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Brunch Cafe: Brunch is Served

Brunch Cafe: Brunch is Served

With unique menu items such as white chocolate, raspberry waffles and banana bread French toast, owners of the Brunch Cafe have fun putting new life into a traditionally Sunday-only mealtime event. This is no greasy spoon.

The Tale Spinners

The Tale Spinners

Who can resist the artistry of an intriguing story expertly told? It’s hard to think of a world without computers and cell phones. How did we function before e-mail and text messaging? It’s easy to forget the primary means by which humans were designed to communicate—face-to-face

Crystal Lake: Embracing History and Moving Forward

Crystal Lake: Embracing History and Moving Forward

With a wide-array of things to do, from outdoor recreation to downtown shopping and dining, Crystal Lake has the largest population of McHenry County and some of the most active residents.

Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team - A Wonderful Show

Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team - A Wonderful Show

The Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team does more than produce mind-blowing performances; they're a 50-year-old team with a focus on family.

Harvard: More than "Moo-rific" Fun!

Harvard: More than "Moo-rific" Fun!

Harvard: More than "Moo-rific" Fun! Harvard was formed as an agricultural hub with a focus on dairy. It has since grown to include families with generations of history in the area as well as new neighbors seeking a friendly, small-town atmosphere.

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Comfort Food

Image descriptionSettling into their second eatery in a historic downtown locale, Kathryn and Brian Loprino are all about providing a warm, comfortable atmosphere for their customers while serving up a wide variety of homemade dishes.

By Lee Ann Gill

Nestled below the bustle of Main Street on the historic Woodstock Square is a spot where locals and visitors have come to feel at home. It’s a place where friends meet up to talk for hours at the bar or businessmen stop for a quick, fresh lunch and a friendly welcome.

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Brunch Cafe: Brunch is Served

Brunch is Served at the Brunch CaféWith unique menu items such as white chocolate, raspberry waffles and banana bread French toast, owners of the Brunch Cafe have fun putting new life into a traditionally Sunday-only mealtime event.

By Lee Ann Gill

This is no greasy spoon.

Gourmet benedicts, decadent waffles and savory crepes (as the menu describes them) are just some of the out-of-the-ordinary dishes you’ll find in this trendy, brunch-only establishment.
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Le Petit Marché: A Taste of Europe on Williams Street

A Taste of Europe on Williams StreetWith cheese from a farm in Ireland, authentic British fish and chips and French pastries, this shop gives locals a taste of Europe without leaving home.

By Lee Ann Gill

After a decade of baking goods to sell at local farmers’ markets, Dawn Gerth wanted to take root. The vacant bakery on Williams Street, across from the Raue Center for the Arts in downtown Crystal Lake, was just the spot to open Le Petit Marché—The Little Market.

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Plum Garden: A McHenry Icon

Plum Garden: A McHenry IconAfter more than four decades in business, Plum Garden is rich with Chinese tradition and one-of-a-kind dishes - all created by owner Perry Moy - that keep generations of customers coming back.

By Lee Ann Gill

When Perry Moy and his mother, Connie, got off the train at the McHenry station in 1965, there wasn’t much to see. A bank, a post office and the train station were among the few structures that occupied Main Street.

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Pablos: A Slice of Mexico in the Heart of Crystal Lake

Pablos - A Slice of Mexico in the Heart of Crystal LakeAuthentic Mexican recipes and personal touches set this independent eatery apart from the big chains.

By Lee Ann Gill

Paul Morin takes everything about his job personally. From shaking customers’ hands, to traveling to Chicago twice a week to pick up fresh produce, running a successful eatery is all about that personal touch, says Morin, owner of Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant.

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Lakeside Legacy Arts Park

Lakeside Legacy Arts Park - Dole Mansion

Here at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park you can step back to a simpler time to explore the craftsmanship and unexpected brilliance of a Civil War era architectural masterpiece - the historic Dole Mansion. The Dole guarantees to stop you in your tracks with its intricate wood carvings, dazzling parquet floors and stunningly beautiful grand staircase.

Today, the Arts Park is in its infancy. Officially opened on July 4, 2005, it is owned and operated by a the non-profit Lakeside Legacy Foundation, formed for the purpose of preservation, protection, and enhancement of the property. The vision: become a world-class arts education center.

County Historical Society

McHenry County Historical Society

McHenry County Historical Society - With a mission of providing the methods and means of presenting McHenry County history to enrich life. The comprehensive collection includes several preserved buildings, an 1847 log cabin, an 1885 town hall, an 1895 one-room schoolhouse, and a 20th century modern tourist cabin. Visit the museum in Union, Illinois to learn more about area history!

MC Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District - Over 22,000 acres of open space graced with woodlands, prairies, wetlands, and savannas. Trails and other recreational amenities have been added within 27 conservation areas where the public can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, camping, cross-country skiing, and picnicking. Discover your District today!