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Old 10-20-2006, 12:31 PM
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Old 10-23-2006, 09:52 AM
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Default Mattoon: Airport Steakhouse

One of my favorite lunch spots in Illinois is The Airport Steakhouse in Mattoon. KMTO. Try the tenderloin sandwich!! It's as big as the plate!
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Old 10-23-2006, 12:12 PM
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In Morris, IL ( http://www.airnav.com/airport/C09 ), one finds the Cabaret Cafe at the ramp for breakfast and lunch until 4pm (no dinner). OK food.
Arguably the best in Illinois is Pilot Pete's at Shaumburg near O'Hare ( http://www.airnav.com/airport/06C ). Plus, you get experience messing with every type of airspace out there (stay out of the Class B, and watch the TFR frequently or maybe now permanently over Soldier Field stadium at the lakefront). Excellent food, large variety.
Third, there is an awesome barn converted into a restaurant called Richard's Farm in Casey, IL ( http://www.airnav.com/airport/1H8 ), near the Indiana border on I-70. The restaurant is 1 mile away - call them upon landing, and they immediately send an employee to pick you up (and bring you back when done). Their Sun brunch is particularly noteworthy.
I usually take the kids to KMTO as Chad mentioned, but usually am pounding the TUMS afterward. Homemade onion rings and fried mushrooms, and their "Elephant Ear" giant tenderloin is their signature sandwich.
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Old 10-23-2006, 04:54 PM
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In Morris, IL ( http://www.airnav.com/airport/C09 ), one finds the Cabaret Cafe at the ramp for breakfast and lunch until 4pm (no dinner). OK food.

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Old 12-22-2006, 12:50 PM
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Default Percival Springs Resturant & Campground

Percival Springs is located approx 5 mi south of Effingham (southern) Ill 1H2 & is open every day but mondays. The food is always good. The airport designator is 2T2 at Watson, IL
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Old 03-04-2007, 06:03 PM
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Default Tail Winds

Quincy Ill has a nice airport with a good food. Tail Winds open 7 days a week
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Old 11-07-2007, 04:44 PM
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Default Richards Farm

The wife and I went to Richards farm in Casey, Il last Sunday for the brunch. It was all true about what has been said. The only problem was the concern for being overgross for the flight home! Highly recommended....
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Old 03-05-2008, 02:32 PM
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Default Mt. Vernon, Il

KMVN Mt.Vernon, IL has an EAA fly in breakfast every first Saturday of the month. They also have a restaurant on field. Visited there last Saturday and highly recommend it.
http://www.mtvernonairport.com/

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Old 03-09-2008, 08:43 AM
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Default CJ's is OPEN at KBMI!!

This post serves two purposes...one is to announce that the new restuarant at Central Illinois Regional Airport (KBMI-Bloomington/Normal) is now open!! CJ's opened a few weeks ago, and is VERY busy, business is great, the food is great! Saturday and Sunday mornings are a wonderful time to come in for CJ's cuisine!

Part two...CJ's is located almost next door to the new FBO (Platinum Jet Center) at the airport. They will try to marshall you to their facility (happened this morning to a couple of RV's, and others), even though you are going to CJ's. If you follow them, YOU WILL BE CHARGED THEIR RAMP FEE! It aint cheap, and you won't get out of it.

CJ's has parking right in front of their place, and it's free! DON'T PARK AT PLATINUM for food!!!
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Old 06-02-2008, 11:39 AM
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Default Morris Restaurant?

Does anyone know what the status of the Morris (C09) restaurant is?

Thanks for any info,
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