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🔑 New McAlister’s Deli & More!
Big moves in Chicagoland this week!
Brandon Blankenship
August 15, 2025
Happy Friday!
🥪 McAlister’s Deli opens a second location in Naperville, bringing its sandwiches, salads, baked potatoes, and signature iced tea to the city’s north side. The new restaurant at 1296 E Chicago Ave. joins the original south-side location and aims to reach more residents while offering dine-in, carry-out, delivery, and pick-up options. Opening day even included free iced tea for the first 50 customers in line.
🌤️ Today’s weather: Mostly sunny with a high of 82°F. Light winds at 9 mph and humidity around 56% make for a warm and comfortable day to enjoy lunch outdoors or take a stroll through Naperville.
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🍴 Check out The Foodie’s Guide for this week’s best eats, and scroll down for WHAT'S HAPPENIN' IN THE 'BURBS? — your weekend events roundup.
Let’s dive in!
- Brandon Blankenship, Founder of Living Chicago Suburbs / Realtor with Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Events
💭 WHAT'S HAPPENIN' IN THE 'BURBS?
This Weekend Events…
⛰️ Family Hike with a Naturalist
📍Location: Knoch Knolls Park, 336 Knoch Knolls Rd
🗓️ Date & Time: Aug 16 | 9am
🎟️ Tickets: Register Now
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🚁 4th Annual Heroes and Helicopters
📍Location: Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glades Drive
🗓️ Date & Time: Aug 16 | 10am to 1pm
🎟️ Tickets: RSVP
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🍷 Wine and Art Walk
📍Location: Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle
🗓️ Date & Time: Aug 16 - 17 | 10am to 5pm
🎟️ Tickets: Included with Arboretum admission
🔗 More Info
🎵 Fun in the Sun - A Broadway Musical Revue
📍Location: BrightSide Theatre at Arrowhead Park, 711 Iroquois Ave.
🗓️ Date & Time: Aug 17 | 2pm to 3pm
🎟️ Tickets: Free
🔗 More Info
🎠 Park Palooza
📍Location: Berens Park, 493 N Oaklawn Ave, Elmhurst
🗓️ Date & Time: Aug 16 | 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Free
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🧶 Discover Weaving: A Family Craft Workshop
📍Location: 102 E. Wesley Street, Wheaton
🗓️ Date: Aug 16 | from 1pm to 3pm
🎟️ Tickets: Free, pre-registration encouraged
🔗 More Info
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News
🥪 McAlister’s Deli Opens in North Naperville
Driving the news: Naperville now has a second McAlister’s Deli, officially opening Monday at 1296 E Chicago Ave. The new location aims to bring the chain’s popular menu to the city’s north side.
Details:
The first location, at 2911 95th Street, continues to serve the south side.
The north Naperville location offers sandwiches, baked potatoes, salads, and iced tea, with dine-in, carry-out, delivery, and pick-up options.
To celebrate the opening, the first 50 customers received a code for a free large iced tea every week for a year.
Hours are Monday through Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Why it matters: The expansion reflects growing demand for casual dining options in north Naperville and nearby communities like Lisle and Woodridge, while giving the restaurant a chance to connect with more residents.
The big picture: McAlister’s continues to expand in the Naperville area, strengthening its local presence and providing more convenience and community engagement for residents on both sides of the city.
The bottom line: With a new north-side location, McAlister’s Deli is ready to serve more customers and become a familiar spot for families, workers, and visitors throughout Naperville.
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Food
🍔 The Foodie's Guide
BREAKFAST
🫐 Stray Hen Cafe (Elmhurst)
Stray Hen Cafe is focused on upscale breakfast and lunch dining delights as well as traditional favorites. We work with local community vendors to bring the freshest ingredients possible; incorporating healthy and trendy food.
LUNCH
🍖 Sullivan's Steakhouse (Naperville)
Looking for the perfect steakhouse in Naperville that blends great food with a memorable dining experience? Look no further than Sullivan’s Steakhouse. In the heart of Naperville, near the bustling Riverwalk and vibrant downtown, Sullivan’s has established itself as the go-to spot for steak lovers, seafood aficionados, and anyone craving an upscale yet approachable atmosphere.
DINNER
🍺 302 Wheaton (Wheaton)
302 is the place to bring friends and family and have fellowship around great food and refreshing drinks. There’s always something going on here! From improv, trivia, live music, outdoor movies, bourbon nights and more, there’s no shortage of entertainment.
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Market
📊 Real Estate Insights
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