You may not be aware that Carrabba's Italian Grill in Woodridge is just one restaurant of its national chain. As with most restaurant chains, a specific standard is set with regard to their menu and environment so that guests come to expect the same dining experience at various locations. With the cloning of food, service and atmosphere, the degree of quality vacillates depending on the locality.   Upon entering, the aromas from the open-display kitchen greet you. The laminate table tops exude an ambiance which is a tawdry interpretation of Sicilian décor. The restaurant is packed with dining…

Do you desire to get away to a trendy, loft-like restaurant, or crave the taste of exoticcuisine for lunch or dinner? There is no need to venture to the city. Instead, enter your destination setting to the Blue Ginger Lounge located at Seven Bridges in Woodridge.The Blue Ginger's menu is created by trained Japanese sushi chefs. Each entrée iscarefully prepared with the utmost attention to detail. Epicurean masters transform the blank canvas of each plate with culinary brushstrokes. Japanese food is considered an art, and you'll come to appreciate each entrée as such while admiring its …

Welcome to the first edition of "The Local Dish." My name is Rubia Jasinevicius. I'm a food professional and consultant for Innovative Food Concepts in Woodridge. Each month, I'll provide a review of one of Woodridge's restaurants. First stop: Eggstasy at Seven Bridges. Looking for a great spot to enjoy breakfast in Woodridge? Look no further. With outstanding service, inviting atmosphere and an egg-ceptional selection of entrées, Eggstasy wakes up the morning menu and carries it effortlessly into lunch.Just newly hatched three weeks ago to the Woodridge area, Eggstasy's mission isto "…go …