Joey C’s

Italian Specialties.
2583 N. Mulford Road, Rockford, Ill.
(815) 639-1200

Capone’s Eatery

Casual/Italian-American. Chicago-style hot dogs & Italian beef; pasta; burgers; sandwiches; pizza; beer & wine.1920 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park, Ill.
(815) 877-1920
Lunch, Dinner

Basil Tree Ristorante

Casual/Italian. Authentic Italian fare, homemade tiramisu. Banquet room.
123 E. 1st St., Dixon, Ill.
(815) 288-7555
Lunch, Dinner

Anna Maria’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Casual. Lasagna, meatball subs, pasta, homemade pizza. 40-year area tradition. Carry out/delivery.
823 Gardner St., South Beloit, Ill.
(815) 389-2645

Vito’s Ristorante: Following His Roots, and Fulfilling a Dream

Restaurant Profile: Meet a chef who went from his family’s diner to Chicago’s elite, and now returns, to lead his own family-operated eatery.

NWQ Online Exclusive: A Night at Franchesco’s

Our mouths are still watering after this tasty dinner and tour inside Franchesco’s Ristorante, in Rockford. Explore the glitzy new building and see some of the delectable dishes we sampled, as this classic restaurant promotes its special-filled new menu.

Nunzio’s: An American Dream Come True

Restaurant Profile: Meet the real, low-profile personality behind this Loves Park favorite, and discover what makes his restaurant special.

Vito’s Ristorante

Lunch, Dinner, Carry-out, Catering
1620 N. Bell School Road, Rockford, lll.
(815) 312-5080

Basil Tree Ristorante: Elegant Italian Dishes, Old World Ambiance

Restaurant Profile: Meet a family of Chicago restaurateurs who serve up delicious Italian dishes in a beautifully restored Dixon building.

Country Church/City Church

Organized religion plays a major role in the culture of our Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin region. We enjoy highlighting places of worship, one in the country and one in the city, in each issue.