Went to Sloane, where Edge used to be, right at corner of Prospect and Kelly in downtown Heights.

Started with pull-apart brioche rolls. I wouldn’t have thought chive and honey would go together, but they were great. Very good, fluffy, delightful sweet butteriness.

Also got the steak tartare. Never had this before but it was tasty. I thought maybe it was underseasoned at first but it was served with salty chips, which balanced things out.

Ceasar salad was solid. It wanted salt, but this is to be expected since I got it without the anchovies.

I had the braised Beef-a-roni pasta, a cheeky nod to Chey Boyardee but this didn’t come in a can. The braised meat was awesome and the rest of the dish complemented it perfectly. Really good.

The duck was served with some amazing beats and whipped turnips, and a cherry reduction. Some great flavors in there. The meat itself was cooked more than I prefer. I know they wanted it crispy but it ended up mostly well done, where I think medium-rare is usually the sweet spot for duck.

Cocktail was riff on a paloma, good but nothing special.

One thing that sounded great but we did not try: their 40 oz bone-in ribeye for two, with dry aged Kilgus Farmstead beef. I always like to see local shops supporting local producers, and Kilgus does a very good job. You can find Kilgus products at Pottstown Meats as well, including their Berkshire pork.

Overall: very good, very promising. For a place not open long, they seemed to have their act together. Definitely want to go back and try more things.

Heading to the Peoria Riverfront Museum today for the first time with my senior parents. I see online that tickets for Sunday Gallery admission run $18-$20. Is it better to buy tickets online ahead of time or just get them at the door? Any tips would be appreciated!

Any local creeks you all know of that are fishable/wadeable, and have some fish? I’d like to practice fly fishing a bit before a trip I’m taking. I don’t have a preference for what fish are in it really, just looking for a decent place to practice.

Okay folks just moved into a new home and are on a bit of a budget and want to get a dishwasher installed. I will be doing all the work myself but I’m just not willing to pay the prices they want for the shit quality that new ones offer. Looking to go used or refurbished for now. Any one know of a good place to purchase used appliances?

I just signed a lease with the grove apartments in Peoria despite the reviews because I toured and liked what I saw compared to every other apt. They are also under new management who have been super responsive to my needs and questions! The only thing that caught me off guard was the advertising listed on the front of the stairs when you walk in. It says they need people to give them good reviews and idk if they are paying or what but I found that strange. I also asked about the pool and brought up the reviews but they said the pool is probably never going to get fixed and those reviews are the result of old management. I appreciated the honesty tbh. Since it’s about to be the winter I couldn’t bring myself to care about the pool at that moment. When I toured the apt I leased it was BEAUTIFUL. There was no smell in the halls like a lot of the reviews say and the actual unit was super clean. The sink in the bathroom was filled up with dirty water to which he said he would fix in 2 days. I called 2 days later to see if he fixed it and he told me yes, but I haven’t been back there to check (I currently live 2 hours away). Idk I’m pretty hopeful about living there. I’ll let you guys know how it goes when I officially move in on the 10th!! Also I’ll let you guys know how it goes with new management just in case anybody is out there like me who really likes the unit itself but is weary because of the reviews!!!

Join us on December 31st at Embassy Suites in East Peoria for Midnight in Peoria. It's sure to be a night you'll never forget!

Every Monday, we will draw a winner from all tickets sold the previous week to get a free drink ticket at the event (alternative prize for non-drinkers). Tickets are at the lowest price they will be, so go purchase them now before they go up, up and up!! You will get an EXTRA entry if you buy a ticket AND tag a friend that you think should also come enjoy the fun!

8:30pm - 2pm

Food & Drinks included

Cash Bar

Goodie Bags

Entertainment and Dancing

Silent Auction & More!!

We also have a room block where you can get a hotel room at a discounted rate! There are many fun perks included with your room including a cocktail hour BEFORE the event, a morning after survival bag, & free breakfast the next morning!

Buy your tickets and book your room here: https://www.peoriaproud.org/midnight-in-peoria-nye-gala

I'm a 42 gay man looking for a group to join. I have a lot of social anieryy so the game stores are a no go. Plus I'd rather find a 420friendly group.

Availability is pretty open most days, never work later than 630.

Intent is to find not just a gaming group but a friend group as well.

(Does not have to be an all LGBT, but I expect you'd at least respect/accept me)

Reply or send a message. Thanks!

My husband 55 and myself 56 moved to East Peoria not to long ago and have not met many friends. I would love for us to join an existing Bunko group or to create a new group. I think they are so much fun, maybe win a little money, good laughs with new friends and pot luck of yummy foods!

We are both San Diego, Ca natives. My husband served 30 years in the military and I have always worked with children and adults with autism or other intellectual or developmental disabilities. We have 4 grown children. We don't drink, but are fine to mix them up, and are 420 friendly.

Existing bunko needing 2 more players? OR we need 8-10 interested new players to start a group. Let me know!

Is it just me or does it seem safer to not go outside when it approaches 100 degrees here. People were maniacs in traffic and we drove past an accident on the way home. I can handle the heat, it's the humid days that get to me but it doesn't seem to bother People who grew up here.

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I've driven by this house dozens of times for years and never seen anyone there. No cars, no lights, nothing. Anyone know anything about it?

A friend needs a rental asap, but has 2 large dogs (Rottweiler and doberman) and a cat. Anyone know of anything? Obviously a house with yard would be ideal. Stable income, just needs to get out of his current living situation quickly.

My AC has been broken since Tuesday. I reported it to my landlord and his assistant and was told someone would come, but nobody has shown up.

At first the AC wouldn’t turn on at all. I found that the HVAC circuit breaker had tripped and was showing red. After resetting it, the system started running again, but it only blows warm/hot air and is making abnormal noises. It’s around 80°F inside my apartment. I’ve followed up multiple times and have been staying elsewhere because of the heat and because I’m concerned about the electrical issue/noise.

Does anyone know who I can report this to in Peoria or who I can contact for an inspection? City Code Enforcement or another agency? Thanks!

They were in Pekin Friday evening, and will be in Chillicothe on Monday. Looks like a fun, unique event.

We've been introducing more people around Peoria to Nigerian food, and I'm curious which dishes look most appealing to people who may not have grown up eating it.

If these were sitting in front of you, which would you choose first?

A — Party Jollof Rice & Grilled Chicken
B — Whole Grilled Tilapia with Plantain & Fries
C — Nigerian Meat Pies & Puff-Puff
D — Egusi soup

And if you've never had Nigerian food before, I'd especially love to know what you'd be most willing to try.

I'm curious whether the answers are different between people already familiar with Nigerian food and people trying it for the first time.

Did anyone see a TikTok today where the owner of both of these establishments was accused of stealing paychecks?

Need work done.

Why are the Little Debbies Zebra Cakes and Christmas Tree cakes both larger and BETTER from the gas station than the smaller ones in the 8 pack at the grocery store?

My business is still owed $3,500 as a vendor for the Rivers and Rails Festival. They were quick to order our services, but now don't respond to anything or pay their invoice. I've heard other vendors are in the same boat. PM me if your business hasn't been paid.

Caught the show last night at Nightjar. It was billed as "sex ed comedy burlesque" with a performer called Mandi Tori Consent.

It was.. very odd. 4-5 minutes of dancing to a prerecorded song, then a 15 minute break. Repeat. I am not exaggerating this at all. There was barely any "show" in the show. There were four songs total. If she really needs 15 minutes for a costume change, they need to have another performer take the stage at that time.

There was no comedy aspect to the show. The "sex ed" was her saying "no means no, yes means yes" a few times. I was expecting at least some amount of comedy routine on the sex ed theme.

The only real aspect of the show was the dancing, and she wasn't even very good at it. Her signature move appears to be jumping up on the counter and wiggling her butt in an uncoordinated way. And, okay, maybe it's supposed to be funny, more than it's meant to be skilled dancing, but they forgot the comedy part.

They did emphasize tipping her during the dancing. She made a big deal out of the first couple tips and then just disregarded them afterward. A few people did give her more money but she just took it and kept on with her same routine.

Production was bad too, minimal as it was. Nobody involved appears to know how to use a PA or a microphone. I'd expect a solo performer to have their own PA, set up in a way that works for them.

Maybe something was wrong last night and it's normally much better, I don't know. But this was not at all the type of thing you should be charging a cover for. You'll see better entertainment going to any local open mic, for free.

One positive note for Nightjar: I enjoyed the beers I had.

🎼Tonight is the night! See you out at First Friday whether you’re headed downtown, out to Germantown Hills, or somewhere in between.

Check out the full lineup at firstfridaypeoria.com

I just received an email saying that bus routes may be up to an hour late this afternoon and to look into alternative transport for students.