The Hamburguesa Al Pastor, a burger served by Smith Burger Co topped with Maize Mexican Grill’s al pastor, was a smash hit. The May 5th special had double beef smashburger patties, pepperjack cheese, and Maize’s al pastor …
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This C-U designer’s TikTok video has more than 2 million views
This satisfying soft pretzel video loop was posted by C-U designer Barry Abrams, and within 24 hours, it had more than 2.1 million views on TikTok. There are more than 20 calming motion graphics on …
Here are some foodie gift ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and if you’re looking for consumable gifts for the teachers in your life, consider gifting something from a C-U shop or restaurant. Maybe treat your teachers to coffee from Art Mart …
A Taste of Both Worlds is now offering Filipino boodle fights
The Filipino-Cambodian restaurant A Taste of Both Worlds now offers boodle fights. What is a boodle fight? I learned what it was from this Facebook post by the Broadway Food Hall restaurant. The boodle fight …
Ladro Enoteca is now open in Downtown Champaign
After much anticipation, the brand new bottle shop and wine bar Ladro Enoteca is now open on Main Street in Downtown Champaign. Ladro offers natural wines from small wineries by the bottle or by the …
The slow-roasted prime rib at Hamilton Walker’s is unbelievable
Sometimes it’s fun to have a fancy dinner, and this slow-roasted prime rib is a decadent meal for a special occasion. Hamilton Walker’s prime rib is a whopping 12 ounces, served rare or medium rare …
C-U’s outdoor farmers’ markets return next month
Mark your calendars: Urbana’s Market at the Square will open for the season on Saturday, May 7th, and The Land Connection’s Champaign Farmers’ Market will open on Tuesday, May 17th. Through the winter, the Winter …
Smith Burger Co’s Glazed and Confused burger was freaking amazing
Yesterday on 4/20 in the parking lot of NurEra Urbana, Smith Burger Co teamed up with Ye Olde Donut to create the Glazed and Confused burger: two beef patties with strips of bacon, pepperjack cheese, …
Chill pills and five other legal cannabis products you might want to try
Here is a list of tasty cannabis-infused gummies, dark chocolate, and more — and where to find them in Champaign-Urbana.
There is a new restaurant called Thai Fusion on Green Street
There’s a new restaurant on Green Street called Thai Fusion. Located between Teamoji and Golden Wheat, the Campustown restaurant serves fast casual combination plates with a side of rice. There is a choice of steamed …