Famous for their sandwiches, Baldarotta’s Porketta & Sicilian Sausage is re-opening next week with more than just awesome sammies. After a brief closure that began on February 24th, the Lincoln Square restaurant will re-open for sandwiches …
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How cute are these small lattes from Art Mart?
Already had a morning cup of joe? These small lattes are just enough coffee for a pick me up. This size is adorably small and rings up $3.09 each. Get one for you and one …
Alyssa Buckley
Food + Drink Editor
Have you tried Tenko Tea, C-U’s newest boba tea shop?
Located on campus, Tenko Tea is the newest boba tea shop in town. Tenko Tea makes all their toppings in house. At Tenko Tea, you can find black tea, oolong tea, and jasmine green tea made …
Alyssa Buckley
Food + Drink Editor
Five things to eat or drink in C-U this month: March 2021
From a coffee cocktail to zingy wings, Alyssa shares five foods you should try this month.
Alyssa Buckley
Food + Drink Editor
The WheelHouse delivers heat-and-eat dishes to your door with We Locavore
Meal subscription plans like Blue Apron have been popular for awhile, but The WheelHouse just began their own meal subscription plan. Sourcing food from a cooperative of 60 farms, The WheelHouse builds their menu from …
Alyssa Buckley
Food + Drink Editor
Get hungry for the 38th Annual International Dinner on March 7th
Hosted by the University YMCA, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), and students from the College of Liberal Arts and Science‘s International Program, the 38th Annual International Dinner will be on Sunday, March 7th. This …
Alyssa Buckley
Food + Drink Editor
Five good eats at Five Points in Urbana
Alyssa finds pizza, a nacho burger, arepas, lo mein, and a saucy pile of rib tips and fries at the intersection of University and Cunningham.
Alyssa Buckley
Food + Drink Editor
Elnora’s Catering brought the flavor at last night’s sold out pop up event
Last night, Elnora’s Catering & Cafe opened for their first pop up event in Baldarotta’s kitchen. Elnora’s slogan is “Our food is Slap Yo Mama Good,” and wow, was it good. Photo by Alyssa Buckley. The pop …
Alyssa Buckley
Food + Drink Editor
Celebrate Farren’s 21st birthday
Happy 21st birthday, Farren’s! We were there to celebrate Farren’s sweet 16th birthday, and we’ll be here for many more. Farren’s has been a C-U staple for 21 years now which means you should get a …
Alyssa Buckley
Food + Drink Editor
February 18th is National Drink Wine Day
Cheers! Today is National Drink Wine Day. Celebrated every year on February 18th, it is an opportunity for you to pick out a good wine to enjoy. If you’re uncertain about what wine to imbibe, …
Alyssa Buckley
Food + Drink Editor