* Galit, 2429 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 - Galit is a Middle Eastern Restaurant in the Lincoln Park neighborhood in Chicago, owned and operated by Andrés Clavero and James Beard Award-winning chef Zachary Engel.

* Lazy Dog, 1115 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 - Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a casual dining restaurant that serves handcrafted American food and drinks highlighting seasonally inspired ingredients.

* Volo Meat Market, 27090 Volo Village Rd, Volo, IL 60073- local butcher shop and delicatessen offering gourmet sandwiches and prepared foods. Our favorite local spot for some good sandwiches and the best "NY style" pizza we've found so far.

* Portillo's, 221 W Townline Rd, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 (several locations, this is our closest) - American fast casual restaurant chain based in the Chicago area that specializes in serving Chicago-style food such as hot dogs, Maxwell Street Polish, and Italian beef.

* Giordano's, several locations - Giordano's deep dish pizza is still considered one of Chicago's best stuffed pizzas.

* Walker Bros. Original Pancake House, 200 Marriott Dr, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 - Local pancake house known for their apple pancakes, French toast, and omelettes.

* Culver's - lots of locations - Midwest fast food chain famous for Wisconsin favorite, fried cheese curds! Their menu includes frozen custard, burgers, fried chicken and salad.

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