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Is there a perfect donut? According to this Norridge bakery, they have the best chocolate donuts in all of Illinois. This leads me to my next location to find out if it is truly the best.

My next visit takes me to the western suburbs. This restaurant is said to have some of the best South American/Peruvian food in the Chicagoland area. The restaurant's name is Rio’s South American Restaurant in Addison.

If there’s one thing that is certain, I am a huge fan of fried chicken. This next location is so popular in the Philippines that many compare it to the popularity of McDonald’s in the states.

My next location is supposed to have some of the best BBQ in the northern suburbs. It takes me to my next stop at Big Ange’s Eatery in Arlington Heights. I have seen multiple posts on social media talking about how great the food was here. I also made a comment on Big Ange’s Eatery Instagram page telling them that I definitely need to stop in there and try their food.

My next review brings us back to the Naperville area. I absolutely love breakfast and when I find a good breakfast spot, it makes me so happy. The next location serves up massive portions without lacking in quality.

My next review is a restaurant set up to look like an old-school Taqueria. The question is, does the food live up to the aesthetic?. I was suggested this place by a friend. They told me that the food here was outstanding. It was created in a very authentic way but with some new twists on flavor.

My next stop is for all my donut lovers. I had heard nothing but great things about this donut shop and needed to check them out for myself. My next review is for Hello Donut in Elmhurst.

I truly love hibachi. I am always on the lookout for a quality place that does hibachi which leads me to my next review. Shinto Japanese Steakhouse in Naperville. There is one thing that I really cannot stand when going to a hibachi-style restaurant. The tables are usually very crowded and I like to have a comfortable space when I eat. I also do not like to be on top of strangers, so I can have a nice conversation with my party.

I was in the Saint Charles area and decided to try a hamburger that many have mixed reviews about. They say that it is more gimmicky than quality. My next stop is Wahlburgers in St. Charles.

My next review takes me to a Hot Dog stand that has been around for decades. This place boasts fresh-cut fries and snappy hot dogs. This place is Rand Red Hots in Des Plaines. Rand Red Hots sticks out like a sore thumb when you drive down Rand Road. The building is fashioned to look like an old-school diner straight out of the movie “Grease”.

This following location is a hidden gem in Itasca. This small confectionery wonder is located near the front entrance of Fox and Turtle in the Itasca Country Club. The name is Undici Gelato in Itasca.

This following location is very unique. It is a Middle Eastern eatery that serves one of the best hamburgers I’ve ever had in my life. The name of this restaurant is Falafel Hut in Hoffman Estates.

My next stop is a fan favorite and a staple that has been around for decades. This restaurant claims to have the best chicken tenders in the world. I was excited to see if this is true for myself.

My next stop is at a brand new restaurant in Itasca that claims they serve up some best shakes, sandwiches coffee. The name of this brand-new eatery is Fulla Beans in Itasca. This new location sits at a prime location in downtown Itasca. It used to be a very popular Starbucks that I and many others would frequent because they had a wonderful outdoor patio area to enjoy the nice weather while having a drink.

I have found my new number one favorite sandwich in all of Illinois. This eighth wonder of the world is located in a small sub shop in Elk Grove Village. The name of this restaurant is Rammy’s Subcontractors in Elk Grove Village.

I came across this hidden gem of a restaurant while looking for somewhere. to sit outside on a gorgeous spring/summer day. The name of this restaurant is Greenway Tap located in Addison.

My sister recently told me about an Asian restaurant that was absolutely fantastic. She told me that I needed to check it out as soon as possible and that I would absolutely love it.

Last year I drove by this restaurant while it was under construction and was super excited to check them out. My next restaurant that I visited was Lazy Dog in Oak Brook, IL. I have been super excited for this place to open and Oakbrook for quite some time. I have heard mixed reviews about this restaurant from it being complete fantastic to mediocre. I have also read reviews where they say it is so busy and to be prepared for large crowds.