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RestaurantsHoly Land D<strong>in</strong>erAfaf Rashmawy107 W. Cook St., Spr<strong>in</strong>gfield(217) 544-5786rashmawy@sbcglobal.netWe serve Mediterranean style <strong>food</strong>. We were voted the bestvegetarian restaurant <strong>in</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gfield for seven years, as well as thehealthiest <strong>food</strong> <strong>in</strong> town. Hours: Mon-Sat 11AM-2PM, Fri-Sat 5PM-9PMMaldaner's RestaurantMichael Higg<strong>in</strong>s222 S. 6th St., Spr<strong>in</strong>gfield(217) 522-4313steve@maldaners.comwww.maldaners.comS<strong>in</strong>ce 1886 Maldaner's has been hailed as one of Spr<strong>in</strong>gfield'sbest restaurants. Located <strong>in</strong> historic downtown Spr<strong>in</strong>gfield,Maldaner's warm and welcom<strong>in</strong>g sett<strong>in</strong>g is a perfect place forChef-Owner Michael Higg<strong>in</strong>s to show off his American, regionaland Mediterranean flavors, us<strong>in</strong>g <strong>local</strong> and regional <strong>in</strong>gredients.Hours: Mon 11AM-2:30PM, Tue-Thu 11AM-9PM, Fri 11AM-10PM,Sat 5PM-10PMRoss IsaacSean Keeley1710 S. MacArthur Blvd., Spr<strong>in</strong>gfield(217) 744-7677eat@rossisaac.comwww.rossisaac.comRoss Isaac features American cuis<strong>in</strong>e with a global <strong>in</strong>fluence.Casual, swanky atmosphere and a superb, boutique w<strong>in</strong>e list.Currently us<strong>in</strong>g produce from Veenstra's Vegetables, Suttill's,Ropp Jersey, Gregory Orchard, and Garrett Farms. Menu itemschange daily. Call ahead for reservations. Hours: D<strong>in</strong>ner: Mon-Sat5PM-9:30PMBacaro RestaurantThad Morrow113 N. Walnut St., Champaign(217) 398-6982thad@thadmorrow.comwww.bacarow<strong>in</strong>elounge.comUrbana-ChampaignChef/owner Thad Morrow opened bacaro as a w<strong>in</strong>e bar <strong>in</strong>November 2001. Orig<strong>in</strong>ally offer<strong>in</strong>g Italian w<strong>in</strong>es and a limitedmenu of crost<strong>in</strong>i and pan<strong>in</strong>i, it soon grew <strong>in</strong>to a restaurant offer<strong>in</strong>gpastas, risottos, and entrees. bacaro's menu features thoughtfulcomb<strong>in</strong>ations of seasonal <strong>local</strong> produce, cheeses, meats, poultry,eggs, and polenta from <strong>local</strong> farms. Hours: Mon-Sun 5PM-11PMBig Grove TavernJessica Gor<strong>in</strong>1 E. Ma<strong>in</strong> St. #101, Champaign(217) 531-1177jgor<strong>in</strong>@biggrovetavern.comwww.biggrovetavern.comBig Grove Tavern is a farm to table restaurant <strong>in</strong> downtownChampaign, IL that serves seasonal Midwestern craft cuis<strong>in</strong>e us<strong>in</strong>gproducts from <strong>local</strong> farms, dairies and other purveyors. We have anextensive beer and w<strong>in</strong>e list featur<strong>in</strong>g many <strong>local</strong> breweries as wellas carefully crafted classic and specialty cocktails. Eat, dr<strong>in</strong>k.Hours: Mon-Sat 11AM-3PM, Mon-Thu 4:30PM-10PM, Fri & Sat4:30PM- 2AMCarmon’s BistroThad Morrow415 N. Neil St., Champaign(217) 378-2299thad@thadmorrow.comwww.carmonsbistro.comEstablished <strong>in</strong> September of 2011 as restaurateur ThadMorrow's second endeavor, Carmon's Bistro features <strong>food</strong>with French country flair. Simple, rustic, yet elegant platespaired with an organic w<strong>in</strong>e list sets Carmon's Bistro apart <strong>in</strong>the Champaign-Urbana cul<strong>in</strong>ary scene. The cozy, <strong>in</strong>timateatmosphere highlights the dishes crafted by head chef JoshuaBoyd. Our patio is open, weather permitt<strong>in</strong>g. Hours: Tue-Sun5PM-10PM, Brunch: Sat & Sun 10:30AM-2PMDestihlManny Mart<strong>in</strong>ez or Jason Bratcher301 N. Neil St., Champaign,(217) 356-0301mmart<strong>in</strong>ez@destihl.com or jbratcher@destihl.comwww.destihl.comDestihl is a 'gastro brewery': artisans of <strong>food</strong> and beer.DESTIHL creatively comb<strong>in</strong>es and re<strong>in</strong>vents flavors fromAmerica's melt<strong>in</strong>g pot us<strong>in</strong>g both traditional techniques andcontemporary, ethnic/global twists, utiliz<strong>in</strong>g many <strong>local</strong>lyraised products and from-scratch cook<strong>in</strong>g. Its breweryhandcrafts many beer styles. Hours: Mon-Thu 11AM-10PM, Fri& Sat 11AM-11PM, Sun 10AM- 9PM, Weekend Brunch: Sat &Sun until 2PMThe Great ImpastaHarold Allston156 C L<strong>in</strong>coln Square, Urbana, IL 61801(217) 359-7377hallston@comcast.netwww.greatimpastarestaurant.comS<strong>in</strong>ce 1983 we have created pastas, sauces and soups fromscratch. With an emphasis on fresh <strong>in</strong>gredients and qualityproducts, we purchase produce from <strong>local</strong> farmers andsupport <strong>local</strong> bakers and coffee roasters. Hours: Sun-Thu11AM-9PM, Fri & Sat 11AM-10PMUrbana Country ClubWes Robb<strong>in</strong>s100 W. Country Club Road, Urbana IL, 61801(217) 337-4232wes@urbanacountryclub.comwww.urbanacountryclub.comWe provide a retreat for a game of golf or tennis, a sunnyafternoon at the pool, a casual meal or a gourmet d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>gexperience. We offer personalized service, delicious cuis<strong>in</strong>e,and a welcom<strong>in</strong>g atmosphere that feels like home.Photo by L<strong>in</strong>coln Land Community College

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