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All four owners of the Coal Creek Brewing Company — Mike Grieve, Trevin Kenedy, Justin Stange and Danielle Bender — have ties to farming

Farm to Tap

The new Coal Creek Brewing Company in Princeton credits a fast start to deep roots in farming.The business’ four owners...
Hugh Higgins is the owner of Hearth restaurant in Peoria Heights

Hearth and Home

According to various sources, about 60% of new restaurants fail within a year of their grand openings. Almost 80% close...

An old-fashioned Old Fashioned

The Pendennis Club, a gentlemen's club founded in 1881 in Louisville, Kentucky, claims the Old Fashioned cocktail was invented there....

‘Just games and beer’

Jason Pacey navigates the road to success with a gaming joystick.Several years ago, he quit his job managing a drugstore....

Farmstand Peach Ice Cream

There’s nothing better on a hot August day than a scoop (or two!) of homemade ice cream. For me, you can’t...
Bob and Amy Eid, owners of One World Cafe

Rolling With the Lunches

One World Café, 1245 W. Main St., has stayed with a good thing even as changes have been made along...

Blueberry Dutch Baby Pancake

I love a good farmers market. Luckily, there are lots to choose from when I’m at our farm in Cuba,...
Jesus Valdez and his mother Maria Valdez are owners of Coney Island with son Manny and daughter Mariah

102 and still going strong

When Jesus Valdez took over Coney Island two decades ago, he knew the recipe for success. Well, make that two...
Passionate Cruise

Passionate Cruise

The longest days of the year bring relaxing evenings outdoors, and the perfect way to enjoy the rays of sunshine is...
Cast-Iron Roasted Caprese Sandwich

Cast-Iron Roasted Caprese Sandwich

  The French call them pomme d’amour, or “love apples.” In Italy, you’ll enjoy pomi d’oro. or “apples of gold.”...
Hawaiian Reprieve

Hawaiian Reprieve

May is upon us with new growth and bright colors, so to that we will bring some refreshing and bright...

The Gluttony Games

For years, Tony’s Butt Shack BBQ & Catering in Hollowayville made a solid name for itself throughout the Illinois valley.Satisfied...
On the line at Noma

Noma, as I knew it

People often ask me, “How did you get started in cooking?” Unlike other questions I sometimes get — like “what’s...
martini rue barb

The Murders in the Rue Barb

We’ve had a wild winter and it is time to bring in spring with a strong drink! The world of...
Carrot Feta Tart

Carrot Feta Tart

    Just like Peter Rabbit, I haven’t met a carrot I didn’t love! Carrots are one of the first...
Thyme Kitchen

The spice is right

If Travis Mohlenbrink had a dream job, it would be as a full-time restaurant cook. As the owner of Spice...
Zion Coffee

Cultivating a Coffee Experience

Asked to describe Zion Coffee Bar, employee Kaitlyn Lucas didn’t hesitate. “It’s a modern minimalist space with craft coffee, homemade...
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