As budgets tighten, the allure of lavish meals grows stronger. Alinea isn’t the only indulgence nearby; let’s explore some high-end dining options in our region.
After over 40 years, Jack in the Box restaurants made the announcement earlier this year that they'd be expanding back into the Chicagoland area with several new stores--and they're making good on that promise.
Let's take a look at what a notable food website chose as Illinois' absolute best burgers, and while we're at it, we'll see what the top burger joints are in Illinois' neighboring states, too.
Everyone outside of Illinois seems to think that the only pizza you can find in Illinois is deep-dish, Chicago-style pizza. It's somewhat ironic to see that a well-respected food magazine's pick for Illinois' "must-visit" pizzeria specializes in tavern-style pizza.
You may not remember (depending on your age) Jack in the Box restaurants in Illinois, but we had them. It's been awhile since Jack in the Box was on anyone's radar in this state because the last one closed back in 1980, but it appears that's about to change.