Restaurant Radio Online Interview Guide

Restaurant Radio Chicago's
New Online Interview Guide and Restaurant Listing

Restaurant Radio Chicago on AM 560 WIND is the Chicago areas top radio show talking food, fun, family, and the local restaurant Scene.

Hosts Tom Reboletti and Dane Neal are also committed to helping to preserve and promote the independent restaurants of the Chicago area and each show has guests interviews that let that Chef or Restaurateur tell their story in their own words, sharing their history and passion for how they started, what they do and how diners and customers can join them.

Call 630-656-1009 or email producer@restaurantradio.tv for more information on how to get your own restaurant or your favorite restaurant in the guide and on the air.

Restaurants

Augustino's Rock and Roll Deli

Great casual quick serve restaurant. Subs too big to eat. Foods from cold sandwiches to hot pasta dishes, salads, a large selection of soups. Clean environment, friendly service. Check out the memorabilia! Kids will love it here!

Interview with Jerry from Augustino's (mp3)

Augustino's Rock and Roll Deli
Carol Stream
246 Schmale Rd.
630-665-5585
West Chicago
300 W. North Ave.
630-293-8602
Chicago
233 S. Wacker Dr. 312-258-8602
www.augustinos.com

BUONA Restaurants & Catering

BUONA Restaurants & Catering has been serving the entire Chicagoland area since 1981. Now featuring an AT HOME menu, Buona has a wide selection of all-inclusive buffets and party packs that are perfect for big parties or small get-togethers. Buona's AT WORK menu offers sandwich baskets, boxed lunches and wraps that are great for meetings, office luncheons or parties. Buona delivers anywhere in the Chicagoland area or you can pick up an order at any of the 12 BUONA restaurant locations.

What meal doesn't deserve BUONA CATERING?
Ask for our new BUONA at HOME or BUONA at WORK catering menus!

To order or view a complete menu, please visit buona.com or call
708-749-2333.

Buona Beef
www.buona.com

The BrickHouse (Interview Coming Soon)

The Brickhouse is a very upscale sports bar theme restaurant with a very upscale Hooters approach. a very comfortable and relaxing eating experience..from Prime Rib sandwich to Sloppy Joes..all the food comes originally plated...makes for interesting eating...comfortable sofas line both sides of the table, your own flat screen makes it feel like you're at home..the service is very attentative and friendly..a nice open sided fireplace make the large room feel warm and cozy...their is a Man Cave room that features leather recliners that surround a 50 inch Flat Screen TV...just like home except you get the friendly service when you wish to order food or drink.

Inteview with Malik Asim (mp3)

Brickhouse Tavern and Tap
1461 Butterfield Rd. Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-963-1104
www.bhouserestaurants.com

Capones Pizza and Pasta

Homemade food with large portions at affordable family prices. Seating available for 130. This eatry has a full bar and a pivate room for 50. Specialties include eggplant parma, chicken parma, appetizers and homemade desserts. This is a family owned and operated establishiment. They have great PIZZA. This is definitely a family restaurant!

Capones interview (mp3)

Capone's Restaurant & Pizzeria
105 W. St. Charles Road Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 652-1000

Churrasco Brazilian Steak House

A great dining experience at great pricing. The main dining room seats 100, and party room seats 80. Boasts full bar with wine selections from Brazil, Chile, Italy, Argentina and more. Authentic Brazilian food served first class. Salad bar featuring Brazilian specialties...Food includes five selections of steaks, from rib eye to sirloin...ribs, lamb and pork. Relaxing atmosphere, casual but classy. Open lunch and dinner. Definitely a place to visit in the burbs!

Churrasco Brazilian Steak House
541 W. North Ave.
Villa Park, IL
630-832-0877
www.churrascobraziliansteakhouse.com

Danny's Café & Deli

Selected "Best Lunch Place in 2008" by Pat Bruno. Hosts Carl and Paula treat guests like family...it's like "Cheers" again. Seating for 75, plus a private room for 50. Paula handles the kitchen and makes great food. Daily specials including fried meatball sandwich, pasta and neck bones, and homemade sausage. Beer and Wine available...Parking lot across the street...Casual dining and friendly service. Off premise catering available.

Carl Dote interview (mp3)

Danny's Café & Deli
15th and Division St.
Melrose Park, IL
708-343-9999
www.dannysdeliandcatering.com

Famous Dave's

A great family place to eat and enjoy. From the moment you walk through the front door the music will have you dancing. The friendly servers most definitely add to the atmosphere. The menu has everything from chicken to pork to the world famous ribs with all sizes and great side dishes to choose from. Enjoy a drink from the bar or just have a beer. One thing you need to do is end your meal with a desserts from their delectable dessert menu. The best part of it all is the prices are good too!

Interview with Jeff Butler from Famous Dave's (mp3)
Interview with Jeff Butler from Famous Dave's (mp3)

Famous Dave's
1631 West Lake Street
Addison, IL
630-261-0100

South Randall Road
Algonquin, IL
847-458-0960

704 Janes Avenue
Bolingbrook, IL
630-783-1502

1126 East Ogden Avenue
Naperville, IL
630-428-3500

7201 West 25th Street
North Riverside, IL
708-447-8848

15657 South Harlem Avenue
Orland Park, IL
708-532-7850

2440 Route 34
Oswego, IL
630-551-4733

1101 East Dundee Road
Palatine, IL
847-202-2213

99 Townline Road
Vernon Hills, IL
847-549-9933

206 B Yorktown Center
Yorktown, IL
630-620-6363

Galena Garlic

Great place to visit in an old historic building from the 1800's...great spices, rubs, oils...Spices from all over the world!...Join the "Spice of the Month Club"!

Lazlo interview from Galena

Galena Garlic
307 S. Main Street
Galena, IL 61036
815-777-9625
www.galenagarlic.com

JC Pub

A neighborhood, friendly meeting place, great Italian Food, neighborhood pricing. This is the type of establishment where the owner greets all and treats you like family. It has a nice bar and tvs.

Interview with Joe Sistero (mp3)

JC Pub
8650 Joilet Road
Mc Cook, IL

Natalino's Italian Dining

Selected "Best New Italian Restaurant in 2008" by Pat Bruno. Old neighborhood brought back to life! Newly rehabbed building, comfortable, rich surrounding. Dining for 95, 2 private rooms that hold 80 and 70. Full bar, great wine selection. Foods from all regions of Italy, including good old fashioned "peasant food". From pastas to risotto with sausage and fennel, Chicken, veal, and fish dishes at prices that make the trip well worth it. Hosts Joe and Mike do it right!

Interview with Joe Zuccharo (mp3)

Natalino's Italian Dining
1523 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL
312-997-3700
www.natalinoschicago.com

Ovi's Pub and Restaurant

Beautifully decorated pub style restaurant with a great selection of beers. Foods from: Ovi burger, ribs, salads, goulash and daily specials. Open for lunch and dinner, hosts Ovi and Maria bring their smiling faces to every table. Seating for 80, several flat screen TV's and live music make this a great neighborhood place! Information available online about entertainment schedule.

Inteview with Ovi (mp3)

Ovi's Pub and Restaurant
1075 Stearns Rd.
Bartlett, IL 60103
630-289-2333
www.ovispub.com

Priscilla's Ultimate Soul Food Cafeteria

Cafeteria style restaurant with daily specials Wednesday through Sunday. All homemade..."It's like walking into Mom's house!" Specials include: fried chicken, catfish, short ribs, great selection of sides from mac & cheese, candied yams, corn, red beans...Homemade desserts include: pound cake, sweet potato pie, peach cobbler, blackberry cobbler, bread pudding. Food is priced right... Family environment.

Priscilla's Interview (mp3)

Priscilla's Ultimate Soul Food Cafeteria
4330 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Hillside, IL 60162
708-544-6230
Priscilla's Ultimate Soul Food Cafeteria
1020 S. Barrington Road
Streamwood, IL 60107 630-736-3399
www.priscillasultimatesoulfood.com

Ristorante Amalfi

This is a great neigborhood gathering place for authentic Italian food. Owner/Chef Frank Somers prepares all dishes in this establishment. Ristorante Amalfi is "elegant enough for any occasion, casual enough for everyday". There is a full bar, with affordable wine selections by the glass or bottle. This is your traditional Italian Cuisine, with specialties of Chicken Vesuvio, Bracciole, Baked Clams and more. The restaurant with beautiful Mediterranean decor can seat 90. Off premise catering is available. Restaurant is closed for private parties on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Ristorante Amalfi
298 Glen Ellyn Road
Bloomingdale, IL
630-893-9222
www.ristoranteamalfi.com

Ristorante De Marcos

This is a great little location, which has been serving great Italian Cuisine for the past 16 years. In this establishment you have dining for 85, a private room, seating 20, a separate bar area. They have nice wine Selection..,consistently serving great foods, including daily specials, pastas, fish, veal and more.

DeMarcos interview (mp3)

Ristorante De Marcos
Corner of Lake St and Rohlwing Rd (old 53)
Itasca, IL
630-285-9200
www.ristorante-demarcos.com

Sorrento's Village, La Cucina Italiana and Pizzeria

Great Northern Region Cooking with a friendly atmosphere, casual dining, and party rooms available. Sergio's is family owned and features a nice bar with entertainment. Average priced food with nice portions.

Frank from Sorrento's (mp3)

Sergio's Cucina Italiana
2318 N. Mannheim Rd
Melrose Park,
847-455-9440
www.sorrentovillage.com

Sergio's Cucina Italiana

Sorrento’s Village has been a family restaurant since 1964. It all started with great Pizza and grew into a well known neighborhood place to eat. It has lunch buffet that changes daily, Italian specialties, Chicken dishes, Veal and Pastas and daily specials. This fine establishment has seating available for 300, private banquets up to 100. Off premise catering is available. Delivery is also available.

Interview with Sergio (mp3)

Sergio's Cucina Italiana
280 N. Rohlwing Rd
Itasca Ill,
630-773-0700
www.sergioscucina.net

Tony Spavones

The Spavones owner Chef Tony Spavone has been in business for over 25 years. He loves to entertain his guests and the food is great too.

Interview with Tony (mp3)

Spavone's Ristorante
266 West Lake Street
Bloomingdale, IL. 60108
Phone: 630-529-3154
www.tonyspavones.net

Topo Gigio Ristorante

A newly decorated contemporary setting, seating for 300, 2 private rooms for seating of 70 and 18, a semi-private area for seating 25. Authentic Italian Cuisine representing all regions of Italy. A wine list that offers 25 varities by the glass. A relaxing wine bar and full service bar available. Two fireplaces that add to the warm, relaxing atmosphere. Valet parking, reservations accepted.

Interview Lilo Teodosi (mp3)

Topo Gigio Ristorante
777 E Butterfield Road
Lombard, IL
630-368-0110
www.topolombard.com

Vinces Original Italian Restaurant

Original Vinces in Palatine features good authentic Italian food and Pizza. The owner, Vince, is a very gracious and friendly host. The restaurant's nice atmosphere, great outdoor seating area and bar with entertainment make this a great place to eat. Priced at mid range with nice portions.

Interview with Vince (mp3)

Vinces Original Italian Restaurant
2365 N Hicks Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 991-7770

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