CHINESE

China Star 1899 E Sangamon Ave, 217 789-0800. Chinese, Cantonese & Thai Cuisine, 24 lunch specials under $6 voted best of 4 years running. L & D. $$ Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet 2309 S Macarthur Blvd, 217- 698-6033. Springfi eld’s largest Asian buffet. Voted “best buffet”. Carry-out available. L & D. $$ Sunny China 1931 W Iles Ave, 217 726-8811. Fresh food clean atmosphere, tasty food, Gold Award Winner from Sangamon Department of Public Health. L & D. $

COFFEE SHOP The Bean Counter 1025 S. 7th St., 217-522-5563. 800 N. 1st St., 217-527-8008. 1941 W Iles Ave, 217-7726- 9003. Fresh locally roasted coffee beans. Expertly handcrafted coffee drinks and madefrom-scratch baked goods. B. $

Cafe Andiamo 204 5th St., 217-523-3262. A small quant coffee shop with friendly service and great food. B, L & D, OD, $$ Grab-A-Java 1702 S 6th St, 3115 Hedley Rd., 217-523-5282. Drive-thru coffee, espresso, teas and cold brewed coffees with tarts, muffi ns, cookies, brownies and other baked goods. B, L, $

Wm Van’s Coffee House 503 S 7th St, 217-679-4726 & Wm Van Express 1610 W Jefferson St. & A true coffee house that complements its wide beverage selection with quality, bistro-style fare in a historic setting. B, L & D. $$

CONTEMPORARY American Harvest Eatery 3241 W Iles Ave, 217-546-8300. We serve American cuisine focusing on local, house made and farm to table cuisine. An award winning wine list, a large craft beer variety, and a hand crafted specialty cocktail list. Open for dinner, lunch, and Sunday brunch. B, L & D. OD. $$$ Augie’s Front Burner 109 S. 5th St., 217-544-6979. Farm to table with a flair. Sandwiches, steaks, fish, pasta and chef selections daily. L & D, OD.

Driftwood Cocktail & Eatery 11 W Old State Capitol Plz, 217- 572-1906. Locally driven small plates restaurant focusing on seasonal ingredients and classic cocktails. L & D. $$$ Indigo Restaurant 3013 Lindbergh Blvd Ste C, 217-726-3487. Central Illinois premier fi ne dining establishment, Our concept is world to table. We are committed to bringing the best products from around the world right to your table. D. OD. $$$

Maldaner’s Restaurant & Catering 222 S 6th Street, 217 522-4313. Seasonal local and regional ingredients. Heirloom tomatoes, humanely raised meats and slow food; all artistically prepared and presented. L & D. OD. $$

FOOD TO GO Abe’s Take-out & Delivery 217-622-4440. Delivery from 25+ local Springfield restaurants for just a $5 deliver fee. http:// www.abestakeout.comL & D, $$$

GREEK Gyro Stop 2907 S Macarthur Blvd, 217- 698-6463. 2345 W Monroe St, 217-546-3442. 4127 Wabash Ave, 217-546-8830. Best of Springfi eld winner, authentic Greek favorites, Gyro horseshoes, baklava, pretzel bun burgers daily specials, catering & delivery. L & D. $

Yanni’s Gyros 1814 Stevenson Dr, 217-585- 9300, Serving more than just gyros, Yanni’s Gyros serves up a variety of Greek specialties, as well as home-style favorites. L & D. OD. $

INDIAN Flavor of India 3124 Montvale Dr Ste D, 217- 787-8122. Flavor of India offers delicious regional specialties... some hot and spicy...some mild..., same laced with curried sauces. L & D. $$ Gateway to India 3115 Chatham Rd, 217-726- 6890. Lunch buffet, vegan and vegetarian specials. L & D, $$

IRISH D’arcy’s Pint 661 W Stanford Ave, 217-492-8800. Casual Irish/American pub with a wide variety of menu items and beer selections. L, D & LN. OD. $$

Dublin Pub 1975 Wabash Ave, 217-793- 6871. Irish pub with an awesome patio! Daily food & drink specials featured throughout the week. L, D & L. OD. $$

ITALIAN Bella Milano 4525 Wabash Ave Ste 3, 217- 547-0011. Bella Milano offers the ambiance and menu of fi ne dining, with the value of casual pricing. Full-service bar, handtossed pizzas, tasty calzone and panini sandwiches prepared in brick pizza oven. L & D. $$ Boccardi’s Italian Imports 3132 Cockrell Ln., 217- 670-1012. Authentic Italian food made fresh daily. Come celebrate, come relax and enjoy authentic Italian cuisine - recipes direct from the Hill. Shop our market for homemade and imported items.. L & D, OD, $$

Fulgenzi’s Pizza and Pasta 1168 E. Sangamon Ave. 217- 544-8520. Home of cracker thin crust pizza & world-famous hamburgers! Dine-in or carryout. Delivery in Springfi eld & Sherman. L & D.$$

Mangia Pasta Steak Seafood 518 E Adams St, 217-523-4880. You don’t have to travel to The Hill in St. Louis to get great Italian food! D, $$ Mario’s Pizza 3073 E Clear Lake Ave, 217- 523-2211. Pizza, pasta, chicken, seafood, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches. Full bar, private rooms, gaming room, locally owned. L & D. $$ Olive Garden 2991 S Veterans Pkwy, 217-793- 0318. L & D, OD, $$ Palermo’s Sicilian Cucina 751 S. Durkin Dr. 217-546-3050. Family-owned specializing in pasta, pizza, panini & salads from family recipes. Beer & wine available. D $$.

Papa Frank’s 4111 Wabash Ave. 217-679- 8700. A more modern version of Saputo’s Italian restaurant that offers an extensive menu of Italian varieties including pizza, pasta, chicken, steak & fresh fi sh entrees. L & D, $$

LEGEND: B - Breakfast • L - Lunch • D - Dinner • LN - Late Night • OD - Outdoor Dining $ - under $8 • $$ - $8-$15 • $$$ - over $15

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