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FOOD & DRINK
New Woodford County grocery store could fill rural food desert gap
BENSON (25News Now) - A month after Roanoke’s only grocery store closed, two women farmers and business owners said they plan to open a new grocery store in Benson sometime in July. Farm Family Foods co-owner Corrie Scott said she hopes for a soft store opening by the end...
After shaky start, Peoria man, granddaughter win $8,000 on 'Wheel of Fortune'
Appearing as contestants on the game show “Wheel of Fortune,” Tony King of Peoria and his granddaughter Grace Pepperel of Dallas did not get off to an auspicious start. “I think I’m a pretty good puzzle-solver,” said King, who regularly watches the show and plays along from his couch at home. “But on...
Peoria woman submits backyard chicken proposal to city
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Backyard chickens could be clucking in Peoria in the future. Kimberly Giraldo of Peoria is spearheading an effort to allow backyard chickens in the city. Her petition on change.org already has more than 1,200 signatures since launching in late April, and she has submitted a petition to the city.
Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Peoria by diners
(Stacker) - Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world, according to a 2023 study by The Picky Eater that tallied up Instagram tags. It's no wonder why so many people love it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering—even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.
You Gotta Eat: BBQ ribs, brisket, pulled pork and more on the menu in East Peoria
EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - They were a Peoria favorite years ago, and now they’re back in East Peoria serving up ribs, brisket, pulled pork and more. This week, local standup comedian Edgar Sandoval and 25News photojournalist Andrew Best visit Smokin’ Notes BBQ in East Peoria for this week’s edition of You Gotta Eat!
Peoria restaurant told to leave location, distillery earns two medals
Good morning, foodie friends, This week, the Peoria-area has cooked up plenty of food news for us to digest. So, let’s dig right in. Peoria restaurant owners say they were told to vacate location ...
Longtime Peoria pub and restaurant is expanding its brunch menu with new items, drinks
As the Peoria Riverfront Market prepares to open for the season, Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery has rolled out an expanded Saturday brunch menu. Owner Sean Sullivan said the bustling downtown market inspired the restaurant to introduce brunch last year. "We have a lot of (market visitors) that utilize our...
Regulator Roasting Company expands to a coffee shop
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Regulator Roasting Company in East Peoria celebrated four years in business on Wednesday. Heading into year four, owner David Grimm has embarked upon a new adventure with the expansion of a coffee shop at the business located at 400 E. Washington Street. The new...
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