(MORTON, Ill.) — It’s the clever line when you pick up the phone, “Yeah, honey. I’m at the Office!” But which office? That’s the real question. Located on Main Street in Morton, Illinois sits The Office on Main. Welcoming you into Morton’s downtown, The Office is a great place to eat delicious food, order coldContinue reading “Smash Burgers, fried green beans, quesadillas and more: Office on Main!”
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Illinois Wine Tour: Tres Rojas Winery launching new wines
(WASHINGTON, Ill.) — Every year, the owners of Tres Rojas Winery close down shop in the month of January for a little time off and relaxation. But February 1st, it’s back to the races. And the Washington-based winery is approaching 2024 with a lot of new options! For starters, the Heart of Illinois Wine TrailContinue reading “Illinois Wine Tour: Tres Rojas Winery launching new wines”
Illinois BBQ Blog: Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern!
(PEORIA, Ill.) — There’a a reason Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern was voted “Best ribs in Peoria area” this year. Meaty, tender, fall of the bone delicious, and full of flavor. With crispy fries, pickle chips, and cornbread to go with your ribs, you’re set! The two sauces available are a sweet red and a Carolina-style,Continue reading “Illinois BBQ Blog: Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern!”
Pubs to visit while exploring Ireland
(IRELAND) — In April 2023, I had the trip of a lifetime. Since I was a young kid, my dad would talk about his lifelong goal of getting to Ireland. With a gift from my mom and travel agent-esque planning on my part, we made it happen. My Sheehan Irish lineage runs through County Limerick.Continue reading “Pubs to visit while exploring Ireland”
Sizzlin’ Steaks, cozy yet exquisite atmosphere: Pickled Radish Provision Co.
(EUREKA, Ill.) — No matter the occasion, add Pickled Radish Provision Co. to your list for restaurants to visit. Sitting along Main St. in Eureka, Illinois, the cozy yet exquisite atmosphere welcomes you in with arms wide and delicious food. At Pickled Radish, you are the champion of your destiny for the meal you wantContinue reading “Sizzlin’ Steaks, cozy yet exquisite atmosphere: Pickled Radish Provision Co.”
Why 2023 was the best year of my life
(PEORIA, Ill.) — There’s no better feeling than equilibrium. Life flows up and down, in and out, but when you are fully aware of who you are and are joyful with how your life is going, you retain a sense of peace. The constant joy in my life is my wife and my son, handsContinue reading “Why 2023 was the best year of my life”
7 BBQ restaurants to visit in Illinois!
(ILLINOIS, USA) — When thinking about barbecue, your mind might go right to Texas, St. Louis, Kansas City, or Memphis. While all of these places have AMAZING BBQ to enjoy, let’s go through six BBQ restaurants in Illinois I visited this year that you should try, too! Most are located in Central Illinois, but oneContinue reading “7 BBQ restaurants to visit in Illinois!”
Guinness Open Gate Brewery Shines in Chicago
(CHICAGO, Ill.) — The worldwide brand of Guinness has expanded even more in the United States. Back in April, I visited the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Dublin, Ireland. It was a classic, rainy day in Dublin, and the perfect opportunity to stay inside for hours on end and walk around the immense brewery thatContinue reading “Guinness Open Gate Brewery Shines in Chicago”
8 Illinois wineries to visit in 2024
(ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES) — Every year I do an evaluation of life. What’s going well? What goals do I have for the next year? What needs to be left in the past? Well, today, we’re not going to worry about those questions. We’re going to talk about good wine, and where you can go toContinue reading “8 Illinois wineries to visit in 2024”
Illinois Rib Report: Edley’s Bar-B-Que
(GLEN CARBON, Ill.) — Back when I was on TV, we’d have a joke term we’d use ever now and then: “Smellivision.” This was normally during our cooking segments where we either had some DELICIOUS food and it smelled wonderful in the kitch, OR some horrendous prank food that stunk up the place. We’d tellContinue reading “Illinois Rib Report: Edley’s Bar-B-Que”
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