News, Press & Accolades

We’re honored to call McHenry County home.

Without our community of supporters, none of this would be possible.

Thank you for your continued encouragement. Here are some of things you’ve had to say.

• Three-peat: Crystal Lake restaurant among 18 suburban eateries honored with Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards, Daily Herald

• REACH TV - “LET IT BREATHE” - MEET ERIK NORDSTROM, WINE & SPIRITS DIRECTOR @ 1776 RESTAURANT

• Crystal Lake Restaurant Receives Nod From Wine Spectator, PATCH. COM

• 1776 Earns Wine Spectator Award, PATCH.COM

• Fine Dining - Redefined in the Heart of the Community, Naturally McHenry County

• Benefits of being part of the Illinois Restaurant Association - Rhienna McClain, owner of 1776 Restaurant

• Poll: The Most Romantic Restaurants In The Crystal Lake Area Are ...

• 1776 Receives SECOND YEAR FOR 2024 Best of Award - Double Cup for Wine Spectator, NORTHWEST HERALD

• Cheers! 18 SUBURBAN RESTAURANTS HONORED WITH WINE SPECTATOR AWARDS, DAILY HERALD

• Fine Dining Redefined - Discovering 1776 Restaurant, Naturally McHenry County

• 1776 Makes the News - House Bill removing Tip Credit, NORTHWEST HERALD

• 1776 Receives 2023 Best of Award - Double Cup for Wine Spectator

• 1776 receives Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator, Northwest Herald

• Raise your glass, please!, Daily Herald

• 1776 Earns Wine Spectator Award, Crystal Lake Patch

• Chris Blackburn joins 1776 Restaurant, McHenry County Living

• MCHENRY COUNTY RESTAURANT WEEK SHOWCASES DELICIOUS DINING AT A DISCOUNT

• Fine Dining a Pure Treat at 1776 Restaurant

• Restaurants Weigh Risk Of Defying Governor’s Order

• Restaurant Crisis Webinar: Q&A With Industry Leaders

• Facebook Live, 1776 Restaurant Owner discussion of innovation and where to go next

• McHenry County Restaurants To Experience Mitigation Restrictions

• If Restaurants Are Forced To Close Again, Say Goodbye To Local

• Four Restaurants Plan Community Feast

• When it Comes to Retail, Restaurant and Business Opportunity, Crystal Lake is the Clear Leader

• 1776 Receives 2020 Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator

• Crystal Lake Restaurants Offering Outdoor Seating

• Keep Your Dollars In Your Community, Where It Matters

• 1776 Offers Vegan Options in McHenry County

• 2019 Wine Spectator ‘Award of Excellence’ Winner

• Mystery Diner Names 1776 The Place To Go

• Smart Farm: Barrington’s Volunteer Farming Community

• New Executive Chef Brings Creativity & Passion

• 1776 Restaurant | Naturally McHenry County

• 1776 Makes Its Mark On Fine Dining

• Additional Parking Lot Planned In Spring 2019

• Wine Spectator Award Winner

• “STRAWS” Documentary

• Best of the Fox Award Winner: Fine Dining + Local/Organic Foods

• Mystery Diner Says 1776 Offers Unconstrained Dining

• Renovations Under Way

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