Annette & John
Things To Do
Sharko's BBQ
Contemporary BBQ spot for smoked meats & sandwiches with rustic-modern decor & outdoor seats. Early into dating Annette told John this was the best BBQ of her life - we've gone back again and again! Make sure to try their "Sassy" BBQ sauce - voted #1 BBQ sauce at Naperville Ribfest!
Waterfall Glen Main Trail
Forest preserve known for its waterfall, which actually is a dam, which is in its ravine. It completely surrounds Argonne National Laboratory. It's a 9 mile total hiking trail! We can usually only complete it partially before John is sweating buckets ha!
Peet's Coffee
Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods. Right in Downtown Downers Grove!
Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
Historic Route 66 fixture featuring fried-chicken dinners, housemade pizza & a salad bar. Featured on the Food Network and used to be a common truck stop! GREAT fried chicken!
AMC Oakbrook Center 12
Offering spacious rocking seats to luxury recliners, innovative menus and a full bar! Located at Oakbrook Mall's Upper Level right next to the food court (speaking of, check out Stan's Donuts!). This was our favorite movie theater - we saw SOOOO MANY movies here!
Naf Naf Grill
Modern Middle Eastern counter-serve chain dishing up shawarma & falafel on pitas, rice or salads. Two words: GARLIC SAUCE!!
Portillo's Hot Dogs
Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs. We go nuts for the Chopped Salad and the lemon cake is to die for! PS they have the most efficient drive through ever!
Tivoli Bowl
Historic 1928 Movie Theater designed by Van Gurten and Van Gurten architects, and has 1,012 seats. First opened on Christmas Day, 1928, this theater was the second in the US to open with sound movies.