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Illinois Joint Lands On Global List Of 50 Best Burgers On Earth

One Illinois joint made a list of the 50 best burgers on Earth, rubbing elbows with Tokyo and Dublin.

Illinois · 3d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Illinois Restaurant Serves Holiday Meals Beneath A Giant Christmas Tree

A Christmas tree stands right in the middle of a department store dining room, rising so high it nearly brushes the ceiling. People book tables months ahead just to eat lunch under it. The room itself dates back to 1907. The walls are covered in walnut paneling, and crystal chandeliers...

Chicago, IL · 1d
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unearththevoyage.com

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12 States Famous for Surprisingly Unusual Sandwiches

Somewhere in Massachusetts, people put chow mein noodles and gravy on hamburger buns. In Illinois, a sandwich comes buried under French fries and cheese sauce. And in Mississippi, pig ears are a longtime sandwich filling. These aren’t novelty foods created for social media. They’re regional traditions with histories stretching back...

Illinois · 2d
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Cold Nights Call For These 7 Illinois Supper Clubs With Crackling Fireplaces

When the Illinois wind starts biting, a long dinner beside a real fireplace starts sounding like a smart plan. Supper clubs have always been about slowing down, with steaks, seafood, relish-tray nostalgia, and the kind of service that makes a Tuesday feel like an occasion. This list rounds up seven...

Illinois · 1d
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This Nostalgic Illinois Diner Has A Sweet Surprise For Anyone Who Loves Greek Donuts

Free Greek donuts are not something you expect with breakfast, but one Illinois cafe has been known to hand them out on select weekdays. That small surprise is enough to make any morning feel brighter. The kitchen leans on Greek roots and classic diner comfort. Lemon rice soup shares a...

Illinois · 1d

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Wisconsin Claims Two Spots In Top Fifty-five Foodie Cities In US

Madison and Milwaukee both cracked the top 55 foodie cities in America, with Milwaukee coming in ahead of Chicago by one spot.

Wisconsin · 2d

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This Charming Amish Restaurant In Illinois Serves Comfort Food Worthy Of A Road Trip

Some restaurants make you full, but Yoder’s Kitchen in Arthur, Illinois makes you feel like someone actually cares about what ends up on your plate. If you’ve never made the drive out to Arthur, you’re missing out on one of the most quietly wonderful corners of the entire state.

Arthur, IL · 9d

unearththevoyage.com

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Southern Illinois Has 8 Small-Town Diners Worth The Long Drive For Breakfast Alone

Some of the best mornings start with a plain little building you almost drive right past. You walk in hungry, grab a booth, and suddenly the bacon, biscuits, and coffee turn an ordinary trip into a story you keep telling. Southern Illinois is full of these quiet breakfast spots, tucked...

Southern Illinois, IL · 3d

unearththevoyage.com

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9 Old Illinois Railroad Lines Became Bike Trails, and Each Features a Hometown Café Worth the Ride

You pedal past cornfields and old rail bridges for miles, legs burning, and then a tiny storefront appears with the smell of fresh coffee drifting out the door. That is the moment Illinois rail-trails turn a simple ride into a real adventure. The old train lines that once carried freight...

Illinois · 5d

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2 IL pizzerias serve some of the best pies in US, report finds. Where to go

Two Illinois pizzerias earned spots on The Infatuation’s recent analysis of the best pizza places in America. Both are in Chicago and serve distinctly different styles. FULL STORY: These 2 Illinois pizza shops serve some of the best pies in America, report says Here are key takeaways: The Sept. 22 report from The Infatuation, “ The Best Pizza Places in America ,” named Pizz’Amici and Milly’s Pizza In The Pan among the nation’s best. The analysis did not numerically rank the restaurants. Pizz’Amici was praised for its tavern-style pie. The Infatuation described the crust as “impressively thin and crackery” with a bottom that is “a Dalmatian-spotted, charred beauty.” A 14-inch Chicago thin-crust pizza starts at $21. Milly’s Pizza In The Pan stood out for its pan-style Chicago deep-dish, with “zesty” tomato sauce and caramelized cheese on the crust. A cheese pizza starts at $20 for a 10-inch and $24 for a 14-inch. Pizz’Amici is at 1215 W. Grand Ave. in Chicago. Milly’s has two locations: 925 N. Ashland Ave. and 3409 N. Broadway in Chicago. Milly’s does not take reservations and makes a limited number of pizzas each day, so staff recommend placing an order online in advance. In a

Chicago, IL · 4d

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Belvidere To Champaign, Illinois Barbecue Rivals Texas And Memphis

Illinois has some seriously good barbecue tucked away in small towns and Chicago neighborhoods, but most people don't realize it's even there.

Belvidere, IL · 4d

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Illinoisans Stocking Up On Breweries' THC Drinks Before Time Runs Out

Availability of THC-infused drinks will go down soon in Illinois.

Illinois · 4d

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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.

Mclean, IL · 6d

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This Old-School Illinois Donut Shop Serves Fresh Treats Before Most People Are Awake

The doors at this donut shop never close. Not at midnight, not at 4 a.m., not on Sunday. The fryers keep working while the rest of the neighborhood sleeps. This independent Illinois spot makes its donuts from scratch. The shelves hold a huge lineup of colorful, creative flavors. Think red velvet, German chocolate, lemon drops, and apple fritters, all under one roof.

Illinois · 2d

thepetersburgobserver.com

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Last Call: Marbold Dinner & Auction is Sunday

Get your tickets before it’s too late…Marbold Dinner and Auction is on Sunday, November 8 at 5pm at Indian Creek Farmstead, located at 19469 Curtis Blacktop, near Petersburg, Illinois. Menu includes roasted pork loin with bourbon and peach glaze and parmesan crusted chicken breast, mixed green salad, cheesy...

Petersburg, IL · 3d

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Joliet Rock Club The Forge Ends Nine-year Run As Chicago Venues Shift And Expand

The Forge in Joliet is closing its doors after nine years as a go-to spot for heavy music fans, while Chicago's Salt Shed is planning a massive expansion across the street with a new 15,000-seat outdoor stage.

Chicago, IL · 5d

unearththevoyage.com

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These 4 Illinois German Bakeries Still Stretch Strudel Dough So Thin You Can Read Through It

Some of the best bites in Illinois hide behind plain storefronts with handwritten signs and glass cases fogged from the morning ovens. You walk in expecting a quick coffee and walk out with a box of strudel, sticky fingers, and a plan to come back next weekend. Real strudel takes...

Chicago, IL · 5d

travelmag.com

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This Illinois Drive-In Helped Make The Corn Dog On A Stick Famous

The first batch of these Illinois battered hot dogs was fried on tiny forks instead of sticks. Those forks came from an airfield kitchen in Texas, where the whole idea first took shape. The inventor originally called his creation a “crusty cur,” and his wife wisely pushed for something friendlier....

Springfield, IL · 7d

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This Legendary Illinois Restaurant Serves Up The Burger Of Your Dreams

Somewhere in Washington, Illinois, there’s a little restaurant called the Fillin’ Station that has people driving out of their way just to eat a burger, and honestly, that tells you everything you need to know. If you’ve never made a detour for food before, this might be the...

Washington, IL · 16d