Tickets go on sale Tuesday, August 10th for past attendees of the annual food event and on Wednesday, August 11th for all. The Artisan Cup & Fork event is in its sixth year of celebrating …
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Suzu’s Bakery now has sofuto kurimu
The Japanese bakery in Downtown Champaign is now serving sofuto kurimu, or soft cream. The dessert is available in vanilla, matcha, or a twist containing both flavors. Enjoyed in a cup or waffle cone, the …
Market Watch: August 2021
Peaches, sweet corn, berries, beef pies, maple bacon cronuts, and more can be found at the markets this month.
I tried some spicy, weird food at Weird Meat Boyz’s pop up food truck
In Mahomet, Weird Meat Boyz has taken over the Chop Truck outside Champaign County Brewing Company to serve up some hot food and sell bottles of their sauces. Check out our review of all the WMB …
The Axe Bar is hosting a Sunday night drag show
This Sunday night on August 8th, The Axe Bar in Downtown Champaign will host a drag show in memory of Chester Street Bar. The show is called The Reunion, and it will start at 10 …
The humble farmer behind Humbleweed Farms
“I definitely didn’t know what I was getting into, and in some ways, I’m glad I just embraced the moment and chased after what felt right.” says Mikyung Eum, the farmer behind the woman-owned market farm in Champaign.
Happy National Chicken Wing Day
To all who celebrate the holiday of National Chicken Wing Day, may the wings be with you. Where do you get your favorite chicken wings in Champaign-Urbana? I recently tried Black Dog’s wings (pictured above), …
Drink up (and eat small bites) at Prairie Fruits Farm on the weekends
Every weekend, Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery is open for a nice time on the farm. They have a newly renovated farm store and bar with a food menu. Photo from Prairie Fruits Farm and …
Baldarotta’s and Smith Burger teamed up for a smashing success
The line was long yesterday for the mash up event for Baldarotta’s Porketta & Sicilian Sausage and Smith Burger food truck. In the parking lot of Riggs, people waited to try the one of a kind …
Drink some Korean beer, makgeolli, and liquor at Masijta Grill
I went for the bibimbap in a stone bowl, but I stayed for the variety of Korean adult beverages at Masijta Grill. My date and I started with soju, a Korean liquor ($13). There was …