Dine Like a Seasoned Traveler in Lake County
By: Jonathan Jones 03/03/2018
Sometimes you can't make that big trip to Europe, that safari excursion in Africa, or that relaxing beach setting in Southeast Asia, Central America and/or the Caribbean Islands.
However with Lake County Restaurant Week rapidly approaching, you can have the next best thing from the comfort of an Illinois eatery.
Lake County Restaurant Week is March 2-11 and features over 40 restaurants for 10 days to savor highlighted by prix-fixe menus and dinner deals for attendees to devour delicious fare around Lake County.
Who says you can't stay Lake County local to eat traditional, rustic, ethnic and divine bites like a seasoned traveler abroad.
Here is a list of Lake County Restaurant Week participants that provide international fare (plus a few feature dishes to help you make your decision).
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General Tso's Chicken[/caption]
Lincolnshire, China/Thailand
Main Dishes
- General Tso's Chicken
- Classic Sweet & Sour Chicken
- Teriyaki Shrimp Fried Rice
- Tofu Pad Thai
- Beef & Broccoli
- Shanghai Beef Asian Tacos
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Tortellini Carbonara at Cafe Pomigliano. Photo Credit: Daily Herald[/caption]
Libertyville, Italy
Appetizer:
- Bruschetta (tomato, garlic, basil, fresh mozzarella)
Main Dishes:
- House Lasagna (baked with ricotta and beef, topped with marinara and mozzarella).
- Tortellini Carbonara (bacon, mushrooms, green peas and cream sauce).
- Chicken Vesuvio (chicken breast, oregano white whine sauce, sweet peas and roasted potatoes)
Desserts:
- Grandma's Tiramisu (hazelnut espresso dipped lady fingers, whipped mascarpone, chocolate sauce)
- Cannoli (chocolate chip cannoli filling, pistachios, raspberry sauce)
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Bistec Ranchero Suizo at El Puerto Mexican Restaurant[/caption]
Fox Lake, Mexico
Main Dishes:
- Steak Tacos (Carne asada and queso)
- Bistec Ranchero Suizo
- Burrito Pica Pica
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Guilotas estilo Guerrero a La Casa de Samuel[/caption]
Waukegan, Mexico
Main Dishes:
- Chiles en Nogada
- Carne Asada
- Guilotas en Salsa Verde
- Cabrito Estilo Monterrey
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Libertyville and Gurnee, Ireland
Irish eats:
- Fish 'N' Chips
- Shepherd's Pie
- Grilled Polenta
- Wild Boar Meatloaf
- Quinoa Bowl
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Tequila orange wild salmon at The Shanty[/caption]
Wadsworth, Greece
Main Dishes:
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Tequila orange wild salmon (Fresh wild salmon glazed in tequila, orange juice, garlic & brown sugar served with jasmine rice & sauteed vegetables in organic olive oil).
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Apple brandy braised pork shanks (Six hour braised bone-in pork shanks drizzled with our apple cranberry brandy reduction balsamic drizzled Brussels sprouts).
Appetizers:
Highwood, Italy
Main Dishes:
- Pappardelle, Sal's bolognese, herbs parmesan.
- Fettuccine con Pollo (fettuccine with chicken, pecorino sauce and sun-dried tomatoes
- Brazino Della Casa (wild seabass, lemon, brown butter, capers and baby spinach)
- Chicken Parmesan (breaded chicken, tomato sauce fontina parmesan and fresh basil
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Pollo Arrosto Alla Romano at Francesca's Intimo[/caption]
Lake Forest, Italy
Second Course:
- Ravioli Ai Spinaci
- Liguine Mare e Monti
- Salmone Acqua Pazza
- Pollo Arrosto alla Romano
Gurnee, Italy
Main Dishes:
- Amatriciana Pasta
- Shrimp Fettuccine Primavera
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Grilled Atlantic Salmon at Cafe Pyrenees[/caption]
Libertyville, France
Entrees:
- Grilled Atlantic Salmon
- Mussels
- Vegetable Risotto
- Beef Bourguignon
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Calamari Ripleni Alla Griglia at Franco's Pescheria[/caption]
Lake Zurich, Italy
- Aragosta Martini
- Tonno Bolognaise Arancini
- Calamari Ripleni Alla Griglia
- Spigola Cilena e Asparagi
- Bucatini Puttanesca
- Trio di Mini Insalate
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Green Dragon at Shakou Libertyville[/caption]
Libertyville, Japan
- Bul Go Gi
- Midori
- Green Dragon
- Fire Cracker Shrimp
For more fare to dine like a seasoned traveler, continue here. For other Lake County Restaurant Week restaurant options click here.