Must try appetizers, entrees, desserts or cocktails available at
local Fox Valley restaurants.
Ember Roasted Beet Salad
Equal parts smoky and vibrant, Chef Chris Curren and team’s Ember Roasted Beet Salad layers sweet, savory, and earthy flavors with ember roasted beets, wildfire blue cheese, candied walnuts, charred cipollini onions, drizzled with a warm bacon vinaigrette.
The Graceful Ordinary
3 E. Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
1-331-235-5803
Bone Marrow Potato Puree
Comforting yet elevated, Chef José Sosa’s Bone Marrow Potato Puree layers rich bone marrow and fresh chives into a silky, refined side dish designed to complement any cut of steak.
The Greggory
100 West Higgins
South Barrington, IL 60010
1-847-551-5740
Miso Yaki Salmon
Kai Modern Japanese Kitchen is officially open at 2 N. River St. and the menu is delicious! The Miso Yaki Salmon is already a standout: premium Scottish Salmon marinated in a traditional miso glaze, served with pickled cucumber, roasted carrots, and mung bean sprouts. Kai also features fresh sushi, vegan rolls, rich ramen, and lunch specials. This is the new spot! Reserve now at kaijapanesekitchen.com.
Kai Modern Japanese Kitchen
2 N River St.
Aurora, IL 60506
1-331-707-5131
Lobster Asparagus Benny
A Toasted English Muffin Topped With Maine Lobster Blend, Fresh Asparagus, Two Poached Eggs, & Drizzled With Home Made Dill Hollandaise. Choice Of Side Dish.
Sweet Berry Café
720 N. McLean Blvd.
South Elgin, IL 60177
1-224-238-3057
Sweet Street Plantains
Touché Happy Hour runs Tuesday through Friday, 3 to 5 pm. Kick things off with craft cocktails and small bites before dinner service starts at 4. The Sweet Street Plantains, fried sweet plantains served with a spicy pepper jam, are a customer favorite. If you are stopping in before a show at the Paramount or just looking for the right way to start your evening, happy hour at Touché sets the tone. Find us at touchefrenchcreole.com
Touche French Creole
6 N. River St.
Aurora, IL 60506
1-331-300-2173
