Kelsey O'Connor

McHenry County Magazine • 2nd March 2016

The Rise of Pub Grub

The people of McHenry County spoke, and D.C. Cobb’s listened.

McHenry County Magazine • 12th March 2018

Weekend at Bernie's

If you're on the hunt for a quality sandwich near Woodstock, you're in luck. A new upscale sandwich shop, Lucky Bernie's, just opened this summer.

McHenry County Magazine • 12th March 2018

Christmas Cookie Craze

Halloween has candy, Thanksgiving is all about pie, but Christmas is the cookie's time to shine.

Kane County Magazine • 13th March 2018

Turning the Tables

Juliette Reyes can hold her own in the kitchen. The co-owner and chef of The Finery & Blacksmith Bar in St. Charles has spent more than a decade cooking her way through the top tiers of the culinary world, working in world-class restaurants throughout the country.

Kane County Magazine • 13th March 2018

McNally’s Irish Pub blends tradition with modern flair

When you walk into the latest incarnation of McNally’s Irish Pub in St. Charles, the first thing you might notice is what hasn’t changed.

Kane County Magazine • 13th March 2018

Tiki Kind of Town

You don’t have to go as far as you may think to get a taste of the islands. Several local bars and restaurants will mix up a tropical drink faster than you can say, “Aloha.”

Kane County Magazine • 13th March 2018

Top Spots in Town

A trio of restaurants is breathing new life into the local dining scene. The 2016 Best of the Fox, voted on by Kane County Chronicle readers, recently named the best new restaurants in the area.

Kane County Magazine • 13th March 2018

Winemaker to Watch

Pat Pipp believes that accomplishments big and small should be celebrated with friends, family and a good bottle of wine. That’s what inspired the Geneva resident to create his own wine label.

Kane County Magazine • 13th March 2018

Tapping into Something Special

Michael Olesen likes to joke that he hasn’t gone far in life – about nine-and-a-half blocks to be exact. The many regulars at his local bar, Stockholm’s, are glad that he’s stuck around so long.

Kane County Magazine • 13th March 2018

Take it Outside!

Summertime in Kane County is beautiful but fleeting. Fortunately, an abundance of outdoor eating options allow you to make the most of such a short season.

McHenry County Magazine • 13th March 2018

Bring on the Brunch!

As brunch has exploded in popularity the past few years, the number of places to enjoy it has risen along with it.

Kane County Magazine • 12th March 2018

The Market at Gaetano's

The Market at Gaetano's is bringing the streets of Italy to Batavia -- just in time for your holiday party prep.

Kane County Magazine • 12th March 2018

Taste of Tradition

For years, Dan Migo couldn't find authentic Polish ingredients anywhere near his St. Charles home. This year, he decided to do something about it.

McHenry County Magazine • 12th March 2018

Taking Root

The new bleuroot restaurant in West Dundee boasts fresh, local fare and sweeping river views. Many restaurants have come and gone in that same spot, but it seems like the farm-to-table eatery is already putting down roots.

McHenry County Magazine • 14th September 2016

Epic-ly Deli-cious

There’s one common complaint that the staff at Epic Deli hear regularly; the menu is so diverse, and delicious, that patrons have a hard time deciding what to order.

Kane County Magazine • 1st December 2016

Seasonal Suds

Fall is here, and seasonal brews have begun cropping up in bars and restaurants across Kane County.

Kane County Magazine • 4th January 2017

Think Global, Eat Local

Another new year, another new resolution to eat healthier. This typically includes eating more fresh, nutritious vegetables.

Kane County Magazine • 31st January 2017

Sweet & Sophisticated

No two couples are exactly alike, and a wedding should reflect that fact. At Two Wild Seeds Baking Company, couples can design custom desserts that express their unique taste and style.

McHenry County Magazine • 1st October 2017

Top Dogs

In the battle to be the official food of summer, hot dogs have to be a top contender. From ballparks to barbecues, you’ll probably find someone with a hot dog in hand.

My Suburban Life • 4th April 2017

Science of Spirits

Quincy Street Distillery is made up of equal parts creativity, science and history. The craft distillery, one of the first in the state, currently produces 12 artisanal spirits, including whiskey, gin, vodka and even absinthe.