Food Scene
Starbucks
1405 W Palatine RdEveryone loves Starbucks
Nick and his son are the real deal. If you want a special dinner with Italian Classics and unique nightly specials. This quaint restaurant will offer a meal you will be telling your friends about.
Amore Mio
1457 Palatine RdNick and his son are the real deal. If you want a special dinner with Italian Classics and unique nightly specials. This quaint restaurant will offer a meal you will be telling your friends about.
The food is excellent and reasonably priced. Victorio is a hands-on owner and will greet you at the door. On the weekends this is live entertainment and dancing Don't miss out on the complimentary Lemoncello shot after dinner.
DiBenedetto Trattoria
1766 W Algonquin RdThe food is excellent and reasonably priced. Victorio is a hands-on owner and will greet you at the door. On the weekends this is live entertainment and dancing Don't miss out on the complimentary Lemoncello shot after dinner.
This is a great burger and beer place. The burgers are big enough to make sure the meat lover in your group will not be disappointed and there is plenty of variety for everyone else. It is also a microbrewery, so try out their specialty beers.
Lucky Monk
105 Hollywood BlvdThis is a great burger and beer place. The burgers are big enough to make sure the meat lover in your group will not be disappointed and there is plenty of variety for everyone else. It is also a microbrewery, so try out their specialty beers.
This is just a great place to eat. The food has an Argentine flair with a wide variety of meat and seafood dishes. If you bring the kids, they make a great pizza.
Artistic Cuisine
16 S Bothwell StThis is just a great place to eat. The food has an Argentine flair with a wide variety of meat and seafood dishes. If you bring the kids, they make a great pizza.
Vini's Pizza
743 W Palatine RdThin crust pizza is their specialty. They offer take-out or delivery.
If you want a deep dish pizza, try the spinach with garlic. They also have traditional crust pizza and Italian salads and entries. Take out and delivery only.
Pizza Bella
16 W Northwest HwyIf you want a deep dish pizza, try the spinach with garlic. They also have traditional crust pizza and Italian salads and entries. Take out and delivery only.
My favorite Breakfast Place. Large portions, great prices, and very friendly service. Make sure you are hungry when you go,
Briana's Restaurant & Pancake House
154 W Northwest HwyMy favorite Breakfast Place. Large portions, great prices, and very friendly service. Make sure you are hungry when you go,
OMG - One of the absolute best Italian Restaurants in Chicagoland, make sure you get reservations... one of my wife's FAVORITE! They have an amazing Sunday Brunch and have fantastic Catering services for large groups too. :)
Maggiano's Little Italy
1901 Woodfield RdOMG - One of the absolute best Italian Restaurants in Chicagoland, make sure you get reservations... one of my wife's FAVORITE! They have an amazing Sunday Brunch and have fantastic Catering services for large groups too. :)
One of the Absolute Best Steak and Seafood resturants in the area... this place is where I take my wife on our Wedding Anniversary... Birthdays, Special Occasions... they have fantastic Blue-Cheese Dirty Martini's too! :)
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Wildfire
1250 E Higgins RdOne of the Absolute Best Steak and Seafood resturants in the area... this place is where I take my wife on our Wedding Anniversary... Birthdays, Special Occasions... they have fantastic Blue-Cheese Dirty Martini's too! :)
Seasons 52
1770 E Higgins RdOne of the best Seafood Resturants in the area...
Awesome Asian Food! They have a 'create your own' stir fry bar that is fantastic, plus a full menu of great stuff. We love this place
Big Bowl Schaumburg
1950 E Higgins RdAwesome Asian Food! They have a 'create your own' stir fry bar that is fantastic, plus a full menu of great stuff. We love this place
Upscale chinese food... the absolute best OOLONG MARINATED SEA BASS you will ever find... I have not had anthing on their menu that wasn't first class fantastic... in the mall but has valet parking if needed.
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P.F. Chang's
530 N Wabash AveUpscale chinese food... the absolute best OOLONG MARINATED SEA BASS you will ever find... I have not had anthing on their menu that wasn't first class fantastic... in the mall but has valet parking if needed.
MEAT! Lot's of it... one of those little cards that are green on one side and red on the other... keep it green and they keep the meat coming, make sure you are HUNGRY when you go here! They have a FANTASTIC salad bar too if someone in your group doesn't eat meat... great for large groups, lots of fun and the food is fantastic!
Texas de Brazil
5 Woodfield MallMEAT! Lot's of it... one of those little cards that are green on one side and red on the other... keep it green and they keep the meat coming, make sure you are HUNGRY when you go here! They have a FANTASTIC salad bar too if someone in your group doesn't eat meat... great for large groups, lots of fun and the food is fantastic!
Well.. its Cheesecake Factory! Who doesn't love Cheesecake? They have a AMAZING menu... literally like 16 pages of awesomeness. You can't go wrong here. The decor is GORGEOUS too
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The Cheesecake Factory
875 N Michigan AveWell.. its Cheesecake Factory! Who doesn't love Cheesecake? They have a AMAZING menu... literally like 16 pages of awesomeness. You can't go wrong here. The decor is GORGEOUS too
Shopping
Close by if you want to cook that night or need a pharmacy.
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Jewel-Osco
1485 Palatine RdClose by if you want to cook that night or need a pharmacy.
Woodfield Mall is currently the 11th largest mall in the world... over 285 stores and resturants, over 2.7 Million Sq. Ft. of 100% indoor shopping bliss. You would need 2 or 3 days to actually see the whole mall! Over 27 Million people visit per year... if you like to shop don't miss Woodfield!
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Woodfield Mall
Woodfield MallWoodfield Mall is currently the 11th largest mall in the world... over 285 stores and resturants, over 2.7 Million Sq. Ft. of 100% indoor shopping bliss. You would need 2 or 3 days to actually see the whole mall! Over 27 Million people visit per year... if you like to shop don't miss Woodfield!
Streets of Woodfield/Carson's station
If Woodfield is not enough for you, Streets is your next stop.
Costco Wholesale
1375 N Meacham RdEurofresh Market
130 W Northwest HwyGreat Deli market and European specialties. It's where I shop.
Whole Foods Market
750 N Martingale RdWhole Foods is the 'Healthy' Grocery Store... it is one of the best in the area
Getting Around
Downtown Palatine has a lot of local shops, restaurants, nightlife and public transportation to Chicago.
Palatine
Downtown Palatine has a lot of local shops, restaurants, nightlife and public transportation to Chicago.
Deerpark has a shop for everyone. Nordstrom Rack, Best Buy, Woman's clothing, Men's stores, Dick's Sporting Goods, you name it! Even Whole Foods is there.
There are all types of Restaurants, Movie Theater in this open-air shopping center.
Deer Park
Deerpark has a shop for everyone. Nordstrom Rack, Best Buy, Woman's clothing, Men's stores, Dick's Sporting Goods, you name it! Even Whole Foods is there.
There are all types of Restaurants, Movie Theater in this open-air shopping center.
You are less than an hour from the greatest City in the World. Do I really need to explain to you all there is to see and do there?
If you are a sports fan, there is the Bulls, Bears, Cubs, Sox's and Blackhawks depending on your interest. Check out their website for last minute tickets.
Theater: Broadway has nothing on the Theaters in Chicago.
Second City has student shows nightly and is a blast. Tickets are usually less than $ 10, so give it a try.
Shopping starts at Michigan Avenue and goes from there.
People who are not afraid of heights go to the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) to walk out to look down over 100 floors down. I dare you to do that!
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Chicago
You are less than an hour from the greatest City in the World. Do I really need to explain to you all there is to see and do there?
If you are a sports fan, there is the Bulls, Bears, Cubs, Sox's and Blackhawks depending on your interest. Check out their website for last minute tickets.
Theater: Broadway has nothing on the Theaters in Chicago.
Second City has student shows nightly and is a blast. Tickets are usually less than $ 10, so give it a try.
Shopping starts at Michigan Avenue and goes from there.
People who are not afraid of heights go to the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) to walk out to look down over 100 floors down. I dare you to do that!
Entertainment & Activities
They are reclining chairs and current movies.
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AMC South Barrington 24
175 Studio DrThey are reclining chairs and current movies.
One of the favorite comedy clubs in the area... in Woodfield Mall right next to some fantastic resturants (P.F Changs, Texas De Brazil, etc)
Chicago Improv Comedy Club
5 Woodfield MallOne of the favorite comedy clubs in the area... in Woodfield Mall right next to some fantastic resturants (P.F Changs, Texas De Brazil, etc)
Fantastic Movie Theatre close to a TON of resturants and shops
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AMC Loews Streets of Woodfield 20
601 N Martingale RdFantastic Movie Theatre close to a TON of resturants and shops
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a Local Favorite for live music and entertainment. There is a cover charge, so be prepared for that. This has been a Landmark in Palatine for years.
If you are looking for a drink and to meet someone new, this is your place.
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Durty Nellies
180 N Smith StThis is a Local Favorite for live music and entertainment. There is a cover charge, so be prepared for that. This has been a Landmark in Palatine for years.
If you are looking for a drink and to meet someone new, this is your place.
Drink Nightclub
871 E Algonquin RdGreat music, dancing, lots of fun and practially down the street!
Coach House is the 'late night' nightclub near the house... when you feel like partying all night this is the place!
Coach House Bar & Grill
1626 E Algonquin RdCoach House is the 'late night' nightclub near the house... when you feel like partying all night this is the place!
Sightseeing
If go to Chicago and miss the Bean... go back. Just watching the people is enough reason to go.
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Umgangatho wezulu
201 E Randolph StIf go to Chicago and miss the Bean... go back. Just watching the people is enough reason to go.
I-Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrI must see while you are Downtown!
If fish is your thing, the Shedd has what you are looking for. A great place to take the kids.
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrIf fish is your thing, the Shedd has what you are looking for. A great place to take the kids.
Navy Pier has shopping, restaurants, dinner cruises and an I-Max theater. During the Summer, there are fireworks on Saturday nights.
If you want a special view of the Chicago Skyline, book one of the Dinner Cruise. There are several to choose from by my favorite is the Oddessy. The food is very good and the ship is well done.
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveNavy Pier has shopping, restaurants, dinner cruises and an I-Max theater. During the Summer, there are fireworks on Saturday nights.
If you want a special view of the Chicago Skyline, book one of the Dinner Cruise. There are several to choose from by my favorite is the Oddessy. The food is very good and the ship is well done.
Arts & Culture
You will be amazed! The first time we went, I was shocked to see the amount of famous art that you would expect to see in Paris. There is something for everyone.
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I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveYou will be amazed! The first time we went, I was shocked to see the amount of famous art that you would expect to see in Paris. There is something for everyone.
Trickster Gallery was established on March 5, 2005 to create a unique contemporary view of Native arts, cultural education and awareness. Today the Trickster Art Gallery is the only Native American owned and operated arts institution in the State of Illinois and is dedicated to providing space for first-voice multi-cultural arts, veterans and social justice issues related to these areas. The Gallery features contemporary Native art (post 1960s) and augments exhibits with featured speakers, panel discussions, school tours and educator workshops.
Trickster Art Gallery
190 S Roselle RdTrickster Gallery was established on March 5, 2005 to create a unique contemporary view of Native arts, cultural education and awareness. Today the Trickster Art Gallery is the only Native American owned and operated arts institution in the State of Illinois and is dedicated to providing space for first-voice multi-cultural arts, veterans and social justice issues related to these areas. The Gallery features contemporary Native art (post 1960s) and augments exhibits with featured speakers, panel discussions, school tours and educator workshops.