Join Josh Roberts as he embarks on a delicious adventure to find the best food in the 217!
From the hidden gems to the popular hotspots, Josh will explore the best local restaurants throughout the area, sampling unique dishes and refreshing drinks along the way.
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Eating Around The 217: 'The Shark Bite' w/ Stuller Steak 'n Shake [VIDEO]
Josh Roberts along with Ryan from 92.7 WQLZ drops into the Stuller Steak 'N Shake on Wabash Avenue to try their all new Shark Bite milkshake and Mother Clucker Chicken Meal -- both exclusive to Stuller Family Steak 'N Shake locations in Springfield, Jacksonville, and Taylorville.
Aug 08, 2025
Eating Around The 217: Gearing Up For The Illinois State Fair w/ On Point Concessions [VIDEO]
The 2025 Illinois State Fair begins today (August 7) so Josh Roberts makes a visit to OnPoint Concessions to check out their famous 'Tornado Potato' -- with 8 flavors including 'Dill Pickle' aka 'The Josh Roberts'.
Aug 07, 2025
Eating Around The 217: Hot Dog Eating Contest w/ Rumble Around The Lake & The Curve Inn [VIDEO]
Josh Roberts drops into The Curve Inn to check out Rumble Around The Lake's Hot Dog Eating Contest! #EatingAroundThe217
Jul 03, 2025
Eating Around The 217: Pony Shoe Week w/ Weebles Bar & Grill [VIDEO]
It's 217 Pony Shoe Week in partnership with the Illinois Times -- Josh Roberts drops into Weebles Bar & Grill on North Peoria Road to try their 217 Pony Shoe Week entry called 'The Pig Tail'!
Jun 27, 2025
Eating Around The 217: National Hamburger Day w/ Krekel's [VIDEO]
It's National Hamburger Day -- Josh Roberts and Ryan from WQLZ drop by Krekel's Custard & Hamburgers -- located at 2121 North Grand Avenue in Grandview and tries the Springfield famous Krekel's Smashburger!
May 28, 2025