The restaurant is “a mix of good home cooking and a dash of culinary genius,” according to its Facebook page.

White Fence Farm has multiple locations, including Joliet and Romeoville.

From burgers to wraps to chicken sandwiches, Craft'd Plainfield has entrees to please all diners.

The good food and great service have continued through the years, despite changes in name and, possibly, ownership.

Mark's on 59 offers a varied menu of favorite foods without overwhelming diners with too many choices.

Mickey’s Gyros in Crest Hill has a full menu of sandwiches, soups, salads, barbecue and other dinners, specials, and milk shakes in five flavors.

La Chicanita Bakery also serves natural juices, sandwiches, coffee, tamales and custom cakes.

We chose the Minooka Creamery because it was a favorite childhood spot of one person in our group.

For anyone unfamiliar with Joliet, Al’s Steak House has been around since 1959, making it one of the first upscale restaurants in the area. It is known for its steaks, for good reason.