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Join the Mystery Diner as they take a trip to Starved Rock Country's own Mona's Italian Foods, a hidden gem located in Toluca!Mona's fried chicken is a specialty unto itself. For the best of both worlds, order it "Family Style" to sample the chicken, salad, choice of potato or ri…

In the Mystery Diner Al Fresco Edition, we'll be exploring how restaurants are adjusting their service to accommodate social distance, and most importantly, reviewing some delicious food! Join the Mystery Diner as they take a trip to Wedorn Office located just outside of Ottawa, …

If you're looking for a bite to eat in Illinois, you'll be hard pressed to find a restaurant with a more awe inspiring view than the Starved Rock Lodge's Veranda! Providing guests with a remarkable panorama of the flowing Illinois River and the titular Starved Rock, The Veranda a…

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…

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.

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 …