Chick N Dip Review, Hampshire, IL

What can be better than finding a mom and pop place out in the middle of nowhere?  Not much, in my opinion, and apparently lots of people agree, because when I stopped at this seasonal drive-in, it was jammed. They specialize in “broasted chicken,” burgers, and frozen dairy treats. “Broasting” is a combination of deep-frying… Continue reading Chick N Dip Review, Hampshire, IL

Algonquin, IL – Riverview Tavern

“Since 1936” the sign out front says. This is a big endorsement for me, usually, if a place has been around that long, they must be doing something right. Right? Used to be I chose restaurants based solely on another sign criteria: “most credit cards accepted.” But these days my standards are different. The Riverview… Continue reading Algonquin, IL – Riverview Tavern