8 Towns In Illinois That Love To Celebrate Their Restaurants
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Elizabeth Crozier
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Illinois is a paradise of delicious eats, and some towns have so many great local restaurants that they spend a week (or more) celebrating the best of the best.
Get out and try something new this winter. These restaurant weeks will give you plenty to do. Scroll on for more information.
Featuring twenty local restaurants from around Alton, Godfrey, Grafton, and Bethalto, this annual event features unique cuisines you must try before you die. Special menus include anything from pizza to fried chicken to steak with flat-rate costs between $10 and $25.
With prix-fixe menus between $9 and $40, this is one of the most affordable restaurant weeks in Illinois. Enjoy any cuisine in the heartland of great Midwestern eats at this annual event.
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This Chicagoland-wide event features more than 100 local restaurants that are known as the city's finest. Patrons enjoy a rich culinary experience at deals that can't be beat. Prices are set at $22 for brunch, $33 for lunch, and $44 for dinner.
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Visit downtown Wheaton for a flavorful and budget-friendly adventure you'll never forget. The first day of this event is timed with The Ice Fest, which is an annual celebration of winter that includes snow sculptures.
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With deals fit for any budget and taste, this event features local restaurants throughout the Morris, Lockport, Bollingbrook, and Joliet area. More than 30 eateries have agreed to participate, many of which are well-known joints you've probably been meaning to try.
Already one of Illinois' premier food destinations, this event features local restaurants from Moline and Rock Island as well as Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa. More than 30 eateries will offer lunch and dinner specials as low as $8 to $15.
The shortest month of the year is also the tastiest in Chicagoland's north shore area. In addition to prix fixe meal prices and two-for-one specials, you'll also find fantastic discounts on appetizers and desserts all across the area.
For 10 days, restaurants in Lake County will be showing off their best cuisine for excellent prices. You'll have the opportunity to try something new or get an old favorite you've been missing. Special pricing differs by restaurant for this event.
For more on great towns, check out 12 beautiful cities in Illinois you should explore that aren’t Chicago.
In which town are your favorite local restaurants located? Share your insider knowledge with us in the comments below!
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