Find Illinois-grown strawberries, hot sauce from a new company called Regal Gecko, and more at C-U's farmers' markets this June.
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Get tacos at your event with La Mixteca’s taco truck
La Mixteca has a shiny new taco truck ready to show up at C-U events or work places. You can contact the Urbana restaurant on Facebook to hire the truck to come to you. Check …
Five more lunches in Champaign-Urbana for less than $10
From an Italian beef with fries to a $6 burger, Alyssa shares five filling lunches you can buy in C-U for less than $10.
Blue Moon Farm is closed
The market staple Blue Moon Farm has closed after more than twenty years of growing produce for Champaign-Urbana. Since the 1990s, Blue Moon Farm has been growing crops in Urbana, and the farm announced on …
Huaraches Moroleon is an Urbana gem
Alyssa reviews Huaraches Moroleon's huarache, alpastoricito, barbacoa tacos, and more.
The Champaign Farmers’ Market opens this week
This Tuesday, May 17th, the Champaign Farmers’ Market hosted by The Land Connection opens for the season. Every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. in Downtown Champaign’s parking lot M find farmers, bakers, makers, and …
Dubai Grill is open in Urbana
A new Middle Eastern restaurant called Dubai Grill is now open in the former Merry Ann’s campus location. On the menu at Dubai Grill, find sandwiches made with chicken or beef shawarma, gyro, falafel, kufta …
Five things to eat or drink in C-U this month: May 2022
This May, Alyssa shares a pastrami sandwich, pulled pork from Sooie Bros, a coffee cocktail, drinks from a dive bar, and a half dozen donuts.
CU Ballet’s The Little Mermaid bursts with entertaining whimsy
With lively characters and impressive dance, CU Ballet's The Little Mermaid made a splash at the Virginia Theatre.
Market Watch: Season Opening, May 2022
The outdoor markets and Market Watch are back for the 2022 season.