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Bryant, IL · Food & Drink
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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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Annual Mistletoe Market Is Back In Morton Saturday November 14 With Us
Join us broadcasting LIVE again at Mistletoe Market in Morton, IL on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at So Chic Boutique (111 W. Washington St., Morton, IL), hosted by Popupeventsbysochic. It’s a Hallmark movie come to life with our magical outdoor Christmas market! With 50+...
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11 Peoria, Illinois Restaurants That Remain Crowded Without Paying A Dime On Advertising
A pizza joint that first opened in 1926 still closes its doors every Monday and Tuesday, and the crowds keep coming anyway. I love that kind of quiet confidence. In one river city in central Illinois, that same stubborn streak shows up all over the dinner map. One steakhouse hands you raw steaks to grill yourself, and a barbecue joint smokes its meat inside an old rail depot.
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Grab Your Stretchy Pants and Head to This Legendary, Laid-Back Illinois BBQ Joint
A peach chipotle barbecue sauce sits right on the table, waiting for you to squeeze it onto smoked brisket. It shares space with other house sauces, so every bite can taste a little different. That alone makes me curious. The menu reads like a smokehouse wish list. Brisket, pulled pork,...
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The Most Epic All You Can Eat Buffet In Illinois Is Hiding In This Legendary Restaurant
If you’ve been driving Route 66 without stopping in McLean, Illinois, you’ve been leaving the best meal of the trip on the table, literally. Dixie Family Restaurant is where the most epic all-you-can-eat buffet in Illinois has been hiding, and the fact that it’s been this good for this long without becoming a national conversation is one of the great mysteries of the Midwest.
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Kyle’s Corner in Savoy closing its doors
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — In Savoy, a staple Greek spot will be closing its doors for the the last time later this month. Kyle’s Corner has been open since March, and now, owner Kyle Kirchhoefer said he’s moving in a new direction, but he said this isn’t a failure. He said he’s making the choice […]
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‘When one pizza oven closes, another one opens’: Strange Slice coming to CU
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — What was once a staple on the University of Illinois campus is coming back… sort of. Former Manolo’s employees are creating a new restaurant under a new name. In October, WCIA reported the popular pizza and empanada restaurant closed its doors following a change in property ownership. Now, two staff […]
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Why Peoria Regulars Keep Coming Back To Avanti Ristorante On Rockwood Road For The Gondola Sandwich
Some sandwiches are lunch, and some sandwiches are a family tradition. In Peoria, one long sandwich on soft, sweet bread has been feeding kids, parents, and grandparents for decades. People drive in from the Quad Cities just to grab a few before heading home. Some families buy the bread by...
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Old-Fashioned Cranberry Banana Dessert
Cranberries were a popular fruit a hundred years ago, and many old cookbooks contain a few cranberry recipes. This year, I was intrigued by a recipe in a 1926 community cookbook from Peoria, Illinois. It contained a recipe for Cranberry Banana Dessert. The Cranberry Banana Dessert was easy to make,...