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Guzzardo's Italian Villa - posted on August 4, 2009
Get your fill of classic Italian fare and great steaks at family-owned Guzzardo’s Italian Villa in Lincoln. Located downtown on the south side of the square, The Villa has been a Lincoln mainstay for more than 50 years—and still serves many of the same dishes that graced the menu when the restaurant opened in 1957. The HistoryAfter Italian immigrants Dominic (Doc) and Rose Guzzardo moved from the Chicago area to Lincoln in 1947, they dreamed of opening an Italian restaurant. Ten years after they arrived in town, that dream became a reality.At the time, the site of the restaurant was just a storage building with 2x12s, a dirt floor, and no upstairs. Once construction was completed, the new upstairs area seated 24 people, who could look down through the middle of the restaurant ...

Take Me to Ted's - posted on June 23, 2009
Head to Ted’s Garage in Clinton for tasty all-American fare in a fun, fifties-style setting.The FoodMy first visit to Ted’s is on a Wednesday evening. It’s Italian night—spaghetti for $8.95 or trio pasta for $9.95. Tempting, but to be honest, what I really want is the deep-fried walleye and breaded shrimp with homemade chips and coleslaw. But that’s the Friday night special—all you can eat for $9.95—so I’m just going to have to come back.I’ve heard rave reviews about the steaks on the menu, so instead I opt for the Cheyenne Sirloin with sweet potato fries. Not that I’m settling. I realize this when my steak arrives—juicy, flavorful, cooked to perfection and accompanied by a mountain of sweet potato fries and brown sugar butt...

Dining at Destihl - posted on June 8, 2009
Bloomington’s Destihl Restaurant & Brew Works is a far cry from your average brewery. And its menu offerings are a step—or five—above typical bar food. The brewpub and restaurant, which opened in November 2008, offers a selection of beers and lagers brewed onsite by a professional brewmaster, as well as a menu featuring American fare—with a twist. The SettingThe restaurant is known for its industrial décor and a laidback yet decidedly urban vibe. Brick, wood, stainless steel, and funky fabrics combine to create the perfect backdrop for the Destihl dining experience. Grab a booth, a pub table in the bar, or a spot on the patio to dine.The BeveragesIf you’re looking for a Bud Light, Destihl isn’t the place to stop. If you’re looking for a...