Where to Eat

Some of our favorite Starved Rock Country restaurants are open this week for al fresco dining! These businesses will be practicing proper social distancing and serving up some delicious food on their outdoor patios! Here are ten restaurants to check out before your next trip to t…

August Hill Winery & Illinois Sparkling Co. in Downtown Utica is Starved Rock Country’s award winning winery. August Hill Winery has been making wine since 2002. The Winery includes caves for aging wine, a tasting room, a sparkling wine program, and a staff that is family. Enjoy …

We’re pleased to announce that some of our favorite Starved Rock Country restaurants will re-opening for al fresco dining as soon as Friday, May 29th! Here's an inside look at some of the delicious restaurants that will be open for business and practicing proper social distancing…

Downtown Ottawa's own independent coffee shop, Jeremiah Joe, is now adding Matcha tea and lattes to their extensive menu of hand-crafted beverages. Here's everything you need to know about this delicious new offering!You'll have the choice of ordering your matcha tea hot or iced.…

Streator's own The Eastwood Restaurant and Bar has expanded their convenient curbside pick-up program to include a full line of delicious scratch-made cocktails!The Eastwood is taking additional precautions to ensure you have a hygienic and safe experience out on the course. Dili…

In the Mystery Diner Takeout Edition, we'll be exploring how restaurants are adjusting their service during dine-in closures, and most importantly, reviewing some delicious food. Join the Mystery Diner as they take a trip to Red Dog Grill, located just outside of downtown Ottawa.…

In the Mystery Diner Takeout Edition, we'll be exploring how restaurants are adjusting their service during dine-in closures, and most importantly, reviewing some delicious food. Join the Mystery Diner as they take a trip to Red Dog Grill, located just outside of downtown Ottawa.

Ottawa's own Tangled Roots Brewing Company knows their loyal fans are desperately missing the friendly and inviting atmosphere of their downtown taproom. To tide you over till it's safe to have a drink and share some appetizers again in person, they've concocted a new at home tas…

In the Mystery Diner Takeout Edition, we'll be exploring how restaurants are adjusting their service during dine-in closures, and most importantly, reviewing some delicious food! Join the Mystery Diner as they take a trip to B.A.S.H, located in downtown Ottawa.To accommodate the …

In the Mystery Diner Takeout Edition, we'll be exploring how restaurants are adjusting their service during dine-in closures, and most importantly, reviewing some delicious food. Join the Mystery Diner as they take a trip to The Cheese Shop, located just off the I&M Canal in Otta…

It's no small secret that Starved Rock State Park is one of our state's greatest natural resources, between it's flowing seasonal waterfalls, ice-age era sandstone canyons and gorgeous birds eye view of the Illinois River, it's truly something worth preserving for future generati…