Illinois Food

The top dawg is the Chicago-style dog when it comes to hot dogs. Nothing else compares. First, you need to know the important rules of construction. These steps aren't difficult but they're vital when being authentic. We're talking about legendary food here, you can't just run at it without some sense of what should and shouldn't be going on. If yo...

Discover the best comfort food spots in Illinois! Birrieria Zaragoza's award-winning Mexican stew and Omega Restaurant Bakery's 35+ years of homemade goodness await you.

One thing I LOVE about Rockford is the local coffee scene. Yes, we have the big brands, but the local spots go above in beyond to create a memorable experience while you're there.

Uncover the food gem in Rockford: Portillos' Chicago-style hot dogs at 6090 East State Street are a must-try for all foodies.

When you have a taste for egg rolls, these seven restaurants in Illinois come highly recommended.

Step back in time and experience the magic of Oglesby, a small town in Illinois known for its vintage charm and delicious root beer on tap.

I've read time and time again about people in other states who've made it a game or bucket list thing to hit every single restaurant from their state that has been featured on TV's Diners, Drive Ins, & Dives. If you're up for a similar challenge, take a look at where you'd go if you wanted to do the same thing here in Illinois.

Uncover the surprising popularity of Windy City Smokeout over Lollapalooza in Illinois! BBQ, country music, and a vibrant atmosphere await.

The experts at Yelp claim they found the best friend chicken in the Land of Lincoln and it is not at a southern-style restaurant, but instead at a place that specializes in Boba Tea and other Taiwanese food. Here are the details...

I'm not good at math, but I do seem to succeed at fast food math. There's a new declaration of America's biggest restaurant chain and my fingers and toes count reveals that it has 641 locations in Illinois.