Believe it or not, some of the best barbecue I’ve had in La Salle County was at Mr. Salsa's in Oglesby.

In delivering consistent quality and fast service to patrons, the Four Star Family Restaurant in Peru doesn’t have many peers.

Bianchi's Pizza in Ottawa lives up to its "world famous" title.

Brennan’s Bar and Grill in downtown Oglesby had me at hello.

From our first step through the door of the Morris restaurant, it was clear the menu still is a comfort-food favorite among locals.

La Salle's competitive dining scene has added a new Mexican restaurant. Jorge's Margaritas & Grill has taken up residence in the former Monari's 101 Club, and still offers local staples such as fried chicken, rib-eye and pork tenderloin sandwiches in addition to Mexican cuisine.

My verdict on 5 de Mayo is it’s worth the trip from out of town, with great value being just one of the draws.

The Class 2A No. 1 ranked Tigers rode a 20-2 run to close out the second-quarter for a 27-point halftime lead and cruised to an 80-32 victory over Sterling Newman to capture their first conference championship in 13 years.

I hate pickles. But the Joy and Ed’s fried pickles turned me into a pickle lover for an evening.