It's been a while since I've come here; been away, am back. I live, work and eat in the city for the most part but am meeting a friend in downtown Arlington Heights for dinner. I've never been to this part of Suburbland, and would like some options before I go.
Well-made food of any cuisine (though I don't know the dining partner's tastes, so perhaps on the safe side?), seasonal would be nice, a nice wine list/stems would be a plus. Or just a decent light food/beer place.
City equivalents that would seem to work: Hopleaf, Quartino, Anteprima, Mas (though maybe that's too loud?), Adobo Grill, Renga Tei, Spacca Napoli, Spoon Thai, Frontera Grill, any of the decent French bistros in town.
Thanks for any assistance. There's a "downtown" to A.H.?