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I love this House: Publik House in Peoria, Illinois

From Taryn’s hometown visit to Peoria, Illinois – I am going to give you fair warning up front – prepare for major gushing in this recap. The meal and overall experience I had at the Publik House was by far of the best I have had in the last year and a half. If I still lived in Peoria I would be there every day and I...

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Interview with Chef Doug Robinson of Publik House in Peoria, Illinois

On Taryn’s recent trip back to her hometown of Peoria, Illinois, she had the opportunity to interview one of her new favorite chefs in the area. Read her recap of her meal at Publik House here. Taryn Jeffries: What made you decide to become a professional chef? Chef Doug Robinson: I couldn’t stop thinking about cooking. TJ: Did...

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