I saw local artist Judy Lee’s post on Facebook about the pink coverted school bus in front of Analog, and I got excited. There are no markings on the bus, but I’m assuming there’s something fun …
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Señores Taco is a new taco truck in town
On Bradley Avenue in between Mattis and Country Fair Drive in Champaign, there is a new taco truck slinging tacos, burritos, tortas, quesadillas, and nachos. The white taco truck is parked in a good spot …
I drank the Hatchet cocktail at The Axe Bar
The Axe Bar opened just two weeks ago, and you can throw axes, grab a bite, or have a drink at the new Downtown Champaign bar. I tried the Hatchet cocktail ($11.99) — because when …
Five C-U restaurant dishes that make awesome leftovers
From barbecue to yaki udon, Alyssa shares five different foods that reheat well for leftovers.
I had brunch at NAYA, and it was fabulous
NAYA announced on Facebook that they are open for brunch now. I have missed brunch, and after a long year of no brunching, it felt like it was time to brunch. I took my husband, and …
A look at some of 217 Black Restaurant Weekend’s fantastic food
Where did you order food from this weekend? The 217 Black Restaurant Weekend was this past weekend celebrating Black-owned Champaign-Urbana restaurants, food trucks, a bakery, and more. Buy Black Chambana wrote: Black Restaurant Weekend is …
Get Taiwanese desserts at Meet Fresh
In Champaign on University Avenue, Meet Fresh sells Taiwanese desserts like chocolate deluxe egg waffles, milk teas, mango milk shaved ice, and more. Take a peek at some of Meet Fresh’s desserts. Photo from Meet …
Pastrami on point at La Royale
Alyssa reviews Broadway Food Hall's La Royale.
Fyrefly Grill and Subs is open in Urbana
Serving grilled meat on skewers or meaty sandos, Fyrefly Grill is open now. The restaurant has ample parking and lots of indoor seating available. I’m always down for a bánh mì, and this new Urbana …
This Chile Colorado is firey good
This Chile Colorado ($11.99) from El Toro II at the new location on Neil Street was so good that I can’t stop thinking about it. Thinly sliced beef with soft slices of onion covered in …