The Red Barn Restaurant & Brewery In Illinois Sits In A Stunningly Restored Gothic Barn
By Linze Rice|Published February 28, 2023
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Ope! From the rural cornfields of DeKalb County, Linze is an Illinois native and true Midwestern gal who can make a mean bonfire and whip up a perfect marshmallow salad. Since 2014, her bylines and photography have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago/DNAinfo Chicago, Only in Your State, and more. She has interviewed Dolly Parton, written about beloved diners along historic Route 66, visited the last Rainforest Cafe in the Illinois, and reviewed luxurious English manor-inspired hotels. Whether it's writing about a local gem or world-renowned establishment, Linze brings a heartwarming and historical perspective to each story, using facts, wit, and personal experience to impress upon readers the importance of culture, food, travel, and all things local. Her favorite destinations in Illinois include Starved Rock State Park, Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, the charming small town of Sycamore, and historic Rosehill Cemetery. When she's not writing or photographing, Linze enjoys gardening, spending time with her husband and pets, cooking, baking, and grilling, and relaxing with trashy TV.
Though Illinois is home to Chicago, the third largest city in the United States, most of the state is rolling prairies and farmland. While it may not sound as flashy as big-city fine dining, a fresh-cooked country meal feels good in the belly and the soul. With farms spread across the state, Illinois has the perfect mixture of locally-grown ingredients, historic barns, and family recipes to form some creative — and delicious — rustic restaurants. For those who want a hearty plate of country favorites, this gorgeously restored barn restaurant in Mount Prospect, Illinois, is definitely worth checking out.
Have you been to this beautiful barn restaurant in Mount Prospect, Illinois? Or how about one of these other six farm-inspired barn restaurants in Illinois? Which is your favorite — or where would you want to try first? Tell us in the comments! And while you’re in Mount Prospect, save some time to check out this super cute local shop that triples as a storefront, design center, and craft workshop all in one! Start exploring the Red Barn Restaurant and Brewery’s menu now to see which drool-worthy dishes make your wishlist!
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