SVM The Taste 2021-2022

THE

TASTE

Your Guide to Dining Locally

PRSRT STD U.S. Postage

PA I D

Permit No. 440 Sterling, IL 61081

Take part for a chance to win your share of $1,400 in local restaurant gift cards!

See pages 5 & 6 for details.

Photo provided by Triple P BBQ in Dixon

A PUBLICATION

Casual, Local Dining 815.632.3773

14 E 3rd St • Downtown Sterling Tues-Sat 11am-8pm • Closed Sun & Mon

• • • •

Delicious Food Great Service Affordable Pricing Full Service Restaurant with liquor/wine/beer • Handicapped Accessible • Daily Specials • Enjoy Gaming powered

by Gold Rush Gaming

$5 OFF $25 PURCHASE Must be 21 or older to game.

SM-ST1929963

2

T h e Tas t e 2021- 2 022

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)

Visit our Dixon Location

DINE IN OR TO GO 1 COUPON PER ORDER PER DAY EXCLUDES ALCOHOL

Exp. 10/31/22

Your Neighborhood Bar & Grill

New Menus Available (815) 718-3155 or info@smokedonthird.com Corporate Events Breakfast Meetings Funeral Luncheons Family Gatherings

Must be 21 or older to game. No purchase necessary. One coupon per person. Offer valid to the first 50 customers. Management reserves all rights. Redeem this coupon to receive $5 Match Play at Smoked on 3rd in Sterling, IL. Match Play must be played in video gaming terminals and is offered and provided exclusively by Smoked on 3rd in Sterling, IL. One match play per person per day. 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).

Exp. 10/31/22

$5 MATCH PLAY

DINE IN • CARRY OUT • CURBSIDE The Taste 2021-2022

3

THE

TASTE

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 $1,400 in local restaurant gift cards.

DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS

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

8 COLD CRAFT BEERS ON TAP

Winners will be drawn monthly from January - December 2022. 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.

5 GAMING MACHINES Amusement Area Featuring A Amus Dart Board | Shuffle Board Pool Table Classic Games Including Pac Man

337 N Main Avenue | Milledgeville (815) 225-7714 Monday-Saturday 11am-1:30 • 5pm-9pm www.millwheeltavern.com 4

T h e Tas t e 2021- 2 022

SM-ST1932232

Banquet Facility Available For All Occasion Parties

The Taste 2021-2022

5

THE

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

Wally's is the PLAYce to be!

Try our signature drink “The Filthy Marilyn”

MANAGEMENT SIGNATURE

ALLEY LOOP SALOON & DELI......................................... 34 _____________________________________________________ BRICK BLOCK PUB........................................................... 32_____________________________________________________ CHUCK’S GRUB................................................................ 29_____________________________________________________ CURATE KITCHEN.................................................... 30 & 31_____________________________________________________

Stop by Route 40 Cafe to try one of your new favorites!

DEPOT TAP........................................................................ 39_____________________________________________________ HAPPY JOE’S PIZZA & ICE CREAM................................ 32_____________________________________________________ LIL’ SMOKED BAR & GRILL....................................42 & 43_____________________________________________________ LONG BRANCH SALOON................................................. 37_____________________________________________________ MOM’S DINER.................................................................. 35_____________________________________________________ NICKS TAP................................................................ 20 & 21_____________________________________________________ NORTH END LIQUOR............................................... 10 & 11_____________________________________________________ SMOKED ON 3RD........................................................ 2 & 3_____________________________________________________ THE BREAK ROOM PUB-N-GRUB...........................18 & 19_____________________________________________________ THE CROOKED ROOF...............................................14 & 15_____________________________________________________

6 S Washington St Milledgeville (815) 225-5565

FREE ONION RING APPETIZER & $5 MATCH PLAY

Play Slots & Win Big Here!

THE FACTORY PUB-N-GRUB................................... 16 & 17_____________________________________________________ THE HAPPY SPOT............................................................. 38_____________________________________________________ THE MILL WHEEL TAVERN................................................ 4_____________________________________________________ THE POLO ROOM............................................. 26, 27 & 44_____________________________________________________

Must be 21 or older to game. No purchase necessary. One coupon per person. Management reserves all rights. Redeem this coupon to receive a free onion ring appetizer and $5 Match Play ay Wally’s Playce. Match Play must be played in video gaming terminals. Onion ring appetizer and Match Play are offered and provided exclusively by Wally’s Playce. 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 10/31/22

THE PRECINCT........................................................24 & 25_____________________________________________________ THE RAILSIDE BAR & GRILL....................................... 8 & 9_____________________________________________________ TRIPLE P BBQ.............................................. 12, 13, 22 & 23_____________________________________________________ WILLY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT................................... 33 _____________________________________________________

The above list includes all participating Taste Passport Restaurants.

6

T h e Tas t e 2021- 2 022

Must be 21 or older to game. 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)

The Taste 2021-2022

7

Play Slots & Win Big Here!

Banquet Room seats up to 200

Regular Menu Available Sun & Wed 11am-7:45 Thur-Sat 11am-8:45 Mon & Tues Closed

207 S. BUTLER, NELSON, IL SM-ST1930190

815-251-4633

8

Must be 21 or older to game. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).

T h e Tas t e 2021- 2 022

Lunch & Dinner Served Daily till 9pm.

No orders taken after 8:45.

1/2 PRICE

APPETIZER with the purchase of 2 ENTREES. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Dine in only.

Exp 10/31/22

The Taste 2021-2022

9

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

DAILY DAIL DA ILY IL Y

CRAFT BEER - ON TAP OR CHOOSE SPECIALS FROM OVER 20 CRAFT BOTTLES DRINK

Lunch Lunc Lu nchh Se nc Serv Served rved rv ed MONDAY FRIDAY 11AM - 2PM

206 W Miller Road • Sterling

(815) 625-7852

DRIVE-UP WINDOW

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

BOXCAR AR WEEKLY W KL SPECIALS SP IALS

MONDAY:

Birria Tacos

SERVED 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

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:

Fish N Chips Battered and Fried & Our Very Own Fish Sandwich with Tarter & Lemon Served with French Fries or Cup of Soup

206 W Miller Road • Sterling

(815) 625-7852

10

T h e Tas t e 2021- 2 022

SM-ST1929500

The Taste 2021-2022

11

SMOKED BBQ AT IT’S FINEST ALL MEATS ARE SLOWED COOKED DAILY!

BRISKET BRISTEK • PULLED PORK • RIBS • CHICKEN

Let Us Host or Cater

Your Next Event!

Allow us to provide your catering, whether it’s in-house or your choice venue

The Possibilities Are Endless!

Weddings • Reunions • Birthdays Corporate Events • Baby Showers Gender Reveal • Parties Call or email Jennifer to get your customized catering quote or if you prefer, complete our online form.

PLAY SLOTS & WIN BIG HERE!

(815) 306-8040 • jenniferhail@triplebbq.com

Triple P Must be 21 or older to game. If you or 3312 W Rock Falls Road • Rock Falls someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling www.triplepbbq.com 1-800-GAMBLER. (1-800-426-2537)

(815) 625-7138

12

T h e Tas t e 2021- 2 022

Catering

3312 W Rock Falls Road • Rock Falls 815-306-8040 • www.triplebbq.com The Taste 2021-2022

13

everybody welcome!

CHECKOUT THE MENU!

Downright ious!

Delic Char-Grilled

BURGERS FULL BAR & A

Ton of Craft Beers

BEER Garden

FUN, COZY

Environment

MUSIC

on the Weekends!

Handmade PIZZAS

Specialty

MENU ITEMS

Local

STEAKS & CHOPS

109 E. Carroll St., Lanark IL | Tues. - Sun. 11am-9pm or so 815-493-6838 | thecrookedroof.com 14

T h e Tas t e 2021- 2 022

The Taste 2021-2022

15

Great Food. Friendly Service.

Experience big taste in an unforgettable place!

PLAY SLOTS & WIN BIG HERE! RE!

Must be 21 or older to game. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800GAMBLER. (1-800-426-2537)

16

T h e Tas t e 2021- 2 022

103 West 3rd Street 1 Sterling, IL 61081 815-548-9550 Kitchen Open: Monday- Saturday 11am-9pm

1/2 Price

appetizer with the purchase of a basket Dine ne in only only. 1 coupon per table table.

SM-ST1929486

The Taste 2021-2022

17

the break room pub-n-grub

SM-ST1929969

Play Slots & Win Big Here!

Must be 21 or older to game. 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)

18

T h e Tas t e 2021- 2 022

• APPETIZERS • WINGS • PIZZA • NACHOS • SANDWICHES • BURGERS • CHICKEN • SALADS • BLOODY MARYS

½ PRICE APPETIZER the break room pub-n-grub

Dine in only. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

122 S Main St. Tampico • ( 815 ) 982-0014 The Taste 2021-2022

19

COMING SOON!

We will be serving lunches Monday- Friday 11am-2pm W

Taco Wednesdays MENU

INCLUDES:

PLAY SLOTS

& WIN BIG HERE AT NICK’S!

THURSDAY

SPECIALS

2 3

$

Domestics

$

Wells

Beef Tacos Burritos

BREAKFAST

Tostadas

EVERY

Loaded Nachos

SERVED Saturday

7am-11am

11pm-8pm Must be 21 or older to game. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counselling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER. (1-800-426-2537)

1301 PROPHETSTOWN RD., ROCK FALLS • (815) 626-1470

SM-ST1929498

20

T h e Tas t e 2021- 2 022

The Taste 2021-2022

21

ALL MEATS ARE SLOW COOKED DAILY! Brisket • Pulled Pork • Ribs • Chicken

1600 Miller St. • Dixon

(815) 677-9030 www.triplepbbq.com

PLAY SLOTS & WIN BIG HERE!

Must be 21 or older to game. 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) SM-ST1929974

22

T h e Tas t e 2021- 2 022

The Taste 2021-2022

23

rved Lunch Se Mon-Fri 11am-2pm

Daily Lunch Specials

113 East 3rd Street >> Sterling, IL 815.622.4078

GAMING

DARTBOA

RD

DAILY DRINK SPECIALS MONDAY $7.50 Domestic Pitchers TUESDAY Chip Redemption Day $1.00 off any drink with any bar chips from anywhere WEDNESDAY $2 PBR, Hamms & Old Style Cans THURSDAY $2.75 Craft or Import Beer draft or bottle FRIDAY Mix & Match Bucket of Bottle Beers

113 East 3rd Street • Sterling, IL SM-ST1930194

24

T h e Tas t e 2021- 2 022

815.622.4078

The Taste 2021-2022

25

THE POLO ROOM 712 N. Division Ave • Polo, IL

815-946-2886

DINE IN OR CARRY OUT

Credit & Debit Cards Accepted

Try One of Our Adult Slushies!

A dult S lushies!

Friday Nights

5PM-7PM (reservations appreciated) 1st Friday: Meat Loaf w/Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables

Open Thursdays thru Saturdays 5pm - 1 am 5pm 1am

Free Local Delivery

15

2nd Friday: St. Louis Ribs w/Baked Beans and Coleslaw

15

3rd Friday: Monthly Prime Rib or Beef

Tenderloin w/ Au Gratin Potatoes and Vegetables 20 (alternating months) 4th Friday: Pork Tenderloin or Breaded Pork Chop w/ Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables 15

**Friday Friday Night Dinner Specials include Fresh Baked Bread Fres Fr eshh Ba es Bake kedd Br ke Brea eadd an ea and Dessert**

Saturday Nights

1st Saturday: Italian Beef w/ Fresh Cut Fries 10 2nd Saturday: Meat Filled Manicotti w/ Cheesy 2n

Book Your Wedding Receptions & Special Events today!

$1.25

Bud Light Drafts 26

T h e Tas t e 2021- 2 022

Garlic Bread

10

3rd Saturday: Orange Chicken or Beef Chop 3r Suey w/ Egg Rolls or Crab Rangoon 4t Saturday: Swedish Meatballs 4th

10 10

Buy 1 entree, get 1 1/2 off Expires 4/30/22

Dine In Only The Taste 2021-2022

27

Cold Drinks / Hot Games

Become A Member Today and Help Support Mooseheart

$1.00

Cans of Miller Lite, Busch, Budweiser & Coors Light

Free Popcorn Play Slots & Win Big Here!

Friday 5:30 - 7:00 Friday Specials, along with our sandwich and appetizer menu 7:00 -11:00 Karaoke

PLAY SLOTS & WIN BIG HERE!

Must be 21 or older to game. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800GAMBLER. (1-800-426-2537)

28

T h e Tas t e 2021- 2 022

Must be 21 or older to game. 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)

1201 E 4th St | (1815) 213-7207

COMING SOON! ALS!!

PECI S R E G T BUR GREA

Live Music Saturday Nights 7:00-10:30

Sterling Moose Family Center 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling (815) 625-0354 www.sterlingmoose726.org SM-ST1932236

APPETIZERS BURGERS, WINGS SANDWICHES

GREA T FAM ILY D ININ

G!!

TRY OUR SIGNATURE "CHUCK WAGON" BURGER

ALL OF OUR FOOD IS HOMEMADE

CHUCK’S GRUB SM-ST1932229

1201 E 4TH ST. STERLING The Taste 2021-2022

29

Salads • Sandwiches •

g n i r e d r O e n i On l Available Mon-Fri 6:30am-2pm 120 W River Street • Dixon, IL 61021 Check Facebook for updated weekend hours

Open for Breakfast & Lunch

SM-ST1930165

30

T h e Tas t e 2021- 2 022

815.677.7032

www.curatedixon.com

Drive Thru, Eat In, Take Out and

@curatedixon

The Taste 2021-2022

31

ORDER ONLINE AT HAPPYJOES.COM

WILLY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Authentic Mexican Cuisine

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

DRIVE THRU AVAILABLE FOR CARRYOUT

Check out our menu on Facebook

Open daily at 11am Closed Wednesdays

105 W Main (815) 772-8022

SM-ST1930157

32

T h e Tas t e 2021- 2 022

Tuesday-Saturday Open at 4 T Sundays & Mondays closed

Must be 21 or older to game. 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)

3210 W. 4th Sterling, IL 61081

(815) 626-0401

The Taste 2021-2022

SM-ST1929479

Craft Beer on Tap!

PLAY SLOTS & WIN BIG Daily Lunch & HERE! Dinner Specials

33

80 S Hennepin Dixon (815) 288-9335

BREAKFAST SERVED ALL DAY!

BAR, GRILL & GOOD TIMES

Dine in • Take Out Play Slots & Win Big Here!

Must be 21 or older to game. 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)

34

T h e Tas t e 2021- 2 022

Online Ordering Available

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

BREAKFAST & LUNCH • GIFT CERTIFICATES

23 E. 3RD ST., STERLING • (815) 622-9007 WWW.MOMSDINER.MENU TUES-SUN 7AM-2PM

SM-ST1929496

The Taste 2021-2022

35

u to all of o y k n a h T s customer our loyal l wonderfu for their se e rough th h t t r o p p su es !

COVID tim

DAILY SPECIALS

Regular Menu Served along with the Daily Specials

TUESDAY

Mexican Food night featuring all of your favorites.

WEDNESDAY

All You Can Eat Wings Family Style Chicken

THURSDAY

Beef Brisket & Ribs

FRIDAY

DRINK SPECIALS TUESDAY

Margaritas & Corona

WEDNESDAY $1 Drafts

THURSDAY

$2 Domestic Bottles & Cans

Fish Night

SATURDAY

Steak Night

SUNDAY

Family Style Chicken & Spaghetti

UR TRY ONE OF O S U WORLD FAMO

FLAVORED MARTINIS

55 S. East Ave. • Amboy • (815) 857-3486

Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday 5pm-9pm Friday & Saturday 5pm-10pm, Closed Monday

SM-ST1934344

36

T h e Tas t e 2021- 2 022

The Taste 2021-2022

37

NEIGHBORHOOD BAR & RESTAURANT Experience the excellent food, friendly service and great value that have made us a neighborhood favorite for over 2 decades!

Try our Famous Chicken today!

Play Slots & Win Big Here

Check out our new menu items

DEPOT TAP 49 S. East Ave. Amboy (815) 857-3555

FREE

Order of Onion Rings With the Purchase of 2 Dinners.

1667 Hoover Rd. Deer Grove (815) 438-5282

SM-ST1930177

38

T h e Tas t e 2021- 2 022

Expires 10/31/22

Must be 21 or older to game. 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) SM-ST1934346

The Taste 2021-2022

39

“A Little Bit of Irish...A Whole Lot of Fun” Featuring Fine Mexican Food & American Favorites

SERVING LUNCH LUNC NC CH & DINNER

A Few of Kelly’s Specialties:

Princeton

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

SM-ST1929485

www.primequarter.com

40

Find us on

Facebook T h e Tas t e 2021- 2 022

Great Steak!

Great Fun!

• Burgers • Buffalo Wings • Appetizer Combo Platter Guacanachos • Potato Soup • Flautas • Enchiladas Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail

Don’t Forget To Try An Award Winning

Kelly’s Margarita

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.

We feature Guinness, Harp & Craft Beers on Tap. Also serving Specialty Cocktails

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

218 Locust, Sterling, IL

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

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

“Grill your own” ...tonight!

SM-ST1936876

For Carryout call 815-625-9720 or 815-625-7969 www.kellysinc.com

The Taste 2021-2022

41

ENJOY LOCAL, CASUAL DINING

At your Neighborhood Bar & Grill!

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

Monday -

Locally Owned and Operated Thursday 4pm-8pm • Friday - Sunday

11am - 9pm

Dine in • Carry Out • Drive thru • Curbside

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. 10/31/22

5

SM-ST1929962

$

42

Must be 21 or older to game. 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)

T h e Tas t e 2021- 2 022

MATCH PLAY

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 10/31/22

The Taste 2021-2022

43

SM-ST1929966

44

T h e Tas t e 2021- 2 022