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Summertime is a time for sun, fun and showing some cultural pride! Since its settlement, Rockford has been home to immigrants from all over the world and continues to be home to a multitude of ethnicities. Rockford is a melting pot of nationalities and this summer offers several options to experience some cultural food and traditions.
Tag - Food
What do YOU Think Rocks in Rockford? - Paul Sletten
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 10:00 AM by Guest Blogger
WHO: Paul Sletten
TITLE: President
EMPLOYED AT: Abreo Restaurant & Catering / Social Urban Bar &
No Green Thumb, No Problem. Visit a Farmers Market!
Friday, May 17, 2019 3:00 PM by Guest Blogger
A few years back, I had grand plans for a vegetable garden – fresh carrots plucked from the earth,
What do YOU Think Rocks in Rockford? - Britney Lindgren
Monday, April 15, 2019 11:00 AM by Guest Blogger
WHO: Britney Lindgren
EMPLOYED AT: Rockford Art Deli
AGE: 33
LIVES IN: Rockford
Stockholm Inn - A (Delicious) Gathering Place
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 2:00 PM by Elizabeth Miller
There are a few things in life that I absolutely love. Two things that are included in the top of my
Cold Days, Warm Drinks
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 5:00 PM by Mary French
I am certainly not a connoisseur of coffee by any means, but I do have an unwavering fondness of it, and not necessarily because of its flavor. For many, coffee rituals embody characteristics of familiarity, comfort, and warmth--like having your favorite food prepared by your mom. (Yes, I went there.) Given the warm fuzzy feeling it emits, I decided to venture out into our great city to experience coffee rituals at a few local shops. There is a lot of good options, so I chose a few based on their location and menu.
Top 5 Reasons to Love Stroll on State
Friday, November 30, 2018 2:00 PM by Andrea Cook
I’m listening to classic holiday songs and gearing up for Christmas, yet I can’t help but think back
July 15th is the Best Day of the Year.
Friday, July 13, 2018 4:00 PM by Jackie Lindquist
Perhaps you thought your birthday was the best day of the year. Maybe you guessed it would be
Father's Day the Rockford Way
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 2:00 PM by Elizabeth Miller
Father’s Day is right around the corner and it’s time to celebrate dads! My dad has done a lot for me growing up…everything from helping me figure out what’s wrong with an appliance, squishing spiders when I’m too scared (even to this day!) and teaching me how to do things like drive a car (or motorcycle…thanks Dad!).
Tour de Roo 1 Year Anniversary
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 3:00 PM by Elizabeth Miller
It’s been one year since the RACVB team took our love for Beefaroo and created the Tour de Roo! That’s right. We mapped out all of the Beefaroo locations in the Rockford region and planned to visit all of them in one day. It’s crazy, I know…but we did it! In honor of its one-year anniversary, I’m going to give you the lowdown on what visiting all 7 Beefaroo locations in one day is like. (Spoiler alert: it’s epic.)
