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…
Drive in (or boat in) to Spring Valley Boat Club
The Spring Valley Boat Club, located on the banks of the Illinois River in Granville, are hosting one of their biggest events of the season this weekend, a drive-in and boat-in chicken fry, steak fry and pancake breakfast.Friday July 19 Saturday July 20 Sunday July 21
Relaxing harbor dining (and partying) at Red Dog Grill
Those looking for a light breeze and a breathtaking view to complement their meal can sail or drive over to Red Dog Grill at Heritage Harbor in Ottawa.
Streator Food Truck Festival highlights
We’ve just concluded Streator’s 2019 Food Truck Festival. Here are the highlights from this year's delectable takeover of Streator's City Park.