BEST ILLINOIS BEER, BEST OUTDOOR DINING

Obed and Isaac’s

500 S. Sixth St., 670-0627 Our favorite beer at Obed and Isaac’s is either 8.1 or 7.4. Oh, wait: You mean there are names – Ditzy Blonde Ale, Long Nine IPA, Upside Brown Ale – written next to the alcohol percentages on the chalkboard next to the entrance of Springfield’s signature brew pub? Yes, and you can’t get fresher suds anywhere. Nestled on a quiet side street within easy walking distance of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and the Hoogland Center For The Arts, Obed and Isaac’s is a perfect place to enjoy a meal from spring through fall. We recommend the leg of lamb sandwich. Runner-up Illinois beer: Rolling Meadows Brewery Runner-up outdoor dining: D’arcy’s Pint