Food Scene
1 year ago
Dine under the stars in historic downtown Springfield with farm-to-table experience

Local chefs will join forces with farmers market vendors to craft four courses, each paired with wines from Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.

Food Scene
1 year ago
A taste of Mexico in the form of desserts

Paleticaz is located at 1374 Toronto Rd.

Food Scene
1 year ago
The New Wave of American Gourmet Ice Cream

Vanilla paints much of America’s interior, taking the top spot throughout the Midwest.

Popcorn
Food Scene
1 year ago
Popcorn power: Illinois boasts a popcorn interest index of 93

Americans consume 51 quarts of popcorn per man, woman and child each year.

Maid-Rite
Food Scene
1 year ago
Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop in Springfield prepares to celebrate 100 years

The 100th anniversary celebration is set to take place on July 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bertoletti at hot dog eating contest
Food Scene
1 year ago
Chicago’s Bertoletti takes men’s title at Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest

Bertoletti’s victory marks the first time the famed mustard belt has gone to someone besides Chestnut since 2015.

Dahl and Feipel with plaque
Food Scene
1 year ago
Springfield celebrates iconic horseshoe sandwich with commemorative plaque 

The plaque adorns the historic Leland Building, marking the spot where the dish first came to life. 

Humphrey's Market
Food Scene
1 year ago
Neighborhood grocer has been a cherished part of Springfield community for over 90 years

What began as a modest home with a storefront on Springfield’s east side in the 1930s has grown to span nearly a full city block at South 15th Street and East Laurel Street.  

James Beard Award - entry
Food Scene
1 year ago
An eclectic mix of restaurants/chefs are vying for the coveted James Beard Awards in Chicago

More than 100 restaurants are finalists in 22 categories for the culinary world’s equivalent of the Oscars