
Not a frequenter of biker joints, I don’t have a motorcycle license and renting scooters probably doesn’t count… who am I kidding, I’d never actually been to a biker bar.
So I didn’t know what to expect and, certainly not out of a place with a name like Poopy’s, other than a sense of humor. And… CONTINUE READING >>

Not a frequenter of biker joints, I don’t have a motorcycle license and renting scooters probably doesn’t count… who am I kidding, I’d never actually been to a biker bar.
So I didn’t know what to expect and, certainly not out of a place with a name like Poopy’s, other than a sense of humor. And… CONTINUE READING >>
Situated in the rolling hills on the edge of historic Galena, Illinois, The Irish Cottage concept was inspired by its surroundings which reminded the owners, Jack and Debbie, of the Irish countryside… CONTINUE READING >>
Situated in the rolling hills on the edge of historic Galena, Illinois, The Irish Cottage concept was inspired by its surroundings which reminded the owners, Jack and Debbie, of the Irish countryside… CONTINUE READING >>

We wandered the five meticulously decorated dining rooms before settling under an indoor apple tree, surrounded some of the best smelling food in the world… CONTINUE READING >>

We wandered the five meticulously decorated dining rooms before settling under an indoor apple tree, surrounded some of the best smelling food in the world… CONTINUE READING >>
Testing our theory that the way to judge an Italian restaurant is by their meatballs, Vinny passed with flying colors…
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Testing our theory that the way to judge an Italian restaurant is by their meatballs, Vinny passed with flying colors…
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This was the home of John Deere’s son Charles, who followed his father as head of the company.
Each room was more amazing than the next, but it was the library that made our jaws hit the floor… CONTINUE READING >>

This was the home of John Deere’s son Charles, who followed his father as head of the company.
Each room was more amazing than the next, but it was the library that made our jaws hit the floor… CONTINUE READING >>

Galena, Illinois was at one time the center of attention for not only the state, but The United States.
When General Ulysses S. Grant returned to town after winning The Civil War, the eyes of the nation were upon him… CONTINUE READING >>

Galena, Illinois was at one time the center of attention for not only the state, but The United States.
When General Ulysses S. Grant returned to town after winning The Civil War, the eyes of the nation were upon him… CONTINUE READING >>

Upon entering Lagomarcino’s we were engulfed by nostalgia and the enticing smell of handmade chocolate.
The custom made booths, Tiffany lamps, the terrazzo tile floor and metal ceiling combined to transport us to the Illinois of yore… CONTINUE READING >>

Upon entering Lagomarcino’s we were engulfed by nostalgia and the enticing smell of handmade chocolate.
The custom made booths, Tiffany lamps, the terrazzo tile floor and metal ceiling combined to transport us to the Illinois of yore… CONTINUE READING >>