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| - Ok, I had some low expectations coming in, considering Jim Gould's old restaurant was here, and that was a VERY big disappointment, i wasn't expecting a ton from Big Grove Tavern. Tonight was my 3rd visit, but first for dinner and i was very pleased!
I had the Tavern Burger which is a beef, bison & pork burger, red onion marmalade, cornichon aioli, house-cut fries and added the Fried Egg. I did not get the Aioli on my burger. It was DELICIOUS! for me the fried egg made this burger one of, if not THE best in Champaign/Urbana. And i've had what is considered to be in the top 5 in america at Kuma's Corner in Chicago, its not that good, or that big, but its plenty excellent. the house cut fries were very good too, i loved the seasoning.
my wife raved about the Beer Brined Pork Loin, saying it was "delicious". The place is a little pricy, but they also have very close attention to detail and the food is all from local area suppliers, which is a nice touch and compliment to the local growers.
I will be back again at this restaurant, i can't wait to try the BLT with the egg at lunch next!
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