558254 Wed Sep 17 15:58:06 -0700 2008 5 7 Chicago Area 0 4042920 My DH is attending a conference in Rosemount in October. Where does one eat? We will have a vehicle, however he will be spending 12 or more hours per day in meetings and so we likely won't go too far. Thanks! H2B Wed Sep 17 15:58:06 -0700 2008 205224 heavenstobetsy 1 4043017 Rosemont is close to O'Hare Airport and has a lot of convention business, hotels and offices. Unfortunately, this means too many restaurants are rather corporate. You might start looking at these threads: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/481263 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/509359 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/495571 Rosemont is also close to both the Edison Park neighborhood of Chicago and the suburb of Park Ridge. Wed Sep 17 16:40:05 -0700 2008 4042920 11364 Eldon Kreider 2 4044182 From these links, I can provide two personal recommendations: Flamingo's Seafood (Mexican) is well worth a visit. Topa in Elk Grove is a place where we dine frequently. I am always quite happy with their appetizers, salads and fish offerings, whereas my wife is frequently delighted with their steaks. http://www.toparestaurant.com/Welcome.html I have not eaten at Rosewood in Rosemont, but it is operated by the same family involved with Topa. Thu Sep 18 07:04:15 -0700 2008 4043017 14225 kstroble 1 4044336 If your husband is spending 12 hours/day in meetings, does that mean that YOU can head elsewhere for lunch (or even dinner)? Downtown is only about an hour away via the blue line. I guess my point is that I understand that your husband might not want to venture out after a long day of meetings, but there's no need for you to be stuck out in Rosemont if you don't want to be out there. Thu Sep 18 07:56:41 -0700 2008 4042920 57415 rubinow 2 4053709 thanks all for the suggestions....i will do a little homework here shortly and check out all these links. rubinow...i have ABSOLUTELY no intention of staying in Rosemount all day...I'll definitely be elsewhere for lunch. Mon Sep 22 18:28:59 -0700 2008 4044336 205224 heavenstobetsy 3 4137366 Well, we have returned from Rosemont & I thought I should report back. We tried Flamingo's on our first night and had a fantastic meal...my DH is still talking about it. I think he has been dreaming about the salsa. The second night we ate at the hotel (Hyatt Rosemont) and although it was late, we were tired and in a hurry, we had a decent burger that certainly exceeded my expectations. For lunches, we tried Udupi Palace for dosa (delish) and NoMI. Overall, a great trip. Thanks for all the recommendations - we look forward to returning next year. Wed Oct 29 16:12:00 -0700 2008 4053709 205224 heavenstobetsy