SOUTH ELGIN – Beef Villa has been a family-owned business for more than 40 years, with two locations in Elgin and one in South Elgin. I visited the South Elgin location for a recent lunch, fully expecting to give their beef a try.
BATAVIA – As one of the newest restaurants to open in the Tri-Cities, Aliano’s Ristorante is trying to become a vibrant part of a downtown that has seen several other eateries close in recent years. If my experience Sunday at the establishment at Island Avenue and Houston Street is any indication, Aliano’s will be around for years to come.
SUGAR GROVE – With the temperature creeping above 50 degrees Tuesday, my lunch companion decided to make the short trek out to Bliss Creek Golf Course for a round of nine before coming into the office in the afternoon. After learning this, it gave me the perfect opportunity to try out a recent reader suggestion, Open Range Southwest Grill.
