In the heartland of Illinois, where corn stretches to the horizon and practical sensibilities reign supreme, Shannon’s Five Star stands as a testament to what happens when you focus on doing simple ...

Some foods are worth putting miles on your odometer, and the chicken fried steak at Shannon’s Five Star in Bloomington, Illinois, is precisely that kind of destination dish.

Our genius solution for a black bean burger that’s not at all gummy: Treat it like a smash burger, griddle until crispy, and devour with lots of chipotle mayo.