Hennepin
Hennepin, IL · Food & Drink
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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.
Journal Star
'Big news': Peoria steakhouse to offer lunch daily
PEORIA – Local restaurant Alexander’s Steakhouse shared some “big news” on Nov. 3. Beginning next Monday, Nov. 9, the business will be open daily for lunch. Diners will find a lunch menu, along with the restaurant’s dinner menu, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. After that, the eatery will transition to dinner-only operations. 'Bring your appetite': New sushi spot to host soft opening in Peoria Updated hours at Alexander’s Steakhouse will be 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The announcement came hours before the restaurant was named winner of multiple categories in the 2026 Community’s Choice Awards . The eatery took the top spot for the Fine Dining , Salad/Salad Bar and Steakhouse dining categories. More: Is Alexander's Steakhouse fine dining? The company president weighs in Connect with Alexander’s Steakhouse Address: 100 Alexander Ave., Peoria Phone: (309) 688-0404 Website: https://alexanderssteak.com/ Love food? Get the latest food news sent directly to your inbox with our free PJStar Dining newsletter . This article originally appeared on Journal Star: 'Big news': Peoria steakhouse to offer lunch daily
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This Tiny Illinois Diner Is Hidden Inside An Old Gas Station But Piles The Plates High
A giant Phillips 66 shield hangs on a diner wall in central Illinois, and nobody is pumping gas. The license plates and old stoplights hanging nearby make the scene even more curious, like a garage that switched careers. Calling the decor themed would be a little off, since themed suggests...
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Families Drive Country Roads To This Humble Illinois Barn For Its Old-Fashioned Fried Chicken Dinners
Peacocks stroll the grounds while families sit down to fried chicken inside an old dairy barn. That alone sounds like a pretty good reason to gas up the car. This Illinois spot pairs that country barn setting with a salad bar loaded with homemade bread, plenty of toppings, and a long list of dressings. On Sundays, a brunch buffet shows up with a dessert spread big enough to need its own line.
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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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These 6 Illinois Family Steakhouses Still Toss A Salad Bar In With Every Steak
Remember when a steak dinner came with a trip to the salad bar, and nobody had to pay extra for it? That tradition is still alive in a handful of Illinois towns, from Peoria to Pinckneyville. The six family-friendly steakhouses below pair real grilled steaks with salad bars you can...
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WSPY NEWS
Trader Joe's opening first Oswego location today
The new Trader Joe's store in Oswego is opening Monday at 9 a.m. The 9,200-square-foot store is the first Trader Joe's location in Oswego and is located at 1930 Route 34. Village President Ryan Kauffmann says a name like Trader Joe's acts as an anchor for other businesses considering Oswego.
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Twirl Into Decades Of Family Memories At This Unassuming Illinois Italian Restaurant In Pekin
A sandwich that shares its name with a Venetian boat has been pulling central Illinois families back to the same tables for decades. It’s called the gondola, and some folks still tie it to childhood memories from the early 1990s. The bread gets talked about just as much. It’s...
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The Sunday Steering Wheel Meal - This Week: 460° Pizza
—— The Sunday Steering Wheel Meal - This Week: 460° Pizza. There’s a sad sight, it’s the Wonderdog restaurant that is now empty. We’ll see what goes into that space, if it’s another restaurant we’ll have to do a Steering Wheel Meal from there.
The Register-Mail
Hy-Vee says its Holiday Meal Deal feeds 10 people for less than $35
Hy-Vee is offering a holiday meal deal designed to feed 10 people for less than $35 through Dec. 24. The updated Hy-Vee Holiday Meal Deal costs less than $3.50 per person and includes 26 items, according to a community announcement. Hy-Vee said it lowered the price from a previously announced $39 offer. The deal is available in stores and online from Nov. 2 through Dec. 24. What's included in the Hy-Vee Holiday Meal Deal The Holiday Meal Deal includes: Hy-Vee frozen turkey, up to 12 pounds Three 14.5-ounce cans of Hy-Vee cut green beans Three 15.25-ounce cans of Hy-Vee whole kernel golden corn One 10.5-ounce can of Hy-Vee cream of mushroom soup One 6-ounce bag of Hy-Vee salted crispy onions Two 8.5-ounce boxes of Hy-Vee corn muffin mix One 5-pound bag of Hy-Vee One Step russet potatoes One 12-ounce bag of Ocean Spray fresh cranberries Three fresh sweet potatoes One 10-ounce bag of Hy-Vee mini marshmallows Two packets of Hy-Vee gravy mix Two 6-ounce boxes of Hy-Vee stuffing mix One 15-ounce can of Hy-Vee pumpkin One 12-ounce can of Hy-Vee evaporated milk Hy-Vee frozen pie crust One 8-ounce container of Hy-Vee Original whipped topping One 12-count package of Hy-Vee Brown