Hey all, I will be in the Chicago area this weekend and am looking for some good eats in places near Joliet for some good, traditional Chicogo-style food. Any and all suggestions are welcome. I'...
Hi Folks, Just looking to see if anybody has any recommendations for a place to stop for lunch in the Joliet area, preferably not too far off I-80? We are not picky eaters, but hoping fo...
Hi all, I am getting married in April at Patrick C Haley Mansion in Joliet. I have many guests traveling from out of town so my family is hoping to host a breakfast or brunch the day after the w...
Is it because I was raised on the stuff? Are my big-city friends raving about the stuff just 'cause we're friends? You be the judge: Is Glasscock's sweet corn really good? Glasscock's stands are th...
Hi all (Happy Easter!) I live in Joliet and I was wondering if there are any places near by (within 20 miles or so) to buy fresh Beef, Pork, Chicken or fresh chicken eggs. I used to be...
I keep hearing raves on this place and would like to try it this weekend. Is is still BYOB? Anyone been there lately?
Looking for a place to go for casual dinner with my sis and brother in law. My son will be at grandma and grandpa's in Channahon so we're looking for something nearby. Searches didn't turn up a...
A couple of weeks ago, I had dinner at Tallgrass in Lockport, near Joliet. It was FANTASTIC. Here is my report. Before I proceed, I should add that this is the second time I have eaten there. ...
I was suspicious of Senor Tequila because of the large "World's Biggest Margaritas" banner outside and the "Senor Tequila" name. But the menu is interesting, with lots of variety, and the servi...
Please help!!! My soon to be fellow mid-westerners. After 30 years of procrastinating I finally have enough courage to leave NYC for the great mid-west (Chicago...Joliet really). There are many thi...
Hey Everyone - This is the whiting filet queen again. I am dying for authentic deep dish pizza in the burbs outside of Chicago proper (i.e. Joliet) - I was shocked and completely scandalized to fin...
700 Ruby, south side of street, one block east of Six Corners (intersection of Plainfield Rd/. Rt/ 30, Raynor Ave., and Ruby St/Black Rd.) I had lunch there today, pollo en crema con champinones...
Anybody have any favorites? In response to Mugs and his earlier post, my wife and I went to the Big Chill (Route 30 and Mason) but she said the beef wasn't anything special. So the search contin...
I'm a bit behind on making my long distance reservations for New Years Eve and haven't been around Joliet for a while. Does anyone have any suggestions for some top chow joints that might still ha...
July 1 to 700 Ruby St., the SW corner of Ruby and Wilcox, one block east of Six Corners, where Route 30 (known locally as Plainfield Rd.), Raynor Ave., and Ruby meet. Note that Ruby suffers a name ...
The number of contributors to the recent Chowhound threads about Joliet grub and the level of detail accorded to Amanecer Tapatio in an LTHforum thread are both wonderful. Here goes regarding recen...
Due to the miracles of the Internet [thanks, Match.com!] I find myself spending a lot of time in Joliet these days. Coming from near O'Hare myself, I don't have a lot of ideas about good places to...
Where are the kid-friendly restaurants in the Joliet area for a Sunday noon get together with family and friends? (Not just looking for kiddie menues, but a place truly prepared to tolerate, deal ...
I know Mugs has spent many a-posts telling you how great the apples from Dan's are, so I won't bore you with more (deserved) praise for them. Just wanted to let everyone know that Dan's ran a cou...
Happy New Year, 'hounds. Thanks for the kind words, RST. Welcome back, Harry V. 1. I had an adequate $20 solo supper at Greek Islands in Lombard last evening. The high point was the dessert of ...