Rics Dog Gone Good Food Review –

I’m on a roll, lately I’ve hit quite a number of places that have exceeded my expectations, and there’s nothing wrong with that, at all! Yesterday was no exception, when I was out in the NW Chicago burbs surveying changes that have occurred since we first moved to the idyllic town of Barrington in 1987.… Continue reading Rics Dog Gone Good Food Review –

Napoli Pizza Review, Woodstock, IL

I love being surprised (in a good way). I also love having an experience exceed my expectations. Both were the case at Napoli Pizza, in the distant Chicago burg of Woodstock. You may not recognize the name of the town, but you would if you were dropped into the town square – it’s where most of the exteriors of the… Continue reading Napoli Pizza Review, Woodstock, IL

Village Squire Review, Dundee, IL

Sporting an English pub decor, the Village Squire is a mini chain with four locations in the W / NW Suburbs of Chicago. They’ve been around since 1958. It’s casual dining, with an extensive menu as well as daily specials. Special kid’s menu has more options than you’re used to seeing at fast casual restaurants.… Continue reading Village Squire Review, Dundee, IL

Algonquin, IL – East Side Joey’s Pizza

(From our new Chicago reporter)  East Side Joey’s Pizza, the brainchild of  Mark Drozek, opened in Algonquin in mid 2011.   Drozek brought 30 years of restaurant experience to the new venture, including previously owning Little Joey’s Pizza.   The “East Side” moniker is due to the location on the east side of the river, before you… Continue reading Algonquin, IL – East Side Joey’s Pizza