Lattes, lemon tarts and liquor. Banu Hatfield and her husband Mike opened Zion Coffee Bar Feb. 3 with a wide menu of hot drinks, alcoholic beverages and food items. “The three things that I want us to be known for are coffee, toast and cocktails…
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Lively Mediterranean music and the smell of falafel fill Shawarma Grill, a restaurant located within walking distance of campus. Fadi Atrash, manager at Shawarma Grill, said he has been able to build a steady customer base since opening the restaurant nearly a year ago. “We…
With shelves stocked with mugs sporting a variety of crests and racks lined with lettered sweaters, University Shop has served the needs of Bradley greeks for the last 45 years. University Shop, located at 1829 West Main Street, sells an array of greek-affiliated items ranging…
Christmas music and sprinkles compliment the aroma of freshly-baked bread and cookies at Debb Robbins’ Le Bakery. Located 10 minutes north of campus in the Metro Centre, Robbins has owned Le Bakery for six years. But Le Bakery has been rooted in northern Peoria for…
The adage “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” is at work in a local bookstore that not only has a large inventory of used books, but also used décor. The Book Nook, located at 6944 N. University St., has been serving the Peoria-area’s literary…
Stepping into Pandora’s Box, a metaphysical supply store, is like stepping into another world. Located at 1100 Derby Street in Pekin, the layout of the store is sectioned into two parts: The first has a big, glass shelving unit in the center of the room…
Kenny’s Westside Pub may have left its former home on Farmington Road, but the pub’s food, live music and Irish flair have moved with it to its new location at 112 Jefferson Avenue in downtown Peoria. Featuring a spacious area for live music shows as…
Do you like wings, beer, sports and a noise level where it’s possible to actually hear your friends speaking? Look no further than Meadows Avenue Tap. Established in 1971 under the name Bill and Mary’s, the bar and grill originally catered to Caterpillar’s bustling Peoria…
Walking into the Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe is like stepping on a plane and flying down to New Orleans. The brick walls are covered with artwork, there is a lingering aroma of freshly-made gumbo and a quiet jazz plays in the background, all of which…
In some of the most hard-hitting, investigative reporting I have ever done for The Scout, I tasted various ice creams for sale at Ice Cream Shack. Located at 2313 NE. Adams St., Ice Cream Shack is a seasonal ice cream stand that is only open…