Both the Urbana Market at the Square and the Champaign Tuesday Market are ongoing. There are so many great options from vendors including produce, herbs, mushrooms, breads, and more. What are you hoping to buy …
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Friendly staff and recreational cannabis at NuEra Champaign
“This [cannabis] is something that people want, and so it's great that we can provide that in a place that is easy and convenient,” says Jonah Rapino of NuEra.
Take a gander at this Margherita pizza from Pizzeria Antica
Don’t feel like cooking? Takeout pizza from Pizzeria Antica is always a good idea. The Margherita pizza ($14) is made with crushed San Marzano tomato, fresh bail, and fresh Mozzarella. Still piping hot from the …
Five things to eat or drink in C-U this month: June 2021
This month, Alyssa wants you to eat a cake from Rick's Bakery, drink margaritas from Maize, and more.
You can pick your own strawberries at Butler Strawberry Acres
It is berry season. From now until the end of June, you can enjoy strawberries that you picked yourself at Butler Strawberry Acres. The strawberry patch is open early at 7 a.m. until noon, so …
I had the Sakanaya Special Roll for lunch at Sakanaya on Green
While I wait for the Sakanaya Downtown location to open, I am enjoying Sakanaya’s original Green Street location. Recently open for indoor dining, Sakanaya has lunch specials like the Sakanaya special roll ($10). The Sakanaya …
How cute are these Curbanas in Downtown Urbana?
There are two new outdoor public seating areas in Downtown Urbana right on the curb of Main Street called Curbanas. These enclosed seating areas are made on a raised deck structure next to the sidewalk. …
Crane Alley has reopened
Starting tomorrow, June 2nd, Crane Alley will reopen for dinner Wednesdays through Sundays. The restaurant will also offer online ordering for takeout. Check out our review of their vegetarian options and this sandwich that gave Jess …
Market Watch: June 2021
Alyssa shares about the farmers' markets this month and where you can find fresh produce, craft hot sauce, and cold brew.
Get apples all fall long with an apple CSA from Red Crib Acres
Red Crib Acres just opened their apple CSA for sign ups. You can pick up weekly apple pecks starting in late August or early September for ten weeks. Members of the CSA pick up their apples …