It is time for the second annual Business of the Year awards hosted by Buy Black Chambana. Businesses have been nominated by community members, and now voting is open. The categories are: Best Startup, Community …
Posts by Alyssa Buckley:
Five things to eat or drink in C-U this month: December 2020
This December, Alyssa shares foods filled with other foods and drinks that will keep you warm.
I need these hot chocolate bombs from Sugga Shaii’s Sweets
Hot chocolate bombs are all the rage right now, and these hot chocolate bombs from Sugga Shaii’s Sweets look gorgeous. I’ve tried Sugga Shaii’s milk chocolate turtles, and they were so good. I also loved …
Champaign-Urbana fried chicken sammies you need in your life
Before you go to Popeye's, you need to try these five C-U fried chicken sandwiches — and one fried chicken sushi roll.
Seven Saints has cocktails to go now
Rejoice: we can now enjoy Seven Saints’ cocktails for carryout. Call 217-351-7775 to place your order. My favorite cocktail from Seven Saints, the Flight of Icarus, is available to go. Made with North Shore Sol vodka, …
You need this mac-n-cheese stuffed chicken wing from Stuft Bird
The Stuft Bird is a new food truck in town, specializing in fried chicken wings stuffed with fillings. Parked just off the corner of University and Fourth in Champaign, this silver truck serves up wings …
We’re rooting for Julianna Jung from Champaign on Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship
There’s a Champaign resident on this year’s Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship, and her name is Julianna Jung. This is the seventh season of the Holiday Baking Championship on the Food Network, and this season …
Five foods and drinks that I’m thankful for
Thanksgiving week is here. Alyssa shares five C-U foods and drinks that she's thankful for this year.
Suzu’s Bakery in Downtown Champaign is a delight
Suzu’s Bakery opened last Tuesday, and it is a beautiful addition to Downtown Champaign. Led by Chef Suzuko Enomoto, this bakery offers a variety of baked goods and drinks in a gorgeous, minimalist spot that used …
Caribbean Grill has a sweet new app
Caribbean Grill just launched a brand new app that you can download from the App Store or Google Play. The app lets users place their orders and select the pick up date and time. Here’s …