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Munch Madness: Home Run Inn vs. Tai San Chef

Show your hometown pride by casting your vote for Darien restaurants during Munch Madness.

 

And then there were four.

We're one day into voting for the Sweet 16 of Munch Madness, meaning only four restaurants remain in Lemont, Darien, Downers Grove and Woodridge. 

If there's one thing that's clear, it's that Patch readers love their pizza.

In Darien, it's between pizza and Asian cuisine. In Lemont, we're asking you to decide between pizza and pancakes. And in Woodridge we have a family-owned pizza place against authentic Italian fare.

Thankfully we have a little variety in Downers Grove, where a high-end grocery store is going head to head with classic American food.

Voting has been extended until 5 p.m. Monday to accommodate the holiday weekend. Show your loyalty by commenting for your pick on this story, on Facebook or via Twitter by tagging it with your Patch town's handle (that's @DarienILPatch@LemontPatch@DG_Patch and @PatchWoodridge).

To learn more about the tournament CLICK HERE.

Sweet 16 (Darien)

Home Run Inn vs. Tai San Chef 

Tai San Chef: Tai San Chef, founded in 2003, is an award-winning restaurant serving traditional Chinese, Thai and Japanese dishes. 

Home Run Inn: A Chicago favorite for pizza! Also check out soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta. Dine in their cozy dining area or carry out. 

Sweet 16 (Downers Grove)

Zest at Lemon Tree vs. JR's Place

Zest at Lemon Tree: Lemon Tree Grocer is a high end and specialty grocery store offering fresh ingredients and foreign delicacies at competitive prices. 

JR's Place: JR's Place is a classic American-style restaurant that serves all your favorites. Known for its hearty breakfast plates, JR's Place offers a large selection of dishes to choose from.

Sweet 16 (Lemont)

Jimbo's Pizza vs. PC's Pancake Cafe 

Jimbo's Pizza: Jimbo's Pizza opened in 1998 and has been a local favorite ever since. It's famous for its "Lemontster," the largest pizza in town, but also offers sandwiches, appetizers and catering. 

PC's Pancake CafeThis restaurant's cozy, family-friendly atmosphere starts at the front door. The staff is very friendly and helpful, ensuring that every guest feels welcome and ready to chow down on what the hostess calls "great food."

Sweet 16 (Woodridge)

Clara's Pasta di Casa vs. Papa's Pizza Place 

Clara's Pasta di Casa: Our 2011 winner! Clara's Pasta is that neighborhood Italian place where you go to get great authentic food and to be treated like family.

Papa's Pizza Place: Papa's offers its special thin crust pizza, pasta, Italian beef, salad or a chicken dinner. There's also Mama's special pizza, which includes cheese, sausage, onion, bacon and barbeque sauce. The dining room is a throwback to the 1970s. 

Related Topics: Readers' Choice, Tai San Chef, home run inn, and munch madness

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