Eat Asian-Fusion And Be Serenaded By Celebrity Impersonators At This Family-Owned Tiki-Themed Illinois Restaurant
By Linze Rice|Published May 30, 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.
One of the best things about Illinois is the plethora of fantastic, local dining options. Personally, I love walking into a themed diner and seeing all the heart and soul put into the concept and design. Plus, add in some quirky cocktails and fun twists on comfort classics and I am sold. This unique tiki restaurant in North Riverside, Illinois checks all those boxes and more — and the local owners are so beloved a neighborhood street was even named in their honor.
Do you think Chef Shangri-La is the most unique tiki restaurant in North Riverside, Illinois? Have you ever been there? What’s your favorite part of the experience? Tell us in the comments! Start planning your visit by checking out the Chef Shangri-La website and Chef Shangri-La Facebook page. And here’s a local tip: Lots of families eat here after enjoying a day at the nearby Brookfield Zoo!
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