Official Decatur/Forsyth VISITORS GUIDE Fall/Winter 2018
FALL/WINTER 2018
Decatur
Forsyth
VISITOR GUIDE
Teri Hammel Executive Director teri@decaturcvb.com Tia Marie Blakeman Director of Administrative Services tia@decaturcvb.com Jarrod Cox Director of Meetings & Events jarrod@decaturcvb.com Lynne Durham Director of Meetings & Sports lynne@decaturcvb.com
202 E. North Street, Decatur IL 62523 (217) 423-7000 or Toll Free 800-331-4479 tourism@decaturcvb.com www.decaturcvb.com
The 2018 Official Visitors Guide to Decatur & Forsyth is published by Decatur Magazine Decatur Magazine is published six times each year. Mailing Address: PO Box 498, Decatur IL 62525 Phone: (217) 423-0422 www.decaturmagazine.com CopyrightŠ 2018. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part of the contents of the Official Visitor's Guide to Decatur & Forsyth without expressed written consent is prohibited.
ON THE COVER: Heroes Hall Looking for some different family fun this fall? Enjoy the brand new Heroes Hall at the Children’s Museum of Illinois! This two-story, 7,000-square-foot law enforcement-themed addition was made possible by a $3 million grant from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. Interactive exhibits, including a real police helicopter, are fun for the whole family and are also an excellent educational experience that showcases the heroes in our country, and our community. For more information, go to www.childrensmuseumofil.com
DOOR 4 BREWING COMPANY 1214 West Cerro Gordo Owners Tim and Aimee Fyke debut a rst-hand craft brewing experience with a combined brewery and taproom that expands into outdoor space for entertaining – a park-like setting perfect for relaxing by the re to listen to live music. Chef Terry Kinney prepares food pairings from the Door 4 Food Truck to complement the craft beer recipes created by Head Brewer Jimmy Misner. door4brewing.com
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Jerger Pediatric Dentistry Proud Sponsor of the new
Healthy Mouth interactive exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Illinois
Where Beautiful Smiles Begin
entertainment & nightlife
by HILTON
Christmas Walk - December 5th
Over 70 locally-owned restaurants offer a culinary experience with local flavors you’re sure to enjoy.
WHITE LINEN SERVICE
CASUAL DINING
The Beach House Nelson Park Marina. 217-422-7202. M-F lunch/dinner; Sa dinner
4 Star Family Restaurant 1100 N. State Hwy 121, Mt. Zion 217-864-2817 M-Su breakfast, lunch & dinner
BIZOU 259 N. Main St. 217-422-7000 M-Sa Open for lunch & dinner
Apollo Café 1104 N. Main St. 217-330-6562 M-Sa lunch/dinner
Gin Mill 124 E. Prairie 217-330-8073 M-Sa Open for lunch & dinner R. Bar & Grill 157 W. Main 217-330-6825 Tu-Sa dinner Red Barn Kitchen 910 Airport Rd. Decatur Airport Terminal 217-330-7777 M-Sa lunch/dinner TapRoot 170 Merchant St. 217-330-6365 M-F lunch/dinner; Sa dinner
Benny’s Grill 1770 E. Pershing 217-875-7706 M-Su lunch/dinner Sunday brunch Burger Theory 5150 N. Wingate Dr. 217-542-5400 M-Su breakfast/dinner Bourbon Barrel Bar & Grill 1355 N. Rte. 48, Colonial Mall 217-429-7506 M-Su lunch/Dinner Carrol Lou’s Smokehouse 2612 N. MLK Jr. Dr. 217-542-7275 M-Sa lunch/dinner Clare’s Family Restaurant 2502 E. William St. 217-428-3437 T-Sa breakfast, lunch & dinner; Su breakfast & lunch
Coney McKane’s 104 E. Prairie St. 217-475-1111 M-Sa breakfast, lunch & dinner Curly's Sports Bar 2683 N. Water St. 217-875-9800 M-Fr lunch; M-Su dinner Debbie's Diner 1404 N. 22nd St. 217-423-4130 M-Sa breakfast & lunch; T-Sa breakfast, lunch & dinner Diamonds Family Restaurant 2959 N. Oakland Ave. 217-875-6051 M-Su breakfast, lunch & dinner Doherty’s Pub & Pins 242 E. William 217-428-5612 M-Sa lunch/dinner Downtown Café 217 N. Main St. 217-428-1120 M-Sa breakfast & lunch The Draft 5180 Hickory Point Frontage Rd. 217-791-5364 M-Su lunch/dinner
Duffer's Grill Room 727 W. Weaver, Hickory Point Golf Course, Forsyth 217-421-6657 Seasonal hours; open for breakfast, lunch & dinner Feeling Lucky 3775 N. Woodford St., Woodmound Plaza 217-875-3067 M-Su lunch/dinner Fireside Grille 4191 US 36 West 217-422-8810 M-Su breakfast, lunch & dinner Gabby's Restaurant & Lounge 1385 E. Pershing Rd. 217-877-1955, M-Su breakfast, lunch & dinner Garden Family Restaurant 696 E Pershing Road 217-872-7227 1044 W. Eldorado 217-422-3927 Breakfast all day, Lunch/Dinner after 11a.m. daily Infusion 2882 N. Dineen 217-875-2416 M-Sa dinner
Kinnie Pop’s Chicken Cuug 3777 N. Woodford, Ste. A 217-330-6580 Su-Tue Thur-Fri lunch/dinner Krekels Custard 2320 E. Main St., 217-423-1719 1355 Rt 48, 217-362-0121 801 E. Wood St., 217-428-1122 3727 N. Woodford, 217-875-4044 1340 N. St. Route 121, Mt. Zion, 217-864-5725 M-Sa lunch/dinner Lock Stock & Barrel 129 S. Oakland Ave. 217-429-7411 M-Sa lunch/dinner New Moon Café 3755 E. William St. 217-428-0129 M-Sa breakfast/lunch/dinner Paul's Confectionary 999 N. Water St. 217-428-6665 M-Sa breakfast/lunch Pla-Mor Snack Bar 2121 N. 22nd St. 217-428-2222 M-Su breakfast, lunch & dinner
Robbies Bar & Grill 122 Merchant St. 217-423-0448 M-Sa lunch/dinner Robbie’s Outlet 118 Merchant St. 217-423-0448 M-F lunch Shelly’s 566 N. Brush College Rd. 217-330-8931 M-Su breakfast/lunch Sliderz 5995 East Rt. 36 217-864-9227 M-Su lunch/dinner Sol Bistro 237 North Main St. 217-330-6483 M-Sa lunch/dinner Solsa American Burrito Co. 2805 N. Main 910 N. State Hwy 121, Mt. Zion 217-330-6309 M-Sa lunch/dinner Sports Zone 4191 U.S. 36 West 217-422-8800 Su-Fr dinner; Sa lunch/dinner
Pop’s Place 4335 W Main St 217-330-6546 M-Su lunch/dinner
Tasty’s Chicago Grille 824 W. Eldorado 217-422-6060 1510 E. Pershing Rd. 217-330-8191 M-Sa lunch/dinner
Port Royal Gastropub 2880 N. Oakland Ave. 217-875-2746 M-Su Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Timbuktu 5843 E. US Rt. 36 217-864-2826 M-Su lunch/dinner
Raspberry Room 5025 U.S. 51, Elwin 217-865-2916 Tu-Sa lunch
TKG’S Wing Heaven 760 S. Franklin 217-542-5957 M-Su lunch/dinner
University Dogs 1135 W. Wood 217-422-2288 M-Sa lunch/dinner The Wagon 1987 N. Jasper St. 217-429-2260 M-Sa lunch/dinner The Wharf 201 W. First Dr. 217-423-5450 M-Su lunch/dinner Whit’s End 3663 E. William St. Rd. 217-423-9163 M-Su lunch & dinner
The River Coffee Company 526 N. Water St. Tue-Sat Sunrise Bakery 2022 S. Mt. Zion Rd., Mt. Zion 217-543-3461 Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Café 256 W. Main St. 217-422-3300 Tu-Sa breakfast/lunch
ETHNIC FARE Aloha 3025 Kandy Lane 217-875-5540 M-Su lunch/dinner
The Winery 1093 W. Main St. 217-422-7718 M-Su lunch/dinner
Anna Thai 253 N. Main 217-542-5972 Daily lunch/dinner
COFFEE SHOPS/BAKERIES
Casa Fuentes 2930 N. Main 217-330-8004 M-Su lunch & dinner
Black Iron Coffee Co. 2890 Mt. Zion Rd., Suite B 217-571-0167 Mon-Sa breakfast/lunch Blue Brew 225 N Water St. M-F Coffee Connection 2505 N. Main St. 217-330-8065 Decatur Memorial Hospital 217-876-2808 Golden Glaze Donuts 2779 N. Water 217-475-1828 Tu-Sa Breakfast & lunch Mosaic Café 1350 N. MacArthur Rd. 217-875-3350 M-Sa Breakfast/lunch
China House 1205 E. Eldorado St. 217-423-8331 M-Sa lunch/dinner Chinese Tea Garden 105 N. Main St. 217-429-1688 M-Sa lunch/dinner Coronas Mexican Grill 2359 S. Mt. Zion Rd. 217-864-2220 M-Su lunch/dinner Dos Amigos 2048 Mt. Zion Rd. 217-791-6527 M-Su lunch/dinner El Corral Mexican Restaurant 3655 E. US Route 36 217-233-1714 M-Su lunch/dinner
El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant 4204 N. Prospect Dr. 217-877-7547 M-Su lunch/dinner Guadalajara 351 W. 1st Dr. 217-423-9724 M-Su lunch/dinner Il Forno 1423 E. Mound 217-876-9900 M-Su lunch/dinner
PIZZA PLACES Coz’s Pizza & Pub 1405 Village Parkway, Mt. Zion 217-864-1311 M-Su lunch/dinner Crawford’s Pizza & Pub 170 Debbie Dr., Mt. Zion 217-864-1691 Daily lunch/dinner Del Carmen's Pizza West 1601 W. Grand 217-428-7800 M-Su dinner
La Gondola Spaghetti House 2825 N. Water St. 217-875-4888 2034 Mt. Zion Rd. 217-864-4333 Tu-Sa lunch/dinner
Donnie's Homespun 126 S. Oakland Ave. 217-424-4344 M-Su lunch/dinner
La Hacienda 1475 Village Pkwy, Mt. Zion 217-864-1943 M-Su lunch/dinner
Filippo's Pizza 435 N. State Rt. 121, Mt. Zion 217-864-4467 W-Su dinner
Lincoln Square Lounge 121 N. Main St. 217-423-2180 M-Su lunch/dinner Mi Pueblito 1603 W. King 217-428-7610 M-Su lunch/dinner Taqueria la Perlita 495 N. 22nd 217-330-8008 M-Sa lunch/dinner Tuscany Steak & Pasta 3010 N. Martin Luther King Dr. 217-876-9900 M-Su lunch/dinner
Maustell’s Pizza 2245 E. Wood 217-421-9666 M-Sa lunch/dinner Su dinner Pizza Factory 397 W. 1st Dr. 217-428-4400 M-Su lunch/dinner Sloan’s Calzones 190 Merchant St. 217-422-4940 M-Sa lunch/dinner
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