Towns
Peoria through the river towns, then Washington, Morton, and Bloomington-Normal.
Peoria
Independent kitchens on the river, Main Street, and the north side.
Peoria Heights
Prospect, Heritage Square, and the hill.
West Peoria
Western Avenue rooms and neighborhood taverns.
Bartonville
McKinley, Adams, and the south-end independents.
East Peoria
Across the river: seafood, Mexican rooms, and pizza pubs.
Creve Coeur
Wesley Road, Main Street, and the water.
Pekin
Court Street, the rail house, and south-side rooms.
Washington
Washington Square, Peoria Street, and the independents on the east side.
Morton
Eli's, the Downtown Diner, and the square.
Mackinaw / Tremont / Goodfield
Main Street rooms between the river and the interstate.
Edwards / Elmwood / Farmington / Canton
West of town: cafes, supper clubs, and plaza kitchens.
Dunlap / Germantown Hills / Metamora
The north hills: diners, grilles, and a second Tangled Roots.
Hanna City
Farmington Road supper clubs and the Warehouse.
Glasford / Kingston Mines / Banner
The south river towns.
Princeville
Main Street diner and a taco room.
Wyoming
Carryout pizza, tacos, and the bowl.
Eureka
Center Street, the pizzeria, and homemade ice cream.
Roanoke
Pizza, barbecue, and the cafe.
Minonk
Family restaurant, the pub, and Chestnut Street sweets.
Hopedale
Farm to table on the south line.
Deer Creek
The village tap.
Carlock
The family restaurant on Washington.
Yates City
Union Street, Main Street, and the brew room.
Brimfield
Knoxville Street grills.
Chillicothe
Second Street, the river, and downtown rooms.
Lacon / Henry
The marina, Fifth Street, and the IL-26 corridor.
El Paso
Main Street and Front Street.
Knoxville / East Galesburg / Dahinda
West toward Galesburg: taverns, pizza, and the watering hole.
Galesburg
Seminary, Cherry Street, and Henderson.
Bloomington
Downtown, Gill Street, and the west side — independent rooms only.
Normal
Uptown Normal and the campus-side independents.