Remember that Jimmy Jo’s BBQ (665 N. Convent) in Bourbonnais is celebrating their one-year birthday this week.
They have $1 BBQ sliders and rib bones now through Saturday. They’re also raffling off a grill, barbecue accessories, Jimmy Jo apparel and gift cards.
Next week, Jimmy Jo’s will be serving a smoked corned beef and brisket meal on St. Patrick’s Day.
For coupons and a menu, visit Jimmy Jo’s Let’s Eat Out page.
A reader named Valerie left me this voicemail message on Tuesday regarding Vito’s Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen:
“We went in there Sunday night for dinner. Amazing! I think Aurelio’s got some stiff competition come to the neighborhood. So, in case you haven’t eaten there, oh my God. And they said their steak pizza is to die for. The pizza we had was very, very good. If you haven’t been, you should go.”
Vito’s (1887 Armour Rd., Bourbonnais) opens at 11 a.m. daily. It closes at 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and at midnight Thursday through Saturday. The phone number is (815) 932-3511.
Visit their Let’s Eat Out page to download the menu and print coupons.
Here’s the Best Bites column that appears in today’s edition of The Daily Journal:
America’s Bistro (110 Meadowview Center) in Kankakee is holding a special dinner on Sunday (March 14).
The five-course meal includes a glass of wine to complement each dish. It begins at 3 p.m. with champagne, and dinner will follow.
The cost is $45 per person. Call (815) 932-6795 for reservations.
Station Street Pub (101 W. Station St.) in St. Anne will be celebrating on Saturday evening (March 13) with corned beef, cabbage and karaoke.
Not only is this their annual St. Patrick’s Day party, but owners Scott and Sonny Albert will be marking their last day as owners of the bar and restaurant.
The sale will become official on Monday, when new owners will take over. Sonny will stay on as manager, at least initially, to help with the transition.
The corned beef dinner will be served from 4:30-9 p.m., when the karaoke starts.
Last year around this time, I wrote about a corned beef dinner held every year in tiny Campus, Ill.
Lots of folks made the trek out there, including Brendan and myself, and discovered just how good this dinner was and what’s so special about their warm mustard sauce.
A reader named Mary enjoyed the meal so much she called me today asking when they would be having it this year. Here’s the scoop, thanks to a reader named Sue:
“The dinner is Sunday, March 14, from 2 to 6 p.m., at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall in Campus.
As always, it is corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, sides, drink, dessert and our special mustard sauce, all for $8 adults and $3 children 6-12. (Kids 5 and under are free).
There will also be a 50/50 drawing at 6 p.m.
Hope to see everyone there!”
Sacred Heart Church is at 290 Elm St. To get there, take Illinois 17 almost to Dwight, turn left onto N. 3300 E. Road, and drive south for 5 miles into Campus.
Carry-outs are available.
The St. Anne Masonic Lodge will be holding a biscuit and gravy breakfast on Saturday (March 13) from 7 to 11 a.m. It will be held at 80 E. 1st St. in Chebanse.
Cost is $5 for adults, $2 for children 6-12, and free for kids under 6.
I am compiling a list of restaurants that will be open for Easter. Please leave a comment below if you have information to share.
I’ve heard that a new restaurant and bar will be opening this month in downtown Herscher. If you have any details, particularly the name and phone number of the owner, please call me at (815) 937-3374.
The Knights of Columbus (187 S. Indiana Ave.) in Kankakee will be offering a St. Patrick’s Day lunch on March 17. Here are the details I received:
What: Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with lunch at the Knights of ColumbusWhere: Knights of Columbus Casey Club Room, 1st floor, in KankakeeWhen: Wednesday, March 17, at 11:30 a.m.
