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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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'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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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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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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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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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 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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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.
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A sweet goodbye: Rushville’s ‘Donut dad’ retires after 44 years
RUSHVILLE, Ill.— After more than four decades of early mornings, freshly baked treats and countless memories, one Rushville staple is preparing to turn off its ovens for the final time. But for the man behind the counter at Roger's Bakery, it has never been just about the donuts. What...
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Since 1946, Truckers And Townsfolk Have Lined The Counter At This Little Hannibal, Missouri Diner
Some restaurants chase trends, and some just keep doing the same good thing year after year. In Hannibal, Missouri, the hometown of Mark Twain, one little diner has been feeding locals and road-weary drivers since 1946. Its homemade root beer comes in a frosted mug, and the refills keep coming....
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The Tiny Illinois Diner Where Locals Quietly Insist The Cheeseburger Beats Every Other One In The State
Forks are standard equipment for eating a sandwich at one old-school Illinois diner, and nobody there thinks that is strange. The cheeseburger arrives as crumbly, seasoned loose meat that spills out of a soft bun, and regulars have been ordering it the same way for generations. Families come back year...
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13 Quincy, Illinois Restaurants That Prove This River Town Is Full Of Delicious Surprises
A Mississippi River view might bring you to Quincy, but the food could be what makes you stay longer than planned. This western Illinois city has a surprisingly varied restaurant scene, mixing smoky barbecue and hearty diner breakfasts with Korean-inspired dishes, Turkish specialties, and elegant steakhouse dinners. Some kitchens have...
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No booze on Sunday in Winchester
The Winchester City Council has rejected a request to allow earlier Sunday liquor sales. River County News reports Tim and Lauri Mason, owners of Rosie’s Diner and B.J.’s Diner in Winchester, asked the council to allow on-premises alcohol sales before the current 1 p.m. Sunday start time, citing interest in a Bloody Mary and mimosa bar at the former bowling alley location.
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7 Brew drive-thru beverage stand construction nearing end, now hiring
QUINCY–Construction of a 7 Brew drive-thru beverage stand is nearing an end at 3611 Broadway Street in the Target parking lot. It will offer more than 20,000 unique drink combinations when it opens, which is expected by the end of the year, according to a media release. The brand...
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The Loose-Meat Sandwiches At This Charming Diner In Illinois Are Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Forget perfectly stacked layers and carefully arranged toppings—the signature sandwich at Maid-Rite in Quincy embraces the mess. Seasoned ground beef comes piled loose on a soft bun, creating the crumbly, wonderfully unfussy bite that has helped make this longtime Illinois diner a local institution. Keeping everything together may require...
Only In Your State
This Historic Missouri Farmhouse Is a Destination Restaurant
Among Missouri's many small, charming towns, the city of Palmyra is home to an unexpected culinary treasure: Cole's Hearth Room. Housed in a historic farmhouse, this inviting restaurant offers a dining experience you might not expect to find in a town of fewer than 4,000 people. But that's part of the charm. With its distinctive […]
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Hannibal, Missouri: Finn’s Food and Spirits Explains Open Container Rules After Downtown Backlash
Hannibal, Missouri, is seeing renewed discussion about alcohol rules in its downtown Entertainment District after Finn’s Food and Spirits addressed confusion surrounding Missouri’s open container laws. In a Facebook post shared about the situation, Finn’s Food and Spirits said its staff and employees at other downtown businesses faced...