Congratulations to Hinsdale Magazine’s 2021 “BEST of Reader Favorites”!
By Larry Atseff
2021 marks the sixth year we have asked you to vote for the “BEST of Reader Favorites” across more than 40 categories, ranging from all types of eating places, to home remodelers, repair services, cleaners, salons and more. In another most unusual year for all of us, as businesses and customers of businesses, we have had to make many adjustments to cope with the pandemic. In the case of the businesses, they adjusted, but did not compromise. They have explained what they have done to accommodate needs for safety of customers and employees; they have introduced new services; they have kept what people have always expected; they have praised their employees, who are often overlooked. Instead of staying home bound, these people have come in, every day, to stock shelves, make the meals, serve the meals, work the registers, use their knowledge and talent to serve, make the deliveries and, above all, make sure each business is safe for business. On behalf of all the businesses, thank you.
FOOD AND DRINK
ASIAN
Roka Akor, Oak Brook / Nabuki, Hinsdale / Wild Ginger, Hinsdale
FRENCH/INTERNATIONAL
Marco’s Kitchen, La Grange / Mon Ami Gabi / Oak Brook Vie, Western Springs
ITALIAN
Capri Ristorante, Burr Ridge / Antico Posto, Oak Brook / Il Poggiolo Ristorante, Hinsdale
MEXICAN
Cilantro Taco Grill, Oak Brook / Taco Grill, Westmont / Uncle Julio’s, Lombard
SEAFOOD
Devon Seafood & Steak, Oakbrook Terrace / Parker’s, Downers Grove / Roka Akor, Oak Brook
STEAK
Gibsons, Oak Brook / Steak + Vine, La Grange / Vistro Prime, Hinsdale
SUSHI
Nabuki, Hinsdale / Kona Grill, Lombard / Sushi House, Westmont
IRISH PUB
Ballydoyle, Downers Grove / Irish Times, Brookfield / Palmer Pace, LaGrange
SPORTS BAR
Fuller House, Hinsdale / Grill 89, Westmont / York Tavern, Oak Brook
BREWERY
Emmett’s Brewing Co., Downers Grove / Fuller House, Hinsdale / Goldfinger Brewing Co.,Downers Grove
SWEET SPOTS & MORE
BAKERY
Kirschbaum’s, Western Springs / Kirsten’s Danish Bakery, Burr Ridge / Toni Patisserie and Café, Hinsdale
BREAKFAST
Egg Harbor Café, Hinsdale / Page’s Restaurant, Hinsdale / Yia Yia’s Pancake House, Hinsdale
BRUNCH
Grill 89, Westmont / Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace / The Drake Hotel, Oak Brook
COFFEE HOUSE
Cafe La Fortuna, Hinsdale / Steam Coffee Co., Oak Brook / Toni Patisserie and Café, Hinsdale
BARBECUE
Chuck’s Southern Comforts Café, Darien / Mission BBQ, Downers Grove / Uncle Bub’s BBQ, Westmont
BURGER
Country House, Clarendon Hills / Fuller House, Hinsdale / Urban Counter, Hinsdale
ICE CREAM
Andy’s Frozen Custard, Countryside / The Daily Scoop, Clarendon Hills / Oberweis, Western Springs
SANDWICHES
Fontano’s Subs, Hinsdale / Labriola Bakery, Lombard / Kramer Foods, Hinsdale
CASUAL
Country House, Clarendon Hills / Fuller House, Hinsdale / Standard Market, Westmont
OUTDOOR DINING
Gibsons, Oak Brook / Palmer Place, La Grange / Topaz Café, Burr Ridge
PIZZA
Giuliano’s Pizza, Hinsdale / LaBarra, Lombard / Lou Malnati’s, Western Springs
LUXURY & STYLE
JEWELERS
Bella Cosa, Willowbrook / Merry Richards, Oakbrook Terrace / Caffray Jewellers, Hinsdale
HAIR SALON/SPA
I Design Salon & Blow Dry Bar, Hinsdale / Zazu Salon, Hinsdale / Mario Tricoci, Oak Brook
MANICURE/PEDICURE
Mario Tricoci, Oak Brook / Elysian Nail Spa, Hinsdale / Mani & Pedi, Hinsdale
LUXURY HOTEL
LeMeridien, Oak Brook / The Drake Hotel, Oak Brook / The Peninsula, Chicago
FITNESS CENTER
Life Time Fitness, Burr Ridge / Five Seasons, Burr Ridge / Midtown Athletic Club, Willowbrook
YOGA/PILATES
CorePower Yoga, Hinsdale / Pure Barre, Willowbrook / Energie Pilates, Hinsdale
WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE
Alixandra Collections, Hinsdale / Sweet William, Hinsdale / Vintage Charm, Hinsdale
HOME & LIFESTYLE
FURNITURE/DECOR
Restoration Hardware, Oak Brook / Darvin Furniture, Orland Park / Walter E. Smithe, Oak Brook
HOME IMPROVEMENT/CONTRACTOR
Closets by Design, Downers Grove / Oakley Builders, Downers Grove / Drury Design, Glen Ellyn
FLORIST/LANDSCAPER
Jane’s Blue Iris, Hinsdale / Phillip’s Flowers & Gifts, Hinsdale / Jane Dilworth Landscaping, Downers Grove
GROCERS
Kramer Foods, Hinsdale / Whole Foods, Hinsdale / Standard Market, Westmont
DRY CLEANERS
Hinsdale Cleaners, Hinsdale / Gateway Cleaners, Hinsdale / Silk Road Cleaners, Hinsdale
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Evergreen Bank, Hinsdale / Chase Bank, Hinsdale / Hinsdale Bank & Trust, Hinsdale
FINANCIAL PLANNER
Barrett Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, Hinsdale / Northwestern Mutual, Hinsdale / MPI Wealth Management, Hinsdale
HOSPITAL/HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
AMITA Health, Hinsdale / DuPage Medical Group, Hinsdale / Edward-Elmhurst Hospital, Elmhurst / Loyola Medicine, Burr Ridge
GENERAL DENTISTRY/COSMETIC DENTISTRY
Hinsdale Dentistry, Hinsdale / Thomas Orthodontics, Hinsdale / Weller Dental, Hinsdale
MEDICAL SPECIALISTS
Hinsdale Orthopaedics-Dr. Patel, Hinsdale / Hinsdale Orthopaedics-Dr. Daley, Hinsdale / Steil Dermatology, Hinsdale
AUTO SALES & SERVICE
Bettenhausen Auto, Tinley Park / Continental AutoSports, Hinsdale / Napleton Auto, Westmont / Infinity of Clarendon Hills
