Eating well in small Midwestern towns
If you are touring the Midwest this summer, try to stop off for a meal at one of these great restaurants.
Here are five great, off-the-beaten-path dining destinations for vacationers touring the Midwest this summer, said the editors of Midwest Living.
Chez Jude, Grand Marais, Minn. Meals at this Lake Superior gem “take advantage of the North Shore’s bounty.” (218) 387-9113
Big Ed’s Steakhouse, Bird City, Kan. “A nothing-fancy local favorite” in northeast Kansas. The hand-cut beef is flavored with “secret seasonings.” (785) 734-2475
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Mesh, West Chester, Ohio. Just north of Cincinnati, this sleek dining spot serves up “contemporary American cuisine and fabulous desserts.” (513) 777-7177
Blue Sky Vineyard, Makanda, Ill. This Tuscan-style winery and cafe is set amid southern Illinois’ hill country. (618) 995-9463
Heini’s Gourmet Market, Sugarcreek, Ohio. Visiting chefs at this restaurant in the heart of Amish country create dishes using fresh local ingredients. (866) 531-6446
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