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Dining Guide WESTMONT | 2018

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Chef John Fleming has over 30 years experience in the restaurant business. He believes America is a melting pot of many different cultures …. and he has sculpted J. Fleming’s Absolutely Delicious with an American theme.

Absolutely Delicious features f a comfortable f bl indoor setting, private room available, and a comfortable outside patio when weather permits.

Happy Hour Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

Live Entertainment Friday & Saturday Private Chef's Table with seating to 12

J. Fleming's Absolutely Delicious

18 N. Cass Avenue - Westmont 630-434-0224 http://willbeyourchef.com/

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J. Fleming’s

AMERICAN FARE WITH UPSCALE FLAIR What makes J. Fleming’s Absolutely Delicious unique? The diversity of the menu and specials are all lovingly crafted to be …Absolutely Delicious!

Executive Chef John Fleming’s menu reflects the American melting pot of different cultures and tastes.

Perhaps that’s why their catering is found at corporate, holiday and special occasion gatherings throughout the area.

Appetizers include crab cakes dressed with celery root slaw and a red pepper remoulade, and coconut shrimp with a Napa cabbage slaw and plum chili sauce.

The baked French onion soup is always fulfilling. Caramelized onions combined with hearty beef stock, form the perfect base for the rich mantel of cheese and the crisp garlic crostini. Salads are a varied mix with garden and Caesar, along with several entrée size options and specials. The Harvest Salad rotates ingredients featuring seasonally fresh options.

lingonberry glaze and served with spätzle, pan browned with fresh herbs and nutmeg. A savory roasted garlic and shallot confit rounds out this dish.

Grilled Squash Roulade features grilled zucchini and yellow squash slices topped with ricotta, asiago, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, pine nuts and fresh basil, rolled, then baked and served with sautéed spinach, grilled portabellas, and fresh marinara sauce.

Desserts include a cherry tart with sweet, dark cherries wrapped in piecrust, baked to a flakey golden brown and plated with ice cream.

Bread pudding is always available and several versions of tiramisu work their way onto the specials list.

Watch for the summer-only berry tiramisu.

The extensive brunch menu offers skillets, pancakes, omelets, waffles, French toast, blintzes and more. Specialty dishes include a Chesapeake Bay Crab Strata, Huevos Chilliqueles and homemade Corned Beef Hash. With fresh squeezed juice, or a cup of coffee, it’s a wonderful start to your day.

Open for lunch and dinner, and weekend brunch. Enjoy live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays.

Sandwiches, available for lunch and dinner, include the selection that put them on the map – the Cuban.

Thin-sliced roast pork pairs with spicy capicola and is topped with Swiss, Mojo sauce, tomatoes, onions and a pickle slice before being griddled on sturdy Tuscan style bread.

Dinner options are numerous, spanning the sea of cultures that is America. Campanelli Romesco features bell shaped pasta with a ruffled edge, so as to hold the tomato and Romano cream sauce, combined with fresh spinach, artichokes, mushrooms, tomatoes and pine nuts. Optional shrimp brings this dish to the highest level.

Grilled pork chops are prepared bone-in for flavor, with a light

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Westmont Readers Choice Awards The 2018 Westmont Dining Reader’s Choice Awards is a program co-sponsored by the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau and Shaw Media. The public-at-large was invited to vote for their favorite restaurants, dining experiences and food during the time period of March 15, 2018 – April 4, 2018. There were 28 categories provided to consider. With a total of over 10,000 votes cast, the winners by category were: BEST ASIAN CUISINE Katy’s Dumpling House

BEST FAST CASUAL Standard Market Grill

BEST BAKERY Standard Market Bakery (2nd year in a row)

BEST FAST FOOD Chipotle (3rd year in a row)

BEST BANQUET SPACE Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center (3rd year in a row) BEST BBQ Uncle Bub’s BBQ (3rd year in a row) BEST BREAKFAST Citrus Diner (2nd year in a row) BEST BURGER DJ’s Sport Bar and Grill (2nd year in a row) BEST CATERING Zazzo’s Pizza & Catering BEST COFFEE SHOP Brewed Awakening (3rd year in a row) BEST DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT DJ’s Sports Bar and Grill (2nd year in a row) BEST FAMILY FRIENDLY RESTAURANT Uncle Bub’s BBQ & Catering (3rd year in a row)

BEST FINE DINING Bakersfield Wood-Fired Grill (3rd year in a row) BEST FULL SERVICE Bakersfield Wood-Fired Grill BEST HOLIDAY BRUNCH Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center (3rd year in a row)

BEST FOR OUTDOOR DINING J. Flemings Absolutely Delicious (3rd year in a row) BEST PIZZA Zazzo’s Pizza & Catering BEST SALAD Standard Market Grill (3rd year in a row) BEST SANDWICH DJ’s Sports Bar and Grill BEST SEAFOOD Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen (3rd year in a row)

BEST ICE CREAM Tasty Treat (3rd year in a row)

BEST SUSHI Sushi House (3rd year in a row)

BEST INDIAN CUISINE RESTAURANT Saffron Restaurant (3rd year in a row)

BEST VIDEO GAMING DJ’s Sports Bar & Grill (3rd year in a row)

BEST ITALIAN CUISINE Vincitori (2nd year in a row) BEST FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT J. Fleming’s Absolutely Delicious (2nd year in a row) BEST LUNCH DJ’s Sports Bar and Grill BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT Standard Tacos & Margaritas

We thank all for voting for your favorite places to “dine around the world in Westmont”!

DINE AROUND THE WORLD in Westmont

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CUBAN PORK SANDWICH served at J. Fleming’s Absolutely Delicious Restaurant and Catering Thinly sliced roast pork and Capricola ham topped with melted emmenthal swiss, mojo mayonnaise, sliced onion, plum tomato, pickle and gruyere cheese on a grilled sourdough bread Photo by Aldo Risolvo of D’Lara Photography

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Citrus Diner

FRESH FLAVORS FOR BREAKFAST OR LUNCH Citrus Diner offers a freshly satisfying dining experience in an upbeat setting. Bright white walls decorated with art and festive sayings celebrate healthful ingredients and lifestyles.

Greek yogurt with figs and walnuts, sweetened with honey and seasoned with cinnamon. Served in a bowl, the Marathon comes with a toasted English muffin.

Living up to the juicy promise of its name, Citrus Diner delivers fresh, healthful ingredients in recipes that pop with flavor. The freshly squeezed orange juice alone is worth the trip.

Add real maple syrup to your breakfast for a sweet finish.

The plethora of breakfast options includes omelets, Benedicts, egg specialties, skillets, French toast, pancakes, waffles, and their popular breakfast sandwiches. The newest sandwich, the Avocado Smash, is served on 9-grain whole wheat bread, and features a poached egg, fresh spinach, tomato, and avocado.

Other healthy breakfasts are oatmeal, and the high-protein Marathon—

All egg dishes are made with organic eggs. Substitute egg whites, for no additional charge. Glutenfree pancakes and bread also are available, so no one has to feel deprived.

For lunch, enjoy a salad, sandwich, or a bowl of the Nearly World Famous Tortilla Soup, topped with shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes and tortilla strips

attentive wait staff; a trip to Citrus Diner is a must. The diner serves breakfast and lunch until 2:30 p.m.

Monday through Sunday.

With its generously portioned and delicious dishes, patient and

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COME AND GET IT!

Where to eat in the Westmont area Did you know that you can literally “Dine Around the World” in Westmont? Tantalize your taste buds at one of our 99+ restaurants. We have something for everyone, and your appetite is sure to be satisfied.

Learn more about what Westmont has to offer by checking out our website: www.westmontchamber.com or visiting our Facebook page - Shop, Dine, Discover Westmont

American

Amber Café 13 N. Cass Ave........................................................(630) 515-8080 B. Restaurant (Hilton) 3500 Midwest Rd..................................................(630) 850-5525 Bakersfield Wood-Fired Grill 330 E. Ogden Ave...................................................(630) 568-3615 Citrus Diner 844 E Ogden Ave................................................... (630) 655-1840 DJ’s Sports Bar & Grill 222 E Chicago Ave................................................. (630) 986-1029 Golden Basket 2 W. Naperville Rd................................................ (630) 960-0626 Grill 89 800 E. Ogden Ave..................................................(630) 570-5889 Harvest Pancake House & Grill 339 W. 63rd Street................................................(630) 960-3895 J. Fleming’s Absolutely Delicious Restaurant & Catering 18 N. Cass Ave........................................................(630) 434-0224 Johnny’s Blitz 20 N. Cass Ave........................................................(630) 541-9015 Major Restaurant 301 W. Ogden Ave..................................................(630) 968-1144 Margie’s Beef & Gyros 6410 S Cass Ave.................................................... (630) 852-3260 McDonald’s 31 E. 63rd Street....................................................(630) 969-3868 6  THE BEST OF WESTMONT  SUMMER 2018

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NEAT Kitchen + Bar 246 N. Cass Ave.....................................................(630) 568-8688 Standard Market Grill 333 E. Ogden Ave...................................................(630) 366-7040 The Fremont Bar & Grill 1115 Fairview Ave....................................................(630) 297-8773 Walsh’s Bar & Grill 202 W Naperville Rd.............................................(630) 968-5957 Westmont Restaurant 128 N Cass Ave.......................................................(630) 968-1009

Asian & Pan Pacific

Big Boss 677 N. Cass Ave.....................................................(630) 468-2442 Chinese Café 665B Pasquinelli Dr., Ste 109...............................(630) 323-2329 Good Children Asian Cusine 665B Pasquinelli Dr., Ste 107............................... (630) 920-1460 Oriental Seafood House 665B Pasquinelli Dr., Ste 106............................. (630) 850-9880 Yu Ton Dumplings House 665B Pasquinelli Dr., Ste 110................................(630) 323-2329

Bagels/Sandwiches

Great American Bagel 353 W. Ogden Ave................................................ (630) 963-9090

Bakery

The Sweet and Savory Spot 15 S. Cass Ave.........................................................(630) 442-7468 SUBURBAN LIFE

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Katy’s Dumplings

WESTMONT'S FRESHEST NOODLES AND DUMPLINGS A Chinese food favorite for nearly 20 years, Katy’s Dumplings is known for dumplings, noodles and pancakes, handmade, on-site.

Katy’s makes 1,200 to 1,500 dumplings, and 100 to 150 noodle bundles per day. It’s labor intensive, starting with making the dough, rolling it, and breaking off thumbsize pieces that will be flattened into discs, by hand. The discs are filled with pork and chive or beef and scallion; the edges are pinched, readying them for cooking, or freezing into bags of 50 for sale. The intricate steps of noodle making are often shared by two.

Dumplings are served steamed or fried. Try pork with chives, Napa cabbage or scallions, which add a subtle flavor enhanced by dipping options.

Juicy steamed buns, similar to soup dumplings, contain a liquid burst of flavor, along with various fillings. Larger buns, or bao, are delicious, with bottoms fried to a golden brown. The barbeque pork bun is always available; specials include the Tianjin bun filled with pork, mushroom and shrimp.

Fresh-made noodles are used in soups, large enough for a meal.

More noodle dishes are available under chow mein or stir-fry.

Stir-fried pancakes are infused with spices and onion oil, then pulled and hand-rolled. A quick pan-fry lightly browns both sides. The pancakes are shredded and combined with ingredients such as pork and onion.

POT STICKERS • BOILED DUMPLINGS •FRIED RICE •CHOW MEIN •NOODLES SOUP •STIR FRY

665 N. Cass Avenue Westmont

630-323-9393

www.katysdumplings.com Now Open 7 Days a Week 11am-9pm

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BBQ

Filipino

Cajun/Seafood

Hot Dogs/Gyros

Chili Parlor/Bar

Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt

Uncle Bub’s Award Winning BBQ 132 S Cass Ave...................................................... (630) 493-9000 Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen 921 Pasquinelli Drive.............................................(630) 455-9846 Bishop’s Chili of Westmont 250 N. Cass Ave......................................................(630) 852-5974

Chinese

China Chef Restaurant 42 N. Cass Ave.......................................................(630) 964-9401 Chinese Kitchen 6551 S Cass Ave., Ste M.......................................(630) 968-3828 Golden Bowl 6313 Fairview Ave..................................................(630) 852-6688 Katy’s Dumpling House 665 N. Cass Ave......................................................(630) 323-9393 Yu’s Mandarin Restaurant 665A Pasquinelli Dr............................................... (630) 325-7800

Coffee

Brewed Awakening 19 W. Quincy St.......................................................(630) 852-2233 B Patisserie (Hilton) 3500 Midwest Rd..................................................(630) 850-5525 Dunkin’ Donuts 121 W. Ogden Ave..................................................(630) 395-9698 Dunkin’ Donuts 19 W. 63rd St............................................................(630) 271-8261 Starbucks (Jewel) 4 E. Ogden Ave....................................................... (630) 323-9885 Standard Market Coffee & Tea 333 E. Ogden Ave................................................... (630) 366-7042

Czech/Bohemian

Bohemian Crystal Restaurant 639 Blackhawk Dr.................................................. (630) 789-1981 Café De Jeanola 999 Oakmont Plaza Dr., Ste 120........................ (708) 612-0048

Fast Casual

Boston Market 101 W Ogden Ave...................................................(630) 964-1600 Deli at 601 601 Oakmont Lane................................................ (630) 325-0015

Fast Food

Burger King 4 W. 63rd St............................................................ (630) 719-9490 Wendy’s 320 E. Ogden Ave................................................... (630) 323-1379 8  THE BEST OF WESTMONT  SUMMER 2018

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Mang Juan Filipino 6118 S. Cass Ave..................................................... (630) 541-3861 Jimmy’s Dog House 217 W. Ogden Ave..................................................(630) 963-8203 Dairy Queen 695 N. Cass Ave.......................................................(630) 522-3187 Tasty Treat 19 S. Cass Ave........................................................(630) 968-8387 Coco Froyo 29 N. Cass Ave........................................................(630) 442-7386

Indian

Saffron Restaurant 6200 S. Cass Ave.................................................. (630) 769-9662 Sai Saffron Chat House 6034 S. Cass Ave.................................................. (630) 968-9660 Shree Indian Vegetarian Restaurant 655 N. Cass Ave...................................................... (630) 655-1021

Italian

Dolce’s Restaurant & Wine Bar 15 W. Quincy St......................................................(630) 663-0401 Italiamo 6232 S. Cass Ave....................................................(630) 541-8414 Papa Passero’s Family Pizzeria 6326 S. Cass Ave................................................... (630) 963-7660 Vincitori Restaurant 14 N. Cass Ave........................................................(630) 663-9467

Japanese/Sushi

Sushi House 830 E. Ogden Ave................................................. (630) 920-8948

Korean

Korea Garden Restaurant 204 N. Cass Ave..................................................... (630) 852-1900

Lithuanian

Ruta Café 6551 S. Cass Ave., Ste. L ......................................(630) 964-7882

Mexiacan

Chipotle 300 E. Ogden Ave..................................................(630) 920-1890 Del Carmen Restaurant 214 E. Chicago St....................................................(630) 581-5272 El Pulpo 323 W. 63rd St......................................................... (630) 795-1235 Las Palmas Restaurant 311 W Ogden Ave...................................................(630) 963-9999

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DJ’s Sports Bar and Grill KEEPING THE NEIGHBORHOOD BAR TRADITION ALIVE DJ’s Sports Bar and Grill has been a neighborhood fixture for more than 25 years.

As DJ’s was a 2018 Reader’s Choice winner for best burger, expectations run high. Burgers are half pound, lightly seasoned, char grilled on a toasted brioche, or gluten-free bun.

With your choice of cheese and a thick tomato slice, it’s worth returning for.

The unique interior stems from the building’s history as a 1917 family home. Each owner converted a bit more home into a bit more bar, and 100 years later, we have DJ’s! Located at the corner of Chicago Avenue and Blackhawk Drive, DJ’s is an Official Blackhawks Bar. Begin with made-to-order tortilla chips, hot, crispy, and perfect for

dipping in cheese sauce or salsa. Or, go all in with the nachos. A mountain of fresh-made chips topped with nacho cheese sauce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, salsa and sour cream. Proteins include chili, grilled chicken breast or steak.

The chili is rich, thick and with enough heat to satisfy. Topped with shredded cheese and sided with your choice of onions, jalapeno, sour cream and chips, it’s a meal by itself.

The New York Strip steak sandwich is bedded on a lightly toasted roll with a touch of garlic butter, and topped with melted Swiss, grilled onions and sautéed mushrooms.

Sides are often an afterthought, but not so at DJ’s. Fresh-cut fries, freshcut chips, Cole slaw or onion rings are all winners.

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Mexiacan

Los Burritos Tapatios 6601 S. Cass Ave., Ste. P .....................................(630) 515-0640 Standard Tacos & Margaritas 333 E. Ogden Ave....................................................(630) 366-7041 Taqueria El Ranchito 323 W. 63rd St........................................................(630) 963-0202 Taco Bell 13 W. Ogden Ave.................................................... (630) 964-7738 Taco Express 1127 Fairview Ave..................................................(630) 971-0808 Taco Express 7 W. Quincy St.........................................................(630) 971-9077 Taco Grill & Salsa Bar 111 W. Ogden Ave...................................................(630) 353-0964

Mexianc/Middle Eastern

Marmelly Restaurant 6002 S. Cass Ave. ................................................ (630) 963-0148

Microbrewery

Myths and Legends Brewing Company 1115 Zygmunt Circle.............................................. (630) 442-7864

Middle Eastern

Maura’s Mediterranean Cuisine 31 N Cass Ave..........................................................(630) 512-0010

Pizza

Chicago Pizza Boss (moving food truck)................................................(331) 425-2953 L&F Pizza 21 S. Cass Ave........................................................(630) 969-5455 Little Caesars 1111 Fairview Ave................................................... (630) 541-9087 Nancy’s Pizza 6551 S. Cass Ave. Suite O.................................... (630) 512-9500 Papa John’s 55 W. Ogden Ave....................................................(630) 968-7272 Pizza Hut 17 W. Ogden Ave., Unit C ..................................... (630) 824-0155 Rosati’s Pizza 838 E. Ogden Ave...................................................(630) 789-1970 Uncle Pete’s Pizza 207 N. Cass Ave..................................................... (630) 963-1900 WoodGrain Neapolitan Pizzeria 19 West Ogden Ave................................................(630) 541-9249 Zazzo’s Pizza & Catering 200 W. Ogden Ave................................................ (630) 796-2220

Sandwiches

Jimmy John’s 129 W. Ogden Ave.................................................(630) 435-8650 Potbelly Sandwich 19 W. Ogden Ave.....................................................(630) 796-3412 Subway 822 E. Ogden Ave.................................................. (630) 455-0441 Subway 357 W. Ogden Ave.................................................(630) 960-2225 Subway 6394 S. Cass Ave................................................... (630) 810-0474

Sports Bar DJ’s Sports Bar & Grill 222 E Chicago Ave................................................. (630) 986-1029 Tin Cup Grill (Hilton) 3500 Midwest Rd..................................................(630) 850-5555 Pot Belly Pub 24 N. Cass Ave....................................................... (630) 512-0485 Suburbanite Bowl 201 W. Ogden Ave.................................................(630) 968-2200 Uptown Tavern 12 W Burlington Ave..............................................(630) 969-4717

Thai

Mai Thai Restaurant 697 N. Cass Ave.....................................................(630) 455-4298 Siam Kitchen 341 W. Ogden Ave..................................................(630) 964-3333

Video Gaming

Anna’s Place 15 W. Ogden Ave..................................................... (331) 903-5342 DJ’s Sports Bar & Grill 222 E Chicago Ave................................................. (630) 986-1029 Laura’s Café 777 - Fairview Ave. 1125 Fairview Ave...................................................(331) 903-6805 Laura’s Cafe 777 - Cass Ave. 6356 South Cass Ave............................................ (630) 324-6571 Penny’s Place 685 N. Cass Ave......................................................(630) 481-4184 Stella’s Place 834 E. Ogden Ave..................................................(630) 426-6994

Wine & Small Plates

The CUBE at Standard Market 333 E. Ogden Ave....................................................(630) 366-7033

Polish

Soltys Deli & Meats 305 W. Ogden Ave..................................................(630) 434-9129

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ItaliAmo

GREAT FOOD IS A FAMILY PASSION “Food made with love tastes better!”

That’s the mantra of the owners and staff of ItaliAmo, comprised of members of the Agate and Indelicato families, who are driven by a passion for what they do and the authenticity of their recipes.

Chef Frances Agate and her son, chef Vincenzo Indelicato, have developed their menu from family recipes, and the OASI restaurant in Italy, where Vincenzo trained before the family came to America two years ago.

Frances’ husband Elio is the primary pizza chef, while daughters Eliana and Rosmary greet customers with a smile and explain the menu.

A wide array of traditional, fresh Italian cuisine waits. The freshly made pastas in multiple styles along with several different homemade

sauces are the specialty, but ItaliAmo also offers paninis, calzones, salads, and appetizers like the featured Arancine – a delectable homemade breaded rice ball filled with Bolognese sauce and Parmigiano cheese. Classic pizzas are always available, along with changing pizza specials with contemporary flair.

Drive-thru, carryout and catering options are available. ItaliAmo’s staff also offers personalized ideas for your event, upon request.

Sometimes, that little suggestion from a pro is exactly what is needed to make the party a hit!

Open seven days a week, ItaliAmo’s quality and dedication to customer satisfaction are sure to make your party or event exceptional.

Experience ItaliAmo’s welcoming

vibe, great customer service, and of course, delicious Italian food.

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Bishop’s Famous Chili GOING STRONG SINCE 1925 In 1925, when Chicago chili parlor cook Mary Bishop was fired for changing her employer’s house recipe, the four-time widow wasn’t thinking about her culinary legacy — she only wanted a way to support her family. So Bishop took her altered recipe on the road — or at least down the block from her former workplace, and opened Bishop’s Famous Chili, at 18th and Damen Avenues in Chicago.

Ninety-plus years and four generations later, Grandma Bishop’s recipe is still a savory and spicy favorite of chili fans in the western suburbs.

Bishop’s Famous Chili in Westmont serves chili, chili mac (made with spaghetti — a tradition that dates to macaroni shortages during

World War II), hot dogs, bratwurst and tamales. Bishop’s chili is tasty alone, or topped with shredded cheddar cheese, diced onion, sour cream, diced jalapeno and hot giardinera. Cornbread muffins, made on-site, round out the meal.

To drink, enjoy a cold soft drink, Filbert’s Old Time Draft Root Beer — which started in 1926 — or one of eight varieties of draft beer.

Bishop’s invites you to dine in or carry-out. Take home a pint, a quart, or feed a crowd with a partysized tray or bucket. Advance notice for catering trays and buckets, please.

Stop in for lunch or dinner, and make the Bishop family’s tradition one of your family’s traditions, too.

BISHOP’S FAMOUS CHILI Chicago's Own Chili Since 1925

250 N. Cass Avenue • Westmont, IL

630-852-5974

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Taste of Westmont Thursday Nites Car Show All Summer Music and Cars right outside our Door

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Johnny’s Blitz

WHERE BURGERS ARE THE STAR If fresh, gourmet dishes served in a family-friendly, upscale sports bar sound appealing, then Johnny’s Blitz is for you.

The brainchild of owner John Dasoqi, Johnny’s Blitz retains the charm of classic Westmont, but also provides a modern, warm, inviting atmosphere that creates a standout lunch and dinner spot.

The menu includes appetizers, salads, and craft burgers, ground from a blend of prime beef sirloin, brisket and short rib. Choose from the classic Johnny’s Burger, to creative offerings like the Grin ‘n Bear It, the Blitz & Blue, or build your own custom creation, from a selection of buns, cheeses and toppings.

Wash down your burger with an exceptional local brew, or a rare

beer from around the country.

“Come for the food, stay for the craft beer and cocktails,” Dasoqi says. “We are the only place in Westmont where you will always find something brand new on offer behind the bar on each visit.”

The staff goes the extra mile to provide outstanding service. In addition to the great food and drinks, Johnny’s Blitz also caters to sports and music fans, with a studio-quality audio/video configuration and live music on most weekends.

“Don’t be afraid to stop in just because we’re new,” Dasoqi continues. “We guarantee that after your first visit you’ll know it’s a place that not only belongs in the

neighborhood but belongs in your life, like the “Cheers” of Westmont, where everyone knows your name and face.”

Johnny’s Blitz Bar & Grill 20 N. Cass Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559 630–541–9015

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Zazzo’s Pizzeria PIZZA PIZZAZZ-OS! Owner Dominic Barraco has strived to bring his firsthand experience and inspiration to the new Westmont location of Zazzo’s Pizzeria. Coming from a family with over 30 years in the pizza business, that has operated several successful eateries including Vito & Nick’s and Barraco’s, Zazzo’s Pizzeria promises – and delivers – quality and quantity to its loyal customers.

Walking in to Zazzo’s, you are treated like family from the get go. The comfortable, casual atmosphere is a cornerstone of the business and one that Barraco and his staff truly pride themselves on.

Delicious pizza is the specialty at Zazzo’s with everything from

deep dish to thin crust, and all the mouth-watering toppings you crave. Additionally, Zazzo’s features a huge menu of Italian and American fare that includes pasta, ribs, chicken, burgers and seafood, plus appetizers and desserts, all using the best quality, freshest ingredients available.

“We love seeing our customers’ smiling faces when they leave our establishment and we hope our clientele becomes like family,” Barraco says.

Zazzo’s offers affordable, familyfriendly options for dine-in, delivery, carryout, catering and banquets. Visit www.zazzospizza.com for more information and menus.

Dine In - Carryout Delivery - Catering

WESTMONT - NOW OPEN! 200 W Ogden Ave 630-796-2220

Mon-Thur 10-11pm • Fri-Sat 10-12am • Sun 10-11pm

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Del Carmen

TRADITIONAL MEXICAN AND MORE Traditional Mexican dishes may be the norm, but it’s the specialties – and the smiles - that keep people coming back to Del Carmen Restaurant, now with a carry-out, delivery and catering location, in Westmont.

For owners Carmen and Hugo Blanco, fresh, cooked-to-order cuisine that features the best quality ingredients is just the start. Growing up, Hugo dreamed of owning a restaurant and was inspired by his family’s recipes.

The staff at Del Carmen is proud to offer exceptional food, and customer service that is valued by their clientele at each location.

A long-time dine-in favorite in the Southwest surburbs, they are excited to be part of the Westmont community, and look forward to offering dine-in service soon.

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Executive Chef Pedro Hernandez, a native of Pueblo, Mexico, utilizes his extensive experience creating delicious Mexican and Southwestern dishes from family recipes to build a delectable offering. Freshly prepared classics

such as tacos, burritos, tortas, and tostadas line the menu, but some of the specialty items are certainly worth exploring, too. Featured dishes such as the Camarones al Ajillo – shrimp sautéed with garlic and mild guajillo peppers are sure to please, while the Tres Amigos – a New York Strip steak, grilled chicken breast and shrimp served with rice, beans and tortillas is bound to fill any appetite.

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Walsh’s

PUTS SUPPER-CLUB VIBE IN THE POCKET Walsh’s is a friendly neighborhood tavern that is famous for their unique “pocket sandwiches.”

Not a tortilla, not a pita, Walsh’s pocket sandwiches are a hearty, tasty handful, stuffed with meat, cheese, onions, grilled and served hot with chips and a crunchy dill pickle spear. There are 13 varieties, including BBQ chicken, roast beef, Philly cheese steak, corned beef, turkey and bacon, and vegetarian.

Additional ingredient options include Walsh’s hot spice blend, garlic butter, ranch dressing, salsa, giardiniera, horse radish and sport peppers. Add two at no charge, add more at 25 cents per ingredient.

Enjoy your sandwich solo, or as a combo with a bowl of soup or chili.

Family owned since 1998, Walsh’s is the place to go for a casual lunch or dinner, or just to grab a drink or enjoy some video gaming, throw some darts, or even participate in the “Buzztime” trivia game.

Patrons enjoy a laid back atmosphere, and sometimes just read the local paper, or choose a magazine to thumb through while enjoying a sandwich, pizza, or fresh (never frozen) ½ pound burger.

Often compared to the vanishing “Northwoods Supper Clubs,” Walsh’s is family friendly, and a hidden gem.

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Bell’s Two Hearted

Leinenkugels Summer Shandy

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Plus… Guinness, Miller Lite, Stella, and Labatt’s

WALSH’S Bar & Grill

202 W. Naperville Road, Westmont 3 blocks S. of Ogden Ave, 3 blocks W. of Cass Ave, Westmont

(630) 968-5957 A Neighborhood Favorite for 20+ years!

Home of the unique “Pocket Sandwich”

Free BuzzTime Trivia

Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am - 1am Fri-Sat 11 am - 2am Grill Hours: 11am - 10pm Daily

MLB Network is HERE! Watch every game at Walsh’s

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Papa Passero’s

SO MUCH MORE THAN GREAT PIZZA With 40 years in business, Papa Passero’s Pizzeria and Family Restaurant includes three generations of the Passero family, beginning with Bill “Papa” Passero, and now Laura Passero Trilla and daughter Alexis.

Papa Passero’s continue to provide exceptionally priced dining options for everyone. Let’s start with starters: many fried appetizers are available from mushrooms to cheese sticks to calamari. Quesadillas, bruschetta and garlic bread add to the impressive list.

The sandwich section is enormous. From wraps to clubs – the turkey, bacon, Swiss with lettuce and tomato was huge, to Chicago staples – a cheesy Italian beef and sausage combo

was delicious. Papa Passero’s also plates a fine burger. My Papa double-decker burger with bacon and cheese was a definite two-hander.

Several pasta dishes are prepared in-house, including lasagna: thick layers of cheese and pasta are baked and finished with a chunky red sauce. Broasted chicken is prepared using deep-frying and pressure-cooking combined to produce a crispy outside and moist product inside.

Pizza is where Papa Passero’s began, and there is a variety of options. Crusts can be thin, medium, thick and custom choices like extra thin are all available.

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Ruta Restaurant A TASTE OF EUROPE Ruta Café & Restaurant serves traditional Lithuanian fare.

The red beet salad is a solid choice to start your meal. Herring, a Lithuanian staple, is served in generous portions with garnishes, including roasted potatoes, beet salad, pickled onions, tomatoes, dill and scallions.

Hearty Eastern-European style soups include the cold beet soup, and a rotating selection of daily soups. The dense, dark seedless rye compliments the soup perfectly.

Chicken and pork are menu staples and available in many combinations.

Kabob or cutlet, sauced, breaded or both – there is an option for most diners.

Potatoes are also featured prominently. The cepelinai, or zeppelin dumplings, combine grated

and riced potatoes to form a smooth puree. Hand flattened and filled with pork mixture, they are rounded into mini football shapes (zeppelins), then boiled. Topped with warm bacon and onion, this dish is found at the center of most Lithuanian tables.

Potato pancakes arrive sizzling hot, the outside crust golden, the inside, creamy smooth.

Desserts are beautifully presented often with fruit, sauce and a powdered sugar garnish. Dishes are reasonably priced and often provide the next day’s meal as well.

Inside, Ruta is bright and cheery.

Tables are decorated with fresh-cut flowers, and easily joined to create formal dining for large parties. Stop

in for lunch, dinner, coffee and dessert, or carryout.

Homemade European Lithuanian Cuisine

Dining • Carryout Catering • Banquets Special Occasion Menus for Private Parties

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Uncle Bub’s

UNCLE BUB’S BLENDS BBQ AND COMFORT FOOD Uncle Bub’s playful interior contrasts its serious approach to BBQ. Trophies from competitions around the country prove its authenticity and taste.

Southern Nachos are smothered in chili, cheese, jalapeños, salsa and sour cream, with an added extra, pulled pork. The Onion Blossom is tart, crunchy and virtually greasefree, ready to dip into homemade buttermilk ranch.

Hearty and flavorful homemade soups rotate daily. Dinner salads come topped with grilled chicken breast, pulled pork or smoked turkey breast.

All meats are hand-rubbed and hardwood smoked on the premises.

Uncle Bub’s specialty, pulled pork, shows up in many ways, from a quesadilla with fresh pico de gallo, to a burger topping. Other

options include a house-made hot link, brisket smoked for 12 hours. Baby back ribs are available daily; other ribs are on weekly or monthly rotation. Specials include Wednesday’s Cherry Wood Smoked Ham, Thursday’s whole roasted pig.

The Sampler is perfect for sharing and includes five meats, corn bread and two sides.

In addition to their traditional sauces, Uncle Bub’s offers White Wash, an Alabama sauce often paired with chicken, and Bold & Gold, a South Carolina mustardsauce.

Sides include fresh-cut regular and sweet potato fries. Potato salad, Cole slaw and beans are from family recipes. Desserts include bread pudding, cobbler, chocolate cake, and berry crisps.

Let the Uncle Bub’s family feed the one’s you LOVE!

Picnics • Graduation Parties • Pig Roasts Grill Package • Weddings • Corporate Parties

HOURS: Sun-Thurs 11am – 9pm • Fri & Sat 11am – 10pm For The 132 South Cass Avenue, Westmont, Illinois 60559 Love Of #BUBLOVE

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