Recent restaurant reviews and profiles from Tribune food critic Phil Vettel, Tribune Newspapers staff reporters and freelance writers. No stars indicates a restaurant has been profiled but not reviewed, and does not reflect on quality of dining.

95ate5 It's a family affair at 95ate5, where woodwork is courtesy of general manager Bill Mix's father, while Mix's brother supplied the tree strung with Edison bulbs. The restaurant seats 100, with live entertainment on the weekend, open mic on Tuesdays and trivia on Wednesdays. Eight beers are on tap daily, with the rotation including Wildrose Brewing Co., Trumpet Brewing Co. and Burn 'Em Brewing. Open: Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Prices: Entrees start at $7. 9585 N. Industrial Drive, St. John, Ind. 219-365-6506. — Jessi

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AneMoNe This family-owned restaurant offers Italian-, Greek- and French-inspired dishes. Among the more popular items are the Neapolitan-style pizzas baked in the wood-burning brick oven, identical to the ones used in Naples, Italy. Other menu items include handmade pastas, homemade gelatos, sandwiches and kebabs. Entrees start at $12.99. The restaurant also serves breakfast, including omelets, skillets and pancakes. Open daily. 6431 W. 127 St., Palos Heights, 708-897-0003. — Donna Vickroy

Ariston The Vienna Beef Hall of Fame has made Ariston part of its 2016 Hall of Fame class, lauding the restaurant as “both a purveyor of consistently good quality food and a credit to the community.” But a typical day at the venerable Hazel Crest joint sees hot dogs as just one of dozens of options — gyros, Italian beef, Polish sausage — sold out of its kitchen. Also available are a variety of burgers, rotisserie chicken, tacos and burritos. Open: Daily until late. Prices: Entrees $3-$8. 17501 S. Kedzie Ave., Hazel Crest, 708-799-6166. — Phil Arvia

Arrowhead Ales Brewing Company From the house porter demi-glaze short rib to the beer-candied bacon creme brulee, the secret ingredient is beer, beer and more beer at family-friendly Arrowhead Ales Brewing Company. For instance, Devil's Breakfast, one of the signature brews crafted in the seven-barrel system located onsite, is an imperial oatmeal stout made with chocolate and coffee that's used in the syrup for the IPA-fried chicken and Belgian waffles. There's plenty on the menu beyond the beer as well. Open: Lunch and dinner daily; late-night Friday-Saturday. Prices: Entrees $9-$20. 2101 Calistoga Drive, New Lenox, 815-717-6068. — Vickie Jurkowski

Big Frank's Sausage The more outlandish the sandwich, the better at this East Chicago deli-turned-restaurant. For example: the Swinie, a behemoth of ham, bacon and sausage slathered in horseradish on a bun — probably not recommended by the American Heart Association, but one of owner Stan Stefanski's biggest sellers just the same. Stefanski also whips up traditional Polish food, including his double-fist-sized golumpki (cabbage roll wrapped around minced pork) and Polish hamburger, made from half beef and half pork. “It's the type of food you have to exercise after eating,” he says. Open: Lunch and dinner daily. Prices: $6-$11. 1417 Carrol St., East Chicago, 219-378-9556. — Michelle L. Quinn

Bohemian Joe's The worst-kept secret in Lansing is that the family that used to run Popolano's at the corner of Torrence Avenue and Thornton-Lansing Road is back in business. Bohemian Joe's has five entrees on the menu, including a 14-ounce blackened rib-eye and beer-battered pollock with honey-jalapeno tartar sauce, plus five salads, six appetizers, a dozen sandwiches and nine pizzas. Dark woods, mismatched light fixtures and funky textiles give the place a warm feel. Open: Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Prices: Entrees $11-$26. 17940 Torrence Ave., Lansing, 708-872-4700 .— P.A.

Cooper's Hawk The newly opened 11,000-square-foot Cooper's Hawk in Oak Lawn represents the food and wine specialists' 19th location for offering its proprietary wines and modern menu. With bin numbers representing wine pairings for each dish, the menu features appetizers such as ahi tuna tacos; beef, chicken and pork entrees, such as red wine braised short ribs; pastas such as shrimp campanelle; and desserts including Ooey Gooey butter cake. Restaurant and tasting room are open for lunch and dinner daily. Entrees start at $16.99. 4830 W. 111th St., Oak Lawn, 708-529-2980.

— J.V.

Diane's Place This Palos Height spot grew out of moving the longtime Tastee Freez at 119th Street and Harlem Avenue to 123rd Street and Harlem. The new restaurant offers char burgers, sandwiches, cake, homemade candy and, of course, ice cream. Diane's Place also hosts monthly cooking classes and Sunday classic car shows from spring to fall. Open: Daily. Prices: $1.50 and up. 12306 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, 708-923-0010. — J.V.

Elwood Alehouse The menu at this neighborhood bar and restaurant highlights sandwiches, grass-fed burgers and hand-cut fries. Ask about off-menu items, including braised short ribs, chicken marsala, chicken Vesuvio, jambalaya and meatloaf. The warm, friendly space seats about 50.Open: Lunch and dinner daily. Prices: Entrees $8-$12. 6 Elwood St., Frankfort, 779-324-5589. — J.V.

Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery Smoked meats have been added to the menu at this Flossmoor mainstay, and the establishment's year-round beers are back to their original hoppiness, thanks to head brewer Ryan Czaja. On the updated menu: smoked chicken, smoked ribs and smoked pork. Open: Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Prices: Sandwiches $11. 1035 Sterling Ave., Flossmoor, 708-957-2739.

— J.V.

Harvest Room Chef Jonathan Harootunian manages a nifty balancing act at this eco-conscious south suburban restaurant, presenting cutting-edge dishes with dashes of molecular gastronomy (sweet-pea risotto with yuzu shrimp and a sphere of liquid lemon) as well as comforting pappardelle pasta with bison sugo, and a first-rate hamburger. The ambitious beverage program includes very good craft cocktails, a deep wine list and specialty teas. Open: Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Prices: Entrees $13-$35. 7164 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, 708-671-8905. — Phil Vettel

“Lil” Something Hot CafeLovers of coffee and light fare can take some “me” time at this cafe in Beverly, which serves everything from muffins and cookies to sandwiches and smoothies. Quarterly Hot After Dark evenings feature entertainment such as spoken word or live jazz music. Open: Breakfast and lunch Monday-Saturday. Prices: $2-4 for pastries and treats, $5 for sandwiches and salads. 1455 W. 103rd St., Beverly. 773-239-1339. — J.V.