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12-12-2007, 12:35 PM
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Capri in Palos Heights. YUMMY Italian food in a great atmosphere.
http://www.eatatcapri.com/
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12-12-2007, 12:57 PM
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McDonalds, Burger King and Taco Bell.
Another great hidden restaurant I forgot to mention is Al Capone's Hideaway in St. Charles. One of the best steaks Ive ever had.
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12-12-2007, 02:59 PM
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Ooooh, speaking of Geneva, I missed a couple of great places there: first, The Inglenook, a very small buffet-style restaurant (they operate out of what is basically a 150-year-old house) that makes everything from scratch based on Amish recipes. They do breakfast and lunch only (last guest through the door at 2:30). They're on 5th street just north of State.
Literally right around the corner from Inglenook is a wonderful Italian joint called Villa Verone. They also operate out of an historic home, a limestone house built around 1850. They have a lovely patio out front for summer dining, and the setting feels more like you're eating in a home in Tuscany instead of a purpose-built restaurant.
And speaking of Richmond, Don't pass up J.W. Platek's. The only thing keeping it from being the perfect Wisconsin supper club is that it's 3 miles too far south. A slightly up-market atmosphere, very good steaks, well-prepared classic American cuisine, and some very good house-made beers.
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12-12-2007, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Drover
Literally right around the corner from Inglenook is a wonderful Italian joint called Villa Verone. They also operate out of an historic home, a limestone house built around 1850
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I forgot about that place, thanks for reminding me. Also of mention would be Chez Francois in Geneva and Meson Sabika in Naperville.
Here is a crappy pic I took of Villa Verone while driving past it.

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12-12-2007, 03:22 PM
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And I cant believe I forgot about these great places too.
Sullivans steak/martini/jazz bar in Naperville:
Muldoons (Irish) in Wheaton:
And I cant believe I forgot about Augie's! DOH!

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12-12-2007, 04:14 PM
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Is that the same Capri that is in Berwyn? Good food there, if it is still around. Haven't been there in a few years.
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12-12-2007, 05:09 PM
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Quote:
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And I cant believe I forgot about these great places too.
Sullivans steak/martini/jazz bar in Naperville:

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I'm not sure a national chain restaurant counts as a "hidden restaurant."
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12-12-2007, 05:11 PM
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I'm not sure a national chain restaurant counts as a "hidden restaurant."
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I debated putting it up, but then I figured its the only one here in Chicagoland, so I guess its kinda "hidden". 
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12-12-2007, 07:29 PM
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Is that the same Capri that is in Berwyn? Good food there, if it is still around. Haven't been there in a few years.
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I don't know if they have a Berywn location, I've only been to the one in Palos Heights. They have the best Italian food, though!
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12-12-2007, 09:59 PM
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oh yes, Capone's is awesome!! if you can find it.
always call for directions.
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