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16 Best Iconic Roadside Restaurants Along Route 66 That Are Worth A Stop
Burgers, breakfast, and fried goodies often spring to mind when we think of iconic, retro American restaurants. Diners, barbecue joints, drive-ins, ice cream parlors, they're all here on U.S. Route 66, America's most iconic highway for a roadtrip. Known fondly as "The Mother Road," which celebrates its centennial in 2026, the highway currently stretches 2,238 miles between Chicago and Santa Monica, although many realignments throughout the 20th century accommodated new interstates and other changes, shortening the route from its original 2,448 miles. Today, some stretches double as interstate highways, while older parts of Historic Route 66 continue to pass through small towns. Along the way, eateries continue to cater to hungry tourists and truckers.
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Viet Heritage Cuisine offers authentic dishes
Vietnamese spice is kicking down doors to a whole new world of flavors. Viet Heritage Cuisine, located at 114 Countryside Plaza in Countryside, was opened by a group of local young people with the goal of introducing Vietnamese food to a broader audience. The restaurant offers a diverse selection of meals, with a modern environment and excellent, rapid service.
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Three Generations Have Lined Up For The Same Grilled-Onion Polish At This Tiny Illinois Street-Corner Stand
Some of the best meals in Illinois come from places you would drive right past without a second look. A plain little counter, a short menu, and a line of hungry people can turn out to be a memory you carry for decades. I went looking for a quick lunch...
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The Best Italian Beef Sandwiches in Chicago
Once a concoction of old world innovation and available ingredients, Chicago's Italian beef has soared to become a delicacy. Through it's many iterations, the tried-and-true format has remained — hearty slices of beef stuffed into a French roll topped with peppers and doused with jus. Newer variations allow for melted cheese and others have even begun selling meat-free versions.
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Chicago kitchenettes, cozy or criminal by design
You would think that Blacks leaving the South during the First Wave of the Great Migration would have enough to worry about when they sought housing in Chicago’s Black Belt. However, according to a new deep dive into the formation of “kitchenettes” in the area, “new” Blacks had to be concerned about the so-called “Old Settlers,” who often disparaged their own community members.
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Illinois artisan grocery and cafe to close after 23 years as diner moves in
Illinois is preparing to lose a longtime independent food business as grocery closures continue changing where communities shop. Southport Grocery and Cafe, a neighborhood specialty market and daytime restaurant, will…
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Massive Apple Fritters Share The Counter With Real Strawberry Donuts At This Illinois Shop
A donut big enough to stand in for a wedding cake is a real thing in Illinois. At least one couple served giant ones at their reception instead of a tiered cake, and that tells you plenty about the size here. The shop behind them fries up apple fritters with...
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7 Wigilia Christmas Eve Dishes from Chicago, Milwaukee, and Buffalo
I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. In Polish-American households in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood, in Milwaukee's Polish South Side, and in Buffalo's Broadway-Fillmore district, December 24 had one rule above all others: you did not sit down until someone spotted the first star. When it appeared, the family broke the oplatek, the thin pressed wafer embossed with a Nativity scene, and passed it person to person around the table. Then the meal began.
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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.
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Balkan Bakery revises outdoor patio area
If you’re looking for an inexpensive yet unique breakfast, Balkan Bakery is the place for you. It is located at 541 S. La Grange Road, La Grange, right on the road, making it a part of the vast food market in the downtown area. It offers diverse, authentic Balkan cuisine, focusing mainly on its pastries and treats while also offering coffee and various sandwiches.