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I made the trip down to Ottawa, IL to meet with some friends for the weekend. I was told by one of my friends that there was a great wine tasting place that I had to try that was in the North Utica area right next to Ottawa. The name of this fantastic spot is Clarks Run Creek Wine and Gifts in North Utica, IL.

I have been on a personal journey as of late. I have been looking for the best Italian sub in the Chicagoland area. I have always had a favorite which was the Alpine Sub in Elmwood Park. I think I have found a new king of the best Italian sub in the Chicagoland area.

I recently had to make a trip to downtown Chicago for some business. I have been wanting to visit a legendary Chicago Food landmark that has been in business since 1946 on Chicago’s southside. This Chicago landmark is none other than Ricobenes on the Southside of Chicago.

I recently had a very odd experience at a local Italian restaurant called Antonio Ristorante Italiano in Itasca. AntoniosPhoto by Frank S/ChicagoFoodKing. I entered the restaurant with my wife at around 5 pm on a weekday. I walked up to the front host desk waiting for someone to notice that I was there.

I am a drink fanatic and I am the type of person to go to Starbucks and be first in line whenever they have a new unique drink or flavor. I was recently sent via Yelp to go and check out this new coffee shop called Dollop Coffee Company in Oak Park.

One of my favorite meals of the day is breakfast. The problem is that I normally do not have time during the week to eat breakfast. I had heard from a friend that there was a great place for breakfast that serves up some massive portions of delicious food. That place is The Southern Cafe in Roselle.

There are so many culinary landmarks in Chicago that truly make this great city a foodie mecca for people around the world. I am sad to say one of those great Chicago landmark institutions is closing its doors for good after 100 years in business. That famous Chicago landmark is Dinkel’s Bakery in Chicago.

One of my favorite memories as a kid was a restaurant that has since closed that I feel needs mention for being a true local landmark. The name of the restaurant was Cock Robin Ice Cream in Melrose Park.

I want to get one thing very clear. I am a meat-eater. I love to enjoy a good steak or a juicy hamburger. I was sent on behalf of Yelp to check out a Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant called Manna Kitchen in Lisle.

I recently received a message from one of my subscribers on Instagram to review a new restaurant called RH Rooftop Restaurant in Oak Brook. The reason being is that he wanted to take his wife there for their anniversary and see if it is worth the money. I myself wanted to see what all the hype was about and was eager to check this place out.

It's that time of year again when we finally start seeing warmer weather in Chicagoland - “Yeah Right”. It is also time to celebrate one of my favorite holidays: Easter. The tradition in my family on Easter has always been about food and family. I myself grew up in an Italian household that always had food traditions that were made for specific holidays. The tradition for Easter has always been for dinner Manicotti and for breakfast Easter bread and Easter Calzone, or what some Italians call Easter Pie.

I love hotdogs! I do have a favorite hot dog place and it is Gene and Jude’s in Des Plaines. Main PicturePhoto by Frank S/ChicagoFoodKing. I want to list some pretty good lesser-known runner-up local hot dogs spots to give you that hot dog fix you are looking for.

I absolutely love sweets. I love Italian pastries even more. I am going to let you all in on my favorite Italian bakery in Illinois. The name of this bakery is Italian Bakery in Addison.

I recently was offered an opportunity to try out a small eatery that offers small breakfast or lunch items and also healthy smoothies. The name of this eatery is Juice and Berry in Roselle.

I love to showcase local restaurants that really bring something to the table - no pun intended. I love that every once in a while a restaurant or bar really surprises me with an overall experience that I was not expecting. This restaurant/bar has, in my opinion, one of the top five hamburgers I have ever had anywhere.

I was given an opportunity via Yelp Elite Events to try out a coffee cafe/breakfast eatery in downtown La Grange called Blackberry Market. Main PicturePhoto by Frank S/ChicagoFoodKing.

St Patrick's dayPhoto by Frank S/ChicagoFoodKing. Everyone knows as a Chicagoan there are three things that make a great St. Patrick's day in Chicago. I am going to give you my Top 3 picks for the best places to go and get a corned beef sandwich this St. Patrick's Day in Chicago and Suburbs.

I recently had the pleasure of trying out a Chinese restaurant in the Schaumburg area. The name of the restaurant is Phat Phat Chinese Restaurant. outside restaurantPhoto by Frank S/ChicagoFoodKing.

I wanted to try out somewhere new that was close to home. I am always on the lookout to add new restaurants to my favorite places to eat. Not a good timePhoto by Frank S/ChicagoFoodKing.

I want to write about what I think are some of the most overrated restaurants in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. When I think of overrated I take into account how the actual food at the restaurant is, what they are famous for, and the presentation. The first restaurant on my list is a very famous Chicago tourist spot and world-renowned: The Billy Goats Tavern in Chicago.