Roselle is the perfect option for love about it! Being able to hold a
when you want to make a day of it. product before buying it is much
The downtown area has a vibrant, more personal than just adding
relaxed vibe and is home to more products to a digital cart.
than a few delightful shops. Shopping should be more than
Head to Prospect Street Market a haphazard convenience—
for vintage furniture, books, and it should be an experience!
decor, housed in a historic Chicago Make shopping fun again
home. The owner, Lynn Taylor, in Chicago Northwest.
sources unique vintage items of the
Another favorite shopping highest quality that evoke nostalgia
option is The Streets of Woodfield, and joy, with a little bit of something
an open-air streetscape where for everyone.
you’ll find a unique mix of Lynfred Winery has been around
shops, full-service dining, for 40 years, and the longevity shows
and entertainment. Classic decor in the quality of their products.
and furniture gifts can always be Their tasting menu rotates monthly,
found at Crate & Barrel, and it’s so there’s always something new—
easy to pick out a dress for your come hungry to try their savory
next special occasion at LOFT. and sweet breads of the month.
Head to nearby Jewelry Mart for Share the experience of a tasting
all things sparkly and discover a and tour with family and friends,
treasure trove staffed by seasoned or consider staying at their bed and
experts who scour the globe for breakfast for a weekend getaway.
high-quality pieces. Your next stop in Roselle should
Not ready to call it a day? be the Little Red Ribbon boutique,
The Streets of Woodfield also a darling shop with almost infinite
makes for a romantic date night, gift options—so many that it’s
with tasty restaurants, a movie difficult to choose! You can always
theater, and even an improv find something special here, even
comedy club! for the most notoriously tricky
in-laws on your list.
Pollyanna Brewing Company-
Roselare has a unique selection
of beers on tap that will please the
SEE MORE INFO ABOUT pickiest of palates. Located just a
THE SCHAUMBURG few blocks from Little Red Ribbon,
Pollyanna is known for their chill
TROLLEY ON THE MAP ambiance and trivia nights!
5
Busse Woods
UNEXPECTED OUTDOOR
A DV E N T U R E S
BY QUINCY KOETZ
Gazing out the window on a sunny Monday
morning, I saw nothing but tall skyscrapers.
My wife, Dee, was folding the last of our
moving boxes as I glanced longingly at my
old hiking boots. Catching my eye, she smiled.
“We need a new destination,” Dee declared.
Living in downtown Milwaukee was a new
experience. I grew up in the rural Northeast,
and Dee was raised in a small coastal town
in California. Both of us deeply missed the
outdoors and were craving a nature getaway.
After a quick internet search, we discovered
Busse Woods, a beautiful, 3,558 acre, all-seasons
nature destination. Just a few clicks later,
we booked our trip, and I promised my hiking
boots they’d escape the closet that coming
weekend. Little did I know our weekend
getaway would turn into a year-round retreat,
one we’d revisit time and time again.
SPRING
Finding wilderness
near Chicago
The drive to Busse Woods took
just over an hour, but we felt like we
were a world away. The temperature
that morning broke 70 degrees
for the first time in that year,
and we rolled our windows down
as we immersed ourselves in the
thick canopy.
Lacing up my boots, Dee and I
tackled Red Loop, a 7.2-mile hike.
Trail runners jogged past us, and
SUMMER
just as I was tempted to give chase, “It’s a National Natural
Dee grabbed my hand to slow Landmark,” I explained.
me down. “This is Illinois before downtown
“Look at those trees,” she said Chicago emerged.”
breathlessly. “It’s like something We were both spellbound by Fish tales
out of a Tolkien novel.” Busse Woods’ natural beauty. “The last time I cast a line,
Once we had finished our hike, my fishing pole had a picture
“WE WERE BOTH we found an excellent microbrewery
less than ten minutes from the
of Snoopy on it,” Dee admitted
to the helpful purveyors at
SPELLBOUND BY preserve: Mikerphone Brewing. Busse Lake Boating Center.
Their extensive draft list is filled
BUSSE WOODS’ with punny (and delicious) beers
I hadn’t fished since I was in a
Boy Scout uniform, but fortunately,
named after songs and musicians.
NATURAL BEAUTY” I got the Fiona Apfel, an apple
while renting kayaks and purchasing
bait, a few friendly fishers shared
cobbler inspired Berliner Weisse. their wisdom with us. We learned
I smiled in agreement, looking Dee opted for the Zig a Zig Ahh, that Walleye and Largemouth
up at the trees crisscrossed on our a double IPA. Bass were the premium catches
walking path. Their long branches We snapped photos and toasted of the lake, and start by dropping
reached out desperately towards other couples in hiking boots. a line in the deep water near the
one another. Golden sunlight Pink-cheeked from the sunny dams. Though inexperienced,
illuminated their leaves, and a warm weather and beer, we piled back our optimism assured us we’d
breeze filtered through, whispering into the car for the short ride back catch something!
hints of summer to come. to our hotel room. Placid waters greeted us as
we cast off into the main pool.
We paddled lazily and took
in the gorgeous scenery.
Finally, we dropped our lines
near a small island by the dam.
Minutes later, I felt an insistent
tug on my fishing rod.
“Watch out!” I shouted, and Dee
paddled over to get a better view.
I reeled in the line, and sure enough,
a Largemouth Bass wriggled
and flopped above the water.
Dee yelped and ducked as it
splashed her. I quickly unhooked
the fish from the line and tossed
it back.
A small shout of excitement from
nearby told me Dee hooked a fish
of her own. We spent the rest of the
afternoon splashing and laughing
as the sun went down.
Photos Courtesy of Cook County Forest Preserve Park District
8 CHICAGONORTHWEST.COM
BIKE RIDERS CAN
ENJOY NEARLY
13 MILES OF PAVED
TRAIL AT BUSSE WOODS
FALL WINTER
Leaf peeping Staying fit and
on two wheels ski-sons greetings
For this visit, we traded our hiking Although it was a challenge to
boots for bikes. We tried out the escape our well-heated apartment,
park’s dockless bike rental service we discovered winter bliss on a
and found it to be a quick and bold February trip to Busse Woods.
painless convenience. Eleven miles Bundled up in the warmest down
of paved trails winding through Patagonia could offer, we tried our
the forest awaited us. hand at cross-country skiing.
Riding through Busse Woods in “It’s like jogging,” I gasped.
the fall felt like wandering through Yep, running outside in the snow.
an oil painting. Maples, oaks, and Keeping up a respectable, but by
ash trees created a mosaic of fall no means fast pace, we skied off
colors rivaling that of my former into a Norman Rockwell painting.
home in the Northeast. We couldn’t Solitude and silence fell around us.
resist frequent stops for pictures. We hardly saw a soul that day— BUSSE FOREST
The most photo-worthy moment even the birds stood still. ELK PASTURE
of our ride was when we stumbled Winter’s tranquility melted
upon an elk herd! These stately our work stress like snowflakes N. Arlington Heights Rd.,
creatures strutted right up to the falling on warm pavement. North of E. Higgins Rd.
fence, almost like they were posing. At the end of this excursion,
Safe to say, Dee and I snapped a we unstrapped from our skis. BUSSE LAKE
few selfies. Wiping sweat from my face, BOATING CENTER
Stopping for a breather, I took I turned to my wife.
E. Higgins Rd./Rte. 72,
a long drink from my water bottle “Next time, we’re getting
as Dee studied a trail map. a snowmobile.” East of I-290/Hwy. 53
“Look!” she said, “there’s a bunch 224-415-6554
Discover four seasons
of other trails that link to Busse
Woods.” She trailed her finger along of endless possibilities NED BROWN
the map. “If we took the Salt Creek in Busse Woods. MEADOW
Trail all the way, we would end up Golf Rd., East of
at the Brookfield Zoo!” I-290/Hwy. 53
I laughed. “And we thought
the elks were impressive. For more information,
Imagine ending a nice long trail maps, fishing access
bike ride with some elephants?” points and rental pricing,
visit fpdcc.com/busse-woods
9
CHICAGO NORTHWEST’S
Bakery Tour BY KELSEY BARAN
Muffin mavens and doughnut devotees rejoice—Chicago Northwest is home
to delicious bakeries. Taste your way to sweet salvation with our guide:
You can mix and match, pick and choose, or sample the entire experience!
SWEET TREATS
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS &
ROLLING MEADOWS Sweet T’s Bakery & Cake Studio is
Start out at The Bakester a family-owned bakery filled with a
Patisserie, a charming pastry shop vast selection of scratch-made treats.
with lovely French decor. The pain Known locally for their handmade
au chocolat is pure painless bliss, cakes, be sure to try their fan-favorite
and the raspberry scones are both key lime pie cupcake. Sweet T’s also
fresh and tart. Plan to take a few has a great selection of delectable
scrumptious macarons to go. pecan rolls, and seasonal cookies.
The lavender macaron is so good, Additionally, Sweet T’s rents spaces
you’ll be tempted to recommend for parties and other events, and even
it to strangers on the street! hosts cake decorating classes!Right across from the Itasca train floating over your coffee. Sweet,
station, you’ll find Kean’s Bakery. original, and just begging to be
Another well-loved legacy bakery, photographed!
Kean’s, has been around for more For lunch, stop by Hanna’s Bistro
than 35 years. Their doughnuts are & Café, a Polish-European bakery
revered, especially the red velvet that serves all kinds of pastries
cake doughnut, rich and moist, and has a fantastic lunch selection.
with cream cheese icing. The cheese pierogi and artichoke
Or try the pumpkin cake slice, zapiexy are unmatched. In addition,
which comes with an adorable Hanna’s boasts lots of sweet and
cream puff “pumpkin” on top. savory crepe options. Can’t decide?
Over in Wood Dale, you’ll find Try the baked apple crepe!
La Flor de Izucar Bakery, Sweet Generation. This Polish Nearby, you’ll find Azteca Bakery,
a family-owned store that specializes bakery is a local favorite, for a Mexican bakery that has a loyal
in Mexican pastries, is a must-have reasons you’ll discover after your following. Since 1998, Azteca has
if you’re in the Rolling Meadows first bite. Try their delicious paczki, been baking authentic Mexican
area. Both the tres leches cake a fruit-filled, fried-dough Polish bread, pastries, and cakes for all
and cinnamon pan dulce are perfect pastry worth every calorie. occasions. The strawberry churros,
dishes for someone exploring Their glazed kiwi-raspberry tart pumpkin empanadas, and horchata
Mexican pastries for the first time. is also a strong selection if you’re (a cinnamony milk drink) are crowd
The bakery also takes special orders looking for something lighter favorites. Be sure to stop by on
and offers convenient grab-and-go with refreshing flavors. November 2nd to celebrate
treats like flan and rice pudding. Day of the Dead!
ROSELLE , STREAMWOOD Knead Bakery & Café is a Korean-
ELK GROVE VILLAGE , & SCHAUMBURG American bakery with plenty of
ITASCA & WOOD DALE seating and extensive hours.
Handsome Bakery & Café in
Small groups of students settle
Start your day bright and early at Schaumburg features a Korean-
in and study while enjoying
Jarosch Bakery in Elk Grove Village. French menu. Their pastries are
the occasional live music in the
Open for 60 years, and regularly tasty, in particular, the almond
evenings. Knead’s mango bingsoo,
voted “Best Bakery” by readers of croissant. Its flaked layers contain
a type of shaved-ice dessert with
the Daily Herald, Jarosch will not a gooey, buttery filling with sliced
various toppings, is known for being
disappoint. They offer more than 60 roasted almonds. However, the
especially fluffy and delicious.
varieties of coffee cake, everything standout at Handsome has to be
Knead’s offerings are a perfect
from traditional streusel to caramel the Cloud Latte. A traditional latte
blend of traditional and Korean
pecan to cardamom. However, served with house-made cotton
bakeries—try a slice of airy
a visit isn’t complete without a candy perched atop the cup,
sweet potato bread paired
melt-in-your-mouth butter cookie. giving the appearance of a cloud
with a silky cappuccino.
Your sweet tooth is more than
an excuse to indulge in a sugar rush.
It’s a chance to explore the Chicago
Northwest region and try new
things, all at the same time.
So go ahead—treat yourself!
Live the sweet life in
Chicago Northwest.
DISCOVER MORE BAKERY
INFORMATION IN THE
DINING LISTINGS
Photos by Alyssa Ullo
11There’s a Festival for Ever yone
in Chicago Nor thwest CROWD LIKE A SUMMER
FESTIVAL, AND
OUT A HAPP Y ON.
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BY CA RE N FR IED MAJune
ROSE FEST
(JUN E 4 -7)
Kick-off the summer festival
season at the Roselle Lions Club’s
60th Annual Rose Fest. Four days
of family-friendly fun await you in
downtown Roselle, including live
bands, carnival rides, and food
vendors. Be sure to claim your spot
for the best views of the annual
Rose Parade on Sunday, June 7,
and cheer on the professional ELK GROVE PR AIRIE FEST
floats, marching bands,
ROTARY FEST (JULY 23 -26)
dancers, and racing cars.
(JUN E 17-21) Just two miles east of Itasca
Elk Grove Rotary Fest is a is Wood Dale, host of the family-
five-day family celebration at friendly Prairie Fest. Four days
Rotary Green. Standard fair of merrymaking await you at the
activities such as carnival rides, town’s most exciting social event.
fireworks, and live bands will be Culinary treats, a packed lineup
plentiful. However, the highlight of live music, crafts, and carnival
of this fest is its luxury car show! rides will make the 20th annual
All entry fees are donated Prairie Fest the best yet.
directly to charity.
STREAMWOOD
SCOTTISH FESTIVAL SUMMER CELEBR ATION
AND HIGHL AND GAMES (JULY 24 –26)
(JUN E 19 -20) Find ultimate family fun at
Itasca is the place to experience Streamwood Summer Celebration!
festivals embracing a broad Festivities include ice cream
spectrum of cultures. Start your eating contests, carnival rides,
summer celebrating all things a parade filled with floats, and
Celtic at the Scottish Festival and live music—this two-day celebration
Highland Games, held at Hamilton touches on all festivities. The main
Lakes. Expect to be immersed stage hosts an impressive lineup
in Scottish traditions, including of artists covering classic rock and
Celtic music, a Highland dance roll hits, including favorites from
competition, food, and games. The Beatles, Journey, and U2.
Kids (and kilts) are welcome! Stick around for arts and crafts,
dancing, and carnival games that
July
will delight the whole family.
TASTE OF ROSELLE
(JULY 31-AUGUST 2)
FRONTIER DAYS During Taste of Roselle,
(JULY 1-5) the town’s Civic Plaza at Prospect
Head over to Arlington Heights’ and Main streets are transformed
premier summer festival, into Showcase Plaza. Bop along to
Frontier Days, for five days of great local live entertainment, sip
your favorite Independence Day and nosh from the many food stalls,
activities! At Recreation Park, enjoy and stroll through the best craft fair
the wine and beer garden, petting in DuPage County—featuring more
zoo, a carnival, and live music! than 50 vendors!
You can count on fantastic musical
acts, previous headliners include
Bret Michaels of Poison and Beatles
tribute band, American English.
13August
ROLLING MEADOWS
CORN FESTIVAL
(AUGUST 1)
For more than 60 years,
the Community Church of
Rolling Meadows has hosted the
Rolling Meadows Corn Festival.
Join them this year for an arts
and crafts fair, raffle, fun children’s
activities, and fantastic food!
All-you-can-eat buttered sweet
corn? Yes, please! Watermelon,
September
hot dogs, and brats? Sold. engage yourself in a classic
German Oktoberfest. Tuck into
MANE EVENT AND a meal of spaetzle, pretzels,
TASTE OF ARLINGTON and brats under a massive
HEIGHTS SCHAUMBURG 230-foot tent, all while listening
SEPTEMBERFEST to live German music. Those who
(AUGUST 7- 8)
want to run off their beer can
Downtown Arlington Heights (SEPTEM B ER 5 -7) pre-register for the CARA-certified
is home to a pair of popular If you’re seeking the classic and cleverly named OctoberFast 5k.
mid-summer events: the Mane Event American parade and fireworks to
and Taste of Arlington Heights. celebrate Labor Day, look no further ELK GROVE VILL AGE
Join the 20,000 guests who attend than the 50th annual Schaumburg OK TOBERFEST
the annual gigantic block party Septemberfest. Enjoy free
and soak up the sounds of live (SEPTEM B ER 18 -19)
admission all weekend long at the
music in Harmony Park. Be sure Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center Enjoy a September weekend
to chow down on treats from grounds—approximately 250,000 packed with traditional German
local food vendors, and engage guests attend annually! There are food, games, and music at the
the kids in outdoor fun. fireworks on Sunday, a parade on fifth annual Elk Grove Village
Monday, and craft beer and wine, Oktoberfest. With free admission
pony rides, carnival attractions, and parking and plenty of children’s
an arts and crafts show, and musical activities on deck (face painting,
entertainment across four stages. a balloon artist, inflatables,
and relay race), this fest is sure
ITASCA’S to please the whole family.
OK TOBERFEST Lederhosen optional.
(SEPTEM B ER 11-12) Make 2020 the
Before you transition from summer of fun in
flip-flops to boots in September, Chicago Northwest.
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333 Plum Grove Rd. (847) 228-3544
Pavilion Carousel
1000 Wellington Ave. (847) 228-3529
Rainbow Falls Waterpark
200 Rev. Morrison Blvd. (847) 228-2860
Pirates’ Cove Children’s Theme Park
901 Leicester Rd. (847) 439-2683
For daily admission fees,
parties and rentals,
call (847) 437-9494.
elkgroveparks.org
Community Athletic Fields 1000 Wellington Ave.
Devon Ave. & Arlington Heights Rd. (847) 228-2989
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“Looks like you had fun at your
conference,” my husband said,
“or should I say, golf retreat?”
I laughed and mimed my newly
perfected golf swing. He was
a touch jealous of my recent
work trip, and I didn’t blame him.
If he had been posting photos
of Topgolf while away, I would
have felt the same way. But the
truth was, my co-workers and
I did attend a work
conference.
It was just so
successful that
we ended it with
a fun celebration.
16 CHICAGONORTHWEST.COMTOPGOLF’S NEW
STATE-OF-THE-ART
FACILITY IS NOW OPEN
IN SCHAUMBURGOur large group split into
smaller groups—6 people per bay.
We were glad to see comfortable
couches and an exceptional drink
menu waiting for us! This is not
how I pictured myself golfing—
it was exciting! People were cheering
each other on and bending over
in laughter at their own mistakes.
Our company reserved Topgolf’s
Rooftop Terrace, and we were
blown away by the sweeping views
of the outfield and the city beyond.
The rooftop terrace had mood
lighting, lounge furniture, outdoor
fire features, and a private bar.
It was the kind of place you get so
comfortable in that you have to be
gently reminded to leave at closing.
“No lefty left behind,” said our
hostess as she showed us where we
could find the left-handed clubs.
This gave me a much-needed
confidence boost—at the very least,
“What do you know about golf?” I’d be using the right clubs.
our company’s CEO asked us Most of our group had never been
non-golfers on the short drive from to a driving range before, and this
Schaumburg Convention Center to one looked particularly high tech.
Topgolf. The bolt of nerves must Fortunately, we weren’t left to our
have flashed across our faces. own devices. Our package included
“Forget everything you know then,” a friendly golf pro.
she laughed. “Topgolf isn’t like “Here at Topgolf, you don’t need
normal golf.” to hit the ball the farthest or the
She was right. Instead of pulling straightest to win,” he explained,
up to a hedge-lined country club, “Topgolf is more like Skee-Ball.
we pulled up to a sleek, brand new The targets have different points
stadium-style building. Each level depending on their size and
featured private climate-controlled distance. Your only job is to try
hitting bays overlooking a vast and get the ball into one of the
open-air outfield. targets using talent...or luck.”
“BETWEEN THE FUN MUSIC PLAYING
OVER THE SPEAKERS AND OUR
HOSTESS BRINGING DELICIOUS FOOD
AND DRINKS, IT ALMOST FELT LIKE WE
HAD BOX SEATS AT A CONCERT.”
18 CHICAGONORTHWEST.COMThe golf pro taught us how next year,” I said as our unofficial
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He also helped us decide which away from our families, it was worth
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After his introduction, the system next “golf retreat”.
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Par? More like party. Chicago Northwest.
Between the fun music playing
over the speakers and our hostess
bringing delicious food and drinks,
it almost felt like we had box seats
at a concert. But this was even
better because the menu was more
sophisticated than any concession
stand. Plus, instead of just watching,
we got to play!
Once the nerves faded, our group
of amateurs eagerly got into the
full swing of things—pun intended.
In fact, I even won a game! I was
so proud I took a photo of the
scoreboard on the flat-screen and
posted it to Facebook. I’ve won
board games and trivia nights,
but winning a sporting event?
That was a first for me.
“So, how was it?” our CEO asked
later that night when we met back
up with our group.
While we spent the night hitting
golf balls, we were mostly drinking
cocktails, chatting, and cheering
for one another. You would need
a hundred cheesy team building
retreats to create as much organic
comradery as we did around that
hitting bay. She could have taken us
out to a fancy dinner or a ball game in
town, however, we would have missed
out on the side-splitting laughs,
high fives, funny videos, and stories.
“Let’s just say we all volunteer
to attend the conference againLocal Treasures.
Step inside the communities that make up
Chicago Northwest. For more details about our
communities, check out ChicagoNorthwest.com.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
Pop into the Soda Pop Shop, a former turn-of-the-century
beverage factory, and tour the Arlington Heights Historical Museum.
For Japanese delicacies and more, take a trip through the
Mitsuwa Marketplace, the largest Japanese market in the Midwest.
Enjoy a flight of reds and whites in the sleek tasting room or bar of
Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant. In the summer, don’t forget
to mark your calendar for Frontier Days. The five-day festival
culminates on July 4, and it is a complete blast!
E L K G R OV E V I L L AG E
If you are searching for a nature adventure, Busse Woods in the
Ned Brown Forest Preserve offers many family-friendly activities,
including a visit to a herd of elk, the Village’s namesake. Enjoy biking,
hiking, and fishing. You can also rent a canoe, kayak, rowboat, or jon boat
on Busse Lake. Pirate’s Cove is a kid-friendly oasis, and Rainbow Falls
will appeal to your kids’ splashiest instincts, not to mention your own.
Photo Courtesy of Cook County Forest Preserve Park District
I TA S C A
Sample the exceptional craft brews from two of the finest breweries in
the region—Itasca Brewing Company, and Church Street Brewing, an Illinois
Made brewery. The Itasca Historical Depot Museum has a train exhibit that
will be sure to thrill the kids. In September, the two-day Itasca Oktoberfest
features German food, beer, music, and a 230-foot tent under which to enjoy
them. Kilts are optional at the annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games in
June. The unique two-day event, which attracts over 30,000 visitors, brings
together everything Celtic, including entertainment, food, games, and fashion.
R O L L I N G M E A D OW S
Take a journey back in time at the Kimball Hill Museum, an exact replica
of a 1953 Kimball Hill tract home. Find the freshest produce in the area at
City Markets with Farmers and Food Trucks in the historic downtown.
(Check out cityrm.org for specific dates.) For an unforgettable experience,
be sure to head over to the unique Opera In Focus puppet theater at the
Rolling Meadows Park District headquarters. Enjoy puppet performances
of classical opera, rock operas, and more, all in a cozy, relaxed setting.
Photo by Alyssa UlloROSELLE
Looking for an action-packed sport played on roller skates?
The Dupage Derby Dames bring their muscles and skill to the
thrilling sport of roller derby at the Coachlite Skate Center.
Enjoy the best of Roselle’s culinary scene at the Taste of Roselle
in August. Ready for flights of outstanding, locally produced beer
and wine? The historic Lynfred Winery has an extensive tasting
program and a standout B&B, and Pollyanna Brewing Company–
Roselare’s tasting room shouldn’t be missed.
SCHAU M B U RG
With nearly 300 stores, Woodfield Mall offers one of the finest
collections of department stores and specialty shops in the Midwest.
The stunning 820-seat Dining Pavilion offers enticing casual dining
options. IKEA’s signature, assemble-yourself furnishings are on display
at its North American flagship store. The stunning Schweikher House
is a mid-century architectural masterpiece, and tours are available.
The Schaumburg Boomers professional baseball team suits up at
Boomers Stadium. Kids will love LEGOLAND Discovery Center at
The Streets of Woodfield. It’s the ultimate indoor LEGO playground.
And the laughs come fast at Laugh Out Loud Theater, featuring
side-splitting Chicago comedy shows. Topgolf is a unique entertainment
and event venue featuring high-tech, point-scoring golf games for
all skill levels, upscale bar food, drinks, music, and more.
STR E A MWOO D
Once a 19th-century farm, 17-acre Hoosier Grove Park features
a historical center, a museum in a turn-of-the-century one-room
schoolhouse, original farm buildings, and a restored barn that hosts
weddings and group events. Anyone up for Disc Golf? Frisbee tossers
will find a nine-hole course at Shady Hill Park, and Shady Oaks Park
hosts an expansive 18-holer. You’ll feel your heart stir as you
walk through the Veterans Memorial and the Waldorf Memorial.
Dedicated in 1991, the memorial is lined with monoliths honoring
all branches of the U.S. armed forces and pays homage to
America’s military past.
W O O D DA L E
Designed to evoke a rustic lodge, U Gazdy Polish Restaurant serves
up hearty portions of authentic, Highlander-style (southern Polish) cuisine.
FootGolf at the Salt Creek Golf Club substitutes golf balls and clubs
with soccer balls and your feet. (Of course, you can also play a round
of golf, too.) FootGolf is available Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays.
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2001 North Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60195Getting Around GETTING AROUND
ALL ABOARD GRAB-A-CAB MARIJUANA IN ILLINOIS
VENTRA APP
ventrachicago.com
TRAVEL TIP IMPORTANT
SAVE MONEY!
Download the Ventra app from your app store
for smooth riding on Metra, CTA and PACE.
When traveling from either Chicagoland THINGS TO KNOW
airport to the suburban areas by taxicab,
METRA COMMUTER RAIL
be sure to request a suburban taxi by calling As of January 1, 2020,
the reservation line of any major taxi company
(312) 322-6777 | metrarail.com directly. This will save you money over the Illinois became the
Purchase your ticket at the ticket office, Chicago licensed taxis in the taxi stand. 11th state to legalize
Ventra App, or on board (cash only and
additional service charge may apply). 303 TAXI SERVICE recreational cannabis.
Weekend pass is available. (847) 364-0303 | taxiwithus.com
Milwaukee West Line (@MetraMDW) serves AMERICAN TAXI DISPATCH, INC
Schaumburg, Roselle, Itasca & Wood Dale. (847) 259-1555 | americantaxi.com
• Marijuana is illegal in
Arrives/Departs at Union Station, Chicago. neighboring states and is
Union Pacific Northwest Line (@MetraUPNW) illegal to transport out of state.
serves Arlington Heights Racecourse &
Arlington Heights. Arrives/Departs at
• It is illegal to smoke marijuana
Ogilvie Transportation Center, Chicago. in public (parks, cars, etc.)
*A sk your hotel front desk staff about shuttle service • Driving high is both illegal
to the closest Metra station.
and extremely dangerous.
TRAVEL TIP ARIES CHARTER TRANSPORTATION
(773) 826-2000 | ariescharter.com
Paid parking is available at all Metra stations.
Check metrarail.com for locations/fees. SEE AD ON PAG E 26 Quantity limitations on how
much weed you can legally possess:
AMTRAK EXECUTIVE CHAUFFEURING
(800) 872-7245 | amtrak.com (847) 537-7988 | executivechauffeuring.com
Cannabis flower 30 grams
CTA BLUE LINE (‘L’) M&M LIMOUSINE & BUS SERVICE
(@CTABLUE) (847) 257-2111 | mmlimo.com
Edibles and tinctures 500 milligrams
(312) 836-7000 | transitchicago.com
SUNNY’S WORLDWIDE CHAUFFEURED
Transportation from O’Hare to Forest Park. TRANSPORTATION Cannabis concentrate 5 grams
(630) 601-9007 | sunnylimo.com
CHICAGO WATER TAXI
(@CHGOWATERTAXI) WINDY CITY LIMOUSINE AND BUS ILLINOIS VISITORS ARE ALLOWED TO
(312) 337-1446 | chicagowatertaxi.com WORLDWIDE POSSESS HALF OF THE ABOVE AMOUNTS.
(847) 916-9300 | windycitylimos.com
Operates on the Chicago River from March to
December. Passengers are shuttled between TRAVEL TIP
Chinatown and Madison St. on the south branch, For more information and official
LaSalle St. and Michigan Ave. on the main You Booze, You Cruise, You Lose.
branch, and North Ave. on the north branch.
guidelines, visit http://bit.ly/2uCYuNJ
When visiting Chicago Northwest, it is essential
to prioritize the safety of yourself and others
PACE BUS above all else. Please always drink responsibly
(847) 364-7223, option 3 | pacebus.com and remember that Lyft and Uber are available
Cash (exact change), Ventra app. throughout the entire Chicagoland area.
Take Pace Express buses to Wrigley Field,
Soldier Field, Six Flags Great America and more.
Be sure to check pacebus.com as they change
pick-up locations and routes.CHICAGO NORTHWEST MAP
The Chicago Northwest area
is on the edge of O’Hare
International Airport and at the
crossroads of major highways.
Just a quick Metra train ride,
and you’ll be in historic and
exciting downtown Chicago
in a matter of minutes!
SCHAUMBURG
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2. Roosevelt University
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3. IKEA 4. Hyatt Regency Schaumburg
5. Woodfield Village Green 6. Woodfield Mall HANOVER PARK
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7. Dicks Sporting Goods
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8. Center Court at Streets of Woodfield
9. AMC-Loews Theater - Streets of Woodfield
(Stop located in front of theater)
10. PACE Northwest Transportation Center
Jan 2–day before Memorial Day: BLOOMINGDALE
Friday, Saturday & Sunday only
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Itasca
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MAJOR AIRPORTS RIDE-A-BIKE
O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 7 MILE CYCLES
flychicago.com 45 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Elk Grove Village
(847) 439-3340 | 7milecycles.com
MIDWAY AIRPORT
flychicago.com Bike rentals starting at $20. Safe passage to
Busse Woods across Arlington Heights Rd.
ARRIVING AT O’HARE INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT | (@FLYOHARE) BIKE THE PRESERVES
Domestic Arrivals, please call one of the WITH HOPR BIKE SHARE
suburban taxi companies listed in this brochure. gohopr.com/chicagoland
They will direct you to the appropriate door
VILLAGE CYCLE SPORT
and pick-up location.
1326 N. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights
International Arrivals, pick-up will be on the 847-398-1650 | villagecyclesport.com
Baggage Claim level in the middle lane of traffic.
Bike rentals available.
Suburban cabs are operated as prearranged
rides, or dispatched rides. Due to security BIKE THROUGH OUR COMMUNITIES
procedures, your assigned cab cannot wait for
Arlington Heights: bit.ly/2LZb51l
you at the curb so be sure to have your bags
Elk Grove Village: bit.ly/246w83c
before you call. If you get into a Chicago city
Itasca: bit.ly/1XuUaF0
cab (located in the first lane) you will be
Rolling Meadows: bit.ly/2LnLUVt
charged time-and-a-half.
Roselle: bit.ly/1qHMkdX
*See travel tips under Grab-A-Cab. Schaumburg: bit.ly/2JtucSV
Several Chicago Northwest hotels offer free Streamwood: bit.ly/1WN0eJV
shuttle service to and from O’Hare Airport. Wood Dale/Salt Creek Greenway Trail:
Please call your hotel directly for details. bit.ly/1OLPeVo
REAL RIDES
630-903-6051 | realrideschicagoland.com
REGIONAL AIRPORTS Group cycling tours (10+ people) around the
Chicago Northwest region. Bikes provided by
Real Rides with pick-up service included.
CHICAGO EXECUTIVE AIRPORT
(847) 537-2580 | chicexec.com
SCHAUMBURG REGIONAL AIRPORT
(847) 895-0315 | villageofschaumburg.com
26 CHICAGONORTHWEST.COMGETTING AROUND
Bison’s Bluff
at Spring Valley
A unique nature playground for kids of all ages!
1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg
847-985-2100
The Water Works
A year-round indoor family water park!
505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg
1416 N. Payne Road, Schaumburg 847-490-2505
Visit our full-service fitness and tennis club in the heart of
Schaumburg’s business community! Daily rates are available. Volkening
Heritage Farm
For hours and information, visit parkfun.com/STP
or call 847-884-0678.
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201 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg
Schaumburg Park District 847-985-2102
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GETTING AROUND 27Dining Experience the bold flavors and unique
atmosphere of the many restaurants,
cafés and eateries of Chicago Northwest!
AFRICAN BRUNCH CAFE G4
1500 W. Lake St., Roselle
(630) 924-3057 | brunchcafe.com
DADDY O’S DINER OF ITASCA I8
219 N. Walnut St., Itasca
(630) 773-3101 | daddyositasca.com
BISI AFRICAN RESTAURANT G6 BUFFALO WILD WINGS H8 DUNTON HOUSE RESTAURANT D9
853 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg 944 Elk Grove Town Ctr., Elk Grove Village 11 W. Davis St., Arlington Heights
(847) 466-5425 | bisirestaurant.com (847) 690-9988 | buffalowildwings.com (847) 394-5885 | facebook.com/dunton.house
BUFFALO WILD WINGS F7 EDDIE’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE D9
AMERICAN 1430 N. Meacham Rd., Schaumburg
(847) 885-5870 | buffalowildwings.com
10 E. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights
(847) 222-1223 | eddiesofarlington.com
BULLDOG ALE HOUSE F8 EGG BASKET PANCAKE HOUSE G3
1913 RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR I6 1480 Golf Rd., Rolling Meadows 880 S. Barrington Rd., Streamwood
123 Main St., Roselle (847) 427-1333 | bulldogalehouse.com (630) 483-1200
(630) 582-3050 | 1913roselle.com egg-basket-pancake-house.business.site
BULLDOG ALE HOUSE I6
400 PARK BISTRO I8 394 E. Irving Park Rd., Roselle EGG HARBOR CAFE D9
Westin Chicago Northwest, (630) 529-0333 | bulldogalehouse.com 140 E. Wing St., Arlington Heights
400 Park Blvd., Itasca (847) 253-4363 | eggharborcafe.com
(630) 773-4000 BURNHAM’S J7
westinchicagonorthwest.com/itasca-restaurants Eaglewood Resort & Spa, EGG HARBOR CAFE F7
1401 Nordic Rd., Itasca 1310 E. American Ln., Schaumburg
ALUMNI CLUB F5 (630) 694-5939 | eaglewoodresort.com (847) 610-3940 | eggharborcafe.com
1540 N. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg
(847) 519-7555 | alumniclub.pub CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN F7 ELLY’S PANCAKE HOUSE F9
1550 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg 372 E. Golf Rd., Arlington Heights
ANNA’S RED APPLE D7 (847) 413-9200 | cpk.com (847) 364-4400 | ellysrestaurants.com
2121 S. Plum Grove Rd., Palatine
(847) 925-8048 | facebook.com/annasredapple CHECKERS PANCAKE HOUSE H6 ELLY’S PANCAKE HOUSE H7
506 W. Wise Rd., Schaumburg 1142 W. Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village
AT WORK SPORTS BAR G10 (847) 534-3400 (847) 923-9000 | ellysrestaurants.com
1190 E. Higgins Rd., Elk Grove Village checkerspancakehouse.business.site
(847) 871-9490 | atworksportsbar.com ENTRE BAR & GRILL E6
CHRISTY’S PANCAKE HOUSE G10 Wyndham Garden,
ATRIUM GRILLE E7 200 E. Irving Park Rd., Wood Dale 1725 E. Algonquin Rd., Schaumburg
Embassy Suites, (630) 595-4845 | christyspancakehouse.com (847) 221-0622 | entrebarandgrill.com
1939 N. Meacham Rd., Schaumburg
(847) 397-1313 | embassysuites.com CITY WORKS F7 FOX & TURTLE I8
1850 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg 400 E. Orchard St., Itasca
BAHAMA BREEZE ISLAND GRILLE F6 (847) 584-2500 | cityworksrestaurant.com (630) 773-1801 | foxandturtle.com
406 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg
(847) 884-7060 | bahamabreeze.com COACH’S CORNER H8 FOX AND HOUND BAR & GRILL B8
152 Biesterfield Rd., Elk Grove Village 910-918 W. Dundee Rd., Arlington Heights
BAR LOUIE F7 (847) 956-1818 | dacoachs.com (847) 590-9019 | foxandhound.com
1160 Plaza Dr., Schaumburg
(847) 466-7478 | barlouie.com COOPER’S HAWK WINERY & FOX AND HOUND BAR & GRILL F5
RESTAURANT F9 1416 N. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg
BENTLEY’S PANCAKE HOUSE J9 798 W. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights (847) 884-6821 | foxandhound.com
477 Georgetown Sq., Wood Dale (847) 981-0900 | coopershawkwinery.com
(630) 595-5556 | bentleyswooddale.com GAMEWORKS ENTERTAINMENT F7
CORTLAND’S GARAGE D9 601 N. Martingale Rd., Schaumburg
BIG SHOT PIANO LOUNGE & 1 N. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights (847) 330-9675 | gameworks.com
RESTAURANT D9 (847) 577-2525 | cortlandsgarage.com
2 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights GARDEN CAFE I9
(847) 670-6890 | bigshotpianolounge.com CROSSROADS TAVERN & EATERY J9 DoubleTree Hotel,
396 W. Irving Park Rd., Wood Dale 1200 N. Mittel Blvd., Wood Dale
BIRCH RIVER GRILL F9 (630) 765-3578 | crossroadseatery.com (630) 860-2900
DoubleTree Hotel, chicagowooddaleitasca.doubletree.com
75 W. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights
(847) 427-4242 | birchrivergrill.comDINING
GOLDEN BRUNCH CAFE F9 MILLER’S ALE HOUSE F7 RICHARD WALKER’S F5
31 E. Golf Rd., Arlington Heights 1300 N. Meacham Rd., Schaumburg 1300 N. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg
(847) 758-7400 | goldenbrunch.com (847) 598-1090 | millersalehouse.com (847) 882-1100 | walkersbreakfast.com
GRANITE CITY FOOD & BREWERY F7 MR. A’S I6 ROOKIES I5
801 Plaza Dr., Schaumburg 609 E. Irving Park Rd., Roselle 1360 Lake St., Roselle
(630) 523-5700 | gcfb.com (630) 980-7000 | mrasrestaurant.com (847) 278-1666 | rookiespub.com
GUS’ DINER D7 MR. ALLISON’S RESTAURANT E10 ROSE GARDEN CAFE G9
2160 Plum Grove Rd., Rolling Meadows 1711 E. Central Rd., Arlington Heights 111 E. Higgins Rd., Elk Grove Village
(847) 963-4885 (847) 228-5870 | mrallisonsrestaurant.com (847) 952-1881 | thergcafe.com
facebook.com/gusdinerrollingmeadows
OMEGA RESTAURANT H4 SAM’S OF ARLINGTON E8
HEY NONNY D9 1823 W. Wise Rd., Schaumburg 1863 W. Central Rd., Arlington Heights
10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights (847) 534-1401 | omegaschaumburg.com (847) 577-1800 | samsofarlington.com
(224) 202-0750 | heynonny.com
PAC-MAN ENTERTAINMENT F7 SEASONS 52 F7
HONEY-JAM CAFE D8 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg 1770 E. Higgins Rd., Schaumburg
2944 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights (847) 805-0257 | pacmanentertainment.com (847) 517-5252 | seasons52.com
(847) 749-3580 | honeyjamcafe.com
PILOT PETE’S H5 SHELBY CAMPBELL’S
HOOTERS F7 905 W. Irving Park Rd., Schaumburg “ALMOST FAMOUS” G10
1110 N. Perimeter Dr., Schaumburg (847) 891-5100 | pilotpetes.com Holiday Inn,
(847) 619-4668 | originalhooters.com 1000 Busse Rd., Elk Grove Village
PRAIRIE RIVER J7
(847) 956-1170
JD’S Q & BREW C9 Eaglewood Resort & Spa,
shelbycampbellstavernandgrill.com
286 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights 1401 Nordic Rd., Itasca
(847) 670-0100 | jdsqandbrew.com (630) 694-5938 | eaglewoodresort.com SOMEBODY’S PUB & GRILL E9
858 S. Arthur Rd., Arlington Heights
JIMMY D’S DISTRICT D8 RACK HOUSE KITCHEN & TAVERN F9
(847) 394-0413
1718 W. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights 222 E. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights
(847) 255-1340 | jimmyds-district.com (847) 640-7225 | rackhousetavern.com SPORTS PAGE BAR & GRILL C10
1330 E. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights
JO JO’S F4 REALTIME SPORTS BAR,
(847) 392-5332 | sports-page-bar-grill.com
1935 W. Golf Rd., Schaumburg GRILL & GAMES H7
(847) 885-8786 | jojos-diner.com 1120-22 W. Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village STADIUM SPORTS CLUB & PIZZA E7
(847) 534-5000 | realtimesportsbar.com 4015 Algonquin Rd., Rolling Meadows
JUNIPER G9
(847) 397-2440 | stadiumsportsclub.com
Sheraton Suites, REP’S PLACE D8
121 Northwest Point Blvd., Elk Grove Village 3200 Kirchoff Rd., Rolling Meadows STONEWOOD ALE HOUSE F7
(847) 290-1600 | sheratonsuiteselkgrove.com (224) 347-2916 | repsplace.com 601 Mall Dr., Schaumburg
(847) 805-0202 | stonewoodalehouse.com
KEM’S RESTAURANT I7
Holiday Inn
860 W. Irving Park Rd., Itasca City Works
(630) 773-2340 | holiday-inn.com/itascail
KEN’S SCHAUMBURG RESTAURANT G4
1477 W. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg
(847) 352-6898 | kenbreakfast.com
KUMA’S CORNER F7
1570 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg
(847) 240-1200 | kumascorner.com
LAKE STREET PUB I5
1270 W. Lake St., Roselle
(630) 237-4478 | lakestpub.com
MARKETBOWL E7
Hyatt Regency,
1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg
(847) 517-6930 | hyatt.com
MAXFIELD’S PANCAKE HOUSE G6
700 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg
(847) 781-0300 | maxfieldsschaumburg.com
MICKEY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL G3
50 N. Barrington Rd., Streamwood
(630) 855-8255 | mickeyssportsbarandgrill.com
DINING 29BENIHANA F6
1200 E. Higgins Rd., Schaumburg
(847) 995-8201 | benihana.com
BIG BOWL FRESH CHINESE & THAI
RESTAURANT F7
1950 E. Higgins Rd., Schaumburg
(847) 517-8881 | bigbowl.com
BISTRO CHEN D9
10 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights
(847) 255-9080 | bistrochen.com
BISTRO DRAGON H7
644 Meacham Rd., Elk Grove Village
(847) 895-6141 | bistrodragon.com
8000 Miles CHEF PING E9
1755 W. Algonquin Rd., Rolling Meadows
SWEET BABY RAY’S BARBECUE G9 VILLAGE TAVERN & GRILL H5 (847) 981-8888 | chefping.com
800 E. Higgins Rd., Elk Grove Village 901 W. Wise Rd., Schaumburg
CHINA HOUSE G5
(847) 437-9555 | sbrbbqelkgrove.com (847) 891-8866 | village-tavern-grill.com
913 W. Wise Rd., Schaumburg
SWEET BABY RAY’S BARBEQUE J10 WALKER BROTHERS PANCAKE HOUSE B8 (847) 985-6100
249 W. Irving Park Rd., Wood Dale 825 W. Dundee Rd., Arlington Heights
DAN THAI G7
(630) 238-8261 | sweetbabyraysbbq.com (847) 392-6600 | walkerbros.net
2251 W. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg
T-WOOD BAR & GRILL I9 WALKER BROTHERS PANCAKE HOUSE G5 (847) 584-0234 | danthaiil.com
1051 N. Wood Dale Rd., Wood Dale 18 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg
DARUMA JAPANESE RESTAURANT F4
(630) 766-7734 | twoodbarandgrill.com (847) 800-8948 | walkerbros.net
1823 W. Golf Rd., Schaumburg
TEDDY’S DINER H7 WESTWOOD TAVERN & TAP E7 (847) 882-9700
1065 Rohlwing Rd., Elk Grove Village 1385 N. Meacham Rd., Schaumburg facebook.com/DarumaRestaurant
(847) 534-0511 | teddystogo.com (847) 969-9500 | westwoodtavern.com
FAMILY HOUSE G5
THE CAFE F7 WILDBERRY PANCAKES & CAFE E7 35 W. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg
DoubleTree Hotel, 1383 N. Meacham Rd., Schaumburg (847) 466-5203 | familyhouseschaumburg.com
800 National Pkwy., Schaumburg (847) 517-4000 | wildberrycafe.com
GIANT SAKURA E7
(847) 605-9200 | doubletree3.hilton.com
WOODY’S SPORTS BAR G10 4011 W. Algonquin Rd., Rolling Meadows
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY F7 230 E. Irving Park Rd., Wood Dale (847) 397-2166
5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg (630) 422-1930 | woodyssportsbar.com giant-sakura-restaurant.business.site
(847) 619-1090 | thecheesecakefactory.com
WYNBURG CAFE C9 GUMRAI THAI D9
THE GREAT ROOM F7 306 E. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights 170 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights
Chicago Marriott Schaumburg (847) 398-8900 | wynburg-cafe.com (847) 590-1000 | gumraithai.com
50 N. Martingale Rd., Schaumburg
HAKKA WOK F4
(847) 240-0100 | marriott.com/chisb
THE MELTING POT F6 ASIAN 1851 W. Golf Rd., Schaumburg
(847) 882-0910 | hakkawok.com
255 W. Golf Rd., Schaumburg
HAPPY ELEPHANT THAI CUISINE H7
(847) 843-8970 | meltingpot.com 5TH AVENUE SUSHI C9 1047 Rohlwing Rd., Elk Grove Village
THE SOUTHERN CAFE I6 138 E. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights (847) 923-9200 | happyelephant.net
511 N. Roselle Rd., Roselle (847) 870-1388 | 5thavesushi.com
HIBACHI GRILL & SUPREME BUFFET G3
(847) 252-9102 | thesoutherncafe.com 8000 MILES I6 948 S. Barrington Rd., Streamwood
TILTED KILT F6 107 E. Main St., Roselle (630) 372-7303
1140 E. Higgins Rd., Schaumburg (630) 283-0053 | 8000milesrestaurantil.com
HIBACHI GRILL BUFFET G10
(847) 413-2000 | tiltedkilt.com ABSOLUTELY CHINESE RESTAURANT D7 101 Busse Rd., Elk Grove Village
TNT’S SNACK SHOP D8 2140 Plum Grove Rd., Rolling Meadows (847) 593-6633 | thenewhibachigrillbuffet.com
1706 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights (847) 963-8068
HIRANO SUSHI I8
(847) 398-1045 ALTTHAI D9 500 Park Blvd., Itasca
UNCLE BILL’S DINER H6 40 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights (630) 250-9010
845 N. Roselle Rd., Roselle (847) 797-8442 | altthai.com
HONG KONG CAFE E7
(630) 582-8777 ASIAN BISTRO F9 1608 E. Algonquin Rd., Schaumburg
UPTOWN CAFE D9 65 W. Golf Rd., Arlington Heights (847) 397-8208
24 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights (847) 439-5888 | asianbistro.biz hongkongcafeatschaumburg.com
(847) 398-1720 ASIAN TOKYO E8 HOT POT DELIGHT H6
VILLAGE GRILL D9 1655 W. Algonquin Rd., Rolling Meadows 859 E. Nerge Rd., Roselle
4 E. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights (847) 439-3380 | asiantokyo4u.com (630) 283-3389 | facebook.com/hotpotroselle
(847) 577-9292 BANGKOK CAFE D9 INCHIN’S BAMBOO GARDEN F5
17 N. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights 1817 W. Golf Rd., Schaumburg
(847) 398-1989 | bangkokcafethai.com (224) 520-8571 | bamboo-gardens.com
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KENKOU SUSHI BAR & FUSION G1
43 S. Sutton Rd., Streamwood
(630) 483-0289 | kenkousushibar.com
SHAKOU ARLINGTON HEIGHTS D9
70 N. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights
(847) 749-3915 | shakourestaurants.com
BAKERIES
KOREANA RESTAURANT F5 SILVER LAKE RESTAURANT I5 AZTECA BAKERY G3
1123 N. Salem Dr., Schaumburg 1236 W. Lake St., Roselle 915 Irving Park Rd., Streamwood
(847) 882-3690 (630) 529-2828 | silverlakerestaurant.com (630) 837-1500 | aztecabakeryonline.com
KURUMAYA JAPANESE G9 SO GONG DONG TOFU & BBQ F6 HANDSOME BAKERY & CAFE E6
1201 E. Higgins Rd., Elk Grove Village 687 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg 204 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg
(847) 437-2222 (847) 278-1789 | sgdrestaurant.com (224) 653-9092
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SUN SHUI C9 HANNA’S BISTRO & CAFE I5
MINAMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT G3 155 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights 11 Monaco Dr., Roselle
716 S. Barrington Rd., Streamwood (847) 870-8888 | sunshui.com (630) 237-4450 | hannasbakerycafe.com
(630) 830-6463 | minamisushi.com
SUSHI STATION F8 JAROSCH BAKERY G9
MINGHIN CUISINE F9 1641 W. Algonquin Rd., Rolling Meadows 35 Arlington Heights Rd., Elk Grove Village
1440 E. Golf Rd., Rolling Meadows (847) 593-2450 | sushistation.us (847) 437-1234 | jaroschbakery.com
(847) 640-7999 | minghincuisine.com
SUSHI YA G6 KNEAD BAKERY & CAFE F6
MOWA A9 261 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg 233 W. Golf Rd., Schaumburg
4216 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights (847) 301-7742 (847) 610-5964 | facebook.com/KneadBakery
(224) 735-7362 facebook.com/schaumburgsushiya
KEAN’S BAKERY I8
NEW CHINA PEARL J9 THAI GARDEN F6 217 N. Walnut St., Itasca
337 N. Wood Dale Rd., Wood Dale 225 W. Golf Rd., Schaumburg (630) 773-0339
(630) 350-2360 | newchinapearlil.com (847) 519-1770
LA FLOR DE IZUCAR BAKERY E8
NEW HONG KONG RESTAURANT H2 THAI LITTLE HOME CAFE F9 2204 Algonquin Rd., Rolling Meadows
5042 S. Valley Ln., Streamwood 638 E. Golf Rd., Arlington Heights (847) 222-0955 | facebook.com/izucarbakery
(630) 289-5044 | newhongkongil.com (847) 806-6221 | thailittlehome.com
SWEET GENERATION J9
NIKKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT F9 THAI THANEE G3 380 W. Irving Park Rd., Wood Dale
282 E. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights 1036 E. Schaumburg Rd., Streamwood (630) 422-1343
(847) 364-9546 | nikkojapanese.com (630) 289-5555 | thaithanee.samsbiz.com facebook.com/sweetgeneration1
NOODLES DELIGHT TO PHO E6 SWEET T’S BAKERY & CAKE STUDIO D9
CHINESE RESTAURANT H6 823 E. Algonquin Rd., Schaumburg 21 S. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights
853 E. Nerge Rd., Roselle (847) 348-7778 | tophomenu.com (847) 483-0299 | sweettbakerystudio.com
(630) 307-1010 | noodlesdelight.com
TOKIO ASIAN FUSION F7 THE BAKESTER PATISSERIE D9
P.F. CHANG’S F7 1900 E. Higgins Rd., Schaumburg 13 1/2 W. Davis St., Arlington Heights
5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg (847) 278-5181 | tokioasianfusion.com (224) 310-9192 | thebakester.com
(847) 610-8000 | pfchangs.com
TTOWA RESTAURANT D9
PENANG MALAYSIAN CUISINE F9 161 W. Wing St., Arlington Heights Sweet T's
1720 W. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights (847) 749-4493 | ttowa.net
(847) 222-1888 | penangarlington.com
V THAI RESTAURANT J5
PHAT PHAT G6 982 Lake St., Roselle
17 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg (224) 653-9733 | vthairestaurant.com
(847) 250-2345 | phatphatchinese.com
WILDFISH SUSHI D9
PHO AN HEIGHTS D9 60 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights
8 S. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights (847) 870-8260 | wildfishsushi.com
(847) 483-9903 | phoanvietnoodle.com
WING WAH C9
RAMEN SHINCHAN D7 337 E. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights
1939 S. Plum Grove Rd., Palatine (847) 259-8882
(847) 496-4189 | ramen-shinchan.com
WU’S CHINESE G6
ROKBONKI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE B8 754 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg
876 W. Dundee Rd., Arlington Heights (847) 882-4482
(847) 506-1212 | facebook.com/rokbonki facebook.com/wuschinesecuisine
SAKE SUSHI & GRILL F9 YEN YEN RESTAURANT A9
697 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg 4226 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights
(847) 885-5033 | sakesushigrill.com (847) 259-3400 | yenyenrestaurant.com
SAKURA SUSHI F5 YU’S MANDARIN E6
175 W. Golf Rd., Schaumburg 200 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg
(847) 252-2505 | sakurachicago.com (847) 882-5340 | yusrestaurant.com
SAN KOREAN CUISINE F9 YUE-SUN JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE J9
234 E. Golf Rd., Arlington Heights 357 Georgetown Sq., Wood Dale
(224) 404-4829 | sankoreancuisine.business.site (630) 595-2288 | yuesunrestaurant.com
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