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capitolcitynow.com
Chain restaurant’s Springfield location closes
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – What may have been the only Illinois location of a chain sit-down restaurant and eatery is closed. Signs on the doors of MCL Restaurant & Bakery indicated the Springfield location on Wabash near White Oaks Mall closed as of Friday. “We Thank You All For The Support Over The Years [sic],” the sign read.
everafterinthewoods.com
13 Must-Try Mexican Restaurants For Your 2026 Food Bucket List
If you’re after real Mexican food that’ll knock your socks off in 2026, Illinois has got your back. No, I’m not talking about the usual fast food joint guacamole or the same old carne asada. I’m talking about the stuff that makes your taste buds sit up...
familydestinationsguide.com
The Best Cheesecake In Illinois Is Hiding Inside This Unassuming Restaurant
Sometimes the greatest culinary treasures are tucked away in the most unexpected places, and Busy Corner in Goodfield, Illinois proves this delicious theory with every slice of their legendary cheesecake. This modest eatery, situated in the rolling farmlands of central Illinois, has quietly built a reputation that draws dessert enthusiasts...
The State Journal-Register
Downtown Springfield restaurant voted as most romantic in the city
SPRINGFIELD -- Maldaner's Restaurant owner and chef Michael Higgins said he has seen his share of wedding proposals at the downtown Springfield establishment. "There might be one this weekend," offered Higgins, a nod to Valentine's Day on Saturday. Some now-couples have been known to come back to the restaurant to mark the occasion, he said. More: Is steak still on the menu? Fine dining industry changing amid rising costs "We can see three generations in here sometimes," said Higgins, who bought the restaurant at Sixth and Monroe streets with his late wife Nancy in 1994. "It makes you feel glad that you're part of the history (with these families) and you're part of the history of Springfield and that's truthful, too." Maldaner's, which has been part of the city's landscape since 1884, was voted Springfield's most romantic restaurant in a State Journal-Register online poll last week. Maldaner's won with 22% of the vote, outdistancing PAO Bistro (18%), VELE (11%), Bella Milano (7%) and Old Luxemburg Inn (7%). Nearly 650 votes were cast. There were 20 restaurants in the poll. Higgins said the restaurant won't do a special menu, but diners can expect black truffles rolled in coffee as a treat
everafterinthewoods.com
People Drive Across Illinois For The Legendary Horseshoes At This Historic Restaurant
Ever get a craving for something so good, it haunts you until you go get it? That’s exactly what happens with the Horseshoes at Obed & Isaac’s in Springfield, Illinois. It’s not just the food, though the mountains of fries smothered in cheese sauce definitely help. It’s the vibe, the history, and the feeling you get walking into a place that’s been around long enough to know what really matters.
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These Polish Bakeries In Illinois Serve Unforgettable Pastries
Illinois, especially the Chicago area, carries one of the most deeply rooted Polish food traditions in the country, and nowhere is that heritage more deliciously preserved than inside its bakeries. Glass cases gleam with powdered sugar, jam-filled pastries, and golden breads made the same way they were decades ago. Pączki...
Illinois Business Journal
Route 66 Centennial: Hemmings Great Race plans Collinsville stop
Classic car rally will travel through southwest Illinois June 20. The Hemmings Great Race presented by Coker Tire will shine the spotlight along The Last 100 Miles of Route 66 in southwest Illinois on Saturday, June 20 with a stop in Collinsville. The Great Race is a nine-day classic car...