Gurnee Tuesday 12.18.12. Aquelah Robinson (left) of North Chicago and Taylor Gallardo (right) of Lake Villa eat at Spice Restaurant on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Gurnee. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media
Gurnee Tuesday 12.18.12. Spice Restaurant Chef Chris Solare is shown in the bar area at the restaurant on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Gurnee. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media
Gurnee Tuesday 12.18.12. Spice Restaurant Chef Chris Solare makes fire roasted chicken kebabs while in the kitchen at the restaurant on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Gurnee. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media
Gurnee Tuesday 12.18.12. Chicken 66 is one of the many items found at Spice Restaurant. The item includes chicken simmered with the chefs special blend spices. Photo taken on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Gurnee. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media
Gurnee Tuesday 12.18.12. Braised Lamb Shank is one of the many items found at Spice Restaurant. Photo taken on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Gurnee. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media
Gurnee Tuesday 12.18.12. Fire Roasted Chicken Kebab is one of the many items offered at Spice Restaurant. Photo taken on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Gurnee. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media
Spice Restaurant Chef Chris Solare is shown with Vice President Dick Cheney in 2005 when he worked at the vp's home in Washington D.C. Solare also worked at the White House. Also shown is a Presidential White House Food Service coin and a Vice Presidentia
Spice Restaurant Chef Chris Solare works in the kitchen at the restaurant on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Gurnee. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media
Spice Restaurant is located in the Gurnee Holiday Inn. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media
GURNEE — If you’re looking for a place where you can explore your inner foodie and add a little zing to the new year, why not give Spice Continental & Kebab Khan Cuisine a try? Located in the Holiday Inn, 6161 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee, …