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Comfort food does not even begin to cover it. "These are the best potatoes I've ever tasted," Kassie Chronister said. Chronister, who is from Morris…

I solved a mystery on Monday afternoon. Well, it was a mystery for me, but I am sure that for most of the residents of Channahon and Minooka, there …

I like The Department in Joliet. Their food is great and they host lots of community events. I also like their food. I was lucky enough to eat lunch …

When The Shrimp Barn first opened, I was so excited I posted an invitation to take someone out for Dining with Dawn right away. But when readers …

So it must have been a cold day - some who know me best would say a place way down south filled with fire and brimstone must have frozen over. I went…

For most people, the foods they fell in love with during childhood include macaroni and cheese, pizza, burgers and maybe even chicken nuggets. Like …

Jennifer Kellinger and I dined at Friaco's a couple weeks ago. We both agreed that the ceviche was so good that we could come back and order just …

I have never had a bad meal at Barolo Ristorante. I was first introduced to the Italian restaurant that is a staple of Joliet when they were still …

I have eaten at Bellagio Ristorante, Italian, Greek and American Cuisine before many times. But, in those trips, I almost always opted for the buffet…

The menu at Nelly's is on the wall. It's written in chalk. There are no salads. There are, however, plenty of options. And, when I asked for my …