More than just great seafood!

Port Edward Founder
Edward Wolowiec


Ed with Long Time Crew Member and Beverage Manager Marge Tessner
 

Ed is active in community service having served as chairman of  Algonquin EDC, past president of the Elgin Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Illinois State Bank of Lake in the Hills.  He is active in the operation of the restaurant and is recognized nationally for his unique restaurant, industry leadership and unfaltering entrepreneurial spirit.

Port Edward founder Edward Wolowiec is the eclectic soul whose experience in life includes careers exploring the oceans as a diver in salvage expeditions, in music both as a performer and teacher, the culinary arts - he designed and supervised the building of Port Edward Restaurant. The restaurant opened in 1964 on the banks of the Fox River.


 Port Edward founder Ed Wolowiec with
General Manager Karen Brim and friend


Ed with Perry Moy
Celebrating Ed's recognition
as Man of the Year by the
McHenry County Restaurant Assn.


 


Ed's Classic Stutz

Ed is proud of his scrimshaw collection, considered one of the most important in the Midwest with dozens dating back to the early to mid 19th century - the heyday of the whaling industry.


Ed relaxes with a couple of his many original
Ship Builders Models
PORT EDWARD RESTAURANT
The Fox River and Algonquin Rd.(Rt. 62)
Algonquin, IL 60102
Phone: 847.658.5441 Fax: 847.658.5690
E-MAIL - info@PortEdward.com 
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