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Breakfast at Denharts Restaurant. So much to pick from on the menu. #all4washington #homemade #shoplocal #frenchtoast #hashbrowns

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Have you tried Denharts Award Winning, homemade pork tenderloin?? If not you are definitely missing out!! Come in and try it for yourself!! Tag yourself in the award photo for a chance to win a free tenderloin #allinforwashington #washingtonstrong #porktenderloin #denhartbakingco

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Grown-up Weekends Close to Home, Midwest Travel Expert Marcia Frost With Valentine’s Day coming up and the kids in school until spring break, it’s time to think about a few getaways for grownups. Romance in Washington, Illinois For a true getaway for two very close by, head to the quaint town of Washington, Illinois. The town circles the square, which Abraham Lincoln frequented. It is filled with some fun and tasting shopping, some of which actually was here back in the days of Lincoln. When William Holland opened his Holland Mercantile. The eighth generation is now running that store, along with the candy store – which has a real soda fountain – and the Caramel Popcorn shop on the same block. You’ll also want to stop by the antique shops as well as Le Bakery, where they have ethnic treats such as cannolis and the local favorite, Mini Cinis. Be sure to also visit Lori’s Kitchen store. They have cooking classes which are very popular with couples. You don’t have to go anywhere for the perfect romantic stay on the square as the Cornerstone Inn is located right there. This 19th century inn is on the National Register of Historic Places. The rooms are each uniquely decorated, from the President’s Room where I stayed in comfortable luxury to Noah’s Ark, where my friend Rhonda was, with its carved woodwork and high bed. Every room has a bath (a few have Jacuzzis) and lots of privacy. You may find it difficult to leave the inn and you won’t really have too much, because it has its own restaurants and bakery. Denhart’s is the bright and casual spot where all guests receive a made-to-order breakfast of their choice. It’s far from your usual fare, with pancake, waffle, eggs, and crepe options. Rhonda loved her skillet, filled with hash browns, eggs, ham, and cheese. I went for something sweeter with the Apple Pancakes. Even though I skipped the whipped cream and syrup, it was a scrumptious treat covered in a cinnamon cream. We also ate at the C-Note Pub at the Cornerstone Inn for dinner. It’s a great spot for a dinner for two. We started with wine (they have a big selection, as well as a good beer list) and the Potato Skins, which were made to accommodate my allergies, was delicious and three full potatoes large. For our meal, Rhonda was thrilled with the Reuben. I had one of their great burgers, which are huge. After dinner, we were fortunate to be in town for “Vienna to Broadway” at the Five Points. You would not expect a Broadway style production in a small town like this, but the Heartland Festival orchestra accompanied the performances of Sarah Jane McMahon and John Cuda, who have extensive opera and Broadway experience respectively. The show was wonderful and I highly recommend trying to catch one in the series. Their 2017 schedule is here. Before you leave Washington, make a stop at The Blend. I loved the Fudge Brownie coffee, which had plenty of natural flavor without adding anything to the brewed cup. It is one of about nine blends that they roast and serve here, the latest of which is Italian-style espresso. The café itself is unique in that it was totally renovated in 2014 after the tornado that came through this town. All the wood used in the renovation was recycled from places that were demolished by the tornado. Note: some of the art and videos in this exhibit are pretty graphic, so I’d recommend making this trip to The Field Museum in Chicago without the kids. By Marsha Frost Read more of Marcia Frost’s stories at http://www.WineAndSpiritsTravel.com. Boost Post

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Colton and Chad are in the kitchen baking Mocha Muffins with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar... #homemade #travel #mocha #allin4washington

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NEW YEAR'S EVE 14 ounce New York Strip $19.99 Shrimp Cocktail $8.99 #allinforwashington #NYE2016 #celebrate

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