When John and Tony Badway shook hands on the deal that created their West Chicago restaurant, they knew making it successful wouldn't happen overnight -- even though crowds filled the place practically from Day One. It's one thing for curiosity seekers to check out the latest dining hotspot ... but how do you keep them coming back for more?
In a throwback to the time when a pre-teenage Tony first carried groceries in from the car for his pop, today the father and son go out on frequent runs for the fresh produce, meats and kitchen necessities that make their restaurant hum. Sure, they could leave it up to one of their trusted employees. But for John and Tony, it's about going that extra mile to make sure their guests get the best. You can rest assured that when they're out on another grocery run, they're inspecting every tomato and slice of steak as though they were buying it for their own dinner tables at home. That kind of attention to culinary detail has gone a long way toward putting John & Tony's on the West Suburban dining map.
So make sure that the next time you stop in to visit, ask the Badways how their last shopping trip went. They'll be happy to tell you all about the fresh finds that'll light up the menu on the night of your special occasion. And who knows? If you're really nice, maybe Tony will help you with your grocery bags sometime.
3/23/11
Wine and Dining in the Western Suburbs
The wine list at John & Tony's offers something for everyone, and there's no need to be intimidated by any of the wonderful offerings. Whether you get a little help from your friendly server, or owners John and Tony Badway themselves, you’re bound to get a great recommendation that compliments your meal, and makes your night.
Aside from a healthy selection of Chardonnays, Pinot Grigios, Blush, Reislings and more, the wine list also offers you a chance to take off on your own specially-prepared wine flight, ranging from the fun and funky "World Flight" (John & Tony’s Chardonnay, Funky Llama Malbec, Banrock Station Shira; $7.75) to the red-carpet worthy "Premium Reds" (Robert Mondavi Private Selection Pinot Noir, Estancia Cabernet Sauvignon, Aquinas Cabernet Sauvignon; $13). Remember that anything opened you can take home, so raise a glass and drink to the best of wine and dining in the Western Suburbs -- waiting for you at John & Tony's.
Aside from a healthy selection of Chardonnays, Pinot Grigios, Blush, Reislings and more, the wine list also offers you a chance to take off on your own specially-prepared wine flight, ranging from the fun and funky "World Flight" (John & Tony’s Chardonnay, Funky Llama Malbec, Banrock Station Shira; $7.75) to the red-carpet worthy "Premium Reds" (Robert Mondavi Private Selection Pinot Noir, Estancia Cabernet Sauvignon, Aquinas Cabernet Sauvignon; $13). Remember that anything opened you can take home, so raise a glass and drink to the best of wine and dining in the Western Suburbs -- waiting for you at John & Tony's.
3/16/11
Fine Dining in a Relaxed Setting
Not many restaurants can pull it off, but John & Tony's manages to deliver fine dining in a relaxed setting, all while offering great value. On Sundays, owners John and Tony Badway invite loyal customers and newcomers alike to their fabulous $12 brunch buffet special, which offers wonderful, flavorful weekend fare at an affordable price.
Included in the price is either a champagne toast or a shrimp cocktail, and the offerings include an omelet station and a roast carving table, along with a wide variety of goodies that include prime rib, French toast with caramel sauce and Eva's Texas chili. Check it out, and you'll not only leave John &Tony's satisfied, but with your stomach and wallet full, too.
Included in the price is either a champagne toast or a shrimp cocktail, and the offerings include an omelet station and a roast carving table, along with a wide variety of goodies that include prime rib, French toast with caramel sauce and Eva's Texas chili. Check it out, and you'll not only leave John &Tony's satisfied, but with your stomach and wallet full, too.
3/10/11
Great Food, Great Drink and Great Atmosphere
John & Tony's knows what their guests love: the trifecta of great food, great drink and great atmosphere. And since music is so much a part of the place -- and of the lives of owner-musicians John and Tony Badway -- the restaurant proudly serves Rock & Roll Martinis guaranteed to put a little shake, rattle and roll into your dining experience.
Choosing just one of these drinks is like deciding which headliner to check out at Lollapalooza: Martinis run the gamut from Smoke on the Water (Skyy Vodka and olive juice, $8.50) to Let's Get it On (a seductive chocolate martini, $9.50). Rounding out the rock-star lineup: Mellow Yellow (Lemon Drop Martini, sugared rim, $9.50); T.N.T. (Skyy vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, sour mix and cranberry, $9.75) and the Rocket Man (light rum, dark rum, amaretto, lime, lemon, orange, and pineapple juice, $9.75).
Choosing just one of these drinks is like deciding which headliner to check out at Lollapalooza: Martinis run the gamut from Smoke on the Water (Skyy Vodka and olive juice, $8.50) to Let's Get it On (a seductive chocolate martini, $9.50). Rounding out the rock-star lineup: Mellow Yellow (Lemon Drop Martini, sugared rim, $9.50); T.N.T. (Skyy vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, sour mix and cranberry, $9.75) and the Rocket Man (light rum, dark rum, amaretto, lime, lemon, orange, and pineapple juice, $9.75).
3/2/11
See the Badway Boys Lighting Up the Stage
As father and son owners of John & Tony's Restaurant in West Chicago, John and Tony Badway take painstaking care to guarantee not just the high quality of the food they serve, but the entertainment they book as well. That might not sound like a big deal -- until you show up at the restaurant and see the Badway boys lighting up the stage with blues music.
Way back when, John was a Detroit-based musician at one point invited to audition for Motown Records during its 1960s glory days. And Tony has proven himself a versatile player as well, equally adept on drums and guitar. When the owners play, you'll not only hear something special, but also experience first-hand that unique family feeling that has made John & Tony's a West Suburban draw in a relatively short time. The same love and care that shapes every entree from the kitchen makes for mighty musical cooking on the stage, too. Drop in on the Badways, and you're bound to return to John & Tony's for an encore.
Way back when, John was a Detroit-based musician at one point invited to audition for Motown Records during its 1960s glory days. And Tony has proven himself a versatile player as well, equally adept on drums and guitar. When the owners play, you'll not only hear something special, but also experience first-hand that unique family feeling that has made John & Tony's a West Suburban draw in a relatively short time. The same love and care that shapes every entree from the kitchen makes for mighty musical cooking on the stage, too. Drop in on the Badways, and you're bound to return to John & Tony's for an encore.
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