Halloween is the one time of the year people of all ages enjoy getting scared to death for pure excitement, and the newly established Halls of Horror in Creve Coeur, 601 Rusche Ln is a great local destination to get an adrenaline rush. Owner Bobby…
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To enter Tannins & Hops, a new speakeasy located at 619 SW Water St., customers must approach a side door, one that can only be opened from the inside, ring the bell and provide a password in order to enter. The process is all a…
Off the corner of Callendar Avenue and Western Avenue sits a brand new restaurant with a menu dedicated solely to creative hangover cures. Planet Rated R Restaurant opened this past June, but is already standing out from the crowd with its unique menu, which mirrors…
Right outside the steps of the Peoria County Courthouse, local businesses showcase their food carts during lunch hours downtown. Tucked away at the end of the row sits a unique cart cooking up old and new ways to enjoy barbecue. Hickry Catering has been working…
A new school year means new students on campus who have not yet experienced some of the best dining options in Peoria. Listed below are a few of The Scout’s picks for new students to visit: 1.) The Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern puts a diverse…
At the edge of Bradley’s campus sits a newly-established cafe filled with colorful furniture and the aroma of coffee. Espresso Yourself is the newest of several Peoria cafes, but owner Abdul Qattoum says Espresso Yourself is different in that the food and drinks sold are…
Don’t let its beauty shop storefront fool you; Soo Kim Taekwondo, located at 1207 W. Main St, is home to one of the world’s most respected practitioners of taekwondo: Grandmaster Soo Kim. Elected to the U.S. Taekwondo Grandmasters Society Hall of Fame in 2014, Kim…
Built on an atmosphere centered on “cupcakes and conversation,” Riley’s Cupcakes and Coffee intends to focus on community while serving up pastries. Ever since the store opened March 17, Riley’s has been tapping into the taste buds of Peoria. Owned by Riley Greenwood, the business…
A childhood dream came true for 58-year-old Mark Mannen in November 2014 when he opened Fat Jacks, a Quad Cities style pizzeria. Mannen said he spent much of his childhood in local pizzerias, learning centuries-old lessons about pizza preparation from an Italian pizzeria owner. “The…
A little piece of paradise recently opened up just across the street from campus. Located at 1217 W. Main St., Caribbean Tan & Salon provides an array of services including waxing, tanning, haircuts and manicures. Owner Amy Brewer moved her salon from Peoria Heights, where…