Get Away to Clinton County, Illinois
These warm days have boating fans hungry not just for leisurely days on Carlyle Lake, but for enjoying a meal outside at The Fish House restaurant, a favorite lakefront spot. The Fish House is the reincarnation of a restaurant that was … Continue reading
One of the unwritten traditions of Easter is gathering the family after church and heading out for brunch. It’s a great way to celebrate the holiday—and gives the cook a day off too! Luckily for those visiting Clinton County, we’ve … Continue reading
The sign outside the Trenton House Restaurant in Trenton, Illinois, still says “air conditioning,” a nod to earlier days when that was a sought-after amenity. The sign also states, “good food,” and that is indeed what you’ll find inside this … Continue reading
The sign out front reads, “Food so good, you’ll think we stole your Grandma.” Fortunately, for diners who visit Good Ol Days Restaurant in New Baden, IL, the food backs it up. This is good, old-fashioned home cooking, and both … Continue reading
Stop by Berkemann’s Baker’s Dozen in New Baden, IL, any morning and you’ll find the locals there buying their daily donuts. The “Home Town Bakery” is legendary around here for making them in lots of tasty flavors. But donuts aren’t … Continue reading
Forget heading over to St. Louis; one of the best steak dinners around is being served in St. Rose! Ask a local resident where to get a great steak, and chances are, the answer will be Popeye’s Chop House. It … Continue reading
This German sweet, lightly flavored with anise, is a mainstay of holiday cookie trays throughout Clinton County, and making them is almost as much fun as eating them! The cookies are shaped using a special Springerle board or rolling pin. … Continue reading
If thoughts of cooking turkey and all the sides—let alone making pies—has you stressed, maybe this is the year to let someone else do the cooking. Clinton County, Illinois, has several places that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, November … Continue reading
Everyone’s favorite fall fruit is ripe and ready for the taking, and we’ve got just the places to do it. These two Clinton County orchards offer a wide choice of apple varieties. But you’ll also find more than just orchards … Continue reading
Once hunting season kicks in, our County’s meat processors go into overdrive. But they keep plenty busy the rest of the year too, providing services to local farmers and quality products for families. In an era of fresh and local, the following … Continue reading