The group that started with Mia Francesca on Clark in Chicago has opened a new restaurant in Dundee called Francesca's Campagna. We had a really good experience there and would recommend it. I'd also like to recommend the Fox Valley area (especially Elgin or Dundee) to Chicago chefs looking to open a new restaurant or spinoff of an existing place. The area is really ripe for some good food. Francesca's was packed, as was Zaza Cucina that same night. There are 2 microbreweries in Elgin and Dundee, but we need some more casual but cool restaurants! Like Deleece, Carol!!!! I moved out from the city 3 years ago and since that time 3 good restaurants have opened and they all seem to be doing very well. Also a really excellent bakery would be HUGE out here. The city of Elgin has worked with businesses in the past to get them to relocate to downtown Elgin.

[Pete]

Linda if you have any investors willing to help set me up I will be glad to come to Elgin and open up a restaurant.

wish I did, Pete!!!!!

hey Linda, what a nice compliment. Thanks. Actually, a friend of mine and I are looking for another location. I'm not sure where to go, so maybe I'll look out there. sorry I didn't respond earlier, I've been on vacation in hawaii and decided after I do another restaurant here I'm heading out there. Food in Paradise.... can't get much better.
Thanks again.

[AudreyC]

There is a restaurant in Chicago called Mia Francesca's. They have the most outstanding veal in a wine sauce. Does anyone know how to make that veal, or at least the delicious sauce? Thanks!