Chestnut Street Inn Bed & Breakfast

The ultimate foodies bed and breakfast, this award winning property was recently featured in Midwest Living Magazine as one of the 30 top B & B's in the Midwest. Chef Monika creates Mediterranean inspired gourmet dinners using locally grown organic foods from several farms. Enjoy big city dining in a small town atmosphere.

There are four elegantly appointed yet comfortable guest suites each with a private bathroom. Amenities include signature toiletries, full hot breakfast, robes, Satellite TV, VCR/DVD with over 1000 titles, snacks and beverages. Conveniently located near numerous activities including antiquing, shopping, hiking, biking, fishing, golf, historic sites, agri-tourism, letterboxing, geocaching, theater, wineries and more.

 

The ultimate bed and breakfast for foodies, the Chestnut Street Inn in Sheffield, IL is an award winning bed and breakfast featuring gourmet Mediterranean cuisine using locally grown foods. Conveniently located off I-80 within two hours of downtown Chicago, Peoria, Quad Cities and Rockford, it is just a quick drive to experience ultimate relaxation from the hectic pace of life. Built in 1854, this historic house offers comfortable accommodations in four uniquely appointed guest suites. All rooms include private bathrooms, Dish Network, DVD/VCR with over 1000 titles, robes, signature toiletries, snacks/beverages and a full gourmet breakfast.

There are numerous area attractions including antiquing, shopping, golf, biking, hiking, historic sites, wineries, theater festivals and much more. Enjoy big city dining in a small town atmosphere.

About the innkeepers: Jeff and Monika Sudakov are originally from Southern California. The couple lived in Las Vegas while Monika was pursuing her Master's Degree in Cultural Anthropology at UNLV. They bought the Chestnut Street Inn in 2005, bringing with them their experience in hospitality and knowledge of food and culture. Both have backgrounds in theater, Jeff having been a musical theater performer for years and Monika a ballet dancer. Both have also travelled extensively and you can see some of the souvenirs they have collected over the years displayed throughout the common areas of the inn.

Press: The Chestnut Street Inn has recently been featured in the June 2011 issue of Midwest Living Magazine in their list of the Midwest's Best B & B's. Listed under "Foodie Flourishes" the article states "You won't know what's more stunning-the $30 four-course dinner or that you found it in the little central Illinois town of 950. No matter. Just pace yourself as you sample huge fresh popovers, buttery garlicky shrimp scampi, tender chicken Parmesan covered in fresh buffalo mozzarella, and creme brulee flavored with orange blossom water."

Chef Monika is also a regular guest on Paula Sands Live! on KWQC and has been a guest on Martha Stewart Living Radio.

Fine Dining

Winner of the 2011 Lanierbb.com Award for Best Vegetarian Food, the 2010 Lanierbb.com Award for Best Chef and the 2009-2010 Best Food Award from Bedandbreakfast.com, the Chestnut Street Inn in Sheffield, IL has carved out a niche for itself as the ultimate bed and breakfast for foodies. Specializing in gourmet 4-course fixed price dinners highlighting the freshest in locally available foods prepared with a Mediterranean flair, Chef Monika will make a meal for you any meal, any time, by reservation only. Note: You do not have to stay at the inn to enjoy one of our meals. We are open to the general public. Reservations required.

Our Friday and Saturday evening dinners are posted on our website monthly for convenient reference. All other meals and menus can be tailored to suit your individual preferences. Chef Monika is also happy to accommodate any dietary restrictions, including, gluten free, dairy free, diabetic, vegetarian and vegan. Please mention your specific dietary needs at time of booking.Chef Monika is the winner of the 2009-2010 Bedandbreakfast.com Award for Best Food ***Please note: We strive to provide the freshest available organic seasonal produce. Therefore, all menus May-Oct are subject to change based upon what happens to be fresh that day from the farm. Thank you for your cooperation.

The Chestnut Street Inn is also available for special functions accommodating groups of 40 or less. Prices range between $11.95and $29.95 per person plus tax. Call or email us for inquiries.

Chef Monika is a member of the IACP-International Association of Culinary Professionals.

For groups of 1-6, cooking classes are available with Chef Monika at the Chestnut Street Inn. Classes are held Sunday-Thursday only and by reservation only.

Menus are decided upon by the students. Class involves hands on preparation, copies of recipes and enjoyment of the full meal afterward. The best part is that you don't even have to do any clean up!

$40 per person per class. Includes all non-alcoholic beverages except for soda, beer and wine.

It's finally here!! Let's Party: Gluten Free Entertaining for Everyone.  

You can purchase online via Pay Pal on our website or you can contact us direct by phone or email to purchase. monikaandjeff@chestnut-inn.com or 800-534-1304.

“In this delightful and delicious tome, cultural anthropologist, gourmet cook, and self-professed “foodie” Monika Sudakov reveals the secrets of fun, festive, and flavorful gluten-free cooking. Preparing a gluten-free meal for a guest used to be a dilemma: a separate menu for the one, or a bland, uninspired menu for the many. Not any more! Here are a wide variety of culturally inspired appetizers, main courses, side dishes, and desserts to please the most particular palate. Take an international “food cruise” from the comfort of your dining room table! Best of all, no one will have to worry about gluten intolerances.”