2016 Readers' Choice Daily Herald Top Picks of Lake County
By: Jonathan Jones 05/06/2016
The Daily Herald recently released
their annual Readers' Choice Top Picks, and
Lake County is represented well. Many different
restaurants, venues, trails and a slew of other categories received accolades in this edition.
Some of the big winners included Village Tavern in Long Grove, Austin's in Libertyville, Primo in Gurnee and the Village of Wauconda receiving several awards.
If you haven't been to any of these Lake County spots, it's high time you do so now. Here are your 2016 Readers' Choice Daily Herald Top Picks of Lake County.
Austin’s Saloon & Eatery –
Best Appetizers, Best Place to Dance (Bar), Best Family Value, Best Ribs, Best Live Music Venue, Best Comfort Food, Best Entertainment Venue, Best Bar/Lounge, Best Outdoor Eatery, Best Beer Garden, Best Bachelor/Bachelorette Party, Best Place for a Unique Salad
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Village Tavern in Long Grove[/caption]
Village Tavern - Best Dive/Neighborhood Place, Best Appetizer, Best Family Value Restaurant, Best Comfort Food, Best Caterer, Best Sports Bar & Grill, Best Chicken Place, Best Chili, best unique place for a unique salad
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Primo Italian American Cuisine dish[/caption]
Primo Italian American Cuisine – Best Italian food, Best Steak House, Best Romantic Restaurant, Best Martini, Best New Restaurant, Best Place for a Unique Salad, Best Vegetarian Cuisine, Best Bachelor/Bachelorette Party Place, Best Place to Dance (Bar)
Beelow’s Steakhouse in Highland Park and Lake Zurich - Best Steakhouse
Libertyville Sports Complex – Best Camp, Best Driving Range, Best Indoor Playground, Best Family Value, Best Sports Venue, best golf store
Deer Park Town Center – Best Neighborhood Shopping Center
Libertyville MainStreet – Best Neighborhood shopping center, Best Downtown
Sports Authority (Gurnee Mills) – Best Sporting Goods Store
KeyLime Cove - Best Indoor Waterpark
Lake County Forest Preserves – Best Outdoor Site
Independence Grove – Best Place for a 
Picnic/Reunion, Best Local Place to get Married, Best Wedding Reception Venue, Best Outdoor Site
Adler Park – Best Outdoor Site
Wilmot Mountain – Best Place to Ski, Best Flea Market/Swap Meet
Norton’s USA - Best General Merchandise Store
Grayslake Antique Market Zurko promotions – Best Flea Market/Swap Meet
Volo Antiques – Best Antique Shop
Des Plaines River Trail - Best Bike Path
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Lake County Discovery Museum[/caption]
Lake County Discovery – Best Museum (suburbs)
Lakewood Forest Preserve – Best Place for a Picnic/Reunion
Marriott Lincolnshire – Best Live Theatre, Best Hotel (National/Chain)
Hampton Inn Gurnee & Libertyville– Best Hotel (National/Chain)
Comfort Inn and Suites (Grayslake) – Best Hotel (National/Chain)
ZaZa’s Tavola Italiana – Best Romantic Restaurant (Continue here to see our What are you doing next Weekend Webisode)
Lindy’s Landing – Best Outdoor Eatery, Best Marina
Waukegan Marina – Best Marina
Giordano’s Gurnee & Buffalo Grove – Best Deep Dish
Wildberry Café – Best Brunch
Clucker’s Charcoal Chicken Libertyville & Highwood – Best Chicken Place
Copper Fiddle Distillery – Best Distillery
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North Shore Distillery[/caption]
North Shore Distillery – Best Distillery
Village of Wauconda - Best City/Town to Live, Best Downtown Atmosphere, Best Parade
Illinois Beach Resort – Best Resort/Destination
Libertyville – Best Downtown Atmosphere
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Rainforest Cafe in Gurnee Mills[/caption]
Doubletree by Hilton hotel Libertyville Mundelein – Best Hotel
College of Lake County - Best Community College
Dover Straits – Best Seafood
Rainforest Cafe – Best Theme Restaurant
Holiday Inn & Conference Center Gurnee’s Spice Grill – Best Indian Food
