There’s nothing like some good ole’ southern comfort! –And no, I’m not talking about the alcoholic beverage! I’m talking about some good southern cooking! This week’s “217 Food Week” is honoring just that!
Today kicks off ‘217 Southern Comfort Food Week‘! Just like any other food week in the capital city, there are plenty of places offering specials and discounts on select items! It is important to note: 217 Food Week will be a bit different with the current restrictions and social distancing requirements. Most locations will offer dine-in, curbside and outdoor dining options. You can call the restaurants, visit 217foodweek.com or check their Facebook pages to confirm. Here are a few listed below
1. Biscuits + Brunch
2661 Chatham Road 217-670-1501
Hours: Open Wednesday-Sunday 9am-2pm Deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie: Split buttermilk biscuit topped with chicken pot pie filling, all made from scratch.
2. Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill 2660 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
217-481-6028 Hours: 11am-1am Smokehouse Mac with Pulled Pork: Cavatappi pasta smothered in a smoked Gouda and cheddar jack cheese sauce, with breadcrumb topping and parsley, then piled high with slow-smoked pulled pork, onion tanglers and BBQ sauce. Alabama Slammer: A refreshing cocktail made with amaretto, Southern Comfort, sloe gin and orange juice.
3. The Salted Lemon – Market & Creamery 2671 Chatham Road
217-679-7652 Hours: Wed-Sat: 1pm-9pm and Sun: 1pm-6pm Cookies & Cream Mini-Doughnuts: Fried mini-doughnuts with vanilla cream glaze, chocolate ganache, crushed chocolate cookies and whipped cream.
For more info on 217 Southern Comfort Food Week, check out 217foodweek.com.