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Permit No. 440 Sterling, IL 61081 P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081
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Dinner Is Served! • Chicken Wings • Fried Chicken • Homemade Desserts • Homemade Soups In Season • All You Can Eat Walleye
208 W. 10th Street, Rock Falls, IL Wed - Sun 4:00pm - 8:30pm
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Custom Event Catering Allow us to make your special event extraordinary with outstanding food and service. We offer a variety of catering and many options to meet your needs and fit your budget with uncompromising quality. 208 W. 10th Street, Rock Falls, IL Wed - Sun 4:00pm - 8:30pm
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Apple River
Rockford
Thomson Fulton
Clinton
Milledgeville
Sterling
Oregon Polo Grand Detour
Sycamore
Rochelle Ashton
Dixon
Morrison
Prophetstown
Byron
Mt. Morris
Chadwick
DeKalb
Franklin Grove
Amboy
Rock Falls Walton
Tampico
Deer Grove Walnut
Sublette
Rock Island Geneseo
Peru
Princeton
Sheffield
La Salle
Bradford
Winnebago
Whiteside
Stephenson
Stark
Putnam
Rock Island
Ogle
Mercer
Lee
Marshall
Lasalle
Knox
Jo Daviess
Henry
Dekalb
Carroll
Boone 4
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DEER GROVE
Arnie’s Happy Spot Toby’s
DIXON
Angelo’s Pizzeria Angelo’s Pizzeria Corner Tap Galena Steak House Las Palmas Mama Cimino Mr. Tequila Bar & Grill Panda PatiO’s Irish Pub Shamrock Pub That Place on Palmyra Touch of Thai
FULTON
Krumpets Bakery Café
GENESEO The Cellar
LANARK
Lake Carroll Clubhouse
MORRISON Happy Joe’s
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White Pines Inn
OREGON
Chile Pepper Grill & Bar
POLO
Dogwood Inn Restaurant Pinecricker Café
PRINCETON
Prime Quarter Steak House
ROCK FALLS
All American Bar & Grill Angelo’s Pizzeria Angelo’s Pizzeria Don’s Seafood & Chicken
STERLING
Angelo’s Pizzeria Angelo’s Pizzeria Brenda’s Chicken Coop Dairy Mart Plus Kelly’s Mom’s Diner
WALNUT
Avanti Foods
6&7 35 25 17 27 16 Covers 18 & 19 20 Covers 18 & 19 2&3 28 15 14 34
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Have you experienced the Sauk Valley Area’s Finest and most unique dining opportunity? Toby’s goal is simple:To serve you the finest food in the area in a “Relaxed, Beautiful, Timeless Atmosphere” We believe that you deserve all the time you want for your dining experience. Once you make your reservation at Toby’s your table is yours for the evening and it will be ready when you arrive. We want you to be comfortable knowing that no one else will be waiting for your table... Stay as long as you like.
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Din ne In • Carry Out • Delivery
Pizza • Pasta • Sandwiches Salads • Appetizers
Call to r u Book Yo y Holida w! Party No
WEEKLY SPECIALS MONDAY Chicken Strip Buffet 5-9pm
Our Banquet Room is available for your next event!
$8.99
All you can eat!
TUESDAY Taco Tuesday All day
Tacos, Taco Salads, Quesadillas, Idaho Nachos
THURSDAY
FRIDAY Fish Buffet
All you can eat!
All you can eat!
Chicken Strips, Fries, Popcorn Chicken & Mac N Cheese Buffet
Kids Eat $.99
$8.99
WEDNESDAY Chicken & Spaghetti Buffet
SATURDAY Chef’s Choice
5-9pm
$8.99
All you can eat!
SUNDAY Breakfast Buffet 9am-1pm
Starts at 5pm
$6.99
All you can eat!
Seats up to 100
PIZZA & SALAD BAR LUNCH BUFFET Mon.-Fri. 11am-1:30pm
WE CATER!
$6.99
All you can eat!
815-288-4448 104 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon Sunday-Thursday 11am-11pm Friday & Saturday 11am-2am
www.mamaciminosdixon.com • www.mamaciminosbanquethall.com
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MAMA CIMINO’S MENU Fresh Fried Mushrooms $4.99 Fried Pickle Spears $4.99 Mini Tacos $4.99 Chicken Strip Appetizer $6.99 four to an order. Mozzarella Cheese Stix $4.99
SALADS
Cheese Quesadilla $4.99 add chicken $1.00 more Taco Salad (chicken Or Beef) $6.49 lettuce, tomato, onions, black olives, taco meat and cheese in a deep fried shell served with salsa and sour cream Cimino Salad $5.99 lettuce, tomato, black olives, green olives, pepperoni, ham, croutons, and mozzarella cheese
SANDWICHES
Brandon’s Salad $7.99 lettuce, tomato, onion, green peppers, croutons, mozzarella, topped with chunks of crispy chicken, grilled chicken, and pepperoni
Italian Beef Poor Boy $5.99 toasted sub roll with italian beef and side of au jus. ask for cheese if you’d like. BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich $5.99 our own pork smoked here with mama’s bbq sauce, served with french fries & cole slaw
Tavern steak burger $5.99 quarter pound burger with american cheese Italian meatball $5.99 toasted sub filled with 3 meatballs marinara and mozzarella
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PASTA
Garlic Bread with Cheese for $3.49
Spaghetti Or Mostaciolli $7.49 comes with meatball Ravioli (beef Or Cheese) $7.49 Tortellini (beef Or Cheese) $7.49 Lasagna $8.99 filled with ground beef, mozzarella & parmesan cheeses Pasta Alfredo $9.99, add chicken $11.49, add mushrooms $12.49 pick one of our pastas and we’ll toss it with or homemade alfredo sauce
PIZZA
Cheese-filled Bread Sticks $6.49 six to an order & served with side of marinara
NEW! Chicken and Spinach Pizza made with a thin crust using olive oil instead of sauce, chicken, spinach, onion, tomato and cheese. Delicious! Spaghetti Pan Pizza spaghetti, meat, sauce, cheddar and mozzarella cheese Chicken Alfredo Pizza grilled chicken, our homemade alfredo sauce, & mozzarella
Hurricane Pizza 24 inch diameter with 42 pieces. choose your toppings: sausage, mushrooms, pepperoni, spinach, anchovies, ground beef, tomatoes, pinapple, bacon, onions, green olives, canadian bacon, black olives, green peppers
Chicken Strip Dinner $8.99 hand dipped strips are fried and served with fries, salad, and garlic bread
DINNERS
APPETIZERS
*Does not contain all items on the menu
BBQ Pork Rib Dinner $15.99 ribs are cooked in mama’s special seasonings and smothered in bbq sauce with fries and garlic bread 1/2 rack of ribs $15.99 Full rack of ribs $19.99 Also offer breakfast items and a buffet Sunday thru Saturday and Gluten-free: Pizza, Pasta, Chicken Strips
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Sunday – Thursday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday – Saturday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day At Galena Steak House … we are happy to say we use the choice meats and the better quality of food products to produce our meals for our Customers. Care is taken to make sure each meal is prepared, and cooked to perfection … allowing our Customers to have an enjoyable dining experience each time they dine with us.
Gluten free meals available!
1101 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021
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At Galena Steak House … having satisfied Customers … is the best thing we could ask for. Enjoy the “Sports Atmosphere” of our Sports Bar and the complements of a full bar selection catering to your taste. Eating your meal in the Full Bar Area, or at the Bar, is to your choosing.
Enjoy the mood and atmosphere of our beautiful Open Area Dining fireplace as you dine with us. The warmth and soothing enrichment provided by this Fireplace will have you returning for another enjoyable dining experience with us.
1101 N. Galena Ave. • Dixon, IL 61021
815-285-1625 Sauk Valley Media
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Breakfast & Lunch Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice Open Tuesday-Sunday 7am-3pm
Breakfast Specials 7am-11am Served with Complimentary Coffee Senior Menu 60+ • Gift Certificates Available
Now Accepting
23 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL
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Kelly’s y “The FFriendly “Th i dl Pl Place to Eat & Drink!”
Featuring Fine Mexican Food & American Favorites
Don’t Forget To Try A Kelly’s Margarita We feature Guinness, Harp, & Craft Beers on tap
A Few of Kelly’s Specialties: • Kelly’s Own Guacanachos • • 1/2 lb. Burgers with All the Trimmings • • Fajitas • Tacos • Burritos • • Enchiladas and more • • Fantastic Buffalo Wings & Strips • • Shrimp Tacos • Uncle Lou’s Dip •
SERVING LUNCH & DINNER 218 Locust, Sterling, IL
Restaurant Hours: Monday - Thursday 11am-9pm Friday 11am-10pm; Saturday 10am-10pm Bar Hours: Monday - Saturday 8am-1am; Closed Sunday
For Carryout call 815-625-9720 or 815-625-7969 www.kellysinc.com Sauk Valley Media
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COME AND EXPERIENCE OUR NEW KIDS GAMING AREA featuring all your Home Style Classics and More...
Always delicious Appetizers, Soups, Salads and our All American Entrees served with your choice of (2) sides.
RELAX AND UNWIND with a drink in the Bar area while enjoying your favorite sports event on one of our multiple TV’s or try your luck with Video Gaming.
4:00pm-10:00pm 7 Days A Week. Plenty of parking.
BOGO
All American Bar & Grill | 2105 First Ave, Rock Falls | Located inside the DAYS INN
Buy One Get One Half Off*
Discount available for any menu item of equal or lesser value. One Coupon per table. 2105 1st Ave Rock Falls 815-626-1041
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The Pinecricker Cafe and Dad’s Bar & Grill Pinecricker Banquets and Pinecricker Catering 13 years happily serving Polo and surrounding communities
Kitchen Hours: Tuesday through Thursday 11am - 9pm Friday 11am - 10pm Saturday 7am - 10pm Sunday 7am - 2pm
• Breakfast Served Saturday and Sunday Morning 7-11am • Prime Rib Every Saturday Night • Mexican Favorites Every Tuesday
BANQUET ROOM HOLDS 75 PEOPLE Full Service Bar/Video Gaming • 6 Craft Beers on Draught Served Ice Cold Family Friendly, Cozy Atmosphere • Specializing in Made from Scratch, Whole Processed Foods • Handcut Steaks and Chops • Homemade Pies and Desserts • Full Service Catering, Carryout or Served at your Venue
Event Experts • Catering Questions Contact Kathy 815-440-0476 124 E Mason Street, Polo • 815-946-3321 Sauk Valley Media
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Angelo’s 608 12th Avenue, Rock Falls
815-625-5163 Angelo’s II 2525 E. Lincolnway, Sterling
815-625-5451 Angelo’s III 800 North Galena Avenue, Dixon
815-285-0055
Angelo’s Delivery 1804 Locust Street, Sterling
815-625-5000
SPECIALTY PIZZA
MENU Baby 10” - Small 12” Large 14” - Extra Large 16”
Pepperoni - Sausage - Hamburger - Canadian Bacon Sliced Beef - Real Bacon - Cheese - Mushroom Green Pepper - Onion - Sauerkraut - Black or Green Olives - Tomato - Hot Peppers - Jalapeño
Taco Pizza
Seasoned ground beef topped with lettuce, tomato, cheddar and mozzarella cheese, taco chips, sour cream and taco sauce
Bacon Cheeseburger
Real bacon and hamburger topped with cheddar and mozzarella cheese
Special
Sausage, pepperoni, green pepper, mushroom, tomato and onion
Spaghetti
Our deep dish crust, spread with red meat sauce, heaped with noodles and more meat sauce, smothered with mozzarella cheese and topped with bits of sausage and baked to a golden brown
Mac and Cheese
Our regular crust loaded with Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, covered with mozzarella and baked to a golden brown
HOME OF THE ORIGINAL SPAGHETTI PIZZA
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ANGELO’S II & III Appetizers
Fried Ravioli Fried Pickles Hot Wings Fried Mushrooms Spinach Artichoke Dip
Sandwiches
Chicago Style Roast Beef Meatball Sandwich Hot Ham & Cheese Chicken Bacon Club Rope Sausage Sandwich Rope Sausage & Beef Sandwich
Garlic Bread Bruschetta Mozzarella Sticks Jalapeño Poppers Italian Beef Italian Hamburger Italian Cheeseburger Italian Sausage Italian Sub
Pasta
Spaghetti Mostaccioli Lasagna
Ravioli Fettuccine Alfedo Spinach Artichoke Ravioli
Lunch 11am - 1:30pm Daily Featuring an all-you-can-eat Salad Bar and Pasta Buffet Pasta Crock Mini Lunch Pizza Lunch Lasagna
Angelo’s Delivery
Pizza, Pasta, Sandwiches and Salads Conveniently located Carry out or have it delivered right to your door For Fast Convenient Delivery Call 815-625-5000
Angelo’s Pizzeria
Our original location is still sure to please. Dine-In or Carryout *some items not available at all locations
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Every Meal Cooked Fresh To Order Feed Your Whole Family For $20
Over 100 Menu Items •Chicken Strips •Chicken Dinners • Fish Dinners • Over 20 Sandwiches and much more Locally Owned & Operated Since 1992
DON’S SEAFOOD & CHICKEN Phone: 815-622-0258 1501 W. 4th St., Sterling
HOURS: MON. - THURS. 10:30AM - 8PM • FRI. 10:30AM - 9PM • SAT. 2PM - 9PM • CLOSED SUNDAY
donsseafoodandchicken.com
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Shamrock Pub Daily Specials & Video Gaming
1401 Chicago Ave, Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-4163
Home of $1 Beer Video Gaming
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&Sushi Bar
Restaurant
Dine-In • Take-Out • Deliver y
221 W. 1st Street Dixon, IL
Monday-Thursday 11:00am-9:00pm
815-284-8499
Friday & Saturday 11:00am-10pm
touchofthaidixon.com
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Touch of Thai in downtown Dixon offers authentic, homemade Thai cuisine and full Japanese sushi in a soothing, contemporary atmosphere. Entrees are made fresh so many of the dishes can be modified upon request.
Restaurant
&Sushi Bar
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Krumpets K mpet Bakery Bake y CafĂŠ 1016 4th Street Fulton, Illinois
HOURS: Monday-Friday 6am-4pm Saturday 8am-2pm 815.208.7143 www.krumpetsbakery.com
Fresh made from scratch every day
Homemade pies, pastries, breads & soups daily Full breakfast/ lunch menu with daily specials Gluten free & vegetarian options Specialty coffee drinks, fresh fruit smoothies, old fashioned sodas, malts & shakes 24
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In the mood for some comfort food?
Open 7 Days A Week Banquet Facility Available
Serving Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
Catering For All Occasions
The
DOGWOOD INN Restaurant
Mon-Thurs 6am-7pm • Fri-Sat 6am-8pm • Sun 7am-2pm 2452 N. IL Rt. 26, Polo 815-946-2499 (Rt 64 & Rt 26 Meet)
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Stop in Today to Enjoy Our Daily Specials!!! There’s Something for Everyone! Drink Specials Mon-Thurs
Try our Pitbull Margarita for
16.99!
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(46oz Lime Margarita, On The Rocks with 2 Coronas)
• Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm • Fri-Sat 11am-10pm 200 Keul Drive, Dixon, IL |815.284.0881 | Near Wal-Mart 26
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Prime Quarter Steak House “Grill Your Own” Tonight!
Grilled to Perfection 22nd Annual
2015
“Grill Your Own” Tonight!
2015 Readers’ Choice Awards
250 Backbone Road East • Princeton, IL 815-872-3500 Open Monday thru Friday for dinner 5 pm - 10 pm • Lounge opens at 4 pm Open Saturday for dinner 4 pm - 10 pm Open Sunday for dinner 4 pm - 9 pm • Lounge opens at 3:30 pm
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PANDA
Chinese Restaurant
Dine-In & Take Out Catering Available 208 Keul Road • Dixon (Next to Walmart)
Tel: 815-288-2288 815-288-2588
Mon-Thur: 10:30am - 10:00pm • Fri & Sat: 10:30am - 10:30pm • Sun: 11:30am - 9:30pm
Mart Plus
Mexican, American & Asian Food
5 Items $6.84 Daily • Banquet Room • Catering • Food Truck For More Information, Call 815-501-2901
Dine In, Drive Thru, Carry Out
TACO TUESDAYS
$1.25 Unlimited ea.
11-9 Monday-Saturday Closed Sunday 312 16th Ave., Sterling • 815-626-1737(Across from Lincoln Park) 28
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Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Mmmmargaritas! Slot Machines Coming Soon!!
Join Us On Mondays for 99¢ Margaritas! 5 off purchase of $35 or more
$
Valid Thru Nov. 2016
844 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 Phone: 815-677-9280
Sunday - Thursday: 11am – 9pm Friday & Saturday: 11am – 10pm Special Food Requests Can Be Accommodated. Please Call Ahead. Banquet Room & Catering Available. Call for more information or reservations. Sauk Valley Media
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Reser ve our BANQUET ROOM for holiday events, banquets or any special occassion 628 Palmyra Rd Dixon, Illinois
Contact Emily Hermes to book an event (815) 288-6300 (815)631-2357 Email: ehermes0@gmail.com
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LAKE CARROLL CLUBHOUSE Restaurant & Lounge
Casual Dining...From Denim to Diamonds! Come as you are - enjoy great food, a relaxing atmosphere and gorgeous views
APPETIZERS SOUPS SALAD SANDWICHES WRAPS CHICKEN STEAKS SEAFOOD PASTA KID’S MENU PIZZA DESSERT BEER WINE
OPEN to the PU BLIC!
s host your special event... u t e L
Anniversaries • Wedding Receptions Golf Outings/Banquets • Christmas Parties Meetings
29-11 Ironwood Blvd. Lake Carroll, IL www.golakecar roll.com
815-493-2810
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Arnie’s Happy Spot Ballroom & Reception Center Full Service Restaurant & Carry-Out
Years of experience in Wedding Receptions... Also... Fish & Seafood Cook’s Specialties Children’s Plate Appetizers Pizza, Sandwiches Potatoes, Salads
Banquet Room Available! Weddings Class Reunions Birthday Parties Anniversaries Family Reunions Business Meetings
815-438-5282
Rt. 40 South, Deer Grove, IL
10 Minutes South of Rock Falls DinnerHours:5-9pmWed-Th 5-9pmFri •4-9pmSat•3-8:30pmSun ClosedonMon&Tue LunchHours:11-1:30FridayOnly
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Come in for a WARM WELCOME Your Hometown Sports Bar for Fun & Entertainment 7 Days A Week!
C or ne T r Tap
LUNCH SPECIALS
SANDWICH & CHOICE OF 1 SIDE
Mon-Thurs 11am - 1pm
TACOS
Fri 11am - 1pm
BIG SCREEN TV • POOL • DARTS VIDEO GAMING • LOTTERY TICKETS 120 W. 2nd St., Rock Falls • 815-625-4463 Full line of carry-out liquor & beer
Who says you can’t please everyone ORDER ONLINE AT HAPPYJOES.COM
GOOD TIMES TO BE TOGETHER! 109 W. W Main St., Morrison 815-772-7840 Sauk Valley Media
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Serving tthe area since 1932 • Great Selection of Cheeses • Gino’s Pizza (manufactured here!)
• Kitchen Gadgets • Unique Gifts • Christmas Gift Boxes (We ship UPS)
Cheese & Specialty Gift Shop Gourmet Baskets Cheese & Meat Trays
109 Depot St. | Walnut, IL
(800) 243-3739
www.avantifoods.com Mon-Fri 8am-5pm | Sat 8am-1pm
Prime Perfection...
“Food Worth Traveling For”
Monday - Closed • Tues - Thurs 5-9pm Fri-Sat 5-10pm • Sunday 4-9pm
137 S. State St. Geneseo, IL
309-944-2177
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Open Sundays during football season
the
CHILE C pepper Grill & Bar
Your Dine-In Destination Y
Wings, Burgers & M More! Nightly Specials
8 1 5 7 3 2 1 5 8 3
Over 55 Varieties of Beer 6 Craft Draft Beers Available Lunch Fri 11:30-2:30
Din nner 4 30 9 Tue - Sat 4:30-9pm
416 W. Washington St. Oregon, IL
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Angelo’s II
Angelo’s III
Angelo’s Delivery
608 12th Avenue, Rock Falls
2525 E. Lincolnway, Sterling
800 North Galena Avenue, Dixon
1804 Locust Street, Sterling
815-625-5163
815-625-5451
815-285-0055
815-625-5000
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