Five Great Coffee Shops Across Starved Rock Country
From cold brew to drive-thru, these five destinations are pouring great cups of coffee across Starved Rock Country! Here's a quick guide to help you find a coffee shop that fits your tastes and preferences.Flour House Bakery & Coffee Sally Sue's Bean Box Espresso Lock 16 Café and…
Quality food in a comfortable atmosphere
About three minutes to the north of Starved Rock State Park, you'll find the Canal Port Bar and Grill, a beautiful brick building nestled in the center of Utica's historic downtown.
Three great sub stops In Starved Rock Country
More than 600 sandwich savants cast their votes for the best sub shops and delis in Starved Rock Country, here's where they think you should head for a quick bite to eat next time you're in Starved Rock Country!The Cheese Shop and Deli Tucked away off the banks of the I&M canal, …
Where are the best burgers in Starved Rock Country?
More than 600 people cast their votes for which bars, breweries and restaurants in Starved Rock Country grilled up the best burger! Here are five great places where our readers think you should visit:Lodi Tap House The Lone Buffalo Court Street Pub Red Dog Grill Broadway Pub
Local Food Restaurant Week: B.A.S.H.
Ottawa’s inaugural restaurant week is underway, with four of the city's best restaurants serving special dishes made with ingredients from around Starved Rock Country. B.A.S.H, C230, Lone Buffalo and Pine Hills will be serving special farm to table dishes using ingredients from f…
4 Restaurants offering 'farm-to-table' specials in Starved Rock Country
For one week only, starting Sunday, September 15, four great restaurants in Ottawa will be featuring dishes made from fresh, locally sourced, ingredients. This farm-to-table dining experience is part of Ottawa's first annual Local Foods Restaurant Week, celebrating great meals an…
Where is the best cup of coffee in Starved Rock Country
More than 600 local coffee connoisseurs cast their votes for which cafes, restaurants and coffee shops in Starved Rock Country brewed the best cup.Whether you're looking for iced cappuccinos and live music or black coffee in a vintage diner, there's bound to be a coffee shop with…
Local Favorite: Small-town eatery serves up delicious wings, tenderloins
It's not unusual for Smitty's to cook 6,000 wings on a Tuesday or Thursday. It's quite the feat for the small restaurant nestled between two houses in the town of Leonore – population 130. For more than three decades, customers have flocked to the southwestern La Salle County eat…
Take the trolley tour to delicious destinations
A new multi-course dining tour will be kicking off in Starved Rock Country, giving you a chance to ride on a trolley to three of the most exciting dining and drink destinations the area has to offer.This culinary trip through Starved Rock Country will depart from the famous Starv…
Monte's Riverside Inn serves up delicious food and cool cocktails
One of Starved Rock Country's best kept secrets is Monte's Riverside Inn, a small supper club perched on the edge of the Fox River.Monte's feels like a time capsule, with its dim and comfortable interior and the welcoming neon sign outside, but it's also not without its surprises…