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]]>Naperville is one of Chicago’s best suburbs, and with that comes some fantastic restaurants. Naperville dining features a variety of cuisine, from Spanish appetizers to Irish bars, as well as Mexican food and seafood. To start, here are five restaurants we love in Naperville.
Mesón Sabika
630-983-3000
For some of the best Spanish tapas you can find, Meson Sabika is close to downtown Naperville. Check out the unique decor in this historic house. Weekends offer a delicious brunch, and normally they have a buffet with more delicious choices.
Patatas Bravas is one of their most popular items – potatoes in a delectable spiced tomato sauce.
Wild Rice Sushi & Grill
630-717-1199
On the northern side of Naperville is this hole-in-the-wall restaurant serving some of the best sushi in the area. Creative rolls and classics make for a delicious exploration of sushi and sashimi. They even have a sushi pizza.
For a unique experience, try the signature rolls such as the Great Naperville Roll.
Jackson Avenue Pub
630-904-9400
If you are seeking a fantastic burger and one of the best in Naperville, look no further than Jackson Avenue Pub. With 18 different burgers, the Jackson Avenue menu is extensive.
Bulleit Bourbon honey sauce mixes well with swiss cheese, bacon, caramelized onions, on the Bulleit Burger, or try freshly sliced pear on the Drunken Pear Burger.
Everdine’s Grilled Cheese Co.
630-544-6626
If cheese is what really melts your tastebuds, check out Everdine’s in downtown Naperville.
This cheesy haven has some of the best sandwiches, classic grilled cheese, and specialty grilled cheeses you can find in the Chicago area.
Try them with ham and grilled pineapple, chicken, or even sloppy joe. Bacon and tomato is one of their best combos.
Fat Rosie’s
630-328-0060
This mouth-watering local Mexican restaurant serves traditional Mexican food right here in Naperville, becoming a local favorite with chicken mole, Camarones al Modo de Ajo, and chihuahua cheese dip. The talking donkey greets you from behind the bar and sings happy birthday to anyone who stops by on their special day.
These are just a few of the restaurants Naperville has to offer, so be sure to explore next time you are looking for a night out on the town.
What’s your favorite Naperville restaurant? Tell us in the comments!
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]]>With summer in full swing, we are also in the heart of farmer’s market season. When it comes to food, nothing beats fresh, local produce from local farms. Farmer’s markets provide small businesses and farmers to showcase their items to the community, and it feels good knowing your money is going directly into your community.
To highlight these people and all of their hard work, we wanted to inform our residents about farmer’s markets happening right here in Naperville. From fruits and veggies to cheeses, honey, baked goods, sweets, and more, these are the best local markets for you to enjoy!
Naperville Farmer’s Market
200 E. 5h Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563
June- October: Saturday: 7am – 12pm
Off-season: Contact vendors directly
This year-round market hosts local vendors in all seasons, with the heart of the season being from June-October. Enjoy 40+ vendors every Saturday from 7 am to 12 pm. In the winter months, select businesses are still on display, so be sure to stop by!
Farm-to-table is one of the best ways to enjoy healthy, fresh meals sourced locally, so you can be sure to know where your food comes from when you buy from the Naperville Market.
There are also musical performances and events for kids, so this is a great spot for people of all ages to enjoy a Saturday outing.
95th Street Farmer’s Market
The parking lot of the 95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Road, Naperville
Thursdays June 3 – Sept 30 from 3 pm to 7 pm
To learn more about our sponsorship opportunities
contact Stacey Fontechia Sales and Sponsorship Manager at 630-848-3575 or at [email protected]
Presented by the Naperville Parks District and the Naperville Public Library, the 95th Sreet Farmer’s Market features homegrown produce, fruits, vegetables, and homemade bread and jams. There are also products such as candles, plants, dips, meats, oils, and sweets.
Besides these two fantastic markets, there are many others throughout the Chicago metro area. So if Thursday or Saturday do not work for you, be sure to check out the others!
A more comprehensive list of farmer’s markets in the area can be found here.
The Chicago Tribune also put together a searchable map of farmer’s markets in the Chicago area.
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