Join us for this year's event at the Arlington International Racecourse, where we sampled many of the offerings from the 60 exhibitors who were present! Special guests Liz and Bob and Becca and Emma joined us for the festivities.

Some of the places we mention:

Lynfred Winery

Fox & Hounds

McCormick & Schmick's 

Birch River Grill

Sweet Baby Ray's

eSkape

Pinstripes

Bob Chinn's

Francesca's Tavola

Cabela's

Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary

The Grand Station

John Barleycorn

The Meadows Club

Weber Grill

Morton's Steak House

Wildfire

Uno Chicago Grill

Lou Malnati's

L'Eiffel Bistrot & Creperie

Dominick's

Fuego Mexican Grill

Kendall Kelly Lewis Quartet

The Arlingtones

Big Shot Piano Lounge

Thanks again for the fine people at the Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau for their hospitality and for putting together such a wonderful event!

Send a note to us at discoverwoodfield@gmail.com with your comments!  We love hearing from you!

This episode's running time: 15:35.

Listen in on Joe's interview with Dave Parulo, the Bureau's Director of Membership and Community Outreach, who tells us all about who's going to be at this year's event.

This is the 16th annual presentation of the annual food and restaurant show, and there will be about 60 groups exhibiting, along with some great entertainment!

Comments? Questions? Send us an e-mail at discoverwoodfield@gmail.com or visit the Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau website at www.chicagonorthwest.com.

This episode's running time: 11:53.

This time out we take you to Laugh Out Loud, the home of the best improv in the suburbs!  You'll enjoy our interview with LOL's Lillie Frances, who tells us all about the experience.  Needless to say, we had a great time!

Visit Laugh Out Loud's web site for more information, and call 847 240-0386 for tickets.  We promise a great time for all!

We love your feedback! Drop us a line at discoverwoodfield@gmail.com or visit the Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau website at www.chicagonorthwest.com.

This episode's running time: 24:50.

Join us as we pay a visit to Medieval Times in Schaumburg!  We had a spectacular time and you'll get to hear all about it as we interview Show Manager "Sir Robert" and talk about the show and the food.  A great time is in order for all!

Here's a link to the Medieval Times web site, where you can learn about the history of the show, locations, and even make reservations. You can also call 888-WE-JOUST for more information.

Check it out!

Comments? Questions? Send us an e-mail at discoverwoodfield@gmail.com or visit the Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau website at www.chicagonorthwest.com.

This episode's running time: 19:17.

This year, there were many restaurants, hotels, and other purveyors of food and fun offering samples, and the $30 admission fee was a great investment!  Here's who was there:

AmeriSuites Schaumburg
Arlington Park Racecourse
Apple Spice Junction
Barn of Barrington
Belvedere Banquets & Events
Bennigan's
Birch River Grille
Blue Fire Grille / Marriott Schaumburg
Bob Chinn's Crabhouse
Brass Restaurant & Brewery
Cappucino Catering
Champps Americana
Costco
Daily Herald
eSkape
Finn McCools
Fox & Hound Smokehouse & Tavern/Arlington Heights
Fox & Hound Smokehouse & Tavern/Bloomingdale
Fox & Hound Smokehouse & Tavern/Schaumburg
Fox River Grill / Cabela's
Fuego Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar
Garden Cafà / DoubleTree Hotel Schaumburg
Golden Bean
Grand Station Restaurant & Cocktails
IKEA
Indian Garden
Lafitte's at Embassy Suites
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
Levy Restaurants at Arlington Park
Lou Malnati's
Lynfred Winery
Maggiano's Little Italy
McKenna's / Holiday Inn Rolling Meadows
Melting Pot
Mill Rose Restaurant
Moretti's
Morton's Steakhouse - Schaumburg
Pappadeux
PepsiAmericas
Qdoba Mexican Grill
Rainforest Cafe
Ram Restaurant & Brewery
Real Time Sports
River City Grille
Rosebud Old World Italian
Sam & Harry's
Schaumburg Flyers
Sega Gameworks
Signature Room at the 95th
Spring Valley Nature Center & Farm
Stonegate Conference & Banquet Centre
Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue
Top Golf Wood Dale
Tre Cena / Hyatt Regency Woodfield
UNO Chicago Grill
Vittorio De Roma - Italian Bistro
Walleye Grill & Prairie Lodge
Wildfire

"Keep The Whole World Singing" is performed by The Arlingtones, who provided live entertainment during the evening.

Comments? Questions? Send us an e-mail at discoverwoodfield@gmail.com or visit the Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau website at www.chicagonorthwest.com.

This episode's running time: 11:44

This is the 15th annual presentation of the annual food and restaurant show, which is organized to promote and market the restaurant and food and beverage partners of the bureau.  This show is a six-time winner of the Illinois Governor's Tourism award, and we're expecting 70 partners to participate this year!

Lisa and Joe offer a "Chef's Fest Survival Guide," to be sure to check it out!

Comments? Questions? Send us an e-mail at discoverwoodfield@gmail.com or visit the Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau website at www.chicagonorthwest.com.

This episode's running time: 9:36.

This time out, we visit Opera in Focus, located at the Rolling Meadows Park District Theater.   This is truly a treasure that's tucked away in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, and definitely worth a visit!

Here's a link to Opera in Focus' YouTube site, which will give you a sample of what these fine folks do.

Comments? Questions? Send us an e-mail at discoverwoodfield@gmail.com or visit the Greater Woodfield Convention and Visitor's Bureau website at www.chicagonorthwest.com.

This episode's running time: 21:43.

Join us on our adventures in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.  This time around we [ay a visit to Goebbert's Pumpkin Farm in South Barrington, a wonderful destination for your family or just you!

Comments? Questions? Send us an e-mail at discoverwoodfield@gmail.com or visit the Greater Woodfield Convention and Visitor's Bureau website at www.chicagonorthwest.com.

This episode's running time: 16:18.

Join us on our adventures in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.  Our hot spot this time around is Lynfred Winery in Roselle. Spend a lovely Sunday afternoon and enjoy a glass of wine (or two) with us!

Comments? Questions? Send us an e-mail at discoverwoodfield@gmail.com or visit the Greater Woodfield Convention and Visitor's Bureau website at www.chicagonorthwest.com.

This episode's running time: 18:37.

Join us on our adventures in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.  This time around, it's a great ol' time at the ballpark with The Schaumburg Flyers!

Comments? Questions? Send us an e-mail at discoverwoodfield@gmail.com or visit the Greater Woodfield Convention and Visitor's Bureau website at www.chicagonorthwest.com.

This episode's running time: 18:48.

Join us on our adventures in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.  This time around, we head over the The Metropolis Performing Arts Centre for Don't Dress For Dinner, a comedy that's currently running at the theatre.

Comments? Questions? Send us an e-mail at discoverwoodfield@gmail.com or visit the Greater Woodfield Convention and Visitor's Bureau website at www.chicagonorthwest.com.

This episode's running time: 16:58.