American restaurant · Peoria Heights
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Owner Hugh Higgins’ mantra is Local Farms First: wood‑fired American cooking, seasonal sides, and an impressive whiskey program. Profiled by Peoria Magazine for a decade of steady excellence in Peoria Heights.
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