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Algonquin

Algonquin, located at the northern end of the Illinois’ Fox River Valley, is known for its diverse dining scene. The town boasts a variety of restaurants to satisfy any palate, from casual eateries to fine dining establishments.

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Restaurant Reviews

From eclectic menus featuring American cuisine with a twist, vegan options, a sophisticated dining experience with upscale cuisine, or more casual dining experiences – including breakfast or lunch fare – Algonquin should easily be able to fit your every requirement for dining style, menu or price.

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Montarra Grill

Including the one at Route 38 and Randall Road — where our journey began — we counted 35 traffic control

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Ralph Pancetta

Food Critic

In my career are twenty-five-plus years learning the restaurant business – from top to bottom – and six years in a Midwest university learning and polishing my writing skills. I have spent a good number of those years (just how many yet to be determined) on the road and authored well over 150 reviews & articles – and still counting.

I’ve traveled from Maine to Florida, from Boston to San Francisco,  from Seattle to San Diego, and from Dallas to way north of Duluth, sampling and writing about food. And Yes, I love restaurants, I love preparing, writing about, and eating, food. I hope you enjoy reading what I have written!

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Norske Nook

The situation required that we partake of some breakfast first

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Il Fornaio

Carmel-by-the-Sea must have at least as many restaurants as I

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