Wednesday, April 23, 2008

El Presidente Burritos and Baja Grill




Chicken Chimichanga


Chicken and veggie burrito


Cheddar and apple quesadilla


El Presidente Burritos and Baja Grill
mentioned in the SJ-R


By Kathryn Rem
A la carte

A staple of downtown Springfield in recent years, El Presidente Burritos reopened Monday at 1374 Toronto Road as EL PRESIDENTE BURRITOS & BAJA GRILL.

The new location in Southfield Commons strip mall has a more diverse menu than the downtown venue. In addition to burritos, enchiladas and chimichangas, items include burgers, fries, horseshoes and gourmet wraps such as Philly cheesesteak and Southwest chicken club.

Hours are from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. Phone: 529-7737.

“This place is three times the size of the old one,” said Tim Von De Bur, who owns the restaurant with Brandon Blough.

Read entire article at:

www.sj-r.com/business/stories/24165.asp


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Lake Pointe Grill


Lake Pointe Grill


Photos of a sausage and pineapple pizza from Lake Pointe Grill.
I brought it home and photographed it there.



The Lake Pointe Grill mentioned in the SJ-R

Kathryn Rem: ALA CARTE - Lake Pointe Grill opens on Toronto Road

Published Sunday, January 06, 2008

LAKE POINTE GRILL, featuring Italian-style pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven, opened Thursday at 1386 Toronto Road.

Owners are Vic Lanzotti and Chris and Kathy Hanken, who also run the downtown restaurant SEBASTIAN’S.

“The pizza is unique to Springfield,” Chris Hanken said. “It’s designed after Neapolitan pizza. It’s very light. We use a four-ingredient dough with imported flour that won’t burn in an 800 to 900 degree oven. The result is an artisan-style pizza.” Varieties include Margherita (basil, Roma tomato, mozzarella, olive oil); steak, cremini and blue cheese; and Creole (Cajun-dusted shrimp).

Other menu items are chicken-fried lamb chops; burgers with ground bacon, beef and shallots; and smoked bacon-laced meatloaf stuffed with smoked Gouda and cheddar.

Read entire article here

Visit their official website at:
www.lakepointegrill.com


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Photos from a drive down S. Sixth Street
Lake Springfield Deer
Vito’s Italian Pizzera, Chatham, IL
Which one of these is not like the others ?
The Apple Barn in Chatham is now OPEN!
A drive around Lake Springfield (photos)
Red Hat Society Ladies
Ginger Asian Bistro
Blueberry waffled eggs, Naked Fruit Drinks, Dr. Oz
Photos of the upcoming Walmart at S. 6th and Hazel Dell
Fried Sushi

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Open Dome in Riverton, IL
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Old Capitol Art Fair 2007 photos
Another alternative energy car !

Sushi Beautiful Sushi
That electric car at Washington Park
The dog water fountains at Washington Park
The Apple Barn is OPEN !!!!
Smoker's lungs

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree...
The Cub's Ryan O'Malley and Ron Santo visit
The Pizza Machine
Ryan O'Malley with the Chicago Cubs
Gulls Gulls Gulls

Former Cardinal and Cubs pitcher Lee Smith
Ryan O'Malley and the Chicago Cubs
Chatham's cow chip throwing contest 2006
2005 Illinois State Fair photos
Powerlight Fest photos

More Illinois State Fair photos
My first Illinois State Fair Parade (see photos!)
More photos from the Decatur Celebration
My trip to Decatur
April 19, 2005 - President Bush visits Springfield

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum celebration
Greater Springfield Home and Builders Show
Super Home Expo Building and Remodeling show photo...
llinois Products Expo photos

Springfield, Illinois email list
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/springfieldillinois

Go ahead, click on an Amazon ad below.

Centrum Cafe on Toronto Road

Centrum Cafe on Toronto Road


Happy Birthday Dan!


Thanks for the wonderful cake and custard/ice cream!


Look for CENTRUM CAFE, a coffee shop that offers breakfast and lunch, to open in Southfield Commons strip mall at Toronto Road and Cotton Hill Road. The shop will offer breakfast and lunch, including wraps, soups and salads. Other items are specialty coffees, lattes, espressos, cappuccinos, smoothies, soft-serve ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes, cheesecakes and muffins.
Source:
www.sj-r.com/columnists/kathryn_rem/2007/12/09/kathryn_rem_a_la_carte/

I love that they celebrated a birthday with their customers.

More Springfield Photos!

Weekend photos - April 2008
The Heritage House Smorgasbord...now you see it......
Photos from a drive down S. Sixth Street
Lake Springfield Deer
Vito’s Italian Pizzera, Chatham, IL
Which one of these is not like the others ?
The Apple Barn in Chatham is now OPEN!
A drive around Lake Springfield (photos)
Red Hat Society Ladies
Ginger Asian Bistro
Blueberry waffled eggs, Naked Fruit Drinks, Dr. Oz
Photos of the upcoming Walmart at S. 6th and Hazel Dell
Fried Sushi

Name that restaurant...part 26
Road Trip: dining at the Ikea store...part 1
Name that restaurant...part 25
Name that restaurant...part 24

Name that restaurant...part 23
Name that restaurant...part 22
Name that restaurant...part 21
Springfield, IL Ice Storm

The Veggie Burger at Memorial's Cafeteria
Edwin Watts Southwind Park Update Nov 8, 2007
CWLP Power Plant Construction Tour
Lake Springfield Improvements
More I-72 Recreation Drive interchange construction

Pound Dog Rescue Benefit
Open Dome in Riverton, IL
Humphrey's Pizzeria is now open!
What kind of bird is this? (From Lake Springfield)
Wood sculptures on Dirksen Parkway

APL Animal Protective League / Butterflies
Cross country bicyclist pedals to Springfield
Chasing Rainbows / Lake Springfield sunset
Old Capitol Art Fair 2007 photos
Another alternative energy car !

Sushi Beautiful Sushi
That electric car at Washington Park
The dog water fountains at Washington Park
The Apple Barn is OPEN !!!!
Smoker's lungs

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree...
The Cub's Ryan O'Malley and Ron Santo visit
The Pizza Machine
Ryan O'Malley with the Chicago Cubs
Gulls Gulls Gulls

Former Cardinal and Cubs pitcher Lee Smith
Ryan O'Malley and the Chicago Cubs
Chatham's cow chip throwing contest 2006
2005 Illinois State Fair photos
Powerlight Fest photos

More Illinois State Fair photos
My first Illinois State Fair Parade (see photos!)
More photos from the Decatur Celebration
My trip to Decatur
April 19, 2005 - President Bush visits Springfield

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum celebration
Greater Springfield Home and Builders Show
Super Home Expo Building and Remodeling show photo...
llinois Products Expo photos

Springfield, Illinois email list
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/springfieldillinois