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St Charles

The third of the “three sisters” in the Tri-Cities, St. Charles is an  excellent example of a “local favorite” in the Fox River Valley. Located not far west of Chicago on State Route 64, it sits serenely along the banks of the Fox River.  known for its historic downtown, vital riverwalk, and family-friendly atmosphere.

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Much like its neighboring sisters, the city boasts a thriving arts and culture scene with numerous festivals and events throughout the year. And, on the eastern banks of the Fox, Pottawatomie Park has been a favorite place for picnics and reunions for a long, long time!

Restaurant Reviews

My six “most recent” St. Charles reviews are listed below. To view the complete list, scroll down the page.

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The Office

At the heart of the matter was a reunion of sorts. It had been years since three amigos from college

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Bistro One West

It has always been an odd sensation for me to walk in to a building that has previously housed another

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All St. Charles Restaurant Reviews

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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!

Ralph Pancetta

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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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