Matthew & Danielle
Local Dining & Drinks
Art History Brewing
One of the many local breweries around, Matt really likes several of their beers. They often have food trucks on the weekends and sometimes live music.
Barrel + Rye
Next door to Alchemist, this is a great dinner spot. Be sure to make resos or call ahead as it's a smaller place. Great cocktails, lots of bourbon options!
Bien Trucha
Call ahead seating, great spicy cucumber margarita and bourbon sangria. Recommend fish, shrimp, and bien trucha tacos- but can't really go wrong. Fun fact, Dani worked here one summer.
Broken Brix
This is one of our current favorite Happy Hour spots. Go for local Cider, Beer, Wine, and Mead. Tell Mike, Ed, and Sue we said Heyyyy!
Fresh Donuts
Best breakfast sandwiches in town, hands down. Dani loves a croissant, ham, egg, and cheese. Matt goes for the same but with sausage. Delish.
Niche Restaurant
Niche is closed on Sundays- which we're lucky for or else a good amount of our friends couldn't attend our wedding! But if you get in on Friday or Saturday and want to check an awesome spot out, definitely make a reservation for Niche. Tell John or Vinny we sent you, and give your compliments to Wes, the executive chef! :)
Nobel House
Solid food, lots of BBQ options, but plenty of other items too. Be sure to say hi to our friends Chelsea, Archie, or Jon if you stop in! :)
Nosh
Solid breakfast/brunch spot!
Riverside Pizza & Pub - St. Charles
Great pizza (The Don is a personal favorite!).
Smitty's On the Corner
A great spot for a quick lunch- the turkey berry and tuna melt are awesome!
State Street Diner
Our favorite greasy spoon diner. No resos and usually a wait, but totally worth it. Tell Pam we say hi!
The Evergreen Pub & Grill
A great no frills option for solid bar food. Fun fact, this is Dani's summer job!
Town House Books
Great lunch cafe with attached bookstore. The townhouse club is our favorite. The desserts are always solid too.