THE SCHAUMBURG GOLF CLUB at 401 North Roselle Road has finished it’s facility improvements, an the simulators are now open. But while you are there hitting the ball, enjoy Chandlers Chophouse right upstairs. See Schaumburggolf.com (847)-885-9000.

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    THE OAKS GRILLE at Blackberry Oaks in Bristol is now open, and open all winter long. See OaksGrille.com or Blackberryoaks.com-the-oaks-bar-grille.

SO WHAT DOES both Blackberry Oaks Golf Course and Heritage Oaks Golf Course both have in common. Their grills are open all winter long.

FOOD REVIEW-by RORY SPEARS.

THE NEW OAKS GRILLE at Blackberry Oaks Golf course in Bristol is good. Everything that has been added to the new grille, is an upgrade from the past. I had the mushroom and swiss burger. But with onion rings on the side-that I dipped in Blue Cheese. Oh yum!

I was told the burgers had been getting good reviews so I tried one. Which turned out to be a great choice. I washed mine down with a Coke Zero-but the beer selection both on tap and in the bottle of can was excellent. The staff headed up by manager George Bozonelos, is friendly and provides great service. But in the winter months servings of course take place inside. So the summer is great time to visit, before and after golf or even when golf is not in the plans that day.

Because the new outdoor chairs provide an excellent view to the 18th hole and a relaxing place to enjoy a cold beverage on a warm day. So try The Oaks Grille-reached at the Blackberry Oaks golf course, call (630)-553-7170.

  THE ACORN GRILL and TERRACE at Heritage Oaks is open during the winter months. But better yet is the specials that are so popular in the summer, are still available in the winter golf season.

SO IF YOUR HEADED into the simulators at Heritage Oaks-grab a bite and a beer in the Acorn Grill. Because specials include Taco Tuesdays $3 per and Wings on Wednesdays for $1 a per wing, they come with a variety of dipping sauces.

The transfusion at Heritage Oaks in the Acorn Grille.

So is your blood running a little cold this winter.

IF SO-try the transfusion. Because it goes well with everything on the menu.

The Acorn Grill at Heritage Oaks does have shorter hours in the winter golf season, so check them out before coming to the grill.

Soups, salads, burgers, hot dogs and more at the Acorn Grill. Located right off the main lobby and next to the clubs Brook Room. see more at Hertiageoaksgc.com.

I GIVE a full two-thumps up for both the Taco’s and the Wings.

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