From deep-dish pizza and Thai food to local breweries and craft whiskey, discover 12 restaurants, breweries, and distilleries we experienced during our visit to McHenry County, Illinois.

Welcome to Alpine Inn, "Home of the Wildlife," one of the most distinctive dining experiences not only in Nebraska but arguably anywhere in the United States. Nestled on the northern outskirts of Omaha, this legendary restaurant has delighted customers for decades with hand-dipped fried chicken, live entertainment, and a nightly gathering of very hungry furry visitors.