So we go to Champaign/Urbana to go to the Curtis Orchard to pick apples with old friends on Saturday. The orchard was much fun and a lot of silliness ensued, including watching a goat purposely pull the pin that was holding up a tent so that it would collapse! No shit! But eventually the topic of "where do you guys want to eat?" comes up. So Ben & Sara tell us about this bar and grill about 10 miles east of Urbana called The Philo Tavern. Supposedly, it is the only restaurant in the 1,400 population town of Philo, IL.
Well, Saturday night, like many restaurants traditionally have, is the Prime Rib special. Where else can get one get a 16oz prime rib dinner that compares to the quality of Chicago's top steakhouses for the low low price of $16.50? Oh and the twice baked potato is just as I was told, like eating a slice of heaven! The next time I'm staying in the Champaign/Urbana area, I will definitely make the 10 mile drive to Philo to experience this succulent melt-in-your-mouth-sexy-time hunk of pink perfectly-cooked prime US beef again!
The atmosphere is typical of a small town bar/grill where everyone knows each other and the wait staff extremely friendly & attentive. The Philo Tavern is located across the street from the US Post Office that is the size of a small bedroom.
Now, it's whiskey time on the porch down here in Central Illinois!