BON � APETIT

For a town of less than 10,000 residents, Oak Brook has become very well known for its restaurants, even restaurant chain headquarters. And, we want to celebrate Restaurant Week, April 22-30, with you.

How Oak Brook Became A Dining Mecca

It all started with the vision of Paul Butler who wanted to create an upscale community where people of means could live, work, play, shop, and enjoy the finer things in life…to include dining. It even became a focal point for 47 years as the headquarters of the largest restaurant chain in the world…McDonald’s.

This development as a dining center didn’t happen overnight. In fact, it has taken decades.

While Paul Butler set an enviable foundation with his vision for Oak Brook as a village, Oak Brook dining could have never happened unless Chicago itself hadn’t become a draw for restaurants and restaurateurs.

According to Phil Vettel, Chicago Tribune dining critic for 31 years, “I had a ring-side seat and watched as Chicago evolved. Top chefs like Rick Bayless came to town, after spending years in Mexico learning how to prepare authentic Mexican fare. Others, like Charlie Trotter, were self-taught. Still, others learned at locations like Gordon’s, who in turn, taught the likes of John Terzcak, Ron Blazek, Michael Smith, Stewart Parsons, and Don Yamauchi.”

Of course, one of the most wellknown restaurateurs is Rich Melman, who founded Lettuce Entertainment Enterprises, which has spawned dozens of successful restaurant concepts. In fact, Melman has had as many as 5 restaurants in Oak Brook. And, of course, Oak Brook’s own Dick Portillo is known for founding one of the most successful chains, his namesake Portillo’s Restaurants. Both are featured in this special section.

Other factors contributed. High restaurant rents in large cities on the east and west coast drove up-andcoming chefs to Chicago with its more reasonable rents. Further, in densely populated cities, since apartments and kitchens are small, eating out is more the norm. In the Chicago area, dining

out can be more of a special occasion. No wonder the National Restaurant Show has come to Chicago for decades. Certainly, Oak Brook is the perfect setting for special occasion dining. As Vettel puts it, “All the elements for fine dining are in Oak Brook. It is an upscale community, and the residents can and do appreciate the good things Bon’ Appetit! Celebrate Oak Brook as a dining mecca with ‘Restaurant Week’ April 22-30 BY LARRY ATSEFF ? in life. It is headquarters for many businesses. It has one of the finest upscale malls in Oakbrook Center.”

Celebrate with Restaurant Week, April 22-30

There are dozens upon dozens of restaurants in Oak Brook and surrounding areas. We have selected sixty and more and have organized them by cuisine. Many are offering specials during the week. You can go through the list, click on their website and automatically go to their website. The list may also introduce you to some restaurants you may not have considered. Bon apetit. In any event, get out and enjoy excellent dining in the Oak Brook area.

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With a huge selection of the season’s hottest grills — plus accessories, replacement parts, rubs and sauces — we’ll help you make dad’s day unforgettable.

Father’s Day is June 19! Explore our full selection at our Downers Grove store, and enjoy free delivery and assembly on most grills.

Not sure what grill to get? Let’s break it down:

GAS GRILLS: If dad likes to keep things simple, go with a gas grill. They’re perfect for quick-cooking foods — burgers, kabobs, steaks — and there’s almost no setup required.

CHARCOAL GRILLS: Charcoal takes a little longer to setup than gas, and it cooks slower — but it’s worth it if you’re going for that smoky flavor. Recommended for dads who like to tinker.

PELLET GRILLS: Offering the best of both worlds, pellet grills are both easy to use and perfect for getting that smoky flavor. Great for dads who toe the line between old-school and new-age.

Go to: www.HinsdaleMag.com to make a reservation at these fine dining establishments.

RESTAURANTS IN AND AROUND OAK BROOK NAME CUISINE? ADDRESS PHONE Beatrix AMERICAN 272 Oakbrook Center 630-491-1415 California Pizza Kitchen AMERICAN 551 Oakbrook Center 630-571-7800 Driftwood Grille AMERICAN 17W648 22nd St. Oakbrook Terrace 815 374 3893 J. Alexander AMERICAN 1410 16TH St, Oak Brook 630-573-8180 Kona Grill AMERICAN 3051 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook 630-515-8395 Lucille AMERICAN 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace 630-530-8300 Michael Jordan’s AMERICAN 1225 22nd St., Oak Brook 630-828-2932 Puttshack AMERICAN 1828 Oakbrook Center 773-831-7888 Real Urban BBQ AMERICAN 2119 Clearwater Dr, Oak Brook 630-908-4380 Restoration Hardware AMERICAN 1300 22nd Street, Oak Brook 415-945-3500 Table at the Crate AMERICAN 35 Oakbrook Center 312-455-8626 The Cheesecake Factory AMERICAN 2020 Spring Road, Oak Brook 630-573-1800 True Food AMERICAN 105 Oakbrook Center 630-716-3056 Blueberry Hill Café BREAKFAST 3041 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook 630-575-8401 Egg Harbor Café BREAKFAST 2054 York Road, Oak Brook 630-590-5888 First Watch BREAKFAST 2155 22nd St., Oak Brook 630-703-1958 DMK Burger Bar BURGER 541 Oakbrook Center 773-216-5626 A Dining Mecca of over 65 Restaurants Presents Restaurant Week April 22-30 Shake Shack BURGERS 1950 Spring Road,Oak Brook 630-413-1017

York Tavern BURGERS 3702 York Road, Oak Brook 630-323-5090

Antico Posto ITALIAN 118 Oakbrook Center 630-586-9200

La Barra

ITALIAN Labriola Bakery & Café ITALIAN Lou Malnati’s Pizza ITALIAN

3011 Butterfield Road,Oak Brook 630-861-7617 3021 Butterfield Road,Oak Brook 630-574-2800 18W080 22nd St. Oakbrook Terrace 630-912-8300

Lucca Osteria

ITALIAN Maggiano’s Little Italy ITALIAN Pinstripes Positano ITALIAN ITALIAN 1415 22nd St., Oak Brook 240 Oakbrook Center 312-929-0120 630-368-0003

7 Oakbrook Center

630-575-8700 17W460 22nd St Oakbrook Terrace 630-501-1177

Roka Akor JAPANESE 166 Oakbrook Center 630-286-6437

Blanco Cocina Chipotle El Tapeo MEXICAN MEXICAN SPANISH

2022 Spring Road, Oak Brook 630-320-2034 2103 Clearwater Drive, Oak Brook 630-230-3076 2100 Spring Road, Oak Brook 630 828-2044

Go to: www.HinsdaleMag.com to make a reservation at these fine dining establishments.

NAME CUISINE ? ADDRESS PHONE Devon SEAFOOD 17W400 22nd St. Oakbrook Terrace 630-516-0180 Parker’s SEAFOOD 1000 31st St. Downers Grove 630-960-5700 Seasons 52 SEAFOOD 3 Oakbrook Center 630-571-4752 Ditka’s STEAKHOUSE 2 Mid-America Plaza #100, Oakbrook Terrace 630-572-2200 Fogo de Chao STEAKHOUSE 1204 22nd St, Oak Brook 630-716-2929 Gibson’s Restaurant STEAKHOUSE 2105 Spring Road, Oak Brook 630-954-1000 McCormick & Schmick’s STEAKHOUSE 3001 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook 630-571-3700 Old Town Pour House STEAKHOUSE 8 Oakbrook Center 312-212-8878 Perry’s Grill STEAKHOUSE 5 Oakbrook Center 630-571-1808 Wildfire STEAKHOUSE 232 Oakbrook Center 630-598-9000 Cilantro FAST CASUAL Oakbrook Center 630-828-8200 Corner Bakery FAST CASUAL Oakbrook Center 630-368-0505 Greek Kitchen FAST CASUAL Oakbrook Center 630-571-4750 Nando’s Peri Peri Chicken FAST CASUAL Oakbrook Center 630-230-4348 Pie Five Pizza FAST CASUAL Oakbrook Center 630-560-3215 Potbelly Sandwiches FAST CASUAL Oakbrook Center 630-570-5216 Sweet Green (salads) FAST CASUAL Oakbrook Center 630-647-5200 RESTAURANTS IN AND AROUND OAK BROOK A Dining Mecca of over 65 Restaurants Presents Restaurant Week April 22-30

HOTELS

Colonial Room, Polo Lounge HOTEL Drake Hotel, 2301 York Rd., Oak Brook 630-571-0000 Longitude 87 Restaurant HOTEL Le Meridien, 2100 Spring Rd, Oak Brook 630-368-9900 Water’s Edge Lakeside Patio HOTEL Hyatt Lodge, 2815 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook 630-568-1234 Atrium Café, 1909 Lounge HOTEL DoubleTree, 1909 Spring Rd, Oak Brook 630-472-0000

GOLF COURSE

Oak Brook Hills Hilton GOLF COURSE Oak Brook Golf Club GOLF COURSE 3500 Midwest Club, Oak Brook 630-850-5555 2606 York Road, Oak Brook 630-368-6400

DEPARTMENT STORES

Nieman Marcus NM Café DEPT. STORE Nieman Marcus, level 2, Oakbrook Center 630-586-3150 Nordstrom Ruscello DEPT. STORE Nordstrom, 10 Oakbrook Center 630-218-2410

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