VLC Staff Picks Their Top 3 Cuisines for Lake County Restaurant Rally
By: Jonathan Jones 02/26/2021
Welcome to Lake County Restaurant Rally's second installment: Feed the Economy running now through March 7. The VLC staff “rallied” together to list some of their top 3 cuisines.
Restaurants are an integral part of our community, and with the effects of the public health crisis, Visit Lake County strives to assist these world-class cuisine makers.
From American restaurants to international eats, from pizza pies to a flank of steak, to nautical bites to spectacular desserts, the Lake County Restaurant Rally will feature cuisines fitting for anyone’s palate.
Without further adieu, here are your staff’s pick top 3 cuisines during Lake County Restaurant Rally.
President Maureen Riedy
- Slyce Coal Fired Pizza in Wauconda, Highwood and Vernon Hills: Blanca Pizza with Evoo, Arugula, Imported Prosciutto, Garlic and Cheese. INFO»
- Beelow's Steakhouse in Lake Zurich: Asian Chicken Salad. INFO»
- Bontá Pizzeria and Restaurant: Bontá Salad with Mixed Greens, Roasted Eggplant, Zucchini, Red Peppers and your choice of Grilled Chicken, Shrimp or Salmon. INFO»
Senior Account Executive Kimberly Ghys
- Salutos of Gurnee: The House Salad with Baked Mostaccioli for the Entree. INFO»
- Shakou Libertyville: Spicy Tuna Maki. INFO»
- O'Toole's of Libertyville, Gurnee and Lake Villa: Michigan Avenue Salad with Grilled Chicken. INFO»
Content Manager Jonathan Jones
- Village Tavern in Long Grove: Broasted Chicken & Tavern Bread. INFO»
- La Casa De Samuel in Waukegan: Carne Asada Tacos with Onions and Cilantro; (sides) Rice, Beans and Pico de Gallo. INFO»
- Maggiano'ls Little Italy Hawthorn in Vernon Hills: Taylor Street Baked Ziti: Pomodoro Sauce and Italian Cheese Blend. INFO»
Account Executive Teresa Lewis
- Mambo Italiano in Mundelein: Gluten-free Chicken Alfredo. INFO»
- Primo Italian American Cuisine in Gurnee: Burrata & Roast Beet Salad: Red and Golden Roasted Beets, Arugula, Pomegranate Seeds, Burrata Cheese, Local Honey and Coarse Sea Salt and Fig Jam. INFO»
- Chocolate Sanctuary in Gurnee: Creme Brulee INFO»
Business & Community Development Manager John Maguire
- Light the Lamp in Grayslake: Lake Street Taco Flatbread INFO»
- Park Street Craft Kitchen and Bar in Mundelein: Bistec A La Huancaina - Marinated Skirt Steak with Linguine INFO»
- Miramar Bistro in Highwood: Roasted Salmon with Mushrooms and Horse Radish Sauce INFO»
Group Tours & Partnership Manager Jayne Nordstrom
- Wildfire Steaks in Lincolnshire: Macadamia Encrusted Halibut INFO»
- Chessie's Restaurant in Barrington: Strawberry Salmon Salad INFO»
- The Vine Martini & Wine Bar in Grayslake: Spinach Artichoke Dip and Salmon Piccata INFO»
Marketing Manager Mary Priller
- The Lodge of Antioch: The Soprano Pizza: Garlic Crust loaded with Mozzarella Cheese Piled Thick with Chicago Style Italian Beef With Giardniera or Garlic-Roasted Sweet Peppers INFO»
- Main Street Social in Libertyville: Berkshire Meatball 16-house Pomodoro, Bellweather Ricotta, Basil and Grilled Ciabatta INFO»
- El Puerto Mexican Restaurant in Fox Lake: Shrimp Fajitas INFO»
Marketing Intern Kelli Smith
- Bill's Pizza and Pub in Mundelein. Throwing hundreds of peanut shells on the floor is my favorite pastime from ages 8-12. I'd choose the Margarita thin crust pizza currently, but my go-to was strictly cheese until about age 14. INFO»
- Wildberry Pancakes in Libertyville - best breakfast place of all time. I always get the butcher block skillet with a side of cinnamon roll pancakes. INFO»
- The Shanty in Wadsworth - went for my 21st birthday. I would get a mango martini and filet mignon being the entree of choice. INFO»
For more information about Lake County Restaurant Rally, continue here. For dining options beyond VLC's top 3 cuisines, click here.
