Thanksgiving is next week, people. Two weeks ago, we shared a list of C-U places offering prepared Thanksgiving meals, sides, and pies. If you have not yet decided what to order, you probably should decide …
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The new Japanese bakery Suzu’s opens tomorrow, November 17th
There’s a new bakery in Champaign called Suzu’s. We told you about the bakery in September, and now the bakery is opening for business. Suzu’s grand opening will be tomorrow, Tuesday, November 17th. This Japanese …
Tis the season for soups
There is no better way to warm up on a cold day than with a bowl of soup. From noodle soup to chowder, Alyssa shares five solid soups you can get to-go.
Sweet Greeks: the origin story of Tuscola’s Flesor Candy Kitchen
In this newly released book, Ann Flesor Beck writes the story of her grandfather's immigration to America and how he came to own and operate a Tuscola confectionery which still stands today.
C-U foodie Instagram accounts worth a follow
If you want to spice up your Instagram feed with Champaign-Urbana content, I have some foodie favorites to share with you. Photo from Baldarotta’s Instagram. Baldarotta’s posts photos of cut sammies like it’s their job. …
Pandemic dining: where to go for heated outdoor seating
As the weather turns from pleasant to colder temps, heated outdoor seating will become a hot commodity. Alyssa finds where you can enjoy outdoor dining and still feel warm.
Feast your eyes upon this sushi from Sushi Siam
Sushi is one of my favorite foods, and this sushi from Sushi Siam was excellent. The spicy tuna ($7.99) on the left was great, and in the center, the red dragon roll ($13.99) had tuna, scallions, …
Get your igloo at Big Thorn starting this Friday
Big Thorn Farm & Brewery is offering igloo reservations starting this Friday, November 13th. You can reserve a two hour window in your own igloo online. The reservation costs $10 an hour and can fit …
Happy national nachos day
Where do you get your favorite nachos? Today is National Nachos Day, and I’ll be honoring this holiday — and supporting our C-U restaurants — today by ordering nachos (and a bunch of tacos) to go. You …
Five things to eat or drink in C-U this month: November 2020
A cake, a shake, a bottle of red, and more: Alyssa rounds up what you need to try this November in food and drink.