I'm am no longer behind the anchor desk on the noon show, back to being a full time reporter. This is great news for... Read more »

Great pizza. Met a Vietnam Vet at the restaurant. He said in the late 1960's, when he was in Vietnam, he would run into... Read more »

These folks appear to be the brains of Ponte Vecchio moving on to other grounds. They opened in November and already... Read more »

The Cheeseman family used to own the Riverbeach Pub and Eatery up near Hennepin. Great food. Dubbs and I reviewed their... Read more »

The Senator had been asking various newsroom employees over the last few months if and when I could check out his former... Read more »

There were no leftovers. All three of us can eat. Pesto loves hot food. Hotter the better. He goes for the fire sauce... Read more »

Met Don Black from 98.5 KISS-FM at his favorite place for barbecue. We had catfish and beef tips. You can enjoy the same... Read more »

Greg and Dan live close to Khaki Jack's. They picked it based on the proximity to their homes. Nothing against any of their... Read more »

Josh pointed out a big error in my piece. We did not have Avacado dip. It was spinach. Oops. I'm an idiot. Had Avacado... Read more »

Back in June, a ten o'clock producer left News 25. His name is Josh Fowler. Josh's going away party started at another... Read more »

First eating experience in two weeks after being on vacation in Florida. I've never been to Donnelly's before. After today's... Read more »

Ernie's is a classic breafast place. Even though the original owner is long gone, his family is carrying on the tradition.... Read more »

Here is e mail from Linda Wilson of Spring Bay. This is the bread crumb which lead me to today's eating adventure. Good... Read more »

Skewers was another great YGE find. We knew it would be good. I've known the family that runs the Garden of Paradise and... Read more »

We are going to "Skewers Steakhouse" in Bloomington for the Thursday, September 3, 2009 YGE. They are in Brandtville. Run... Read more »

B's was a suggestion from newsroom colleague Emily West. Emily eats like a bird. I was surprised to learn she can eat one... Read more »

Getting asked again to do some judging. 'Get Your Grill On" is coming up on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Washington Park.... Read more »

Read about the Taste of Peoria winners in the today's Peoria Journal Star. Friday, August 14, 2009; Local Section: page... Read more »

We both think this place wll thrive. The owners rattled off a resume of restaruant experience. They had been looking at... Read more »

Dubbs and I judged at the Taste of Peoria Wednesday night. He picked the entree and dessert table. I did appetizers and... Read more »

Just set up YGE for Thursday. We are heading to Wild Berries in Normal. For years, the location was "Bennigan's" on Veterans... Read more »

I'm warming up for the Taste of Peoria tonight. Dubbs and I are showing up at 4pm to be judges. Not sure what we are going... Read more »

This spot is right off the Rock Island Trail in Dunlap. The building was built in the mid 1800's. Lots of work happening... Read more »

Just set up YGE for Thursday. We are going to "Not Your Average Joe & Lizzy's Kitchen" Sounds like a cute little spot in... Read more »

Confession: I worked at Avanti's in Normal while attending Illinois State University in the 1980's. I would bring home... Read more »