The two fat guys parted ways long ago, but now one lone Frenchman is keeping a long-standing suburban spot alive. Bistro Monet, first gaining recognition in the late-’90s as Les Deux Gros (“The Two Fat Guys,” namely Michael and Thomas Lachowicz) and later as Les Deux Autres (“The Other Two,” chef Jonji Gaffud and pastry chef Louisa Lima)” was reopened in February 2007 by Executive Chef Michel Saragueta.” It is tucked away in the corner of an unassuming shopping center on Park Boulevard, just south of the tracks along the Prairie Path in Glen Ellyn. A little difficult to find, but I believe that this only adds to its’ charm. As you enter, you will be greeted with the warmth and ambiance of a French bistro. Your surroundings are filled with soft woods, French café tunes, and oak-paneled walls decorated with paintings by its namesake (Claude Monet). Soft lighting adds to the casual elegance and provides an intimate atmosphere that is perfect for any occasion such as business dinners, girls’ night out, private parties, romantic dinners, etc