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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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Old-Fashioned Cranberry Banana Dessert
Cranberries were a popular fruit a hundred years ago, and many old cookbooks contain a few cranberry recipes. This year, I was intrigued by a recipe in a 1926 community cookbook from Peoria, Illinois. It contained a recipe for Cranberry Banana Dessert. The Cranberry Banana Dessert was easy to make,...
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Holiday Shopping in Peoria, IL | Local Gift Guide
The holiday season is here, and there’s no better time to discover the local shops, boutiques and makers that make Greater Peoria special!. Skip the usual online shopping scroll and make a day of exploring Peoria-area shops. From locally made treasures to cozy home décor and delicious treats, here’s where to start your holiday shopping in Greater Peoria.
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Peoria glass studio hosts holiday decoration classes
PEORIA (25News Now) - A Central Peoria glass work studio is showing that holiday decorations can be made instead of bought. Pumpkin Glass Gallery and Studio hosts classes for beginners to experts who want to make homemade decorations for the holidays. The classes are giving students a chance to create...
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Kyle’s Corner in Savoy closing its doors
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — In Savoy, a staple Greek spot will be closing its doors for the the last time later this month. Kyle’s Corner has been open since March, and now, owner Kyle Kirchhoefer said he’s moving in a new direction, but he said this isn’t a failure. He said he’s making the choice […]
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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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‘When one pizza oven closes, another one opens’: Strange Slice coming to CU
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — What was once a staple on the University of Illinois campus is coming back… sort of. Former Manolo’s employees are creating a new restaurant under a new name. In October, WCIA reported the popular pizza and empanada restaurant closed its doors following a change in property ownership. Now, two staff […]
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Inside This Small-Town Illinois Arcade, Classic Pinball Machines Still Run On Quarters
An entire building devoted to pinball, and most games still cost 50 cents or less. No wristbands. No swipe cards. Just coins, flippers, and the clatter of a silver ball. The tables span roughly the 1960s through the 2000s. Rare wedgeheads share floor space with Indiana Jones, White Water, and Theater of Magic.
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Dig into recent restaurant openings with PJStar Dining
Good morning, foodie friends, The midterm elections gave us plenty of news to digest, and that is certainly worth sinking your teeth into. But perhaps, you’re ready for a break from politics. Lucky for you, PJStar Dining is continuing to cook up a look at the latest local food news. So, let’s dig in. Five new food and drink spots opened in the Peoria area last month October saw multiple openings in the Peoria area. This includes nationally known brands like Dutch Bros Coffee along with newer, local concepts like Crazy Pop and Iwayan’s Kitchen . More: Five new food and drink spots opened in the Peoria area this October Dirty soda concept finds winter storefront On Halloween, pop-up concept Katie Pop began operations at the Tropical Sno space at 3725 W. Willow Knolls Drive, Peoria – which will serve as the brand’s seasonal storefront. A Facebook post following the soft opening noted, “seeing everyone show up, support my little business, and be just as excited about this new chapter as I am meant more to me than I could ever put into words.” The shop’s grand opening is slated for Saturday, Nov. 7. More: Dirty soda concept finds winter