One of 'America's Best': Pekin restaurant highlighted in online series

A Pekin restaurant was chosen to be featured in an online series: "America's Best Restaurants."

On Thursday, a film crew came out to Ashers Bar and Grill in Pekin, and the business hosted a filming party and a happy hour later in the day.

The Ashers episode, scheduled to run at a later date, will feature an interview with co-owners Russell and Ashley Spencer. The film crew will also highlight restaurant staples such as the tenderloin, Asher bombs and more.

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The online series focuses on "local, independently-owned restaurants" around the country. "America's Best Restaurants" has filmed over 700 episodes, which are featured on the company's website, social media accounts and each establishment's Facebook page.

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