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Permit No. 440 Sterling, IL 61081

Your Guide to Dining Locally

Take part for a chance to win your share of over $1,500 in local restaurant gift cards!

See pages 5 & 6 for details.

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“A Little Bit of Irish...A W

Featuring Fine Mexican Food &

SERVING LUNCH

A Few of Kelly’s

• Burgers • Buffalo Wings • Appetizer C • Potato Soup • Flauta • Enchiladas • M

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Kelly’s Marg

We feature Guinness, Harp & C Also serving Specialty 218 Locust, Sterling, IL

Restaurant Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm Friday 11am-10pm; Saturday 10am-10pm Bar Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 8am-1am

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ish...A Whole Lot of Fun”

can Food & American Favorites

LUNCH & DINNER

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Appetizer Combo Platter Guacanachos hiladas • Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail

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EAT. DRINK. GATHER.

Starters • Salads • Sandwiches • Burgers • Bowls

Breakfast at River City Ale House!

Start your weekends off right with a delicious breakfast at River City Ale House! Join us every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8am to 11am for a mouth watering breakfast experience like no other! Don’t miss out on our scrumptious breakfast menu that will surely satisfy your cravings.

314 W 1st St., Dixon • (815) 284-0381

www.rivercityalehouseil.com

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 11am-9pm Tuesday Closed Friday 11am-11pm Saturday 8am-11pm Sunday 11am-9pm

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Gift Card Giveaway

HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Dine in at 5 participating restaurants and you can be entered into a monthly drawing to win a share of $1,200 in local restaurant gift cards.

Take the Taste Passport (found on page 6) to a participating Taste restaurant and have a member of management staff sign to verify you dined in at their restaurant.

Once you have 5 signatures, return your completed Taste Passport to: The Telegraph, Attn: Jill Reyna 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, IL 61021 Winners will be drawn monthly from January - December 2024. Winner will be contacted by phone and email. Participant can only win once. Entries will remain in the drawing for the entire year. No copies or forgeries accepted.

PHOTOS ON THE COVER & THIS PAGE: provided by Galena Steak House in Dixon

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TASTE Passport to Dining Locally

NAME: __________________________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS: _________________________________ PHONE: _________________________________________ Visit 5 establishments, receive a management signature then mail this page back to: The Telegraph, Attn: Jill Reyna, 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, IL 61021

RESTAURANT NAME

Find on Page

MANAGEMENT SIGNATURE

ALLEY LOOP SALOON & DELI.............................. 28 ______________________________________________

BRICK BLOCK PUB................................................ 26______________________________________________ DON’S SEAFOOD & CHICKEN & MORE .... 20 & 21______________________________________________ FRESCO ON FIRST.........................................14 & 15______________________________________________ FROGGY’S BAR & GRILL ...................................... 27______________________________________________ GALENA STEAK HOUSE................................... 8 & 9______________________________________________ HAPPY JOE’S PIZZA & ICE CREAM..................... 26______________________________________________ HAREVEST BAKERY & MORE................................16______________________________________________ KELLY’S...............................................................2 & 3______________________________________________ LIL’ SMOKED BAR & GRILL..........................18 & 19______________________________________________ LISA’S BRICK HOUSE BAR & GRILL............. 12 & 13______________________________________________ NICK’S TAP....................................................24 & 25______________________________________________ NORTH END LIQUOR...................................22 & 23______________________________________________ RIVER CITY ALE HOUSE......................................... 4______________________________________________ THE PRECINCT.............................................. 10 & 11______________________________________________ THE RAILSIDE BAR & GRILL........................ 30 & 31______________________________________________ TIME OUT BAR & GRILL..........................................7______________________________________________ WILLY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT.........................17 ______________________________________________

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Your New Local Neighborhood Bar and Grill

Appetizers • Burgers • Beer Carry-Out and Dine In

Sun-Thurs. 11A.M. - 11P.M. Fri. & Sat. 10A.M. - 12A.M. 2501 Ave. E, Sterling, IL 61081

815-905-2583 SM-ST2122141

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Lunch & Dinner ServeD JuSt the Way you Like it! appetizers • sandWiches • chicken • pasta • steaks • chops • seafood featuring cold Water lobster

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We invite you to relax and enjoy a delightful combination of great food and service tonight! Sample a variety of chef’s specialities, from pasta and seafood to steak, chicken and much more.

We also offer a senior menu, half off daily drink specials, and special packages for our private banquet room!

Wednesday-Monday 11am-9pm | Tuesday Closed 1101 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 815-285-1625 galenasteakhouse.com

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113 East 3rd Street >> Sterling, IL 815.622.4078

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MONDAY Chef’s Special TUESDAY Tacos & Tostadas WEDNESDAY Chicken strip basket w/ fries THURSDAY Chef’s Special FRIDAY Chef’s Special Fresh Soups

113 East 3rd Street • Sterling, IL

815.622.4078

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BAR HOURS: Mon-Sat 11am-1am Sun 9am-10pm EXTENDED GRILL HOURS: Mon-Sat 11am-8pm Sun 9am

Join us

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SUNDAY 9AM-NOO

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***while the food lasts***

216 Locust St. Sterling • (815) 590-LISA

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Simply Exceptional Food!

You Care to Eat Breakfast

• FRESH BURGERS

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SUNDAYS 9AM-NOON ***while the food lasts***

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FREE WINGS with purchase of a basket.

Dine in only. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 10/31/24

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FRESH, SAVORY & HEALTHY! We are dedicated to only fresh & natural ingredients!

Daily Specials Enjoy a made-from-scratch menu of delicious grilled meats, fresh salads and spreads, savory wraps, vegetarian meals and authentic desserts!

Monday Closed Tuesday & Thursday 7am-3pm Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 7am-8pm Sunday 7am-2pm

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FULL BREAKFAST, LUNCH & SUPPER MENU

TUESDAY-SATURDAY | 7AM-8 PM

HARVESTBAKERYANDMORE.COM FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK SM-ST2122140

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DRIVE THRU AVAILABLE FOR CARRYOUT

WILLY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Authentic Mexican Cuisine

Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials Open daily at 11am Closed Wednesdays 3210 W. 4th Sterling, IL 61081 SM-ST2122145

(815) 626-0401 T he T as te 2 0 2 3 - 2 0 2 4

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ENJOY LOCAL, CASUAL DININ

609 Depot Ave., Dixon (815) 677-9867

Locally Owned and Operated Monday thru Thursday 4pm-8pm • Friday thru Sunday 11am-8pm

Dine in • Carry Out • Drive thru • Curbside

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DINING At your Neighborhood Bar & Grill!

NEW! BULK MENU ENJOY YOUR FAVORITE FOODS IN LARGE QUANTITIES!

PERFECT FOR PARTIES MEETINGS & HOLIDAYS! EMAIL MICHELLE@LILSMOKEDBARANDGRILL.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION & MENUS

5 OFF $ 25 PURCHASE $

Dine in or to-go. One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with any other offer for food. Excludes alcohol. Exp. 5/31/24

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Every Meal Cooked

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• Appetizers • • Chicken Strips •O • Chicken Dinners •7D and much mor

DON’S SEAFOOD & CH

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O L E FA M I LY F O R $ 2 0 Locall Owne y da Opera nd t Since ed 1992

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• Seafood Dinners • Over 20 Sandwiches • 7 Different Types Of Fish much more

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RLING • PHONE: 815-622-0258 RU THURSDAY 10:30 AM - 8 PM URDAY 2 PM - 9 PM, CLOSED SUNDAY T he T as te 2 0 2 3 - 2 0 2 4

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DRIVE-UP WINDOW Hours: Mon - Thur 9am - 10pm | Fri. & Sat 9am - 1am | Sun 12pm - 10pm

Lunch Served

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CRAFT BEER - ON TAP OR CHOOSE MONDAY DRINK FRIDAY SPECIALS FROM OVER 20 CRAFT BOTTLES 11AM - 2PM

206 W Miller Road • Sterling

(815) 625-7852

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DAY DAY - 2PM

DRIVE-UP WINDOW

Hours: Mon - Thur 9am - 10pm | Fri. & Sat 9am - 1am | Sun 12pm - 10pm

Daily Specials & Homemade Soups Birria Tacos

SERVED 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

206 W Miller Road • Sterling

(815) 625-7852

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Come f Stay Lunch Served Daily 11am-2pm

BREAKFAST

SERVED

Saturday & Sunday

7am-11am

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Loaded Nachos 11pm-8pm

MONDAY & TUESDAY

HAPPY HOUR 4pm-7pm

ALL DAY

THURSDAY Keep the specials $2 Domestics $3 Wells

HETSTOWN RD., ROCK FALLS • (815) 626-1470 T he T as te 2 0 2 3 - 2 0 2 4

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ORDER ONLINE AT HAPPYJOES.COM

GOOD TIMES TO BE TOGETHER! 109 W. Main St., Morrison 815-772-7840 Mon-Thurs 11am - 9pm Fri & Sat 11am - 10pm Sun 4-9pm

Craft Beer on Tap! Check out our menu on Facebook

105 W Main (815) 772-8022

Tuesday-Saturday Open at 4 Sundays & Mondays closed

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Come In For

Hot Slots Cold Beer - Good Food

215 W 2nd St, Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 625-4783

Grill Hours Mon-Sun: 9am-8pm

Bar Hours Mon-Sun: 9am-1am

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YOU’VE TRIED THE REST, NOW TRY THE BEST!

Dine in Take Out 80 S Hennepin Dixon (815) 288-9335

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Princeton

250 Backbone Road East (815) 872-3500 Major credit cards welcome

www.primequarter.com

Find us on SM-ST2122136

Facebook

Great Steak!

Great Fun! Share the fun of turning your choice of one of our nine cuts of USDA Choice Beef- or our fresh Daily Seafood Selection - into the mouthwatering masterpiece only you can prepare.

Every Prime Quarter entree comes with our generous All You Can Eat Salad Bar, Baked Potato and our famous Texas Toast.

This is how great fun, food and friends come together!

“Grill your own” ...tonight!

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Banquet Room seats up to 200 Regular Menu Available Wed 11am-7:45 Thurs & Fri 11am-8:45 Sat 10am-8:45 Sun 10am-7:45 Mon & Tues Closed

207 S. BUTLER, NELSON, IL

815-251-4633 Lunch & Dinner Served Daily till 9pm. No orders taken after 8:45.

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California Eggs Benedict

Mom’s Sandwich

Banana Bavarian Stuffed French Toast

Carnitas Skillet

Eggs Benedict • Omelettes • Skillets • Waffles Pancakes • French Toast • Crepes • Paninis Salads • Burgers • Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice & Lemonade

BREAKFAST & LUNCH • GIFT CERTIFICATES

23 E. 3RD ST., STERLING • (815) 622-9007 WWW.MOMSDINER.MENU TUES-SUN 7AM-2PM 32 Th e Tas t e 2023-2024

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