TASTE Gift Card Giveaway THE
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Dine in at 5 participating restaurants and you can be entered into a monthly drawing to win a share of $1,000 in local restaurant gift cards.
Take the Taste Passport (found on page 6) to a participating Taste restaurant and have a mem ber 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 2023. 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.
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ON THE COVER & ABOVE: Hickory Smoked Pork Chop. Photo provided by The Industrial in Rock Falls
ALLEY
BRICK BLOCK PUB
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BRINKS 17
CANDELIGHT INN 38, 39 & 40
CHUCK’S
CORNER TAP 16
DEPOT TAP
DON’S SEAFOOD
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34 & 35
HAPPY JOE’S PIZZA & ICE CREAM 28
KELLY’S
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LIL’ SMOKED BAR & GRILL 20 & 21
LISA’S BRICK HOUSE BAR & GRILL 14 & 15
LONG BRANCH SALOON
36 & 37 NICKS TAP 26 & 27
NORTH END LIQUOR
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Dining
NAME Find on Page MANAGEMENT SIGNATURE
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Locally RESTAURANT
LOOP SALOON & DELI 33
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10 & 11 THE CROOKED ROOF
22 & 23 THE HAPPY SPOT 38 THE INDUSTRIAL
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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 TASTE THE
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7 The Taste 2022-2023 1203 E 4TH ST. • STERLING (815) 213-7336 WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY 11AM-8PM APPETIZERS BURGERS, WINGS, SANDWICHES TRY OUR SIGNATURE PRIZED PORTER HOUSE PORK! GREAT FAMILY DINING! FREE APPETIZER WITH THE PURCHASE OF AN ENTREE. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. EXP 10/31/23 • DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS • MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL SPECIALS - FOOD SERVED TILL 11PM ALL OF OUR FOOD IS HOMEMADE SM-ST2031181 Cold Drinks / Hot Games Free Popcorn $1.00 Cans of Miller Lite, Busch, Budweiser & Coors Light 1201 E 4th St | (1815) 213-7207 Mon-Sun Noon-1am
8 The Taste 2022-2023 Wed, Thurs & Sat 4pm-9pm Fri 11am-1:30pm, 4pm -9pm • Sun 4pm-9pm 1667 Hoover Rd., Deer Grove (815) 438-5282 Newly Renovated Back Room Now Booking parties for 2023 • Birthday parties • Baby showers • Holiday parties • Wedding receptions SM-ST2029197
9 The Taste 2022-2023 Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 10/31/23 with the Purchase of 2 Dinners FREE Onion Ring Appetizer Delicious is Served Wed, Thurs & Sat 4pm-9pm Fri 11am-1:30pm, 4pm -9pm • Sun 4pm-9pm 1667 Hoover Rd., Deer Grove (815) 438-5282
10 The Taste 2022-2023 206 W Miller Road • Sterling (815) 625-7852 DRIVE-UP WINDOW Lunch Served MONDAYFRIDAY 11AM - 2PM DAILY DRINK SPECIALS Hours: Mon - Thur 9am - 10pm | Fri. & Sat 9am - 1am | Sun 12pm - 1am CRAFT BEER - ON TAP OR CHOOSE FROM OVER 20 CRAFT BOTTLES
11 The Taste 2022-2023 SM-ST2027970 206 W Miller Road • Sterling (815) 625-7852 DRIVE-UP WINDOW Hours: Mon - Thur 9am - 10pm | Fri. & Sat 9am - 1am | Sun 12pm - 1am BOXCAR WEEKLY SPECIALS BOXCAR WEEKLY SPECIALS MONDAY: Patty Melt with Double Cheese Served with French Fries or Cup of Soup TUESDAY: Chef’s Choice/Soup of the Day WEDNESDAY: Chef’s Choice/Soup of the Day THURSDAY: Gyro Served with French Fries or Cup of Soup ***Homemade Tzatziki Sauce*** FRIDAY: Jumbo shrimp served with fries or soup Birria Tacos SERVED 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
12 The Taste 2022-2023 3312 W Rock Falls Road • Rock Falls (815) 625-7138 www.triplepbbq.com SMOKED BBQ AT IT’S FINEST AT IT’S ALL MEATS ARE SLOWED COOKED DAILY! BRISTEK • PULLED PORK • RIBS • CHICKEN BRISKET PULLED PORK • • CHICKEN
13 The Taste 2022-2023 The Possibilities Are Endless! Allow us to provide your catering, whether it’s in-house or your choice venue Let Us Host or Cater Your Next Event! 3312 W Rock Falls Road • Rock Falls 815-306-8040 • www.triplebbq.com Weddings • Reunions • Birthdays Corporate Events • Baby Showers Gender Reveal • Parties Call or email Melissa to get your customized catering quote or if you prefer, complete our online form. (815) 306-8040 • melissa@triplepbbq.com Triple P Catering
14 The Taste 2022-2023 BAR HOURS Mon-Sat 11am-1am Sun 9am-1am EXTENDED GRILL HOURS Mon-Sat 11am-8pm Sun 9am-8pm All You to Eat Breakfast 216 Locust St. Sterling • (815) 590-LISA SUNDAYS 9AM-NOON ***while the food lasts*** Joinus
15 The Taste 2022-2023 5 FREE WINGS with purchase of a basket. Dine in only. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 10/31/23 Thursday - Sunday DJ You Care Eat Breakfast 590-LISA (5472) • FRESH BURGERS • CHICKEN • CHOPS • PHILLY’S • WINGS & MORE SUNDAYS 9AM-NOON usfor
16 The Taste 2022-2023 120 W. Second St., Rock Falls • 815.625.4463 Facebook: @CornerTapRockFalls Win Big With Gold Rush Gaming Try Our Famous Apple Pie Shots Meet Up With Friends • Catch the Game Throw Back a Cold Beer
17 The Taste 2022-2023 Serving 11-9 Daily 214 Locust Street 815.213.7167 SterlingBrinks.com Private Gaming Area • Delicious Food
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19 The Taste 2022-2023 Banquet Room seats up to 200 207 S. BUTLER, NELSON, IL 815-251-4633 Lunch & Dinner Served Daily till 9pm. No orders taken after 8:45. Regular Menu Available Wed 11am-7:45 Thurs & Fri 11am-8:45 Sat 10am-8:45 Sun 10am-7:45 Mon & Tues Closed
20 The Taste 2022-2023 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 ENJOY LOCAL, CASUAL DINING
21 The Taste 2022-2023 Offer valid for the first 50 customers. Must be 21 or older to game. No purchase necessary. One coupon per person per day. Management reserves all rights. No copies accepted. Redeem this coupon to receive $5 Match Play at Lil’ Smoked. Match Play must be played in video gaming terminals and is offered and provided exclusively by Lil’ Smoked. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling, and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). Expires 10/31/23 DINING At your Neighborhood Bar & Grill! $5 MATCH PLAY Dine in or to-go. One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with any other offer for food. Excludes alcohol. Exp. 10/31/23 $5 OFF $25 PURCHASE
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23 The Taste 2022-2023 BEER Garden Char-Grilled BURGERS Local STEAKS & CHOPS MUSIC on the Weekends! FUN, COZY Environment 109 E. Carroll St., Lanark IL | Tues. - Sun. 11am-9pm or so 815-493-6838 | thecrookedroof.com everybody welcome! CHECKOUT THE MENU! DownrightDelicious! Handmade PIZZAS Specialty MENU ITEMS FULL BAR & A Ton of Craft Beers
24 The Taste 2022-2023 SM-ST2027910 Lunch Served Mon-Fri 11am-2pm Daily Lunch Specials 113 East 3rd Street >> Sterling, IL 815.622.4078
25 The Taste 2022-2023 113 East 3rd Street • Sterling, IL 815.622.4078 DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS Fresh Soups Serving Lunch Monday-Friday 11-2 MONDAY Chef’s Special TUESDAY Tacos & Tostadas WEDNESDAY Chicken strip basket w/ fries THURSDAY Chef’s Special FRIDAY Chef’s Special GAMING DARTBOARD
26 The Taste 2022-2023 1301 PROPHETSTOWN Come Stay Lunch Served MondayFriday 11am-2pm
27 The Taste 2022-2023 PROPHETSTOWN RD., ROCK FALLS • (815) 626-1470 11pm-8pm Come for the food... Stay for the beer BREAKFAST SERVED EVERY Saturday 7am-11am Burritos Tostadas Loaded Nachos Taco Wednesdays MENU INCLUDES: MONDAY & TUESDAY HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY THURSDAY Keep the specials 4pm-7pm $2 Domestics $3 Wells Beef Tacos
28 The Taste 2022-2023 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 SM-ST2031156
29 The Taste 2022-2023 25 0Bac kbon e Ro adE as t (815 ) 872-350 0 Majorcreditcardswelcome P rin ceto n P rin ceto n ww w.pri mequ arter.co m Finduson Facebook Sharethefunofturning yourchoice of oneof our ninecutsofUSDA Choice Beef-orourfreshDailySeafoodSelection -intothemouthwateringmasterpieceonly youcanprepare. Every PrimeQuarterentree comeswith ourgenerousAll YouCanEatSaladBar, Baked Potatoandourfamous Texas Toast. Thisishowgreatfun, foodandfriends cometogether! “Grill your own” ...tonight! GreatSteak! GreatFun! GreatSteak! GreatFun! SM-ST2029186 Readers’
30 The Taste 2022-2023 ALL MEATS ARE SLOW COOKED DAILY! Brisket • Pulled Pork • Ribs • Chicken 1600 Miller St. • Dixon (815) 677-9030 www.triplepbbq.com
31 The Taste 2022-2023 Experience the excellent food, friendly service and great value that have made us a neighborhood favorite for over 2 decades! SM-ST2031164 DEPOT TAP 49 S. East Ave. Amboy | (815) 857-3555
32 The Taste 2022-2023 SM-ST2027933 DRIVE THRU AVAILABLE FOR CARRYOUT (815) 626-0401 WILLY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Authentic Mexican Cuisine 3210 W. 4th Sterling, IL 61081 Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials Open daily at 11am Closed Wednesdays
33 The Taste 2022-2023 BAR, GRILL & GOOD TIMES Dine in • Take Out 80 S Hennepin Dixon (815) 288-9335
34 The Taste 2022-2023 Over 10 0 Menu Items Ever y Meal Cooked Fresh To Order Feed Your Whole Family For $20 • Chicke n Str ips • Chicke n Dinn ers • Fish Dinn ers • Over 20 Sandwiches and much more Locally Owned & Operated Since 19 92 DON’ S SEAFOO D & CH ICKE N Phone: 815- 622- 0258 15 01 W. 4th St., Sterling HOURS: FR I. 10 :3 0AM- 9PM, SAT. 2PM- 9PM, CLOS ED SU N.
35 The Taste 2022-2023 SM-ST1717115 Appetizers • Sandwiches Seafood Dinners • Chicken Dinners It's the Meal you've been waiting for all year.... DON’S SEAFOOD & CHICKEN & MORE 1501 W. 4th St., Sterling Phone: 815-622-0258 HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 10:30 AM - 8 PM Friday 10:30 AM - 9 PM, Saturday 2 PM - 9 PM, Closed Sunday
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37 The Taste 2022-2023 DAILY SPECIALS Regular Menu Served along with the Daily Specials TUESDAY Mexican Food night featuring all of your favorites. WEDNESDAY Traditional or boneless wings Family Style Chicken THURSDAY Beef Brisket & Ribs Pulled Pork FRIDAY Fish Night SATURDAY Steak Night SUNDAY Family Style Chicken & Spaghetti DRINK SPECIALS TUESDAY Regular or Watermelon Margaritas & Corona WEDNESDAY $1 Drafts THURSDAY $2.50 Domestic Bottles TRY OUR FAMOUS FLAVORED MARGARITAS OR MARTINIS 55 S. East Ave. • Amboy • (815) 857-3486 Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday 5pm-9pm Friday & Saturday 5pm-10pm, Closed Monday indoor/outdoor Coming soon addition with recreational area
38 The Taste 2022-2023 2907 Locust St. Sterling, Illinois 815.625.2600 2200 First Ave. Rock Falls, Illinois 815-626-1897 511 Riverview Drive Clinton, Iowa 563-243-3200 • CELEBRATING • 55 years
39 The Taste 2022-2023 In 1967 we served our first meal. Today and every day, we thank you and your family for choosing to dine with us at the Candlelight Inn. ~ The Prescott Family ~ Dine-In • Carryout • Delivery | Order Online CandlelightInnRestaurant.com
40 The Taste 2022-2023 2907 Locust St. Sterling, Illinois 815.625.2600 2200 First Ave. Rock Falls, Illinois 815-626-1897 511 Riverview Drive Clinton, Iowa 563-243-3200 Dine-In • Carryout • Delivery | Order Online CandlelightInnRestaurant.com • CELEBRATING • 55 years
