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Leaf River, IL · Food & Drink
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St. Charles Lands Starbird's First Illinois Fried Chicken Shop
A San Francisco-based fried chicken chain is putting down roots in the western suburbs, with its first Illinois restaurant set to open at 845 S. Randall Road in St. Charles. Starbird's own location page lists the address as coming soon, though the site currently shows no job openings there. The opening is part of a larger push that could bring the chain to five locations across the greater Chicago metropolitan area.
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9 Illinois Italian Delis Where Sunday Dinner Starts With Homemade Sauce
The secret to a memorable Sunday dinner might be hiding behind the counter of a neighborhood Italian deli. Across Illinois, these beloved shops make it easier to bring traditional Italian flavors home without spending hours simmering sauce or rolling meatballs from scratch. From Chicago to Rockford, their shelves and refrigerated...
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The Lively Mexican Restaurant In Illinois That Makes Its Own Corn Tortillas Worth The Drive
The corn tortillas at this place are made in-house, and the restaurant has been open for about 45 years. That’s a lot of masa. I like that the tortillas aren’t treated as a side note here. They show up next to birria, pozole, chilaquiles, and ranchero plates that keep people talking.
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The Most Legendary Burger In Illinois Is Hiding In Plain Sight At This Humble Eatery
If Illinois had a Mount Rushmore of burgers, one of those faces would belong to the char burger at Paradise Pup in Des Plaines, and the other three spots would be up for debate. The char burger at Paradise Pup is not up for debate. Here’s the thing about legendary...
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Rockford City Market’s annual fundraiser returns with new name
ROCKFORD — Rockford City Market is bringing back its annual fundraiser with a new name. The former Whiskey & Wine is now called Barrels & Vines. It’s slated to take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 inside Rockford City Market, 116 N. Madison St., in downtown.
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Oswego approves $40,000 incentive for Hell’s Barbecue relocation
The Oswego Village Board approved a $40,000 economic incentive for Hell’s Barbecue as the restaurant prepares to relocate to the former Danelli’s property at 228 E. Washington St. Hell’s Barbecue operated on Station Drive from 2022 until closing that location in July. The restaurant plans about $100,000 in...
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Plano's Blue Line Kitchen & Bar Shuts Down After Just 15 Months
Blue Line Kitchen & Bar in Plano, Illinois is closing its doors effective Monday, with owner Jesse Martinez citing an inability to generate the foot traffic needed to keep the restaurant sustainable. The casual American eatery, known for its in-house ground brisket burgers and sports-bar atmosphere, had been open for only about 15 months.
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This Long-Empty Rockford Cafe Could Finally Get New Life
Have you driven by the former Water Street Café at 115 N Water St. in downtown Rockford recently and thought, "Man, that's a great space for a business"? Well, now you have the chance to own it. What's Up With the Former Water Street Café in Rockford?. Anytime...
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This Illinois Riverfront Restaurant Serves An All-You-Can-Eat Brunch Of Seriously Good Seafood
A 25-foot sailboat floats inside a restaurant dining room, and people eat brunch right beside it. That alone would earn a spot on my weekend list. Then I learned about the seafood. Every Sunday, this Illinois riverfront spot lays out oysters on the half shell, peel-and-eat shrimp, paella, and shrimp...
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Crust & Crumbles in downtown Rockford to close after one more holiday season
ROCKFORD — An artisan craft bakery cafe that was the first tenant of Rockford City Market’s indoor space will close after one more holiday season. Crust & Crumbles, 116 N. Madison St., suite 116, announced on Tuesday that it would close the craft bakeshop on Christmas Eve. “We’re...
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Legality Of To-Go Cocktails Discussed By Mendota City Council
The Mendota City Council this week only had one thing on their agenda sheet, to-go cocktails. Main Street Bar and Grill had asked if it was legal for them to serve drinks to go prompting the question being discussed at the meeting. City Attorney Michael Guilfoyle said the state already allows them. However, laws such as illegal transportation, driving with an open container, are in place. Those laws would be disciplined to the customer, not the business.
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Rockford’s Highest-Rated Tacos Are Coming From a Food Truck
Since today is National Taco Day, I thought it might be a good idea to find the best place for a taco in the Rockford area. There's also been a rash of closures affecting those of us who love to go out and get a taco. With news of Lucha Cantina, a Rockford favorite for over a decade, and Rusty Taco, a new taco spot that's been around less than a year, some folks might be looking for their next best taco spot.