Combination Plate at The Nile Restaurant in Orland Park, Illinois

A very healthy amount of food! It tasted authentic and just exploding with flavor. Consisted of shish kabob, kifta kebob, shish tawook and shawerma.

Hummus at The Nile Restaurant in Orland Park, Illinois

This was a first for me. Beef on my hummus. Good combo.

Jerusalem Salad at The Nile Restaurant in Orland Park, Illinois

Tomatoes, cucumbers, tahini sauce and lemon. Came as a side for my combo plate.

Falafel at The Nile Restaurant in Orland Park, Illinois

Balls

Pita at The Nile Restaurant in Orland Park, IL

Hot and fresh

Stuffed Grape Leaves at The Nile Restaurant in Orland Park, Illinois

At $.50 per grape leaf, a great value.

Roasted Australian Lamb Rack at Courtright's in Willow Springs, Illinois

Lamb Stuffed Cabbage, Artichoke Purée, Roasted Baby Beets, Garlic Confit Lamb Sauce

Guinea Hen Ballotine Stuffed With Morel Mousse at Courtright's in Willow Springs, Illinois

Crispy Polenta, Balsamic Kale, Smoked Almonds, Shallots Compote Guinea Hen Sauce

House Salmon Gravlax With Spoonbill Caviar at Courtright's in Willow Springs, Illinois

Lemon Crème Fraiche, Cornichon, Capers & Dill Egg Salad

Paprika-Lobster Quenelle at Courtright's in Willow Springs, Illinois

Saffron Cauliflower, Smoked Almonds, Red Onions, Snap Peas, Mint Vanilla-Carrot Jus

Salad at Courtright's in Willow Springs, Illinois

Complimentary starter. Plum purée, cucumber, and a reduction

Koa Na Ped at Thai Pastry Restaurant in Chicago, IL

Steamed rice with tasty roasted duck. Love it when it's boneless cus it's so much easier to eat. Small side of Chinese broccoli and soy sauce drizzled over top.

pancakes at Eggheadz Cafe

Emerald Isle Skillet at Eggheadz Cafe

Home made corned beef hash topped with 2 eggs, Swiss cheese on a bed of hash browns. Breakfast is served.

Blackened Chicken Farfalle at Tribes Alehouse in Tinley Park, Illinois

The farfalle was cooked perfectly and besides the chicken there were little chunks of andouille. The sauce was creamy with a little Cajun kick. Huge portions which I am always a fan of!