TVF Score: 82.81

A public research university known for its strong programs in agriculture and engineering, the area has a variety of restaurants with Southern Illinois flavors.
17th Street Barbecue in Murphysboro, IL is a BBQ joint that has been featured on several TV shows, including Best Thing I Ever Ate, Food Feuds, and Food Paradise. It is known for its unique BBQ style, where pork is smoked for hours over a combination of hickory and cherry wood.
Episode: BBQ Paradise