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Ancona, IL · Food & Drink
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2 Illinois spots on a list of America's best burritos. Here's where they are
Two Illinois restaurants earned spots on a national ranking of America's best burritos, with both located in Chicago. The Infatuation highlighted standout meats and signature preparations at each spot. Here are key takeaways:. The July 8 report from The Infatuation, "The 23 Best Burritos in America," named Diego and Xocome...
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This Illinois Mexican Restaurant Sets Out An All-You-Can-Eat Buffet On Wednesdays And Fridays
Two days a week, a festive Mexican spot in the Chicago suburbs rolls out an all-you-can-eat buffet. Wednesday and Friday are the magic words here. Mark them on the fridge calendar. The regular menu is no slouch either. Dinners can come with a cup of chicken soup, plus chips and...
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This Family-Run Illinois Kitchen Serves Thai Boat Noodles Like You’d Find On The Streets Of Bangkok
Fried chicken skin shares a menu with Bangkok-style boat noodles at one cheerful Thai kitchen in Illinois. The restaurant’s name even translates to ‘full’ in Thai, which feels like a bold promise to make. Those noodles go by Kuay Tiew Ruea, a dark, herb-heavy bowl with old...
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Thirsty Thursday: S’mores latte at Original Pancake House
It’s Halloween on Saturday, and 50 years in Champaign for Original Pancake House tomorrow. Let’s treat our sweet tooth with something sugary. This Thursday, get thirsty for a s’mores iced latte at OPH. Served with a bendy straw, this pancake house latte ($6.75) was a coffee drink featuring layers of chocolate syrup and marshmallow cold foam, garnished with roasted mini marshmallows, and graham crackers—fire.
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Hacienda Leon: A menu too good to pass up
You would be hard-pressed to find a restaurant around the Illinois State University campus that combines good food and atmosphere as well as Hacienda Leon. This place is perfect if you are looking for somewhere nice to go for a late-night dinner with family, friends or a significant other. Hacienda...
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Just Off Route 66, This Pontiac Diner Serves Pie Thick Enough To Stand Up On Its Own
Some road trip stops last ten minutes and leave no trace. Others turn into the story you tell for years. On the north edge of Pontiac, Illinois, there is a log-style roadhouse that has been feeding Route 66 travelers for close to a century, and it still keeps a guestbook for people passing through. The walls are original wood, the staff seems to remember everyone, and the pie earns its own share of attention.
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It’s peanut butter kickshaw time
It’s peanut butter kickshaw time. Kickshaw—what’s that? It’s a word with a fun origin story defined as a fancy dish. According to the trusted Merriam-Webster: “Kickshaw began its career in the late 16th century as a borrowing from the French quelque chose (something). In line with the French pronunciation of the day, the “l” was dropped and the word was anglicized as kickshaws. English speakers soon lost all consciousness of the word’s French origin and, by taking “kickshaws” as plural, created the new singular noun “kickshaw.”
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Local coffee shop owner unfazed by competition as new chains move into area
PEORIA (25News Now) - National coffee chains 7 Brew and Dutch Bros are expanding into central Illinois, raising questions about how locally owned coffee shops are holding up against the new competition. James Cross, owner of Leaves ‘n Beans Coffee, said business has not taken a hit since the chains...