My husband and I stopped in at the tasting room for the first time last October. We enjoyed it so…read moremuch we returned again this Spring. We were warmly greeted by Rori, our server (also our server last year). We chose 6 wines to sample and Rori poured and explained each wine to us. This young woman really knows her stuff. We ordered a small cheese board to enjoy with our final wine choices. This was more than just a stop for wine; it was an experience. I highly recommend the wines, the food and the friendly and knowledgeable staff. we'll be back.

This is a review is for August Hill Winery on the Hill in Peru Illinois. This is their production…read moreand vineyard location open only on Sat/Sun from mid May thru October. They also have a tasting room and ship in North Utica. Wine flights,glass or bottle and light snacks are available for purchase. You can bring in your own food and pets are welcome. Bring a lawn chair,enjoy the views of the Illinois Valley and listen to free entertainment from 1-4 on selected weekends. More info on their website. They do need outdoor facilities and steps or a ramp up to the Hill would be a nice addition along with a paved entrance. A fun way to spend a day !

OUTSTANDING food! The GM and server were super friendly and even let us stay late to finish up our…read morefood after a long day of traveling for a soccer tournament. My husband said they have the best Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich he's ever had in his life. Their tomato bisque soup was also amazing. Thank you for the hospitality Lone Buffalo!

Had the coconut shrimp in the caliph flower appetizers on Tuesday. It was delicious. Of course I…read morelove the beer. The ambiance and Ashley, who was my server, was wonderful, as always.

A gem located in Ottawa. This winery is set in an intimate space conveniently located off of RT 71…read morewhich has indoor/outdoor seating. All wines and meads are made in house and this is a family owned and ran business. Staff were extremely knowledgeable and polite. Wine and meads were very good and very affordable! I highly recommend a visit to this quaint beautiful winery.

What a pleasant surprise this place was! The family that runs it was so friendly, welcoming and…read moreopen. The converted shed/barn is super cute. The live edge bar was so perfect I almost felt bad getting smudges on it. Now to the reason for visiting- Amazing meads! A wide variety of types to choose from but I really liked the Bee Tea! I have never tasted one like that before. Unfortunately I didn't get to try any of the wines because once I see Mead, I get lost. lol. My wife liked the Pinot Grigio and loved the Pearfection! A must stop for any mead and wine lovers.

Got the sampler for a late lunch and shared it among the three of us (we expected to eat light)…read more Was $37. Our sides were sweet potato tots and cole slaw. Given it's double the price of a single meat platter, I expected it to comfortably feed two. On the platter were two solid ribs, a quarter dark chicken, and one hot link which were all solid sharing portions. Brisket which I understand would be one of the more expensive items - was one slice plus a sliver of a dry end attached to it. I'm not sure if that's one slice or a one slice plus what one was counting as a second slice. This was a disappointing mark - I thought about asking the server about whether we should have at least a full second slice. Pulled pork - to me is a much less expensive item compared to brisket - yet a relatively small amount. Not as egregious as the easily measured brisket. Cole slaw - even if it was made in house as opposed a commercial bulk supplier, this is a low cost item no? Small dish. Quality is very good - just a question of the quantity. Tap water here seems filtered for neutral taste. It was a nice day on a quiet Sunday afternoon so we opted to get seated outside on the patio with umbrella shade. Traffic going by was light and quiet. Two servers available during the lull while we were there and the worked as a team to check on us outside.

Never expected to find such great BBQ in a small town. Stopped in for dinner and had a great…read moreexperience. I ordered the trio of bbq sliders, one pork, one brisket and one spicy sausage. All very good and great smoke flavor Ang quality of meat. They serve them with just dry rub but had a great selection of sauces on the tables. I added a side of chipotle Mac & cheese with ham and it too did not disappoint, very flavorful and a healthy portion. The wait staff was friendly and very quick to serve us even though there were 6 at our table. It was a nice night and we all sat out on the patio. They also had a good selection of craft beer which pairs so well with the BBQ.

Coming from Chicago to Grizzly Bear resort and doing a beer run to the nearest store. Glad we came…read moreto this place. We where treated as we lived in the area. Great service and friendly conversation. Going back in the morning.

Great service and they have a little bit of everything not just beer and alcohol. Tampons, cards,…read morecups, random board games, drink kits, candles, bug repellent...! It's great!

Oh my gosh, what an absolutely adorable place! Really threw me back to my childhood. It is a…read morecombo drive-in/dine-in spot that takes cash only, but has an ATM on sight. We had burgers and milkshakes that were solidly good and really hit the spot as we were stopping here along the way home from a long road trip. What really sets this place apart is the service! Everyone here was so friendly - and even though this is very much a "local" spot we felt completely welcomed. When they found out that we were from out of town they immediately asked us if we wanted a picture outside with Papa Burger and one of the waitresses enthusiastically led us outside for photos. This is exactly what you want from a small town root beer stand - a homey vibe, great food and friendly service!!

We stopped by The Root Beer Stand in Oglesby, which gives off a nostalgic blend of an old-school…read moreA&W crossed with the drive-in order bays you would expect at a Sonic, along with some super cute diner-style booth seating inside. Just a heads up that it is a cash-only spot, though they do have an ATM on-site if you need it. The service was quick and incredibly polite from start to finish. Food-wise, the burger was fairly plain but was cooked well, and the fries had a great texture and crunch even if they were a bit bland on seasoning. The side salad was essentially just chopped lettuce, but it was noticeably crisp and fresh. Overall, it is a fun, nostalgic pit stop with friendly service if you are looking for a quick bite.

The Cheese Shop is SO good! Honestly, you really can't go wrong with anything you order, the food…read moreis amazing every single time! And I LOVE me a panini! They're packed with flavor, made fresh, and always hit the spot. Everything I've tried has been delicious, and it's definitely one of those places I keep coming back to. If you haven't tried The Cheese Shop yet, you definitely need to! Great food, great flavors, and you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

It's a cute little place filled with antiques. Tried it because of the good reviews however we were…read morenot overly impressed. We got cheeseburgers and they were ok. Nothing to rave about like one of the reviews I read. Just a basic burger. The servings are generous. The pickles on the burger were great but the burger itself was just average. Not bad but not great. The fries on the other hand were great. I don't order fries because most of the time I don't like them. However my granddaughter does and I always steal a couple of hers just to try them. This time I stole more than a couple. They were fresh, hot and tasty. I thought our meal was a bit pricey. $36.52 for 2 cheeseburgers and a small fry. Not sure if I would go back.

While on my way to a buddy's lakehouse, I saw Jay's Liquors and decided to pick up some beer for a…read moreday full of watching football with friends. Since Sandwich is kind of a small town, I surely didn't expect their beer selection to offer much variety. However, when I walked through their front door, I was amazed to see so many brands in the coolers that lined the entire back of their store! They hold so many foreign and specialty beer that would rival any liquor store I've seen in Chicago, and many brands that I've never seen or heard of before, too. Prices were what I'd expect to pay for imports, so no surprises there. Good prices, GREAT selection and a friendly clerk behind the counter made for a very pleasant visit...as pleasant as a trip to a liquor store can be, anyway.