Amore' in Every Bite and Sip

Let the Ride Take You...

"Buon cibo. Buon vino. Buon amici," which means "Good food. Good wine. Good friends.

Need we say more for a perfect day out? 

Start your day at Lots-A-Knots Italian Bakery in Wauconda.  Inspired by Nonna Rosa’s lemon knot cookies, this mother and son business has added more flavors such as almond and chocolate hazelnut.  They will greet your coach and provide a box of knot cookies for everyone to take home or enjoy on the way. 

Lots-A-Knots Bakery in Wauconda, IL

Then  benvenuto (welcome) to Destino Ristorante and Banquets in Gurnee, where you meet your host, Danny Legatos.  Your dining experience will take place in their private dining setting for a family-style meal based on your budget and number of courses. 

Danny Legatos, Destino Ristorante, Gurnee, IL

Save dessert for our cannoli master Tony Cannoli of Mundelein.  Tony will provide an interactive demonstration on how he creates his delectable cannoli.  These cannoli will be your on-site dessert. Delizioso!  Don't forget to “Leave the gun, take the cannoli.”

Tony Cannoli, Mundelein, IL

Your afternoon continues on to Valentino Vineyards and Winery in Long Grove.  Your host, Rudy, yes, he is Rudolph Valetino and his wife, Vivian take you through their vineyard (weather permitting) or via video in their tasting room.  Sample their award-winning wines, from grape to bottle done right in their cellar. 

Valentino Vineyards in Long Grove, IL

 It will be a memorable day because, “when the moon seems to shine, like you’ve had too much wine, that’s amor!”