Here at Algonquin Square, we love supporting local businesses. We also enjoy delicious food, beer, and wine. Within walking distance, you can find all three! It’s important to us to put money back into the community, and you can too just down the road on Esplanade Dr.

They have great beer, wine, and food at Village Vintner –

Come experience Chicagoland’s only Winery, Brewery & Restaurant. They offer a large selection of their own hand-crafted wines and hand-crafted beers created on-site. 

Check out the casual dining atmosphere with an elegant selection of food, featuring a wood-fired pizza oven with gourmet pizza, delectable flatbreads, tender smoky ribs, and many other mouthwatering wood-fired entrees.

When you arrive, both a full-service bar and separate wine & beer tasting bar await you. Try the handcrafted wines or beer while you enjoy a tempting appetizer at the tasting bar.

Don’t forget to ask about the Wine & Mug Club membership options, too!

RESTAURANT

We invite you to step into our restaurant and experience the ONLY Winery, Brewery, and restaurant in the entire Chicagoland metro area.

WINERY

Our Wine production, barrel aging, and bottling all take place at our winery in the town of Huntley, located just down the street from the restaurant. It’s there that we produce around 35,000 bottles of wine each year, handcrafted from only the finest grapes and fruit available. 

BREWERY

Our Brewery is located in the restaurant. We handcraft small batches in our 7-bbl brewery and are served just a few yards from where it was brewed. 12 craft beers will be on tap at any time, ranging from our core beers to a wide variety of seasonal and creative brews.

Visit us

RESTAURANT HOURS

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: 4pm-9:30pm

Wednesday: 4pm-9:30pm

Thursday: 4pm-9:30pm

Friday: 4pm-10:30pm

Saturday: Noon-10:30pm

Sunday: Noon-9pm

Note that our Kitchen and Wine Tasting Bar Closes 1-hour prior to Restaurant closing times.

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The new chicken sandwich restaurant will open this month and will be serving all kinds of delicious chicken entrees, sandwiches, tenders, and more.

They will offer chicken in various spice levels, from no spice at all to mild, medium, hot, and “supahot.”

The restaurant started in Anaheim, CA, and is growing fast. They have some of the best chicken sandwiches, and will now be very close to our apartment complex in the coming months. They also sell french fries, potato salad, and more.

It’s always nice to be able to walk to some really good food, and the Algonquin Commons shopping center has some great shopping options if you want to make an afternoon of it and try one of the best chicken sandwiches nearby.

They also have a plant-based chicken option for those who do not eat meat.

Address

Byrd’s will be located at 1748 S Randall Road, just a 10-minute walk across the street. They are near Bonefish Grill, Tap House Grill, and Bulldog Ale House, right next to Jiang’s Mongolian BBQ and Biaggi’s.

Check out the menu, pulled from their website!

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Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas

Whether you're celebrating with your significant other for the first time or the tenth, you've probably already given some thought to your Valentine's Day dinner ideas. You can show your love with a DIY gift, pink cocktails, or a V-Day fruit salad, or you can whip up a fancy-schmancy (and romantic) dinner. Here are our favorite ideas for a date night meal to remember.

Air Fryer Salmon

Air fryer salmon is a great Valentine's Day dinner idea for anyone who works long hours and doesn't want to spend hours upon hours in the kitchen. Plus it's healthier than your other frying options! Not a fan of salmon? Try chicken or potatoes for other yummy options. 

Red Sauce Rigatoni Recipe

All you need for this delicious date night recipe is sausage, canned tomatoes, and pasta. And don't forget your favorite cheese, of course. This is a great option for having a fancy dinner at the dining table or curling up on the couch for a romantic movie.
 

Charcuterie Board

There's something so sophisticated and stylish about having a charcuterie board any time of year, but especially on Valentine's Day. You can make it a red, pink, and white color scheme with fruit, dried flowers, and cheese, or try your hand at a breakfast-for-dinner board with heart-shaped pancakes, berries, and chocolate.

Instant Pot Indian Butter Chicken

Quick, easy, and delicious, what's not to love about this chicken recipe?! Tomato-y, buttery chicken goes great with flavorful naan and white rice. Sprinkle with cilantro before you serve. 

Zucchini Noodles

If you're avoiding regular pasta, try zucchini noodles instead of regular for a healthy take on your favorite dishes. Serve with pesto, salad dressing, or tomato sauce. Cauliflower And Burrata 

This dish might be geared for summer picnics, but it will also make a great option for your winter nights in. Change up the spices and seasonings depending on what your favorite flavors are, or make a couple different mixes and try them all!

Cauliflower Rice Sushi

Not only does sushi make for a yummy Valentine's Day dinner for you and your S.O. but the actual construction of the sushi sounds just as great! Swap regular rice for some DIY cauliflower rice but feel free to keep your favorite fillings and sauces. (via Brit + Co)

Baked Hot Chocolate Doughnuts

Okay so donuts don't technically count as an option for dinner but you can definitely make them for dessert! You can even add some espresso to the chocolate glaze for a mocha taste. 

Stuffed Avocado

Another great option for a smaller, finger food dinner, stuffed avocados make for a tasty and filling dish. You can also leave out the shrimp to make this an easy meat-free recipe. 

Smoked Salmon Poke Bites

For charcuterie board fans or those of us who'd rather much on apps than have a full-blown dinner, these poke bites are cute, delicious, and have us dreaming of summer. Pickled ginger, avocado, and red onion take this recipe to a new level. Yum!

Strawberry & Cream Croissant French Toast

Whether you're making brunch or having brunch for dinner, this is a great French toast-croissant hybrid. Swap the drizzle of maple with a chocolate drizzle to make it extra Valentine-esque.

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