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'Big news': Peoria steakhouse to offer lunch daily
PEORIA – Local restaurant Alexander’s Steakhouse shared some “big news” on Nov. 3. Beginning next Monday, Nov. 9, the business will be open daily for lunch. Diners will find a lunch menu, along with the restaurant’s dinner menu, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. After that, the eatery will transition to dinner-only operations. 'Bring your appetite': New sushi spot to host soft opening in Peoria Updated hours at Alexander’s Steakhouse will be 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The announcement came hours before the restaurant was named winner of multiple categories in the 2026 Community’s Choice Awards . The eatery took the top spot for the Fine Dining , Salad/Salad Bar and Steakhouse dining categories. More: Is Alexander's Steakhouse fine dining? The company president weighs in Connect with Alexander’s Steakhouse Address: 100 Alexander Ave., Peoria Phone: (309) 688-0404 Website: https://alexanderssteak.com/ Love food? Get the latest food news sent directly to your inbox with our free PJStar Dining newsletter . This article originally appeared on Journal Star: 'Big news': Peoria steakhouse to offer lunch daily
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New restaurant opens at Northwoods Mall with grand opening set for Saturday
PEORIA (25News Now) -A new restaurant is bringing a unique twist to the Northwoods Mall food court, offering customizable specialty drinks, sweet toppings and food options. Crazy Pop held its soft opening Thursday, October 22, ahead of its official grand opening Saturday. The business specializes in customizable sodas, lemonades and...
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The Humble Illinois BBQ Joint Where The Brisket Is Absolutely Worth The Drive
There are places you stumble into by accident and places you seek out with purpose, and the Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern in Peoria, Illinois is firmly in the second category once you know it exists. Consider this your official notification that it exists. Let’s begin with the building, because the...
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Dig into recent restaurant openings with PJStar Dining
Good morning, foodie friends, The midterm elections gave us plenty of news to digest, and that is certainly worth sinking your teeth into. But perhaps, you’re ready for a break from politics. Lucky for you, PJStar Dining is continuing to cook up a look at the latest local food news. So, let’s dig in. Five new food and drink spots opened in the Peoria area last month October saw multiple openings in the Peoria area. This includes nationally known brands like Dutch Bros Coffee along with newer, local concepts like Crazy Pop and Iwayan’s Kitchen . More: Five new food and drink spots opened in the Peoria area this October Dirty soda concept finds winter storefront On Halloween, pop-up concept Katie Pop began operations at the Tropical Sno space at 3725 W. Willow Knolls Drive, Peoria – which will serve as the brand’s seasonal storefront. A Facebook post following the soft opening noted, “seeing everyone show up, support my little business, and be just as excited about this new chapter as I am meant more to me than I could ever put into words.” The shop’s grand opening is slated for Saturday, Nov. 7. More: Dirty soda concept finds winter
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Since 1946, Truckers And Townsfolk Have Lined The Counter At This Little Hannibal, Missouri Diner
Some restaurants chase trends, and some just keep doing the same good thing year after year. In Hannibal, Missouri, the hometown of Mark Twain, one little diner has been feeding locals and road-weary drivers since 1946. Its homemade root beer comes in a frosted mug, and the refills keep coming....
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The Tiny Illinois Diner Where Locals Quietly Insist The Cheeseburger Beats Every Other One In The State
Forks are standard equipment for eating a sandwich at one old-school Illinois diner, and nobody there thinks that is strange. The cheeseburger arrives as crumbly, seasoned loose meat that spills out of a soft bun, and regulars have been ordering it the same way for generations. Families come back year...
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13 Quincy, Illinois Restaurants That Prove This River Town Is Full Of Delicious Surprises
A Mississippi River view might bring you to Quincy, but the food could be what makes you stay longer than planned. This western Illinois city has a surprisingly varied restaurant scene, mixing smoky barbecue and hearty diner breakfasts with Korean-inspired dishes, Turkish specialties, and elegant steakhouse dinners. Some kitchens have...
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No booze on Sunday in Winchester
The Winchester City Council has rejected a request to allow earlier Sunday liquor sales. River County News reports Tim and Lauri Mason, owners of Rosie’s Diner and B.J.’s Diner in Winchester, asked the council to allow on-premises alcohol sales before the current 1 p.m. Sunday start time, citing interest in a Bloody Mary and mimosa bar at the former bowling alley location.
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7 Brew drive-thru beverage stand construction nearing end, now hiring
QUINCY–Construction of a 7 Brew drive-thru beverage stand is nearing an end at 3611 Broadway Street in the Target parking lot. It will offer more than 20,000 unique drink combinations when it opens, which is expected by the end of the year, according to a media release. The brand...
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The Loose-Meat Sandwiches At This Charming Diner In Illinois Are Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Forget perfectly stacked layers and carefully arranged toppings—the signature sandwich at Maid-Rite in Quincy embraces the mess. Seasoned ground beef comes piled loose on a soft bun, creating the crumbly, wonderfully unfussy bite that has helped make this longtime Illinois diner a local institution. Keeping everything together may require...
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This Historic Missouri Farmhouse Is a Destination Restaurant
Among Missouri's many small, charming towns, the city of Palmyra is home to an unexpected culinary treasure: Cole's Hearth Room. Housed in a historic farmhouse, this inviting restaurant offers a dining experience you might not expect to find in a town of fewer than 4,000 people. But that's part of the charm. With its distinctive […]
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Hannibal, Missouri: Finn’s Food and Spirits Explains Open Container Rules After Downtown Backlash
Hannibal, Missouri, is seeing renewed discussion about alcohol rules in its downtown Entertainment District after Finn’s Food and Spirits addressed confusion surrounding Missouri’s open container laws. In a Facebook post shared about the situation, Finn’s Food and Spirits said its staff and employees at other downtown businesses faced...
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Missouri’s First Coffee Shop West Of The Mississippi Is Still Pouring In This Historic River Town
Coffee comes with a pretty good story at this Missouri stop. The shop sits along a historic Main Street and claims the distinction of being the first coffee shop established west of the Mississippi River. These days, people still come in for espresso, breakfast, sandwiches, pastries, and something sweet before...