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Food Jonah’s Seafood House, Oyster Bar, and Market Last year, I remember a colleague of mine was in town and we were trying to decide where to go to dinner. She is originally from Alabama and LOVES seafood. I recommended Jonah’s Oyster Bar since it was close to the hotel. She was hesitant to get oysters at a place that was right on […]
Real Estate News Expertise Matters – Adapting and Thriving in 2021 2020 taught Realtors many lessons especially how to adapt with how we showed homes, held Open Houses, and getting your home ready to sell. Before the pandemic, a virtual showing was not as popular as an in-person home showing for us. Open Houses were always in person with no protocols in place unless the host […]
Fun Look for The Teal Door to Happiness Looking for a unique, local store who sells one of a kind items is something we love to find. Drive into Washington in The Square and look for the teal door which leads you to The Goldenfinch Boutique. When you walk in, you are taken to another dimension of plants, home decor, jewelry, stationery, soaps, […]
Real Estate News Once Upon a Time….. Once upon a time, in a market not too far away, the was a land of more inventory than buyers. More sellers had their homes on market than buyers who were looking. Fast forward to Present Day. We have many buyers looking for their new home and not enough inventor for them to choose from. […]
Fun HAPPY 40 YEARS ST. JUDE RUNS! When someone moves to Peoria, they are introduced to the community and all it has to offer. A nice surprise to some, is the culture, growth, and support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Our company founder, Jim Maloof, was friends with Danny Thomas (who founded St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis). Jim made […]
Food Amazing Greek cuisine will make you say OPA!!!!!! If you’re anything like our family, the age old question of “What’s For Dinner?” is usually a given response of “I don’t know, What are you thinking, or even I’m not hungry”. Since we have been trying not to duplicate where we order carry out, we always seem to agree on a few places. Tonight’s […]
Recreation Getting lost in a store you love! I didn’t REALLY get lost, however when I know I’m going to RC Outfitters, I make sure I go without my husband and daughters because – I’ll be while. It’s where I have always bought my running shoes, majority of my running gear, and other odds and ends one may need. Although the back wall […]
Real Estate News Relocating out of the area or into the area. We’ve Got You Covered. The New Oxford Dictionary defines Relocation as: the act of moving to a new place and establishing one’s home or business there. Our version of Relocation is a lot longer and more in depth however, here’s the Cliff’s Notes Version. The Suzanne Miller Team knows relocation – whether moving into the area or out of the […]
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Real Estate News Cheers to a Great Year! Typically when we mention 2020 – many not so great things happened as Covid took over. Our industry was unsure how this would go. However, when it came to Real Estate, it exploded. We saw the lowest interest rates in history. There were more buyers than inventory. Some of our buyers said it was being […]
Fun Worth the Wait! If you are like me, you will wait in line at the store that offers what you want…even 5-10 people deep. I had to grab a few stocking stuffers this afternoon and decided to go back to Relics. Yes. I have been there three times since Thanksgiving as it’s the only store in town like […]
Food Carry Out Challenge It’s been tough for our local restaurants this past year. With some having to close, some choosing to temporary close – we can still help and do what we can! Until tomorrow night, participate in the #CARRYOUTCHALLENGE. Purchase gift cards to be used at a later date or get dinner for your family. Do what […]
Fun Lights, Camera, Action! The East Peoria Festival of Lights (FOLEPI) has been a holiday staple in this area since 1984. You can see the glow of lights as you drive towards the gate. Travel east across the Murray Baker Bridge and you see the beauty of the larger than life “candle” from a distance. Open in the evenings […]
Real Estate News The Market is still hot…..in 20 degree temps Usually this time of year, our market is slowing down. People are getting ready for the holidays and family time, company parties, vacations….Usually, right? We had a very interesting and not-so-typical year of a Real Estate boom due to Covid. We had more buyers than sellers. Not enough inventory for what the need was. Was […]
Fun Traveling Safari in Peoria For a little over a year or so, these almost, life size metal animals – pieces of art, greet you on major thoroughfares throughout Greater Peoria. They have a way of bringing a smile to your face as you drive by. You stand back in awe, if walking by, at the intricate way artist Monte […]
Food Farm to Table dining…The Fried Green Tomato BLT Odds are, if you have eaten at Hearth, you have heard how they shop at the local Farmer’s Market for the best produce. It’s apparent in their Fried Green Tomato BLT which is a seasonal special item offered. It is UNBELIEVABLE. The atmosphere is quiet and cozy as where you can have a nice glass […]
Recreation FORE!!!!! I’m not much of a golfer however, my husband is, we have friends who are as well as many others who live in the tri-county area. Between the Peoria Park District golf courses throughout the city, private club courses like Mt. Hawley or Country Club of Peoria, golf courses way out in country – Arrowhead, […]
Food Did somebody say sushi? If anything can play in Peoria, it’s the sushi at Sushigawa….made to order, fresh pieces of sushi whether raw or tempura….other dishes offered. One cannot describe the decadence of this food. It’s amazing….. Sushi Gawa
Food Want to be Eat, Drink, and be English? One of The Best Hidden Kept Secrets in Peoria….. There is a quaint British Pub hidden in a strip mall in Peoria…..The Fox Pub. They have some of the best entrees you can imagine. Fish & Chips, Cheese Toasty, curry dishes, a true Saturday morning English Breakfast….delicious cocktails…..everything is always made to order. Futbol is always on the tele….no matter which team you cheer […]
Music/Entertainment We Play in Peoria Peoria is home to The Peoria Symphony Orchestra, The Peoria Ballet, musical guests from all over the world. We have been very fortunate to have operas, Broadway musicals…The theater experience has grown with love and excitement though Cornstock, Peoria Players, and other talented organizations! From Shrek the Musical, Mamma Mia, Wicked, Cabaret, The Producers, Hairspray […]
Fun Strolling Downtown Peoria with Art One of the coolest, best kept secrets is the Sculpture Walk in Downtown Peoria by Arts Partners. We have such a fabulous, talented group of local artists in our community! For a few blocks, you have different artists who have given their talent in a permanent spot explaining their piece. They have scheduled tours with […]
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