Eat out near Ravinia
Grab picnic carry-out or sit down for a full dinner at these Ravinia-area eateries
June 4, 2008
Sloppy Jo's Lunchroom
733 St. Johns Ave., Highland ParkThe eats here are simple and cheap (nothing exceeds a few bucks), including the namesake Sloppy Jo, tuna salad sandwiches and hot dogs. You can even score a Fluffernutter sandwich or a Sloppy Jo Frito Pie, or pick up old-fashioned candy to end your picnic on a sweet note.
Trattoria Valle D'Itria Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria
581 Roger Williams Ave., ChicagoBrick-oven pizzas and pasta dishes dominate at this traditional Italian trattoria, which opened recently in the former Tapis Rouge address.
Ravinia BBQ & Grill
592 Roger Williams Ave., Highland ParkLocated just a few blocks away from the Ravinia Metra station, this is an easy pre-concert stop. Call after 3:30 p.m. to place a pick-up order from their carry-out menu, which includes fried chicken, burgers and a mean barbecued pork sandwich.
Prairie Grass Cafe
601 Skokie Blvd., NorthbrookThis Northbrook eatery offers a picnic to-go program tailored especially for Ravinia-goers, including cheese platters, veggies with goat-cheese dip and summer tomato salads for light noshing. More substantial picnic meals include herb-roasted chicken, tuna salad sandwiches and ham and cheese on a baguette with mission fig compote. 24-hour notice required for orders. It's a 10-minute drive from the park.
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