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 Curve Inn Awarded 'Best Dive Bar Food' Honor In Nationwide Poll [VIDEO]
For our first episode of Eating Around The 217 for 2025, we visit a cornerstone of the Central Illinois scene - The Curve Inn. The Curve Inn - located at 3219 South 6th Street in Southern View - was recently recognized in a nationwide poll of dive bars with the best food. Naturally, Josh Roberts jumped in the WFMB Cou...
Jan 13, 2025
Eating Around The 217: Illinois Products Holiday Market [VIDEO]
Josh Roberts takes #EatingAroundThe217 to the Illinois Products Holiday Market -- which runs Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 8. The Holiday Market is located on the Old Y Block -- next to the Illinois Governor's Mansion.
Dec 07, 2024
Eating Around The 217: Illinois Products Fall Market [VIDEO]
Josh Roberts takes #EatingAroundThe217 to the Illinois Products Fall Market -- located at The Shed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds!
Oct 12, 2024
Eating Around The 217: Illinois State Fair [VIDEO]
The Illinois State Fair is going on through Sunday, August 18 -- Josh Roberts visits some of his favorite places in the latest episode of Eating Around The 217!
Aug 16, 2024
Eating Around The 217: Rock The Dock 2024 [VIDEO]
104.5 WFMB is celebrating 4th of July with Rock The Dock 2024 -- Josh Roberts highlights some local food favorites at the Lake Springfield Marina in the latest episode of Eating Around The 217!
Jul 05, 2024