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Restaurant Reviews

Right in the middle of Lee Street in downtown Des Plaines is a quaint Italian eatery called Via Roma.  Stepping inside it immediately feels of …

It's the end of the week and you've hit up all your usual spots for lunch. You're sick of sub sandwiches and bland midday meals, what you need is a …

The supper club is a lost art. Gone are the days where people have time for dinner and a show, at least in it's classic, old school form. These days…

After sampling a bite of Katie's Brisket at the Multi-Chamber Expo and Taste, I knew Katie's Kitchen had to be my next stop for a restaurant review. …

Des Plaines eats. The city features a number of delicious ways to separate a hungry resident from their cash. So what does one do if they want to eat…

Most readers associate me with generally positive reviews and a bemusing obsession with crepes. This week I'm sadly forced to prove I'm not one of …

This week we continue our tour of Miner Street restaurants across from the downtown Des Plaines Metra Station. You can see our reviews of Dotombori, …

I'm gradually working my way down Miner Street to give you an idea where the best places are to eat in downtown Des Plaines. So far, we've had …

You'll find Dotombori on Miner Street in downtown Des Plaines, near the Metropolitan Square shopping center and across the street from the Metra …

You'll find Thai Square in downtown Des Plaines, sandwiched between the Metra station on one side and the Metropolitan Square shopping center on the …