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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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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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'Miss serving you': Restaurant will close Peoria storefront
More than three-and-a-half years after opening, “The Original” Wonderdog is winding down operations at its Peoria storefront. The location – situated in the Northpoint Shopping Center at 8807 N. Knoxville Ave. – will bid farewell after a final day on Thursday, Oct. 29, according to an announcement from the eatery. For its final day, food and drink at the storefront will be half off. “We’ll miss serving you in Peoria, but we’d love to welcome you at our original East Peoria location, which will remain open!” the business noted in an Oct. 26 Facebook post. More: Peoria businesses face dilemma at plaza owned by healthcare giant “The Original” Wonderdog opened its Peoria storefront in late 2022 – just months after a fire forced the original location to temporarily close. That spot, situated at 2430 E. Washington St. in East Peoria, reopened in June 2023 . In announcing the Peoria closure, the restaurant added: “To everyone who has walked through our doors, shared a meal, and supported our crew over the years — THANK YOU! Your loyalty and kindness have meant so much to us.” Love food? Get the latest food news sent directly to your inbox with our free PJStar
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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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This Charming Amish Restaurant In Illinois Serves Comfort Food Worthy Of A Road Trip
Some restaurants make you full, but Yoder’s Kitchen in Arthur, Illinois makes you feel like someone actually cares about what ends up on your plate. If you’ve never made the drive out to Arthur, you’re missing out on one of the most quietly wonderful corners of the entire state.
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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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Morton shop to close storefront at end of year, continue with trolley
MORTON - Sucré Sweets and Socials shared an “important update” about the future of its 105 S. Main St. storefront on Wednesday, Nov. 4. “After much thought, we’ve made the decision that when we close our store front for the Christmas season- we will not be reopening it,” the announcement said. November hours will continue as planned, the business said, and a December schedule will be posted at a later date. Those with gift cards were encouraged to use them by Dec. 15. 'Bring your appetite': New sushi spot to host soft opening in Peoria While the storefront will be no more, Sucré’s trolley will continue to operate in the community. Ultimately, the business noted: “This isn’t goodbye to Sucré. It’s simply a new chapter, and we’re excited to continue serving you on the road!” 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: Morton shop to close storefront at end of year, continue with trolley