VLC Staff Selects its Top 5 Cuisines for Lake County Restaurant Week

By: Jonathan Jones 04/10/2023

From international eats to vegertarian dishes, from pizza pies to a flank of steak, to nautical bites to spectacular desserts, the Lake County Restaurant Week (LCRW) will feature cuisines fitting for anyone's palate.

Foodies that dine during the 10-day fare fest can take the check in challenge. The contest features various foodie prizes and a chance to win an overnight/theatre package at Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Marriott Theatre and Three Embers Restaurant or Wright's Brew & Bistro, a cooking class at The Joyful Gourmet in Libertyville and a gift card to a participating eatery.

Without further adieu, here are the Visit Lake County staff's pick top five cuisines from Lake County Restaurant Week participants.

President Maureen Riedy

 

 

 

 

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• Lindy's Landing Restaurant & Marina: Roasted Beet Salad and Crab Cakes LCRW MENU»
• The Gallery Lake Forest: Black Garlic Deviled Eggs with Candied Bacon LCRW MENU»
• Wild Onion Brewery & Banquets: Sirloin Steak Taco with their Dortmunder Lager LCRW MENU»
• Lovin' Oven Cakery: Butter Cookies LCRW MENU»
• Fat Rosie's Taco and Tequila Bar: Fajitas with Chicken  LCRW MENU»

Community Engagement Specialist Hazel Gayheart

 

 

 

 

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• Singh's Kitchen: Samosas with Cilantro and Taarind Chutney LCRW MENU»
• Egg Harbor Café: Sam's Swedish Pancackes LCRW MENU»
• The Latte Café and Bakery: Roasted Squash Panino and its Coffee Flights LCRW MENU»
• El Puerto Mexican Restaurant: Steak and Chicken Fajitas LCRW MENU»
• Oaken Bistro + Bar inside the Forester: Open-Faced Tuna Melt Sandwich with Fries LCRW MENU»

Senior Account Executive Kimberly Ghys

 

 

 

 

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• The Chocolate Sanctuary: Butternut Squash Soup and Mahi Mahi LCRW MENU»
• LakeHouse Lake Villa: Ahi Tuna Salad LCRW MENU»
• O'Toole's Gurnee: Michigan Avenue Salad LCRW MENU»
• Giordanos Gurnee: Spinach Deep Dish Pizza LCRW MENU»

Marketing Manager Jonathan Jones

 

 

 

 

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• Bobby's Deerfield: Blackened Chicken Thigh Served Over Cheddar Grits, Pancetta, Roasted Corn, Spinach and Roasted Red Pepper LCRW MENU»
• Jerk N' More Too: Jerk Chicken Served with Rice and Peas, Macaroni and Fries LCRW MENU»
• Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar: Skirt Steak Corn Tacos Served with Onion, Cilantro and Mexican Rice LCRW MENU»
• Dover Straits: Broiled Filet Mignon Served with Salad, Baked Potato, Cream of Mushroom and Rice LCRW MENU»
• Curt's Café: Curt's Classic Breakfast Sandwich Served on a Croissant with Scrampled Eggs, Smoked Bacon and Cheddar Cheese LCRW MENU»

Account Executive Teresa Lewis

 

 

 

 

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• The Shanty: Apple Brandy Pork Shanks LCRW MENU»
• Bailey's Corner Pub inside The Inn on Sheridan: Beef Brisket, Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding Crunch Cake and Coconut Cake LCRW MENU»
• Mickey Finn's Brewery: Grass-Fed Beef Burger LCRW MENU»
• Wildfire Steak, Chops & Seafood: Prime Rib LCRW MENU»
• La Casa de Samuel: Chicken Taco LCRW MENU»

Business & Community Development Manager John Maguire

 

 

 

 

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• Bill's Pizza & Pub: Double Decker "Bill's Special" Pizza LCRW MENU»
• Bluegrass Restaurant: Faroe Island Salmon and Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding LCRW MENU»
• Light the Lamp Brewery: Sheboygan Tobbban Burger and Moon Tower Pilsner LCRW MENU»
• Park Street Restaurant: Peruvian Steak Stir-Fry and Pisco Sour LCRW MENU»
• Three Embers Restaurant inside the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort: Wood-Fired Shrimp De Jonghe and Five Eyes honey Ale LCRW MENU»

Group Tours & Partnership Manager Jayne Nordstrom

 

 

 

 

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• Chrissoulas Restaurant: Saganaki and Moussaka LCRW MENU»
• Chessie's Restaurant: Strawberry Salmon Salad LCRW MENU»
• Whistle Stop Café: Egg and Corned Beef Hash LCRW MENU»
• Joanie's Pizzeria: Gluten-Free Pizza with Spinach and Mushrooms LCRW MENU»
• Disotto: Roasted Beet Salad and Gluten-Free Pennee with Bologonese Sauce LCRW MENU»

Partner Services and Marketing Coordinator Jeff Randolph

 

 

 

 

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• Dangela's Dumplings: Tea Eggs LCRW MENU»
• Asia-Azteca inside The Temporary at American Place: Beef Chow Fun LCRW MENU»
• Honey Bays BBQ: Catfish Served with Collard Greens and Mac N Cheese LCRW MENU»
• The ChatterBox of Long Grove: Chec Juan's Famous Reuben Egg Rolls LCRW MENU»
• Feather Glass Wine Bar and Eatery: Paneer Roasted Ravioli LCRW MENU»

For more information on Lake County Restaurant Week, continue here. To view other foodie week "Scoops," click here.