Press
From Bon Appétit to The Riverfront Times the press is all abuzz with rave reviews about the firefly!
"They serve everything from seafood to steaks. But, out on the road, we found out, the Firefly Grill is a lot more than a place to eat. WCIA-3's Amanda Porterfield tells us how a dream became a journey for the couple who owns it."
Heidi from KSDK visits the Firefly Grill and sits down for an interview with Chef Niall.
Bon Appetit Magazine ranks them number two in the country when it comes to being ecofriendly. Joe Barlow from CiLiving interviews Niall & Kristie.
Green Technology at Work at the Firefly Grill – December 2011
Niall & Kristie were recently interviewed in an episode of Central Illinois Business with Alex Ruggieri. The entire video is available for viewing at the link below!
Central Illinois Business with Alex Ruggieri – November 2011
The Firefly Grill's Niall & Kristie were recently interviewed in an episode of One on One with Alex Ruggieri. The entire video is available for viewing at the link below!
On the other end of the spectrum for the real romantics, for those who want to make a sterling first impression, and for those who need to make up for the past year of weekends lost in a haze of football, golf and other “hobbies”, there is Effingham’s finest dining and drinking establishment in the Firefly Grill, just off Keller on the Avenue of MidAmerica.
“The towering crucifix near the intersection of interstates 57 and 70 catches the eye of countless motorists. But now, something else is attracting attention in this central Illinois village: the AAA Two Diamond rated Firefly Grill”
“With his restaurant becoming a trendy destination for those in the know when it comes to food, Campbell may need to plant a bigger garden next year.”
“You know you're somewhere special even before your server asks if you'd like your water to be spring, sparkling or tap.”
“The Firefly Grill was recently recognized at the 2009 Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Chicago for not only its going green efforts, but also for the unique experience it offers its diners.” . . . “This follows the Firefly being named the #1 American Cuisine restaurant in Chicago by the voters of Open Table.”
“The menu is solidly contemporary Midwestern, though there’s a fair amount of seafood from the West Coast, thanks to the Campbells’ California connections from Niall’s days cooking at the Lark Creek Inn near San Francisco.”
This gorgeous, eco-friendly spot grows much of its own produce in a garden next to the restaurant and serves up everything from fancy foie gras to wood-grilled pizzas.”
“The Firefly Grill in Effingham is gaining attention from Midwestern restaurant critics, as well as national magazines such as Bon Appetit and The Week, for its exquisite meals and eco-friendly efforts.”
“When you consider its location and its competition this sophisticated American roadhouse is all the more impressive.”
"The food is so good and the space so lovely that it's easy to lose sight of what drew the attention of Bon Appétit: the restaurant's green cred."
“With an eco-friendly design and a unique blend of global-inspired menu items, the firefly promises a unique dining experience.”